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2015 begins with NEW Drawing Classes at Free Lunch!

Creative Classes for all ages begin in The Free Lunch Dept of CES Design Studios in Granby!

Mad Science Toons
Take Matt Ryan’s newest cartooning class! Learn to draw using simple shapes and gestures and then create your own cute or creepy new creature! Creativity is encouraged in this class series! Perfect for you and your little ones who love to create strange creatures! 4 classes, 2 hour sessions, Free Lunch at the beginning/conclusion of each class (depending on time of class) Class is $120 per pair, (adult and child) ages 7 and up
Upcoming sessions begin: Classes begin: January 17th, 2015 at 10:00am

Cartoon Anatomy
Cartoon Anatomy is the basic 4 week course that will teach working lines and simple shapes, creating the foundation of character design, form, gesture, expression and a couple sneaky “tricks” we’ve learned along the way. Courses include our “Free Lunch” named after our comic company and studio. That will be pizza (purchased from our neighbors at New England Pizza (which is awesome)) and soft drinks, served before this class. Taught by Matt C Ryan
Limited to 8 students per class, classes are $120
Upcoming sessions begin: February 21st, 2015 at 10:00am


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The Monday Night Kids Jam is every Monday Night 5 - 6pm. Join, Matt Ryan on a new creative mission every week! Perfect for ages 7 - 13! Always includes The Monday Night News and Share time! A successful drop in event that’s only $5!!

The Monday Night Jam is 6pm – 8:30pm Drop in and work with comics creators from throughout CT and MA! Work on your projects! Get feedback from like-minded creators! Portfolio reviews from professionals! Find new collaborators for your projects! Artistic exercises! Penciling! Scripting! Inking! Coloring! Painting! Sketching! Lettering! A place to work. A place to play. See old friends, make new ones. $5!

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Drawing and Painting for Teens
Take Matt Ryan’s popular Friday class, Drawing and Painting for Teens! Come and develop skills in a relaxed atmosphere while working on individual projects. Components of drawing and painting will explore pencil, charcoal, watercolors and acrylic paint, working from photo reference and the imagination. Emphasis will be on creativity and individual expression. Experiment with a new medium, try something new! Best part is it works with your schedule! Miss a class, no big deal...
10 classes, 2 hour sessions, Fridays from 4 - 6:30pm.
Rolling enrollment! Running Fridays since September 11th 2009!
Class is $200, ages 13 and up

Free Lunch Dept of CES is the home base for all things Free Lunch. Based in Granby, CT, Matt Ryan works his freelance jobs as well as publish comics, conduct workshops, and host special events. Contact him at mryan@freelunchcomics.com or 860.305.6621

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