Figure Drawing (F-C)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
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Artmaking + Storytelling (Ages 6 – 8)
Read 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 moreFigure Drawing (F-A)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFigure Drawing (TH-H)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFlower Arranging + Painting Bouquets
There is nothing quite like painting flowers in the spring. In this class, you'll get to arrange flowers and then learn how to paint the bouquet! Students will learn the basics of still life painting and how to arrange an alluring bouquet that represents their personality. Delve into the meanings of flowers and what they […]
read moreImmersion in Water Media: Gouache, Watercolor + Ink
Designed for intermediate and advanced painters, this one-day course covers solutions for working with a variety of water-based paint, including color theory, brushwork, and mixed-media possibilities. Come away with a deeper understanding of this medium, its expressive possibilities, and the tools for integrating it into your creative life.
read morePet Portraits + Animal Art (Ages 6 – 8)
This class is all about drawing animals! Students will practice a variety of drawing and painting techniques to draw their favorite critters.
read moreFigure Drawing (F-E)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreRiverside Art: Connecting With the James
In this class, artists of all levels can explore the natural world through creative expression, finding inspiration and solace in the rhythms and beauty of the river. Through a series of guided exercises, meditative practices, and artistic techniques, students will learn how to capture the essence of the river in their artwork, allowing them to […]
read moreDrawing + Painting With Ink (This class is only offered twice a year!)
Want a new approach to drawing and painting? Explore mark making with ink, pen and brush. We’ll examine both the classical and contemporary use of ink wash, pen, ink and more. Exercises will be focused on gesture, contour, observation and texture.
read morePaint Plants + Animals With Gouache
Gouache (pronounced “guh-wash”) is paint that can be transparent like watercolor or opaque like acrylics. It’s blendable and can be layered, too. This class will cover the basics of using this awesome medium from start to finish, painting subjects from nature—specifically plants and animals. Additional topics include: color theory, composition, color mixing, paint laying, underpaintings, […]
read moreClothed Portrait Figure Drawing (F)
Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. Session starts with a warm up of short poses, then moves into a few longer sessions. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.
read moreFigure Drawing (TH-F)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreFamily Studio: Exploring Georgia O’Keeffe: Large-Scale Flower Art
Come 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 explore Georgia O’Keeffe’s flowers, because no one saw them like she did! We will observe examples of Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings, learn how flowers are important to pollinators and create […]
read moreSketchbook: Exploration + Daily Practice
Learn how to fuel creativity and form a habit of sketchbooking. We'll do collaborative sketchbook activities and overcome the fear of getting started. We'll explore lots of drawing, collage and comics exercises. Making art is fun, and it's for everyone! This class is heavily inspired by such luminaries as Lynda Barry and James Gurney.
read moreGiant Drawing + Painting (Ages 6 – 8)
Paint in a really big way! Create life-sized self-portraits and work together to produce collaborative paintings. Leave with a giant treasure.
read moreGet Bored + See What Happens (Ages 6-8)
If you just want to make your own stuff and be equipped with a bunch of supplies to do just that—this is the class for you! If you don’t even know what you want to make, that’s fine, too. The teacher will be there to help get you started with whatever you might be interested […]
read moreBoundless Botanicals: Art Inspired by Nature (Ages 9-11)
Use clay, watercolor, mixed-media, and recycled materials to create art inspired by plants, trees, and flowers!
read moreUnicorns + Rainbows (Ages 6-8)
Unicorns 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 moreCollaborative Collage Murals (Ages 9-11)
Let’s explore working big! Learn about designing a large-scale composition and layering mixed-media with your friends. Students will work together in small groups to design and assemble a mural that can be taken apart so each artist can take a piece home at the end of the week.
read moreMural Painting (Ages 9-11)
Enjoy 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 moreFood Art Fun (Ages 6-8)
Explore different materials and processes in this class, while also making art about your favorite food. It's okay to play with your food in this class!
read moreOut of This World: Science + Space Art (Ages 6-8)
This class will be packed with all the best parts of art camp plus some science lab added in to encourage curiosity and exploration. Weird and wonderful space facts will form the basis of learning. Projects will include watercolor galaxy painting, mixed-media rocket ships, and what space week would be complete without extra terrestrial 3D […]
read moreFrom Dreams to Reality: Surreal Acrylic Paintings (Ages 9-11)
Explore surrealism through painting! Surrealist artwork is based on reality, but has been altered to be unreal. In this class, you'll learn how to take photographs, turn them into collages, and make acrylic paintings based on them, creating your own fantastical surrealist artwork.
read moreWatercolor Wizardry: Painting Fantasy (Ages 6-8)
Bring mythical creatures and characters to life! Starting with historical figures and or characters from your favorite fantasy books and shows. You'll put your imagination to the test while learning the magical ways watercolor can contribute to developing these beautiful characters.
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