Sketching Stories: Grade 7 Explores the Art of Comics with Ajit Narayan

On December 23rd, 2025, fifty students from Grade 7 (MYP 2) unleashed their creativity in a dynamic workshop titled "The Art of Storytelling Through Comic Strips." The session was led by the acclaimed cartoonist-illustrator Mr. Ajit Narayan, a veteran "chalk-talker" with over two decades of experience in classrooms across India and the author of three books on How to Draw Cartoons.

From Stick Figures to Graphic Novels Mr. Narayan kicked off the session by emphasizing the vital role of creativity in design. In a fully hands-on environment, students doodled alongside the facilitator as he demystified the art of sketching. Starting with simple stick figures, he guided the young artists through various poses and expressions, demonstrating the nuance and effort that goes into effective cartooning. The discussion also bridged the gap between single-panel cartoons and the broader narrative structure of graphic novels.

Creating the Prototype Transitioning from technique to storytelling, the workshop concluded with a collaborative group segment. Students applied their new skills to craft their own comic strip sequences. By the end of the two-hour session, every group had successfully developed a prototype, setting the stage for their own graphic novel projects.