Explore paper as a medium for creating art. We'll dissect and investigate paper both figuratively and literally. Classes will combine contemporary art history with conceptual thought and formal art practices. We'll investigate what paper is, how does it shape our lives and the history of the medium. Starting with 2D art, we will experiment with […]
read moreExplore 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 moreExperiment with a mixture of painting, sculpture, and collage. Explore process-based watercolor techniques to create beautiful results. We'll also explore sculpture and use recycled materials to build hanging and tabletop sculptures. Cut and glue with a variety of paper materials to make our own beautiful collages and 3D sculptures.
read moreRead stories and make art that tell them! In this class we will explore stories by reading books together, then make exciting things like picture books and puppets. This class is perfect for artists who love making up stories and characters and exploring new ways to create art.
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 moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Families will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. We’ll learn about birds through artmaking, storytime, and taking a short community walk to observe birds. We’ll end our class with a feather painting activity. Please note that part of this […]
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Families will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. This class is inspired by Richmond's public art displays such and murals, including the Mending Walls project that can be found all around our beautiful RVA. Families will have fun brainstorming, […]
read moreEach day, we'll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. We will think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.
read moreLet'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 moreEveryone 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 […]
read moreGet lost in the forest with these animal creations! Use different art techniques to make your own 2D and 3D animal creations like chameleons, tree frogs, snakes and toucans. Try using different mediums like tempera paint, oil pastels or watercolors.
read moreDream up components of your own tiny universe using a variety of media and techniques! With a heavy emphasis on reusing found objects, we'll create sets of miniatures that will be combined to create a tiny universe of your very own. Create a scene in outer space, underwater, in an upside-down world, in your own […]
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 moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLet’s make sculptures from found and recycled objects! For inspiration We will look to the work of artists like Nailah Taman, Atsuko Tanaka, and Betye Saar. We will also discuss eco-friendly art and collaborate to make a sustainable classroom environment. A large part of this class will involve walking around the neighborhood and engaging our […]
read moreIf you want to explore drawing and painting, this class will show you how! Discover a variety of media and techniques for drawing and painting before we end with a collage using everything we've explored.
read moreMake mini installations of raining clouds complete with parting sun rays and rainbows all over Visarts! We will shape and mold clouds with a new material every day while reading fun fantastical tales about clouds and adventures! Learn new skills using a variety of materials and make themselves into cloud adventurers. Share your tale through […]
read moreDiscover various ways to create your own wearable aesthetic. We'll make wearable art such as masks, headpieces, adornment and costumes. You'll learn about individuality and self-representation through a variety of projects that focus on defining your own personality, style or interests.
read moreLet'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 moreExplore 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 moreUnicorns and rainbows are perfect inspirations for fun, colorful, and magical art! We will draw adorable unicorns, paint rainbows of all kinds, and make whimsical creations like wands, crowns, and dream catchers.
read moreLet'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!
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