Cartooning Classes & Videos for Schools, Libraries & Camps! Kids Discover Their New Talent! You Get The Perfect Program!
You want programs that are entertaining and educational.
You want programs that engage and inspire your students.
You want programs that kids and teens love!
My Programs Engage Everyone
How do I do it? By showing everyone how to draw cartoons.
Your students are engaged by watching me draw famous cartoon characters. This inspires them to draw and express themselves.
Who Am I?
I’m Paul Merklein and since 2001, I’ve traveled across the United States presenting cartooning programs & videos to schools, libraries & camps.
Watch my one-minute videos...
Read the Reviews...
Karna Opeka
Waukegan Public Schools in Illinois
“Paul led a virtual/remote artist program in six different elementary classrooms. He worked with students and their teachers to integrate cartooning and the arts into their existing ELA and Social Studies curriculums. His residency was a HUGE hit with both the teachers and the students. We highly recommend Paul for your school’s assembly or family night program or an artist’s residency.”
Nora Hinton
Mount Horeb Public Library In Wisconsin
“We hosted Paul for a Cartooning series with school aged kids. He did a great job engaging the participants and presenting at a good speed for every child. I would hire him again.”
Andy at Butler Public Library
Butler Public Library in Wisconsin
“We had Paul for his How to Draw Cartoons virtual program, and he was great. His delivery was perfect, with the program itself being a mixture of instructing kids on how to draw famous cartoon characters, stories/jokes between drawings, and a few prizes at the end. We had many positive comments from patrons and loved the program that Paul put on!”
Build Kids' Confidence!
5 Reasons Why
My Programs Are
The Perfect Choice
For Your School, Library or Camp.
- Inspire Your Students – My Cartooning programs entertain, engage & inspire kids, tweens & teens to start drawing & express themselves!
- On Your Schedule – You choose the date and time for my visit or my video.
- On Your Topic or Message – Students learn how to draw cartoons, and they also learn a message or topic that you choose.
- No Set Up or Scheduling Worries – I can set up in 15 minutes or less. I can virtually meet your students at any time or day, or create a custom-made video for them.
- Have You Read My Reviews? – Scroll down to read them.
This Is Exactly What I’m Looking For! What Happens Next?
Contact me today! You can reach me in several ways.
School Programs – If you’re looking for in-person or virtual schools programs, go to My Schools Page.
Library Programs – If you’re looking for in-person or virtual library programs, go to My Libraries Page.
You can also contact me RIGHT NOW by email: paul@paulmerklein.com
I’ll answer any questions you have, and confirm a date. I look forward to working with you!
Read The Reviews...
“You were an enormous success! It was wonderful to have such a fun and creative addition to our High Interest Day.”
– Patty Schneider, St. Dominic’s School in Wisconsin
“Thank you for teaching me how to draw cartoons. They were so funny. I want you to come again, and I want to be in your class again.”
– Delany in 5th Grade at St. Luke School in Wisconsin
“Thank you for presenting your program. The kids enjoyed you and your fantastic artwork and message.”
– Lisa Smith, Clifton School in New Jersey
“The kids had a blast, and the parents really enjoyed the program too!”
– Tim Guay, East Hampton Library in Connecticut
“I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed your show. The students all enjoyed it too.”
-Julie Elster, Willow Bend School in Illinois
“Thanks for a great show! Our students were totally engaged and really enjoyed your performance.”
– Sarah Markwald, University School in Wisconsin
“Thank you for performing at our school. Our students loved it, and your performance was the highlight of the week!”
– Jennifer Plamann, Valley New School in Wisconsin
“A great big thank you for your wonderful show! We were really inspired.”
– Lisa Schue, Waller Elementary School in Wisconsin
“What a terrific program! I heard lots of positive comments from people who attended.”
– Nancy Stowell, Frank Basloe Library in New York