Amidst vlogs, podcasts and all sorts of emerging formats of individual expression, cartooning continues to charm to this day owing to its long history and many evolutions. From political pieces in leading periodicals to advertisements of buttery brands, comics and cartoons have entertained, informed and offered serious insight across ages and generations. And though cartooning is a field that can shape opinions and move millions, there is no school that really 'teaches' it, nor a standard textbook that prescribes tips and tricks. So how does an aspiring artist go about the how-to of creating cartoons?

Open Bracket presents: Creating Cartoons: a workshop on everything cartooning; an interactive meet-up where leading cartoonist, Prof. Phani Tetali, will share his thoughts on what cartooning is all about, covering the basics of technique, narrative, character development and other fundamentals of this form visual storytelling. It will attune a participant to the role of communication, observation and awareness as a precedent to making cartoons that stick, going much beyond the mere act of drawing. The workshop will focus on the potential of cartooning as a profession and its usage as a medium of expression. So grab your pads and pencils for a noon of extensive work: for cartooning, they say, is no laughing matter.

Please note: The workshop is open to all - amateurs, beginners and experienced folks! No prior skill in cartooning is mandatory.