Ryan Hipp, Illustrator & Musician

Grand Rapids, MI
email: contact AT ryanhipp DOT com
Ryan's website: www.ryanhipp.com

Books:
How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? (Kids at Our House Publishing, 2006), a picture book written by Danny Adlerman
A Curious Glimpse of Michigan (EDCO Publishing, 2004), a picture book written by Kevin & Stephanie Kammeraad

Music:
A Curious Glimpse of Michigan: the Music (Cooperfly Books/Industrial Puppytronics, 2006), a music album

Programs for Preschool, K - 6, Middle & High School, College, Adults

Performances, Presentations, Workshops, and Teacher in-services, School & Library visits, Bookstores, Conferences

Background: Ryan has 7 years experience speaking with different audiences and has background in successful program development.

Program Descriptions

for Kids: The Creative Spark

Picture book illustrator Ryan Hipp will share how he got his start making books and music for kids; and show the three most important rules for being successful at writing and drawing. Ryan will inspire kids to explore their imagination and master their creativity through drawing and bringing story ideas to life with a real demonstration. He has modified his performances and workshops for specific age groups. 

for Teens: Making Comics 101

for Adults:

1. Teaching Creativity in the Classroom In-services for college students, teachers, parents, and media specialists on the subjects of creative theory in teaching.

2. Understanding Graphic Novels: A Complete Resource for Comics in Your Library In-services for college students, teachers, parents, and media specialists on how to use graphic novels as teaching tools, understanding appropriate materials, the link between comics and creative thought and innovation, and much more.

Group Size:

Workshops: small groups (15-25), may require additional adult supervision
Presentations for kids: 25 - 100
Presentations for adults: 25 - 300
Music and Multimedia Performances: 100 - 300

Fees: Presentation and workshop fees are negotiable, and very affordable. Please inquire for details.

Availability: Full year

Brochure available upon request.

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