Explore surrealism—an artistic movement full of strange, dreamlike images and ideas. Students will learn about famous artists, and practice cutting and layering shapes to create their own surreal collages.
read moreStudy the history of calligraphy and the beauty of Copperplate. We will start in late 1500s Europe, travel to the Americas, and end in the very room we will learn in. Taking an approach from foundational basics, we will build on to them at a methodical pace, always leaving time for questions to be answered. […]
read moreMake art side-by-side as a family! Together you will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project. Tell all your loved ones how much you care for them with a fun collage exploration that you can gift to them. Cut papers into many different shapes and play with different art concepts like […]
read moreIn this class, you'll create a set of cards containing words and imagery that can assist you when you need help problem solving or a sweet little push of intuition. Sketch, write, and explore a tiny bit of the history of oracles to discover what resonates with you. Then, you'll get down to the fun […]
read moreGive the gift of art to all the loves in your life this Valentine’s Day. Let all those special people know just how much you care by gifting an original artwork with a personalized inscription. Come to this workshop with a friend, a crush, a partner or anyone else you love! Draw and paint a […]
read moreSmall is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreIn this class, you'll explore unusual Japanese bookmaking techniques. We’ll start with a simple traditional stab binding, building on our new skills to make several different books with thread and paper. Students will go home with a small library of books and the skills to make more. All levels welcome, though some prior bookmaking experience […]
read moreHave fun with the whole family by making cool ornaments and charms with shrink plastic. Use colored pencils and a special type of plastic paper to make cool drawings, then cook them in the toaster (with adult supervision) and watch them shrink before your eyes!
read moreLearn to make a fun little book full of drawings, stories, and puzzles for friends and loved ones. In this two-day class, we'll each dream up a theme for our zine, then explore that theme through text and images. We'll learn how to assemble our pages to make either a one-of-a-kind object or something that […]
read moreMake art side-by-side as a family! Each week, you will explore a new medium to create a beautiful project together. Have fun with the whole family by making cool sculptures, keychains, and magnets with Shrinky Drinks. Use colored pencils and a special type of plastic paper to make personalized drawings, then cook them in the […]
read more“A line is a dot that went for a walk. A drawing is simply a line going for a walk. Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.”—Paul Klee. Do you suffer from artist’s/writer’s block? Do you fear making the first mark in a brand new sketchbook or journal? Would you […]
read moreMake art side-by-side as a family exploring a new medium each week to create a beautiful project together. Paper is the ultimate open-ended art medium. You can glue it, cut it, paint it, draw on it, and there’s so many types of paper. Artists like Henri Matisse, Romare Bearden, and Alma Thomas created magnificent masterpieces […]
read moreLearn how to recycle scrap and trash paper into beautiful, handmade paper. Students will learn the basics of paper making in a process that can be easily replicated in the home studio.
read moreCome make art side-by-side as a family, exploring a new medium each week to create a beautiful project together. In Latin America there is a long and treasured history of magical realism. We blur the lines between what is real and not! Come to this fun workshop as we create collages that dabble in both […]
read moreLearn the basics of how to make books. Over four weeks we will go over accordion books, long-stitch and short-stitch binding, and how to make a clamshell box to hold your creations.
read moreIn this class, we will explore the art of using paper as a primary medium. Using various tools, such as X-ACTO knives and bone folders, we will shape and mold paper to create beautiful floral designs. While this art form can be challenging and intricate, by the end of the class, you will have crafted […]
read moreIn this class, you'll explore a variety of Japanese bookmaking techniques. We’ll start with a simple traditional stab binding, building on our new skills to make different books with thread and paper. Students will go home with a small library of books and the skills to make more. All levels welcome, though some prior bookmaking […]
read moreSmall is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreOrigami is the relaxing yet challenging Japanese art of folding paper to create shapes and figures. Students will make a variety of creations using cutting and folding techniques. We’ll paint and decorate paper and make things like fans, flowers and stars.
read moreIf 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 moreLearn the art of making mini-zines. Zines are small books made by artists, activists, and musicians, among others. We'll discuss the history of zines and then make our own.
read moreCreate your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.
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 moreCreate your own life-sized paper doll and wardrobe using various types of paper and recycled materials. Students will make outfits, accessories, and a cardboard "closet" to display the wardrobe they create.
read moreOrigami is the relaxing yet challenging Japanese art of folding paper to create shapes and figures. Students will make a variety of creations using cutting and folding techniques. We’ll paint and decorate paper and make things like fans, flowers and stars.
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