Spooky fun.
Real drawing skills.
The courage to keep drawing.
A Halloween-themed art class on Zoom where kids learn real drawing skills and gain creative confidence. We’ll draw a fun trick-or-treat scene where your child is a hero, growing stronger with grit and a growth mindset, more motivated than ever to make the awesome art only they can. Plus, the day after Halloween means you’re welcome to wear your costume and munch on your candy from the night before, all the while making some epic art you’re proud of.
KCA members join free: use the link in your Members Portal.
- We both LOVED it!
- Mom, I drew this… Me!! I can’t believe it!
- Learning new techniques
- Creativity shining brighter than ever
- Absolutely loving today’s class
- She said she didn’t know she could draw like this
- Best part… is the time well spent together with my beloved son
- I want to draw some more!
- Naomi won’t stop drawing since class today!
- I’ve never drawn a person this good!
- Finally he found his crew
- She really enjoys the class
- Your lessons have been a great confidence boost!
- Jack’s excited for his first lesson!
- So proud of himself
- We couldn’t be prouder of his amazing artwork
- She loved every second
- Blown away at the results
- He wakes me up at 5am and asks if he can go draw!
- I can’t believe I just drew that, cause that’s awesome!
A spooky trick-or-treat scene where you're the hero
Halloween might be over November 1st, but the fun doesn't have to be.
For kids who love to draw monsters and cartoons, this is more than a traditional art class can offer. It's made for creative kids who do things their own way and want something more engaging than the usual class.
On Sunday, November 1, Maggie and Daniel are throwing a costume party where everybody draws.
Together, we'll draw a spooky trick-or-treat scene where you're the hero, taking down your worst creative fears.
It's the perfect blend of guided drawing and creative freedom. We'll lead you step by step. Then you'll add your own personalized details to make it truly yours.
Come in costume. Bring the candy to munch on while you draw.
Getting better at art shouldn't be scary
Some kids stop drawing because it doesn't look "right."
Others get frustrated and give up.
Some get scolded for doodling in the margins.
Some compare their art to what they see on YouTube.
Some hear "But your line's not straight," "It doesn't look like the teacher's," or "Drawing is for little kids."
And some have a voice in their own head whispering "Just give up already."
We've watched it happen again and again.
So this workshop is about more than a fun Halloween drawing. It's about the confidence mindset it takes to be a real artist. What to do when a line goes wrong. How to keep going when it doesn't look perfect. How to enjoy the drawing, not just the result.
A wonky line? It might become part of the costume. A funny expression? Even better.
Your child leaves with a finished piece and proof that a mistake doesn't mean stop.
Grown-ups have fears too, so pull up a chair. One workshop, one Zoom link, however many people are at your table. Drawing side by side like this is unique bonding time for the whole family.
What your kid will learn
KCA teachers Maggie Wehler and Daniel Grissom will teach some of the techniques that have helped our 4,000+ members get awesome results.
Maggie and Daniel share their secret method for drawing any character in any pose. Kids use it in this drawing and every one after it.
Simple shapes first, then details. The same step-by-step recipe works for monsters, pets, heroes, or anything else they dream up, even if they're a beginner.
Where to place the hero, the props, and the background so every scene they draw tells a story at a glance.
What to do when a line goes wrong, so a mistake becomes part of the drawing instead of a reason to quit. A habit that helps far beyond art.
A first taste of color theory that works with any coloring tools. Maggie colors with colored pencils. Daniel colors with alcohol markers. We follow the same principles, so bring whatever you have.
- Your kid finishes a one-of-a-kind Halloween piece starring themselves.
- They learn methods they can use on anything they draw next.
- They get a first taste of color theory they can use with any coloring tools.
- They learn what to do when a drawing doesn't go to plan.
Meet Daniel Grissom and Maggie Wehler
Daniel holds a Master's in Education and taught in schools around the world for over 15 years. He stopped drawing in middle school and didn't make art for twenty years, so he knows what it's like to lose your creative spark. He founded Kids Cartoon Academy in 2022 to help kids keep theirs.
Maggie is a Kids Cartoon Academy artist and animator, and a freelance illustrator, who has taught thousands of students. She has a degree in Film & Animation and has been trained by actual Disney animators. She's known for her chill, encouraging teaching style that helps kids feel comfortable and have fun drawing.
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Thousands of families have left our classes drawing with more skills and confidence
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Paper
- Your favorite coloring materials. Recommended: colored pencils or alcohol markers
Maggie will use colored pencils and Daniel will use alcohol markers, but the color tips we share work with any coloring tools.
What ages is this for?
It's a family workshop, so all ages are welcome. Kids, grown-ups, and siblings can all draw at the same table. Younger artists have more fun with a grown-up drawing alongside them.
Is it scary?
Not at all. It's friendly Halloween fun for the whole family.
What if we can't make it live?
You still get everything. The replay lands in your portal right after the workshop, and you can watch it through Sunday, November 8. Pause it, rewind it, do it over two afternoons instead of one. There's no prize for finishing first.
What supplies do we need?
A pencil, an eraser, paper, and your favorite coloring materials. We recommend colored pencils or alcohol markers.
I'm already a Kids Cartoon Academy member. Do I need to buy this?
No. It's already included in your membership. Check your Members Portal for your free registration link instead of paying here.
How do we get the Zoom link?
The moment you enroll, it's waiting right at the top of this workshop in your Library. Register with Zoom once and it covers everyone at your table.
