Harptoons School Visits

Steve Harpster visits schools all over the country teaching young artists how to draw, create and imagine. Harpster's drawing presentation are engaging, hands on activity for every student. School's and libraries rave about the Harpster's presentations.

Harptoons Drawing Presentations

Drawing Fun

For Everyone

(grades K-6th)

This is a fun for all ages program. Steve Harpster, transforms numbers and letters into cartoon animals, monsters, aliens and much more. Students get to draw with Harpster in this amazing hands on drawing assembly where every child is drawing and creating on paper.

 

students are required to bring 2 pencils (in case one breaks) and two sheets of paper. Students can draw on clipboards or the back of a book.

preferred seating for each assembly is on the floor facing the forward as seen in the picture above.

Creating

Characters

(grades 2nd-3rd)

Learn how to create fun, interesting characters for a story. Students draw various characters, then give each character motivation, skills, and a flaws. Students will also learn about types of characters and the formula to creating a great story. Perfect program for "Right to Read Week," or to kick off a creative writing project.

 

students are required to bring 2 pencils (in case one breaks) and two sheets of paper. Students can draw on clipboards or the back of a book.

Graphic Novel

Workshop

(grades 4th-6th)

A fast paced drawing and writing program for students that love graphic novels. This is a hands on workshop shows students how to quickly develop a rough idea for a story using thumbnails, comic panels, sound effects and many other comic book tricks.

 

students are required to bring 2 pencils (in case one breaks) and two sheets of paper. Students can draw on clipboards or the back of a book.

Family Art Night

(All Ages)

Looking for a fun school activity for the entire family? Steve Harpster shows how to draw all kinds of characters using numbers and letters. Then each characters is made into something crazy with the help of the audience. Parents and kids will love this interactive after school event. Perfect for Art Shows, Reading Festivals, and PTA events.

 

School only need to provide paper and pencils for families

Common Questions about School Visits

 

  • How many students can you draw with at one time?
  • I can draw with 50 or 400 or 600 at one time, I am very adaptable to the needs of the school
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  • What Equipment does the school need to provide?
  • I bring all my own equipment including a projector. The school just needs a screen or a blank wall to project onto.
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  • Do the students need to sit at table to draw with you?
  • NO, I prefer that students sit on the floor and draw with me on a clipboard or on the back of a book. Tables are very distracting for students.
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  • Could you visit more than one school in a day?
  • Yes, you can split the cost of a school visit with another school if you like
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  • Do you have books to sell at your school visits?
  • Yes, not only do I have books to sell at the school visits but your school can earn money from the sale of each book
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  • Do you sign the books?
  • I am happy to sign my name to each book, but only if I can do it on the day of the school visit. I also only sign or autograph my name in the books

More Questions? Call Steve Harpster 614-315-9427

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