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Why Sign Up for Cartooning Classes?

If you love to draw and write, then why not use those talents to highlight your superior sense of humor? In cartooning, these talents all come together. Cartoonists can work as freelancers, submitting cartoons to magazines and other publications independently. Others secure contracts and publish nationally in the funnies every Sunday. If you hold onto the rights of your comics, you'll also be able to make a living by licensing characters and drawings for all sorts of merchandise, like daily calendars, t-shirts, mugs, and everything in between. 

As a cartoonist, you'll also have the ability to express yourself. Cartoonists also have a great platform for voicing their opinions. Most people love to laugh and appreciate clever ideas, so they're more open to reading about other opinions and points of view in a cartoon. Although not everyone will agree with your perspective, everyone can still laugh at your clever jokes. 

The Best Way to Learn to Cartoon and What You'll Study in Lessons

Sure, you can find plenty of free cartooning lessons and tutorials online, but the best way to learn to cartoon is with a private teacher. In private lessons, you'll receive your teacher's undivided attention and the sort of personalized instruction that simply isn't available in a larger class setting or in online videos. With immediate feedback, you'll improve quickly, while focusing on the types of cartoons that interest you most. 

Plus, every private lesson is different. Teachers completely customize each class to meet the student's needs, keeping in mind your preferred learning styles, interests, goals, and current skill level. For example, cartooning lessons for adults differ greatly in terms of content and teaching methods from cartoon classes for children. Your private cartooning tutor will keep you motivated and interested, while you learn at a pace that's comfortable for you. 

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Cartooning

If you have little or no previous experience cartooning, then beginner lessons are for you. In these classes, your cartooning teacher will introduce you to all the fundamentals of cartooning that you'll need to get started. In beginner lessons, your teacher might choose to cover the following topics:

• Learn what's funny and what's not and how to navigate the fine line in between
• Practice your illustration skills and learn additional drawing techniques
• Work on writing simple dialogue and/or captions

Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Cartooning

If you've already had some experience cartooning, but wish to improve your skills as an artist and writer, then intermediate classes are for you. In these lessons, your teacher will help you push your abilities and artwork to the next level. Your teacher might choose to cover some of the following topics:

• Study different angles for humor (exaggeration, symbolism, labeling, irony, etc.)
• Create cartoons that do more than joke around
• Explore long-form cartooning

Sample Curriculum for Advanced Cartooning

If you're already a fairly experienced cartoonist but would like the opportunity to improve your work, then advanced lessons are for you. In these classes, you'll work with a professional to learn new techniques and to workshop your cartoons. Topics covered in advanced courses depend greatly on the student's interests and goals, but your teacher might choose to cover the following:

• Work on character development
• Fine-tune your funny bone
• Explore different illustration techniques

How to Find a Cartooning Teacher Near You

If you're ready to start designing cartoons like a pro, working with a private cartooning tutor will give you a head-start. Luckily, finding TakeLessons makes it easy to find all kinds of private teachers. A quick search will direct you to a long list of teachers who offer lessons online and in-person to students of all ages and abilities. We recommend browsing several profiles and reading reviews left by other students before choosing a teacher. 

The cost of cartooning classes varies, but TakeLessons teachers base their rates on the length and frequency of lessons. With so many teachers to choose from, you'll have no problem finding someone whose courses fit your budget and schedule. Plus, you'll find that investing in private lessons pays off fast, as both your drawing and writing skills improve with just a few lessons!