An episode from Steven Fischer’s 2004 series, Francine. copyright 2004 Steven Fischer.
The History of Illness by Steven Fischer. Copyright 2002 Steven Fischer and Blue Dog Productions, Inc.
Steven Fischer’s 2000 character concept sketch for the feature film Youthquake by Michele Fischer. Drawing copyright 2000 Steven Fischer.
The Cartoon workshop is back!
Waubonsee Community College,
Sugar Grove Campus
Saturday, Sep 9, 2017
No drawing experience is necessary for this unique creativity workshop with the multi-talented Steven Fischer. Develop your original, personal story through drawing and generate ideas using a range of writing and drawing exercises. Along the way, explore the philosophy and psychology of inspiration, cartoon art, creativity and storytelling.
Tickets are $29. A copy of Steven’s book The Wonderful, Happy, Cartoony World of Steve & Bluey is included.
Steven Fischer is a two-time Emmy nominated writer/producer/director/cartoonist/author and Fulbright recipient whose credits include film and commissioned work for PBS, DuPont, Martin Scorsese, Mariska Hargitay and others.
Join us for cartooning at Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, Illinois.
No drawing experience is necessary for this unique creativity workshop with the multi-talented Steven Fischer. Develop your original, personal story through drawing. Generate ideas using a range of writing and drawing exercises as you develop characters, locations and themes. Along the way, explore the philosophy and psychology of inspiration, cartoon art, creativity and storytelling.
| When? | ||
| Saturday, March 25, 2017 9:00 AM – Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:00 PM CT | ||
| Where? | ||
| Sugar Grove Campus – Collins Hall, Room 204 | ||
| Contact Information | ||
| Community Education communityed@waubonsee.edu (630) 466-2360 |
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| Other Information | ||
| Tickets are $19 plus a small convenience fee
Experience runs from 9 a.m to 12:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Campus – Collins Hall, Room 204. Must be at least 16 years old to attend this event. Only 20 spots available |
Attention Annapolis! Learn the art of cartooning through two individual workshops or buy both workshops as a package. Click here and sign up today!
Steven Fischer, a two-time Emmy® nominated filmmaker and cartoonist, takes us through his personal journey in cartoons that led to an award-winning career in the arts working on projects with such creative luminaries as Martin Scorsese, Brian Cox, Mariska Hargitay, and animation legend Bill Melendez. Fischer explores the philosophy and psychology of character creation, inspiration, creativity, and storytelling in ways that help aspiring storytellers effectively bring their characters and stories to life. Students may register for the Lecture/Q & A and Workshop separately or for both with the Cartooning Series Package.
Many thanks to The Second City, Chicago, for offering Introduction to Cartoon Storytelling — 4 weeks of intense cartooning starting April 5. Get those pencils ready and sign up here.
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About the instructor: Steven Fischer is a two-time Emmy nominated filmmaker and cartoonist. His credits include the Steve & Bluey cartoon series, the acclaimed animated documentary Freedom Dance (2007) with Mariska Hargitay, and Old School New School (2011) a personal study on creativity with celebrated actor Brian Cox and jazz legend McCoy Tyner among many other internationally acclaimed artists. Steven’s commissioned work includes projects for Maryland Public Television/PBS, TV Asia, Nextel, Bill Melendez Productions, and Screen Arts Animation. Steven is a Fulbright recipient and sought internationally to speak on creativity.
Cartoonist and animation filmmaker Steven Fischer presents Cartoon Storytelling at The Second City in Chicago. Photo by Alicia Haywood.
Try Your Hand at Cartooning With an Emmy Nominated Filmmaker
No drawing experience is necessary for this unique creativity workshop with the multi-talented Steven Fischer. Develop your original, personal story through drawing – using a range of writing and drawing exercises to develop characters, locations and themes. Along the way, explore the philosophy and psychology of inspiration, cartoon art, creativity and storytelling.
Saturday, September 10, 2016
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus
$19
Sign up here!!
Copies of Fischer’s book, The Wonderful, Happy, Cartoony World of Steve & Bluey, will be for sale at the workshop.
Watch Steven Fischer aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 talking about how writers bring characters to life and about nurturing creativity
Round two of Where in the World Was I? now begins. Our promotional tour left the wilds of Dubai, and before we could say, “Get your copy of The Wonderful, Happy, Cartoony World of Steve & Bluey at steveandbluey.com“, we were here!
Where in the world was I? (Hint: Rihanna got in trouble at this place of worship.)
Post your answers in the comment section.
Join Steven Fischer at Second City on Saturday, February 28, 2015, for a cartoon character creation workshop!
Create original characters and personal stories for theater, radio, TV, or literature in this unique storytelling workshop. Participants exercise the creative process to develop original characters and stories through the art of cartooning. Cartoonist and two-time Emmy Award nominated writer/producer Steven Fischer leads participants through writing and drawing exercises that help develop well-rounded characters, locations, stories, and themes. Along the way, explore the philosophy and psychology of inspiration, creativity and storytelling. No drawing experience is necessary.
Join us at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
Click here for tickets and registration.
No drawing experience is necessary for this unique creativity workshop! Pull out the stops and develop your original, personal story through drawing. Award-winning writer/producer/director/cartoonist/author Steven Fischer will help you generate ideas using a range of writing and drawing exercises as you develop characters, locations, environments and themes. Along the way, explore the philosophy and psychology of inspiration, cartoon art, creativity and storytelling. Tell your friends!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
7-9pm
Sugar Grove Campus
Call to register: 630-466-2360
This workshops is for adults (ages 18 and up).
Old School, New School 