GNHHA-Fun Factory

01/17/2012

The GNHHA-Fun Factory (The Artistic arm of the Greater New Haven Help Alliance, just finished up a 4-week Cartooning Camp at the Stetson Public Library in New Haven. What a fun time we all had... and the kids learned so much about the wonderful world of cartooning.

Dr. Bill Foster the Comic Historian shared his knowledge of Comic Books and Afro-American Cartoonists with the kids. He even was gracious enough to have comic books for all the kids.

01/17/2012

This was a 4-week cartoon program where kids learned how to draw cartoons, make greeting cards, design alien spaceships, make 3-d clay cartoon aliens and even make their own superheros.

We even had a surprise visitor... Dr. Bill Foster the Comic Historian, he was gracious enough to talk with the kids and even give out comic books to everyone. If you want to know more about him you should check out his website: http://www.finallyinfullcolor.com

01/09/2012

Dr. Bill Foster - Comic Book Historian with one of aspiring cartoonists

01/09/2012

What an exciting day! Dr. Bill Foster the comic book historian stopped by at our workshop this Saturday just to say hi. Dr. Bill is a long-time comic book collector and researcher, and has been an expert commentator for both CNN News and National Public Radio.

He was a consultant on the historical image of Blacks in both comic strips and comic books. There is so much we can say about Dr. Bill but the best way to find out more is to visit his website. (see the link)

We sure hope Dr. Bill will stop by again... hint, hint!

Our opening statement: It is my pleasure to welcome you to my website. This site is dedicated to the research and promotion of the history of Blacks in Comics. As a comic book historian/researcher, as a collector and as a fan, I have spent many years tracking this history. I have made a nu...

12/08/2011

It's not too late to sign your kids up for the Cartooning Program at the Stetson Branch Public Library in New Haven.

The Cartooning Program is free for kids ages 8 to 16 and is going to run for 4-Saturdays from 12 noon to 2pm. The dates are December 10th and 17th. and January 7th. and January 14th.

It's Free and everyone is welcome to join the fun, just call the library at (203)946-8119, or stop by the library and reserve your spot or just stop by everybody's welcome.. join the fun.

12/07/2011

We've just launched our new website, if you get a chance take a peek.