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ONSITE: Letterpress Posters + Merch (Ages 12-14)

February 06, 2022

We're getting the band back together! Join artist Sam Page and learn to use the letterpress studio to create rad band posters, cool stickers, and merch. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking which uses a printing press and typesetting (individual letters) to create words and designs for printed media. Bands originally used this form […]

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ONSITE: Make a Music Video (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

Produce an original music video! You’ll learn art direction, how to shoot dance/choreography, green screen compositing, techniques for shooting with handheld cameras, and editing to music rhythms. Learn to design, shoot, and edit a 2–4 minute music video using music of your choice.

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ONSITE: Digital Photography: Discover Joy Through Your Lens (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

Learn the joy of digital photography! Students will learn the history of photography, how to take a polished image, and how to thoughtfully critique an image. Students will learn the basics of photography (rule of thirds, composition, lighting, etc.) and how to optimize the camera they are using, whether it's an iPhone, a basic point […]

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ONSITE: Digital Self Portraits (Ages 12-14)

February 06, 2022

Do you ever wonder how artists depict themselves in self portraits? In this class, we'll explore how artists of color celebrate their identity through art. We'll use Adobe Photoshop and Wacom tablets to create our own digital self-portraits.

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ONSITE: Drawing with Oil Pastels (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

Enrich your art-making experience with drawing and painting using oil pastels, pencil and charcoal. We'll learn about a variety of approaches to drawing and painting. Classes will include demonstrations of various art media, comparison of styles and a study of how the materials can be used expressively.

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ONSITE: Drawing, Painting + Collage (Ages 6-8)

February 06, 2022

If you want to explore drawing and painting, this class will show you how! Discover a variety of media and techniques for drawing and painting before we end with a collage using everything we've explored.

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ONSITE: Video Art + Green Screen (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

If you could go anywhere, where might you travel? If you could interact with anyone, who would be at the top of your list? Become whatever you can dream… in your videos! Learn the art of green-screen video editing techniques, as we practice cinematography, camera video recording, and software editing. You will create several short […]

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ONSITE: Screen Printing T-Shirts + Posters (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

Learn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We'll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!

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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 12-14)

February 06, 2022

Embrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.

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ONSITE: Customizing Action Figures (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

Make action figures out of discarded toys and parts! We will be using parts of existing toys to alter, reassemble and make unique creations. We will be upcycling and sculpting additional parts out of clay and whatever else we can find! Bring your own toy parts or use ours!

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ONSITE: Cartooning (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

Invent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. Start by creating characters, then experiment with some basic narrative techniques. Finally, we'll create short narratives and cover inking, finish, corrections and optional materials.

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ONSITE: Hand Building with Clay (Ages 12-14)

February 06, 2022

Learn the basics of hand building with clay and to create both functional and non-functional wares. We will discuss generating creative ideas, cover a variety of techniques, and explore the world of clay! From learning how to make your first pot to creating a more intricate work of art, students will leave class with a […]

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ONSITE: Darkroom Photography (Ages 12-14)

February 06, 2022

Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo excursions and use the darkroom to print our photographs. Ages 9-11 will use pinhole cameras and learn to create photograms. For ages 12-14, lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. 12-14 year old students may bring their own manual, 35mm […]

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ONSITE: Clay Miniatures (Ages 9-11)

February 06, 2022

In this class, students will learn to use hand building techniques with clay to create miniature dioramas. Students can recreate their bedroom or another room in their home out of clay. Students can also create imagined spaces (such as a greenhouse, or a bakery, or even an outdoor space) and let their creativity come to […]

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ONSITE: Wheel Throwing (Ages 12-14)

October 25, 2021

Learn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Create handmade functional pottery, experiment with various glazes and learn about safety in the ceramics studio.

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ONSITE: Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

October 25, 2021

Printmaking is a great way to make multiples of your artwork and spread your message. We’ll explore how important messages have been communicated throughout history in different forms of printmaking: Newspapers, posters, flyers, etc. You'll create your own multiples through linocut, stamping, and other forms of printmaking.

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ONSITE: Digital World-Building + Character Design (Ages 12-14)

October 25, 2021

What makes a character or fictional world feel real and keep us captivated? Explore what goes into designing fully fleshed-out fictional ideas while diving into digital drawing using Photoshop and a Wacom drawing tablet. We’ll explore brainstorming strategies as well as drawing exercises and tutorials to create original characters and environments that are crammed with […]

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ONSITE: Cartooning (Ages 9-11)

October 25, 2021

Invent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. Start by creating characters, then experiment with some basic narrative techniques. Finally, we'll create short narratives and cover inking, finish, corrections and optional materials.

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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 12-14)

October 25, 2021

Embrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.

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ONSITE: Clay Miniatures (Ages 9-11)

October 25, 2021

In this class, students will learn to use hand building techniques with clay to create miniature dioramas. Students can recreate their bedroom or another room in their home out of clay. Students can also create imagined spaces (such as a greenhouse, or a bakery, or even an outdoor space) and let their creativity come to […]

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ONSITE: Video Art + Green Screen (Ages 12-14)

October 25, 2021

If you could go anywhere, where might you travel? If you could interact with anyone, who would be at the top of your list? Become whatever you can dream… in your videos! Learn the art of green-screen video editing techniques, as we practice cinematography, camera video recording, and software editing. You will create several short […]

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