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ONSITE: Digital Comics (Ages 15-18)

February 13, 2024

Learn 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 […]

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ONSITE: Sculptural Ceramic Containers (Ages 15-18)

February 13, 2024

Explore 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, […]

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ONSITE: Bookmaking: Journals + Sketchbooks (Ages 15-18)

February 13, 2024

In 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 […]

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ONSITE: Learn to Draw from Cast Objects (Ages 15–18)

February 13, 2024

Cast 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 […]

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ONSITE: Digital Character Design

November 07, 2023

Learn 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.

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ONSITE: 2D Character Design + Animation

November 07, 2023

Create 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.

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ONSITE: Comic Strips, Comic Books and Graphic Novels (Ages 15–18)

November 06, 2023

Explore 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 […]

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ONSITE: Digital Photography (Ages 15-18)

November 06, 2023

Learn 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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ONSITE: Who Am I: Understanding the Self-Portrait

November 06, 2023

Self-portraits can sometimes be seen as challenging or awkward. Using their own medium of choice, students will be directed to turn their attention toward themselves with the idea of self-exploration and discovery. With the intention to reflect, accept and translate, students will learn how to utilize the elements and principles of art to objectively or […]

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ONSITE: Shelfie Shtick (Ages 15-18)

July 31, 2023

Explore the history of self portraits in art and how they have been used for self expression, marking a moment in time and as an act of protest. Each day the student will create a self portrait using a different medium. We will explore important ideas in art elements, ideas and concepts including color, composition, […]

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ONSITE: Abstract Painting: Acrylics + Layering (Ages 15–18)

July 11, 2023

Explore abstract acrylic painting. In this class we will work continuously on a single canvas. We will practice embracing change while we explore the joys and sorrows of building up layers of paint, covering what came before and uncovering new truths about ourselves as artists. Each week we will learn about a different contemporary abstract […]

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ONSITE: Concept Drawing for Film, Gaming or Animation (Ages 15–18)

July 11, 2023

Learn how to create detailed concept drawings from start to finish. We will cover ideation, sketching, refinement, and finalization in grayscale marker. Students can create wherever their interests lie, whether it be characters, creatures, vehicles, technology, or environments. This is a great course for those interested in pursuing careers in designing for film, gaming, or […]

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ONSITE: Fashion Photography (Ages 15–18)

July 11, 2023

Photographing clothing requires creativity, technique, and attention to detail. We will explore fashion photography from its origin to today. Students will be guided in a variety of camera, lighting, and editing techniques that fashion photographers utilize to make garments look gorgeous. Students will learn about the elements that go into organizing a fashion shoot, from […]

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ONSITE: Video Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

Learn the technique and skill of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro through a series of creative video art exercises and in-depth tutorials. By applying these technical principles through hands-on projects you will enjoy the process of learning the ins and outs of essential video editing processes.

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ONSITE: Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

Jump into the world of traditional stop-motion animation with a modern twist!  Design original worlds and bring paper cutouts, clay, food, and many other objects to life!  Learn how to plan and produce 2D and 3D animation sequences using traditional animation principles and DIY setups that are accessible to anyone with a phone.

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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

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: Master Drawing Workshop: Bargue Drawing Skills (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

In this weekend course we will learn all about accurately judging proportion and achieving likeness. We will copy the master drawings of 19th Century artist Charles Bargue, who created a drawing course that was popular in the ateliers and academies in Europe during that century. This knowledge is no longer off limits to women and […]

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ONSITE: Drawing in Black + White (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

Discover how to convey line, form, color, shape, texture and more through drawing. Fine-tune your drawing skills using a variety of drawing media. In-class exercises and critiques, along with critical discussions of other artists’ work will broaden your understanding of technique and expand your expressive content.

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ONSITE: The Poet’s Toolbox: Teen Poetry Workshop (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Students will learn the foundations of poetry, including image, sound, form, and figurative language, and read work by contemporary poets to see how they utilize those literary devices. We will also write our own poetry to be workshopped in class. At the end of class, we will create a small zine of our work to […]

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ONSITE: Digital Comics (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Learn 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 […]

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