Welcome!
Let’ Do a Workshop!
The most unique experiences we offer are AI Comic Labs! Click the button below to learn more about these facilitated, in-person and online workshops. In-person sessions are hosted at the Rochester Central Library and we build custom labs for community partners and clients.
120+ Comics & Counting
We have created over 100 comics with youth in the Rochester community and have been fully endorsed by the Rochester City School District’s Dr. Demario Strickland.
“Using AI to Unleash Their Inner Super Power!” – Dr. Demario Strickland, RCSD
Create a Free Character 🙂
 We offer a free, Create A Character Course inside of our NEW online community. Click the button below and sign up to create a free visual of your character. This is just the beginning!Â
Art + technology + personal development
Stories with Purpose
Cooley Comics is a team of visionaries and optimistic dreamers. We support anyone who desires deeper innerstanding of self, new technologies, and visual arts. We do this by producing unique, artistic, and futuristic workshops, courses, and learning experiences in safe and fun spaces (in-person and online) where participants, learn, explore, and collaborate on their own terms.Â
Workshops: AI Comic Labs
At Cooley Comics, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling and creativity! Our AI Comic Labs Workshop is designed for youth in grades 5-12, offering a unique opportunity to explore the art of comic creation while harnessing the latest in AI technology. Whether you’re a teacher looking to engage your students or someone interested in supporting our mission, this page provides all the essential information you need!
Join a Live Zoom Workshop
You can talk to our team live! Once a month we host a Zoom where we discuss what we do, how we do it, and why this company means so much to us. This is your opportunity to ask us anything about our processes, programs, and purpose. Simply join our free community to access these sessions at no cost.
120+
Comics and Counting!
AI Comic Labs foster creative career and life skills. We facilitate a hands-on experience using innovative tools (including AI platforms) to promote teamwork, self-reflection, and constructive feedback. These soft skills translate into essential workplace competencies like project management, creative thinking, leadership, personal accountability, and clear communication. The mission of AI Comic Labs is for participants to create stories that support personal and professional development.
We have reduced our cost to only $200 per student and accept donations through the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library (FFRPL) that can change a life!
What people are saying…
Cooley Comics produces workshops (AI Comic Labs) teaching digital creativity tools (including AI) and project management skills to participants who create comic books based on their experiences. The process is vetted and 100+ individuals are testament to its efficacy. It is not an understatement to claim that this program has transformed lives.
“It’s crazy to think, a few months ago I didn’t know anything about digital art and now I’m getting paid to make comic books, all because of the AI Comic Labs.”
Justin (Rochester, NY)
“I’ve spent 10-years trying to write a book. After one Zoom sesh, I rewrote my story in 45 days and am publishing with Cooley Comics. Thank you!”
Amanda A. (Washington, DC)
“What a great time we had at the workshop last week with y’all! The kids were all so grateful and more engaged than I have ever seen them. This is something very special.”
Rebecca C. (Rochester, NY)
“A talk about comic books at our Cyber Security event was such a unique experience. People opened up in ways I didn’t expect at all.”
Dan L. (San Antonio, TX)
Community Partners & Clients
Create Your Character!
 Click the button below to take a free course in our online community, and begin your journey. This is the starting point for telling your story. After you make the character you can easily move to the next step and make your story outline. Join the community and let’s begin!