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Drawing Science Fiction in Procreate

February 04, 2025

Discover the art of creating futuristic characters and landscapes on the iPad in the app Procreate. In this course, you'll design captivating sci-fi worlds, focusing on both character design and environmental scenes. Learn how to seamlessly integrate characters into landscapes to craft cohesive, imaginative scenes.

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Lasercraft: Create Custom Art, Prints + Decor

February 04, 2025

For this class, we will utilize the fabrication lab's laser cutter/etcher to create various art objects out of paper, acrylic and wood. Final products can range from intricate paper cutouts and light up acrylic etchings, to cutting out wood parts to make your own lamp shades and 3D structures. Students will leave with a working […]

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Animating on iPads in Procreate Dreams

February 04, 2025

Learn to draw and animate in the versatile and powerful animation program Procreate Dreams, companion to the iconic industry-changing program Procreate. In this class you will learn fluency in using these programs together, as well as basic concepts in animation and how they apply to today's technology.

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3D Animation (Ages 12 – 14)

February 04, 2025

Students will learn the basics of 3D animation and make their own 3D animated gifs. No prior knowledge of animation or 3D computer programs is required! We’ll explore how to navigate and create in Blender, the free and accessible computer graphics software used for professional 3D animation, 3D printing, video game creation, and more! By […]

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Designing Stickers in Procreate on iPads (Ages 15 – 18)

February 04, 2025

This digital course will guide you through the basics of the Procreate app and help you develop your own unique sticker designs! You’ll learn essential design principles, explore themes that resonate with you, and refine your skills through collaborative feedback. By the end of the class, you’ll have printed stickers to share and trade with […]

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

February 04, 2025

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for print or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic […]

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Digital GIF Animation (Ages 12-14)

February 04, 2025

Explore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. For the […]

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Drawing With iPads using Procreate (A)

February 04, 2025

There are a million ways to get your ideas from your brain and onto paper but how about from brain to screen? Procreate is an easy-to-use digital illustration program that gives you the freedom to dream up and create exactly what you want with no bounds! We’ll learn the different aspects of sketching and rendering […]

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Introduction to Video + Sound

February 04, 2025

Learn to work with video using Adobe Premiere to create a short film around dreams and memories (broadly interpreted). Student video and public domain video archives will be used to create these sequences. Special importance will also be placed on the treatment of sound and its role in filmmaking.

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3D Modeling + Printing With Nomad Sculpt

February 04, 2025

Learn the fundamentals of Nomad Sculpt and explore your creativity in 3D modeling. Students will learn the interface of Nomad Sculpt on the iPad, complete themed exercises to develop skill and increased proficiency in the program. Students will have free time during the class to work on personal project ideas and get assistance in their […]

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Animating on iPads (Ages 9-11)

February 04, 2025

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 […]

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Digital Fan Art (Ages 12 – 14)

February 04, 2025

Learn how to draw some of your favorite characters using iPads and procreate. Develop your own style while staying inspired by your favorite stories and characters!

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Digital GIF Animation (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Explore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. We’ll complete […]

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3D Printing Miniature Worlds (Ages 12-14)

January 21, 2025

Blend technology, architecture, and creativity to bring to life a small-scale sculptural scene. Based in reality, culled from imagination, or a blend of both, students will sketch and design their own physical scene and use 3D printers to build their own reality piece by piece.

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Make Your Own Tarot Deck in Procreate (Ages 12-14)

January 21, 2025

In this digital art class, students will design their own printable tarot deck, blending creativity with storytelling and symbolism. They’ll learn the basics of digital illustration, using tools like drawing tablets or digital drawing apps to bring their card designs to life. Each student will complete a personalized, digitally illustrated mini tarot deck by the […]

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3D Printing Miniature Worlds (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Blend technology, architecture, and creativity to bring to life a small-scale sculptural scene. Based in reality, culled from imagination, or a blend of both, students will sketch and design their own physical scene and use 3D printers to build their own reality piece by piece.

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Digital GIF Animation (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Explore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. We’ll complete […]

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Anime Art (Ages 12-14)

January 21, 2025

Draw in the art style of your favorite anime! Learn how to design your own anime-influenced original characters in this anime- and manga-focused class. We will be using iPad Procreate and traditional art to study the stylistic features that define Japanese art and animation. Topics will include the history of anime, how to draw simplified/stylized […]

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Make Your Own Stickers in Procreate (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

In this sticker making class, students will explore digital sticker design using Procreate. They'll learn essential digital art techniques, develop their creative ideas, and refine their designs through hands-on practice. Each class we will focus on different aspects of the design process, including composition, feedback, and preparing artwork for printing. By the end of the […]

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3D Modeling on iPads (Ages 12-14)

January 21, 2025

Are you curious about making 3D models on the iPad? Learn the basics of sculpting 3D models in NomadSculpt, an approachable and fun program with all sorts of practical applications.

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Introduction to Game Design + Development (Ages 12-14)

January 21, 2025

Learn 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.

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