Using 35mm film camera, learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Take field trips and use the darkroom to print your own photographs. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter and other principles. If time allows, we may also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring […]
read more“Sculpture” means so many things! Ceramic pots, stuffed bears or clumps of painted paper. In this course, we’ll explore all the ways to create 3D work, big or small! Techniques may include clay hand-building, sewing/quilting and light woodworking (little carvings, whittling) along with drawing + painting.
read moreLearn how game design teams create their art! This class introduces students to the foundations of game design and development. Learn to use basic programming logic and planning to design a small-scoped project. By the end of the week, students will walk away with a basic understanding of key elements and a completed game project.
read moreGet your hands dirty and learn how to make pottery! Make artwork that you can eat out of and admire. Learn tons of different techniques like pinch pots, and coil building, using molds and operating the extruder.
read moreLearn drawing fundamentals using charcoal and pencil on paper to create observational still lifes. We will cover gesture drawings, contour line drawings, positive/negative space, subtractive drawing methods, sighting techniques, stippling, cross-hatching and shading. Students will complete multiple drawing exercises, studies, and finished drawings throughout the class. They will strengthen their observational skills and have the […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of making comics using a digital medium. The class will include a rundown of digital drawing software and will cover topics such as character design, panel composition, and story structure. By the end of this class, students will have completed a multi-page comic and will have foundational knowledge to create further comics […]
read moreIn this introduction to glass fusing class, students will learn how to cut glass, assemble it, put it in a kiln and make unique pieces of art to take home with them by the end of the week!
read moreThis course introduces students to the creation process of game environment and level art. Students will experience the complete process of creating game-level components and mock-ups and walk away with their own art assets, a finished environment mockup, and a basic understanding of the environment creation process.
read moreThe perfect class for anyone interested in a wide range of subjects from cosplay, making models as drawing reference, customizing figures, creating theatre props, costume design, and more. This class will be tailored to a project of the student's choice, guided all the way from ideating to a fully realized final product – whatever it […]
read moreWhether you want to create behind-the-camera or star in your own photos, this workshop is a way to experience both sides of a fashion photo shoot! Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a model, this workshop will equip you with the skills and insights needed to create captivating fashion imagery and confidently participate in photo […]
read moreEmbrace 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.
read moreDigital animation, a costly and difficult process? Luckily, UNTRUE! Let's learn how to draw 2D animations and motion graphics in the affordable, robust and beginner-friendly program Procreate Dreams. Whether you're a first-time animator or have some experience under your belt, you'll learn something new. Learn how to bring your ideas to life.
read moreLearn how to make a variety of wearable metal rings. We will learn how to measure, cut, file, solder, shape, and polish our metal to create unique and personalized jewelry.
read moreLearn the art of zine making as a form of social artivism (art activism). In this program, we will work together to creatively reflect on community-engaged art practice, demonstrating our ability to engage with and understand ourselves, each other, and our local community. Students will learn about and explore the Mending Walls mural project to […]
read moreLearn the art of character design and worldbuilding in this D&D focused class! We will operate as an adventuring party and take on fun drawing challenges framed as in-game encounters. Students will learn about collaborative storytelling and worldbuilding, D&D character creation, how to GM a tabletop RPG, how to bring their characters and worlds to […]
read moreUsing 35mm film camera, learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Take field trips and use the darkroom to print your own photographs. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter and other principles. If time allows, we may also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of making comics using a digital medium. The class will include a rundown of digital drawing software and will cover topics such as character design, panel composition, and story structure. By the end of this class, students will have completed a multi-page comic and will have foundational knowledge to create further comics […]
read moreLearn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
read moreExplore the world of hand-built clay structure. Designed for all skill levels, students will delve into fundamental techniques over eight sessions. They will craft unique functional ceramic containers, disguised as sculptures, like castles, beehives, or houses. Participants will learn the basics of slab and hand-building techniques, how to create lids with a keyhole locking mechanism, […]
read moreIn this workshop, we will demystify how books are made, introducing and exploring several techniques of assembling books from scratch. Sometimes we will just use a needle, thread, and paper. Once we have those tools under our belts, we can do the fun job of personalizing and decorating them for however we plan to use […]
read moreCast drawing is a traditional method of teaching drawing that was popularized in the 19th Century. Students will draw from casts of sculptures and learn materials handling, methods to master proportions, and techniques for depicting form using line and shading. The main objective of the course is to teach students how to see in a […]
read moreLearn the basics of character design using Adobe Photoshop with a specific focus on fantasy, sci-fi, and video game genres. Topics will include shape and color, language, the use of visual signifiers, ideation/concept art, and some figure-drawing fundamentals.
read moreCreate a character in Photoshop and learn to animate it using Photoshop and After Effects.The class will cover the principles of animation, character design, Photoshop animation and compositing techniques with After Effects. We will also be using iPads.
read moreExplore the history and techniques of comic art, a narrative artform that uses a combination of words and pictures. We’ll begin with an overview of the history of comic art, with an emphasis on the compositional methods and challenges that are unique to this artform. We’ll cover the basics of character creation, preliminary sketching, plotting […]
read moreLearn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Adobe Photoshop to edit. Go on field trips around the neighborhood to take photos, enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.
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