Hi,
Our website (www.crazycomicclub.co.uk) will be temporarily unavailable while we update it. We hope to be back online by tues 1st Feb evening. If you need to contact James in the meantime please use info@crazycomicclub.co.uk.
Thanks
rich
www.dbildb.com
1 February 2011
5 January 2011
More Kind Words
Happy New Year! I'll be updating this site over the next few weeks, in the meantime, here's what some kind folks have to say about my workshops:
"Crazy Comic Workshops provided a fantastic mix of fun and inspiration to everyone who attended the sessions held in library and youth centre venues throughout Stockton on Tees. James conveyed his immense enthusiasm for creating comics, backed up with a wealth of knowledge and drawing expertise that brought positive feedback from the participants in every session. James worked with young people from 8 to 18, and and whatever level of drawing ability each participant had, James was able to pinpoint aspects of their drawing technique to improve, giving relevant and helpful individual advice and encouragment. Every session focussed on a different aspect of comic drawing, and James provided a range of resources to help even the most reluctant artist ‘have a go’ and gain confidence throughout the session. This was particularly helpful when working with teenagers, some of whom lacked confidence in their abilities, but who nevertheless finished the workshop with several pieces of art in progress ... I highly recommend James Parsons’ Crazy Comic workshops and would love to see him delivering more sessions in Stockton on Tees!"
Helen Wilberforce - Children and Young Persons Librarian, Stockton Central Library
“The workshops are a great way of engaging with young people, particularly teenagers, who wouldn’t necessarily come into the library otherwise. They appeal to kids of all abilities and interests and James is brilliant at encouraging participants to be as creative as possible. The workshops help young people who already have confidence in drawing and story-writing to develop their ideas but also make it easy for kids who don’t see themselves as talented or creative to produce brilliant pieces of work. The impact this has on the confidence of the participants is clear, and young people have reported feeling more positive about themselves and their abilities after the workshops. “
Lucy Gill - West Sussex Libraries
"James has got the right balance between planning and spontaneity and makes creating a comic book story really accessible so that kids can get straight into turning their creative ideas into storyboards. He makes everyone feel comfortable about their drawing abilities and supports all kinds of story-making including the unconventional and really out there. He’s got an infectious enthusiasm and sense of fun and is also an asset in a collaborative team."
Clare Halstead - Creative Agent, Creative Partnerships Sussex and Surrey
"James’s illustration workshops were part of our ‘Bringing Words Alive’ Project for year 8 where we linked art with literacy in a creative and fun way whilst increasing understanding of poetry and art. He got the interest of the students by inspiring the students with his work and by teaching some drawing with ink techniques. The students were very pleased with their drawings and seemed to enjoy every minute of it." - Helen Gibb - KS3 Art Leader Thomas Deacon Academy
Crazy Comic Club has run workshops at the school over the last few summers which have been very popular. The young people (aged 10-16) really enjoyed the workshops, especially learning some of the techniques such as creating 3D pictures, and they were proud to take home what they had made during the day to show family and friends. Feedback was very positive and some of them look forward to coming back each year. Those running the workshops really knew their stuff and and worked well with the young people and created a fun, interesting workshop for a mixture of young people of differing abilities."
Katherine Gregory - Falmer High School
"Crazy Comic Workshops provided a fantastic mix of fun and inspiration to everyone who attended the sessions held in library and youth centre venues throughout Stockton on Tees. James conveyed his immense enthusiasm for creating comics, backed up with a wealth of knowledge and drawing expertise that brought positive feedback from the participants in every session. James worked with young people from 8 to 18, and and whatever level of drawing ability each participant had, James was able to pinpoint aspects of their drawing technique to improve, giving relevant and helpful individual advice and encouragment. Every session focussed on a different aspect of comic drawing, and James provided a range of resources to help even the most reluctant artist ‘have a go’ and gain confidence throughout the session. This was particularly helpful when working with teenagers, some of whom lacked confidence in their abilities, but who nevertheless finished the workshop with several pieces of art in progress ... I highly recommend James Parsons’ Crazy Comic workshops and would love to see him delivering more sessions in Stockton on Tees!"
Helen Wilberforce - Children and Young Persons Librarian, Stockton Central Library
“The workshops are a great way of engaging with young people, particularly teenagers, who wouldn’t necessarily come into the library otherwise. They appeal to kids of all abilities and interests and James is brilliant at encouraging participants to be as creative as possible. The workshops help young people who already have confidence in drawing and story-writing to develop their ideas but also make it easy for kids who don’t see themselves as talented or creative to produce brilliant pieces of work. The impact this has on the confidence of the participants is clear, and young people have reported feeling more positive about themselves and their abilities after the workshops. “
Lucy Gill - West Sussex Libraries
"James has got the right balance between planning and spontaneity and makes creating a comic book story really accessible so that kids can get straight into turning their creative ideas into storyboards. He makes everyone feel comfortable about their drawing abilities and supports all kinds of story-making including the unconventional and really out there. He’s got an infectious enthusiasm and sense of fun and is also an asset in a collaborative team."
Clare Halstead - Creative Agent, Creative Partnerships Sussex and Surrey
"James’s illustration workshops were part of our ‘Bringing Words Alive’ Project for year 8 where we linked art with literacy in a creative and fun way whilst increasing understanding of poetry and art. He got the interest of the students by inspiring the students with his work and by teaching some drawing with ink techniques. The students were very pleased with their drawings and seemed to enjoy every minute of it." - Helen Gibb - KS3 Art Leader Thomas Deacon Academy
Crazy Comic Club has run workshops at the school over the last few summers which have been very popular. The young people (aged 10-16) really enjoyed the workshops, especially learning some of the techniques such as creating 3D pictures, and they were proud to take home what they had made during the day to show family and friends. Feedback was very positive and some of them look forward to coming back each year. Those running the workshops really knew their stuff and and worked well with the young people and created a fun, interesting workshop for a mixture of young people of differing abilities."
Katherine Gregory - Falmer High School
1 November 2010
kind words...
... from a recent attendee at a workshop!
http://majorc.co.uk/sonicimages/2010/10/25/multicultural-manga-workshop-at-central-library/
http://majorc.co.uk/sonicimages/2010/10/25/multicultural-manga-workshop-at-central-library/
5 October 2010
AUTUMN 2010
Comics in Clay Half Term Workshop - Design and draw a secret blueprint for a brand new character under the expert guidance of bestselling cartoonist James Parsons. Then professional sculptor Sarah Vosmer will guide you through the cunning techniques needed to bring your character to 3D life in clay!
Venue - Westhill Hall, Monday 25th October, 1pm - 5pm, £20 per child (includes all materials and firing)
For more info and bookings: info@crazycomicclub.co.uk
Just a few Autumn Dates:
16th October: Comic Workshop, Black History Month, Sutton Library
2nd November: Crawley Primary
27th November: Manga Workshops, Kenilworth Library
28th November: The Alternative Press Fair
Venue - Westhill Hall, Monday 25th October, 1pm - 5pm, £20 per child (includes all materials and firing)
For more info and bookings: info@crazycomicclub.co.uk
Just a few Autumn Dates:
16th October: Comic Workshop, Black History Month, Sutton Library
2nd November: Crawley Primary
27th November: Manga Workshops, Kenilworth Library
28th November: The Alternative Press Fair
21 July 2010
THE FUTURE
CRAZY COMIC CLUB AUTUMN TERM 2010
1st Wednesday club of the Autumn term will be 15th September, first Monday club will be 13th September.
Please let me know whether your child(ren) will be attending. Pre-booking is essential! dates of the sessions will be available closer to the time here on the website. Payment for half-termly sessions is required in the first week of term.
28th July - Seaford Library comic workshop
4th August - Lewes Library
9th August - Bexhill Library
11-12th August - Library workshops in the North East
13-15th August - Summer Sundae
23rd August - Comics in Clay, Westhill Hall Brighton
25th August - Lewes Library
27th - 30th August - Small World
1st Wednesday club of the Autumn term will be 15th September, first Monday club will be 13th September.
Please let me know whether your child(ren) will be attending. Pre-booking is essential! dates of the sessions will be available closer to the time here on the website. Payment for half-termly sessions is required in the first week of term.
28th July - Seaford Library comic workshop
4th August - Lewes Library
9th August - Bexhill Library
11-12th August - Library workshops in the North East
13-15th August - Summer Sundae
23rd August - Comics in Clay, Westhill Hall Brighton
25th August - Lewes Library
27th - 30th August - Small World
3 March 2010
exhibition, dates, and news
Hello! I've got some artwork on display at The Children's Book Festival exhibition at The Lewis Elton Gallery at The University Of Surrey. There's some illustrations and a few pages from my new comic. It runs until 22nd April...
Just a few upcoming dates:
March 4th - East Grinstead Library
March 7th - Walton Library
March 15th - Crawley Young Carers
March 19th - Claremont High School
April 7th - Falmer High School
May 15th - Sutton Library
June 18th - 20th - Big Session
July 3rd, 4th - Cornbury Festival
Just a few upcoming dates:
March 4th - East Grinstead Library
March 7th - Walton Library
March 15th - Crawley Young Carers
March 19th - Claremont High School
April 7th - Falmer High School
May 15th - Sutton Library
June 18th - 20th - Big Session
July 3rd, 4th - Cornbury Festival
31 December 2009
2010
Happy New Year! After school clubs at Westhill Hall start on Wednesday 6th and Monday 11th January. Booking essential! info@crazycomicclub.co.uk or 07854 797 342. I'll be running clubs with Kids Company on Thursdays and Fridays and also at Cottesmore Primary School, by popular demand, on Tuesdays. Lots of dates for various literary / book festivals, libraries and more to be confirmed, watch this space!
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