Cartoon camp revives its operations in Edmonton following a suspension due to COVID-19
In the heart of Edmonton, the Crestwood Community Hall is buzzing with creativity as renowned artist Danny Cohen kicks off the first stop of his "mini world tour." The Australian artist, known for his cartoons, caricatures, and art events, is back in the city with his unique art camp, Cartoon Kingdom.
Cohen, who was once a "naughty" kid in school, has made a successful career out of his artistic talent. His art camp in Edmonton promises a fun-filled week of activities, including throwing boomerangs, drawing Australian animals, and having teddy bear picnics, all aimed at helping kids unlock their creativity.
The 13-year-old Tre Kupczak Ainslie is a returning participant, eager to immerse himself in Cohen's distinctive cartooning style, despite not being an avid artist. For newcomer Samina Kholmatova, a 9-year-old local, this is her first time at the camp. She expresses her excitement about learning new skills from Cohen's teaching.
Cohen's art camp has been a beloved part of Edmonton's summer scene, but it was forced to take a break due to the pandemic in 2020. This year, the camp is running for five days, offering a much-anticipated return for local children. Cohen, who has a soft spot for Canada, particularly appreciates the country, making Edmonton his first stop on his global tour.
The current location of Cartoon Kingdom is in the northern hemisphere, with Cohen's usual base in Sydney, Australia, being winter-bound. He hopes that the numbers at his camp will return to normal as it starts running annually again.
For those interested in enrolling their children in Danny Cohen's art camp, it's recommended to contact local community centres, libraries, or organisations that offer children's summer camps in Edmonton for accurate information.
As Cohen continues his journey around the world, spreading his love for art and creativity, Edmonton is thrilled to welcome back Cartoon Kingdom until July 25.
After Cohen's creative art camp, Cartoon Kingdom, went on hiatus due to the pandemic in 2020, it returns to Edmonton this year from July 18-25, offering a fun-filled week of activities in home-and-garden settings, such as boomerang throwing, Australian animal drawing, and teddy bear picnics. During the camp, participants can learn lifestyle skills from Cohen's distinctive cartooning style, with news of the event spreading excitement among both returning and first-time attendees.
