Gather flowers, leaves, rocks, sticks, and more to create art inspired by the great outdoors! Each day we'll go on an adventure to find materials for a project. From luminaries to dying fabric, we will explore conservation, the beauty of nature and the different ways we can interact with it.
read moreInvent 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 moreLet's learn how to fuse and slump glass in a furnace called a kiln. We'll make cool designs by cutting out colorful sheets of glass. When we layer different colors on top of each other and fire them in the kiln, the glass fuses together into a finished object. We'll make small pieces of art […]
read moreEnjoy painting and want to paint big? Join us for a collaborative painting experience. We'll get inspired with a mural walk through the Fan neighborhood, then work both individually and together to create a large-scale painting that will be displayed at VisArts.
read moreLearn 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 moreLearn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques such as pinch pots, coil and slab building. You'll learn to create functional vessels and creative sculptural objects.
read moreUnicorns, elves, mermaids and more! This class will start with a fun story about a fantastical creature, then we will learn how to build creatures out of clay. We’ll use air-dry clay to make your creatures come to life!
read morePaper puppets are an easy and fun project. Starting with 2D materials such as papers, fabrics, and felt, construct many different people, animals, and objects to create a miniature world! Methods for articulating the paper puppets will be demonstrated. Details will be worked in using additional materials such as paints, inks, markers, and more. Each […]
read moreCreative storytelling is at the heart of this class. We will work together as a class to build a story ready for performance. We'll brainstorm ideas, create characters, and build the storyline with dialogue. The second part of the class incorporates theater games and movement activities to develop storytelling skills. Emphasis will be on stage […]
read moreEmbrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. You'll select and design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your creation using the copper foil technique and lead-free solder. Beginners will complete a simple suncatcher and more experienced students will explore more advanced designs. Students in the 9-11 age group […]
read moreWe'll learn basic embroidery stitches (including back stitch, running stitch, and more), and express ourselves by stitching words and pictures with thread and fabric. We'll also see how to design our own pieces, to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Lots of bright colors, lots of opportunities for self expression.
read moreLearn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic. Use iPads and Procreate to bring your comics to life!
read moreLearn how to create black and white drawings with a dip pen and ink, and how to create values with ink washes.
read moreExplore a variety of art materials and techniques. Students will create unique compositions through drawing, collage, textiles, painting and sculpture. Walk away with a wide variety of art-making experiences!
read moreLearn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic. Use iPads and Procreate to bring your comics to life!
read moreCreate a black and white portrait of your pet! We will learn the basic principles of drawing with charcoal and work through the process of using a reference photo to create a completed portrait. Students should bring photos (preferably headshots) of the animal or pet they wish to draw.
read moreTry working with metal and traditional metalworking tools. We’ll explore different ways to cut metal safely and bend it accurately, then we’ll try texturing, hammering and stamping. Students ages 9-11 will focus on cold connection (learning to drill, rivet, and friction fit), then they’ll create and fasten their own metal designs. Students ages 12-14 will […]
read moreExplore a variety of printmaking techniques to make multiples of your artwork. We’ll look at processes like monotypes, linoleum carving, screen printing, non–toxic engraving and colographs. We’ll transfer images to paper, vinyl, plexiglass, fabrics or wood.
read moreLearn various hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling and using slabs to create vessels that hold flowers and plants. We will make planters, vases, wall pockets, hanging vases, and airplant holders! We will paint with underglazes to add color.
read moreFrom humble hobbit holes to fantasy mansions, your imagination is the architect. Create miniature dwellings and all the tiny things that go inside.
read moreLearn 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 moreExplore creative aspects of printmaking! Students ages 9-14 will make hand-carved styrofoam plates, glue prints, safety cut prints and photo emulsion prints. Students ages 6-8 will do monoprinting, marker prints, collographs, tissue paper prints + more! We’ll also learn how to make multiples of our drawings to create editioned prints, just like professional printers. After […]
read moreWhat happens when you experiment with all the different ways of art-making with paper? You discover new ways of creating! In this class, we will draw on paper, create collages, make books, fold origami, and build sculptures. We will also learn about contemporary artists and how and why they use paper. By the end of […]
read moreWant 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 moreWe're going to build cardboard worlds! Get your imagination and recyclables ready for this cardboard construction class. Students will create blueprints for their unique designs and will have all sizes of cardboard at their disposal. We'll begin with small structures and move to larger collaborative environments as the week progresses.
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