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ONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board

February 04, 2025

This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a customizable cutting board using glue ups. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language and […]

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WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Utensils (A)

February 04, 2025

This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. Students will learn to make spoons & spatulas in all different shapes and sizes! Students will gain experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one […]

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Introduction to Woodburning

February 04, 2025

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of woodburning? In this class, we will teach you the basics of pyrography – from understanding the different techniques and skills involved to creating your own unique designs. At the end of this course, you'll go home with a wood-burned project of your own design, and a […]

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Cardboard + Paper Mache Sculpture (Ages 9 – 11)

February 04, 2025

Transform all those empty shipping boxes into sculpture with this versatile and approachable artform. We will learn how to create big and small armatures from cardboard, then apply durable and weather resistant paper mache to seal them for years to come. Each student will design their own project, with guided help from the instructor.

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WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Utensils (B)

February 04, 2025

This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. Students will learn to make spoons & spatulas in all different shapes and sizes! Students will gain experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one […]

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Paper Mache Sculpture (Ages 9-11)

February 04, 2025

We'll be using a variety of papers, flour, and glues to create a few different paper mache textures. Together we'll discuss putting new life into recyclable and reusable items such as paper, bottles, egg cartons and cardboard tubes to create art. Students will leave with sculptures they have made.

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Making Mobiles

February 04, 2025

In the tradition of mobile maker extraordinaire Alexander Calder, you'll learn the basics of crafting a kinetic sculpture. We'll explore balance and positioning hanging items for maximum motion, and you'll use wire, thread, swivel hooks, and a few of your favorite things to make your first mobile.

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Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner

February 04, 2025

This class is the perfect introduction to woodworking concepts and tools. We'll explore basic, core concepts of carpentry will be discussed, and you will get to choose a simple design of your own to build. We will also explore and gain inspiration from woodworking as art by viewing and discussing the presence of visual art […]

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Piñata Party (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Create a paper-mâché piñata of your own! A piñata is an object made of paper that is decorated, filled with treats, and then broken open as a celebration. Mexican culture often use piñatas to celebrate a happy occasion. After you create your art, on the last day of class we will celebrate by smashing a […]

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Get Bored + See What Happens (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

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 […]

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Unicorns + Rainbows (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

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.

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Food Art Fun (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

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!

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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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Wearable Art: Become a Bug (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Play with cardboard, paint and sewing textures while learning all about bugs! We'll create wereable art and costumes. Let's attach giant legs and move around the hallways eating aphids and visiting flowers. Each student will pick out their bug and collect all sorts of information about it. Does your bug have hair on its legs? […]

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Out of This World: Science + Space Art (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

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 […]

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Piñata Party (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Create a paper-mâché piñata of your own! A piñata is an object made of paper that is decorated, filled with treats, and then broken open as a celebration. Mexican culture often use piñatas to celebrate a happy occasion. After you create your art, on the last day of class we will celebrate by smashing a […]

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Paper-Mâché: Make Your Own Hats + Helmets (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Get hat and helmet inspiration from your favorite shows, stories, or movies, or come up with your own designs. We'll draw, construct, paint, and finally wear our beautiful, monstrous, or fierce headwear together. Your creativity is the limit!

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Let’s Tell a Tale: Creative Storytelling (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

In this performing arts camp, everyone will work together to create a story and then perform it! First, students will brainstorm ideas, create their own characters, and build the group narrative. Next, students will develop their storytelling skills through theater games and movement activities. The emphasis will be on stage presence, confidence, facial expression, and […]

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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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Get Bored + See What Happens (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

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 […]

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Installation Art: Life in the Pond (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Work together to create an interactive pond outdoors, complete with artistic fish, water, and origami lotuses. Let your imagination run wild to create your own beautiful watery world out of paper and other simple art materials!

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Robot Art (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

In this class, we will be drawing and making robots: robot drawings, paintings, cardboard robots, puppets, comics, pom pom and pipe cleaner robots! Giant ones, tiny ones, silly ones—robots with mustaches. Collage robots? Robots made out of sticks? Yes and yes. Robot Art Class will emphasize letting loose our imaginations and having fun with a […]

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