Give Your Child Real Art Skills and Lasting Confidence
Live Small Group Classes with Pro Artists
Your child learns directly from a professional artist who guides them step by step, gives personal feedback, and helps them improve — every single week. 6 art styles to choose from. 10 students max. Ages 7–14. Try it risk-free for 30 days.
Claim Your Child’s SpotYou Know Your Child Has Talent.
You Just Haven’t Found the Right Place to Nurture It.
You’ve tried YouTube tutorials, but nobody’s giving your child feedback. You’ve looked at local classes, but traditional projects don’t engage your kid with the content they love. You’ve bought art supplies hoping they’d figure it out on their own. And through all of it, you can see your child has something special.
They just need the right environment and the right teacher to bring it out.
Lindsey Reid
“Since joining Tooniversity, the spark in my son’s eyes has returned!”
You See the Talent.
You Want to Give Them More Than Encouragement.
You cheer them on. You hang their drawings on the fridge. You tell them how talented they are.
But you’ve also seen the perfectionism creeping in. The ‘I’m not good enough.’ The erasing and starting over and erasing again. You’re not an art teacher, and you know encouragement alone isn’t enough to nurture that spark.
What they need next is something you can't give them on your own.
Imagine What They’ll Create with the Support and Guidance of a Pro Artist
Within weeks, your child is creating like never before.
They’re not just copying tutorials — they’re learning the why and how behind every technique. They're learning professional methods, broken down in kid-friendly ways they can actually grasp and make their own.
They start experimenting with new styles. They pick up the sketchbook without being asked. And then comes the moment you’ve been waiting for — the pride on their face when they show you what they made.
Before long, they’re blessing their others with their talent — proudly displaying their art, maybe even selling it at markets and exhibitions, embracing their newfound skills and confidence.
This is what happens when a pro artist and a tight-knit community meet your child where they are and guide them step by step, week after week.
I Stopped Drawing for Twenty Years.
I Built This So Your Child Won’t Have To.
As a kid, I loved drawing. Then life happened. School, work, responsibilities. In middle school, I put the sketchbook down and didn’t pick it back up for two decades. When I finally did, I felt something I’d been missing for years. And I realized: this didn’t have to happen.
I’d spent 15 years teaching in schools around the world, and I kept seeing the same thing. Creative, curious kids slowly losing their spark. The inner critic would show up. Perfectionism would take over. And without the right guidance, they’d just... stop.
I couldn’t keep watching it happen. So I built Kids Cartoon Academy. A place where professional artists teach kids real skills, give real feedback, and help them believe in their creative ability before that window closes. In the last 4 years, over 70,000 students have come through our programs.
My belief is simple: more skills lead to more confidence. More confidence leads to more smiles.
And every child deserves to have their creative spark nurtured.
From First Class to Confident Artist
Here's how it works:
Create
You pick a class below that fits your child’s passion and your schedule. Every week, they draw live with a professional artist in a group of just 10 students, learning real techniques with real feedback.
Connect
Within a couple months, you notice a shift. They start speaking up more in class, showing their art to the teacher and other students, sharing their work in our Members Community Hub, and entering Art Challenges that push them to try new things. They earn badges as visible signs of progress. They cheer on other kids and get cheered on back. They’ve found their people and know they belong.
Commit
You realize this isn’t just an art class anymore. They’ve developed resilience and learned to deal with mistakes, to take creative risks, to push through hard things. They explore styles they’ve never tried, while developing their own. Bonus large-group Cartoon Club sessions, Monthly Workshops with Special Guests, and 300+ on-demand lessons let them go as deep as they want. They didn’t just learn to draw. They became an artist.
One Membership. A Complete Creative Education.
10 students max
300+ Hours of On-Demand Lessons
Weekly Large-Group Class
Monthly Workshops with the Pros
Members Community Hub
See What’s Possible When Your Child Has the Right Guide
Dew went from withdrawn to leading, creating, and thriving.
Dew was in a tough spot. He dreaded going to school every day. His confidence was at an all-time low. His mom enrolled him in Kids Cartoon Academy as a last resort — and it became the highlight of his week. The only thing he looked forward to.
As his skills grew, everything else started to shift. He used his drawings to make friends at a new school. He started a drawing club at lunch and taught what he was learning to other students. He launched his own sticker line, “Dewdles by Dew.” He sold his art in a gallery. And when his art teacher was diagnosed with cancer, Dew organized a fundraiser with his friends — raising over $450 by selling their art.
His mom said: “The growth and confidence have been nothing short of mind blowing.”
Zara went from “I hate this” to leading an art club and selling her art.
When her mom signed her up for a one of our classes without telling her, Zara was furious. Not a little annoyed — really, really mad.
They made a deal: one class. If she hated it, she was done.
She loved it so much she couldn't wait to come back and was the one reminding her mom that she had our class. Her art skills improved beyond anything her mom imagined. Zara learned to take risks and accept that not everything works perfectly the first time. She gained the confidence to lead an after-school art club, had her art featured in her local paper, and sold her work at a craft fair.
Her mom said: “The biggest draw for me as a parent is that I am able to access an amazing teacher that I wouldn’t have locally. His ability to teach and make my child feel comfortable is worth more than I can say.”
Real Families.
Real Change.
"You can relax knowing your child is adding to their passion...learning and creating like never before."
Working with Ms Amanda has been amazing. My son Max (8 yr old) has loved drawing for awhile now, but his drawings have really leveled up after spending a few months learning realistic drawing. We’re all busy with school and life, but taking an hour of the day to sit, draw, and learn from Ms Amanda has been a great experience.
Not only does it give the parents an hour to breathe, but you can relax knowing your child is adding to their passion. Focusing on fun subjects, Ms Amanda has taught Max shading, landscapes, and how to draw the animals and characters that he wants to draw.
She’s a patient teacher and knows how to get the kids to shine. Along with the Kids Cartoon Academy, Max is learning and creating like never before.
— Max’s dad, Ian
"You will see your child blossom."
Our daughter joined TOONIVERSITY five months ago. Since then, her drawing skill has rapidly improved. We try our best to never miss any class because she really loves the fact that it’s a small group setting. Each child in the class gets more individual attention, input, and praise from Mr. Grissom.
They can take their time improvising their drawing, ask questions, and give suggestions on what to draw. Overall, we are really happy we managed to secure a spot and highly recommend joining TOONIVERSITY.
You will see your child blossom, become more confident in their drawing, and develop a much more refined tooning skill.
— Sophie’s mom, Val
“Because they are a little quiet, they benefitted immensely from the small group lessons... They absolutely loved every class”
Thank you Daniel for this great opportunity. Before this class, my twins Ira and Kabir weren’t sure if they could create cartoons—the classes ignited in them a love for drawing and cartoons, and helped them overcome their inhibitions.
Because they are a little quiet, they benefitted immensely from the small group lessons and the feedback they received. They absolutely loved every class and would often spend time after class refining and working on what they learnt in class.
Thank you Daniel!
— Ira and Kabir’s mom, Rohini
“The sparkle in my son’s eyes has returned.”
This year has been incredibly difficult for my 9 year old son. He lost his enthusiasm for life and was in a dark, scary place. Since finding Daniel and joining Tooniversity, the sparkle in my son’s eyes has returned.
Daniel is much more than an art teacher. Through art as his medium, he spreads his power of connection across the globe. He has a true talent in meeting kids where they’re at and relates genuinely and sincerely.
Above all else, Daniel has helped my son recognize his worth and believe in himself once again.
— Dew’s mom, Lindsey
“Each class not only enhances her skills but also significantly boosts her confidence and enjoyment of art.”
Sara has been attending the Saturday classes for several months now, and we’ve seen remarkable progress in her artistic abilities. The tailored guidance and feedback provided by Daniel have really helped her refine her techniques and explore new styles.
Each class not only enhances her skills but also significantly boosts her confidence and enjoyment of art. Sara always looks forward to these sessions, eager to learn and create alongside her peers.
These classes have not only been instrumental in her artistic development but have also been a joy for her each week. I highly recommend Tooniversity’s small group classes to any family looking for a supportive and enriching environment.
— Sara’s mom, Alexandra
“The classes and teachers are very professional, and the experience has been incredible for her growth and confidence.”
Kids Cartoon Academy is excellent. I see the progress in my daughter—she is amazing with her drawings. The classes and teachers are very professional, and the experience has been incredible for her growth and confidence.
— Andrea’s mom, Katherine
Professional Artists Who Know How to Bring Out the Best in Kids
Meet Your Teachers
What Would It Cost to Give Your Child All of This on Your Own?
That’s less than $25 a week.
What $25/week gets you elsewhere
Local art classes
- 20+ students per class
- Teacher likely doesn’t have professional cartooning and comics experience
- Learning stops as soon as the class ends
- Pay for gas driving all over town
Online platforms like Outschool
- The average going rate for online learning — but again, learning stops when class ends.
What $25/week gets you here
- 10 students max
- Teacher is a professional artist with real cartooning and comics experience
- Our learning never stops — 300+ on-demand tutorials, weekly Cartoon Club large group classes, monthly workshops with the pros, and our buzzing Members Community Hub — all included as free bonuses with your membership.
- Enjoy from the convenience of your own home.
All for just $97 a month.
Want to save even more?
Choose the annual plan at checkout and pay $970/year, saving over $190. That’s about $18.65 per week.
30-day money-back guarantee
Both annual and monthly plans. Try it risk-free.
Pick a Class That Fits Your Child’s Passion and Schedule
Bring characters to life frame by frame and learn the fundamentals of 2D animation.
Choose your class time:
Tuesday 12 pm ET // 9 am PT // 5 pm UK Tuesday 8 pm ET // 5 pm PT // 1 am UK
Master digital drawing tools and techniques — from line art to full-color illustration.
Choose your class time:
Tuesday 1 pm ET // 10 am PT // 6 pm UK Tuesday 6 pm ET // 3 pm PT // 11 pm UK
Draw in the anime and manga styles your child loves, with pro-level tips on eyes, hair, movement, and
expression.
Choose your class time:
Wednesday 1 pm ET // 10 am PT // 6 pm UK Wednesday 6 pm ET // 3 pm PT // 11 pm UK
Design original creatures and monsters using concept art techniques from the video game industry.
Choose your class time:
Thursday 1 pm ET // 10 am PT // 6 pm UK Thursday 6 pm ET // 3 pm PT // 11 pm UK
Create original characters with personality, backstory, and visual style — the heart of concept art.
Choose your class time:
Learn to draw expressive characters, dynamic poses, and original cartoon scenes from scratch.
Choose your class time:
Learn to draw expressive characters, dynamic poses, and original cartoon scenes from scratch.
Choose your class time:
Not sure which class is right?
No problem. Your child can switch to a different class anytime, as long as there’s a seat available. They’re never locked in.
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
What if my kid doesn’t like it?
What if my child is a total beginner?
How does it work?
What if we miss a class?
My child is a perfectionist and gets frustrated easily. Will this help?
Does my child have to show their face on camera?
Will my child get individual feedback on their art?
Do I need a separate subscription for siblings?
Do you accept international currencies?
Can I cancel anytime?
They Have the Spark. Give Them the Guide.
Your child already loves to draw. They just need a place where that love is taken seriously, where a professional artist knows their name, sees their potential, and helps them grow every single week.
That’s what Tooniversity is. And with a 30-day money-back guarantee, there’s nothing to risk and everything to gain.
