Make a Beading Loom (Ages 9-11)
In this class we will make a beading loom and learn weaving techniques with seed beads to create colorful patterns. We will make jewelry and small tapestries with the beads.
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Sew What? Learning to Sew with a Machine (Ages 12-14)
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and simple hand-sewing stitches to create your very own designs! Choose from a variety of fabrics to complete two or three projects, such as pillows, eye masks, etc.
read moreArt Explorers (Age 5)
Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!
read moreArt Explorers (Age 5)
Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!
read moreFused Glass: Sculpture (Ages 12-14)
In this introduction to glass fusing class, students will learn how to cut glass, assemble it and make unique pieces of art to take home with them by the end of the week!
read moreDrawing + Watercolor: Flora + Fauna (Ages 9-11)
Practice drawing skills and watercolor techniques with a focus on flora and fauna.
read moreSew What? Learning to Sew with a Machine (Ages 9-11)
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and simple hand-sewing stitches to create your very own designs! Choose from a variety of fabrics to complete two or three projects, such as pillows, eye masks, etc.
read moreMetal Creations Inspired by Nature (Ages 12-14)
Create beautiful metal forms inspired by nature with a technique called Fold Forming, developed in the early 1980s by Charles Lewton Brain. Fold forming allows us to use metal's unique characteristics by following what the metal naturally wants to do. We will cover at least three different folds and some of their possibilities. Experience a […]
read moreLearn to Hand Sew: Plushies + Pillows (Ages 6-8)
Learn to hand sew and make small projects like a decorative pillow or soft and snuggly plushy. We'll cover several hand sewing techniques including the running stitch and slip stitch and complete a few small projects.
read moreArt Explorers (Age 5)
Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!
read moreProp Design: Drawing Fantastical Objects + Accessories (Ages 9-11)
People, Places and Things… But let’s focus on THINGS! If you love swords, wizard staffs, wands, mysterious chests, Rube Goldberg machines, vehicles, buildings and more… let’s design some together! You will explore how to tell stories with objects and learn how to push your drawings further. By the end of class, you will have a […]
read moreYoga + Mixed Media Color Exploration (Ages 6-8)
Explore the joys of colors and yoga! Students will learn the basics of yoga, explore the color wheel, and how certain colors correlate to emotions and sensations in the body. We will practice yoga in the garden, color, draw, paint and tie-dye to explore the full spectrum of the rainbow and the range of emotions […]
read moreLearn to Knit (Ages 12-14)
Who doesn't love the idea of knitting a horse, unicorn, or other four-legged friends? With plain or fancy stitches, they'll be as unique as you are. We'll provide the knitting needles and yarn for you!
read moreCartooning (Ages 9-11)
Invent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. We'll also explore the history of the comic form.
read moreDrawing with Pastels (Ages 6-8)
Explore oil pastels with a variety of projects inspired by contemporary artists and concepts. Students will learn several oil pastel techniques in order to explore color and texture.
read moreDrawing Pokémon Comics (Ages 6-8)
Have you ever wanted to read a comic about Squirtle eating a hot dog but can't find it anywhere? Now is your chance to draw it yourself with the help of a local cartoonist! It could be a single panel, strip, graphic novel, or collaboration. We will focus on having clear ideas and having fun.
read moreAnimating on iPads (Ages 9-11)
Learn how to animate on an iPad! You will develop strong foundations in 2D, digital animation by exploring digital software such as Procreate or the FlipaClip app. We'll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give you the tools and knowledge to continue digital […]
read moreMaking Comics (Ages 9-11)
Learn everything about creating your own comic characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
read moreDarkroom Photography (Ages 12-14)
Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo field trips and use the darkroom to print our photographs. For ages 12-14, lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. 12 to 14-year-old students may bring their own manual, 35mm camera to class, or borrow one of ours. Students must […]
read moreCreate a Clay Zoo (Ages 6-8)
Create animals figurines and animal pots out of clay. Use pinching, slab construction and coil-building techniques to make the animal features and forms. Create vases shaped like fish, bird pitchers and more. Together, we’ll create a clay zoo!
read moreGiant Paper-mâché Sculpture (Ages 12-14)
Want a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make big sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you've ever made!
read moreFound Object Sculpture: 3D Sketching (Ages 9-11)
Draw in 3D what's in your imagination using fun and unexpected materials! In this class, we will explore space and materials: thinking creatively about bringing interesting found materials together to form sculptural objects.
read moreFrame Weaving (Ages 12-14)
Learn about the ancient tradition of weaving and look at contemporary artists using the process to make art. We'll experiment with different kinds of weaving and push the envelope to explore the medium.
read moreDrawing Faces (Ages 12-14)
Learn how to look at a face and draw it as accurately as possible! As a class, we will break down different facial features and learn how to draw them as basic shapes in order to make the process less intimidating. We will learn about the proportions of the face, and how each feature interacts […]
read moreCreate a Picture Book (Ages 6-8)
Everyone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We'll look at picture books at the beginning of each class for inspiration and create several […]
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