Let’s explore the fun parts of drawing: Surprises, creative flow and experimentation. In the process, we’ll build our technical drawing skills. This class includes lots of drawing experiments. Like mad scientists in our lab, we’ll see which new formulations and reactions we can create. It will get a little silly and a little spectacular!
read moreWhat makes a character or fictional world feel real and keep us captivated? Explore what goes into designing fully fleshed-out fictional ideas while diving into digital drawing using Photoshop and a Wacom drawing tablet. We’ll explore brainstorming strategies as well as drawing exercises and tutorials to create original characters and environments that are crammed with […]
read moreProduce an original music video! You’ll learn art direction, how to shoot dance/choreography, handheld camera techniques, green screen compositing, and editing to music rhythms. Learn to design, shoot, and edit a 2–4 minute music video using music of your choice.
read moreAre you ready for a vacation? Want to travel despite COVID-19 restrictions? Explore the world SAFELY through the process of video art green screening. Go wherever you dream…in your videos!
read moreUsing 35mm cameras, learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Take field trips and use the darkroom to print your own photographs. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter and other principles. If time allows, we may also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring your […]
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create small decorative glass objects.
read moreLearn the basics of hand building with clay in to create both functional and non-functional wares. We will discuss generating creative ideas, cover a variety of techniques, and explore the world of clay! From learning how to make your first pot to creating a more intricate work of art, students will leave class with a […]
read moreEmbrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.
read moreTake and in-depth look into the creative possibilities of the portrait. We will build on your figure drawing and painting skills leading and complete in-class exercises leading up to a final project: the creation of a portrait. This class is designed for students with drawing and painting experience. Plan to have some homework assigned outside […]
read moreLearn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Create handmade functional pottery, experiment with various glazes and learn about safety in the ceramics studio.
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. Read, Art, and Play: These very clever interactive books were written to captivate children of all ages. Interactive books allow the audience to be involved and engaged. After the reading of […]
read moreLearn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
read moreJump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
read moreLet’s explore the fun parts of drawing: Surprises, creative flow and experimentation. In the process, we’ll build our technical drawing skills. This class includes lots of drawing experiments. Like mad scientists in our lab, we’ll see which new formulations and reactions we can create. It will get a little silly and a little spectacular!
read moreLet’s explore the fun parts of drawing: Surprises, creative flow and experimentation. In the process, we’ll build our technical drawing skills. This class includes lots of drawing experiments. Like mad scientists in our lab, we’ll see which new formulations and reactions we can create. It will get a little silly and a little spectacular!
read moreLearn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Adobe Photoshop to edit. Go on field trips around the neighborhood to take photos, enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.
read moreLearn what goes into designing your own unique, cartoon character. Together, we’ll create their different visual traits and give them a unique backstory to make them cool and unforgettable.
read moreFrom bubble letters to 3-D words, explore lettering basics! We’ll have fun using a Wacom tablet and Adobe Photoshop to draw and color letter forms and phrases. This class is a great way to dive into the basics of digital drawing no matter what kind of experience you have.
read moreCreate zoo animals and animal pots out of clay. Use pinching, slab construction and coil-building techniques to make the animals’ features and forms. Create vases shaped like fish, bird pitchers and more. Together, we’ll create a clay zoo!
read moreUse printmaking techniques to create postcards to send to friends andfamily. Postcards are like small, surprise works of art that make someone happy through the mail!
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 create several books using a variety of media and look at picture books at the […]
read moreLearn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll explore character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
read moreLearn a variety of ceramic hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coil and slab building. You’ll learn to create functional vessels and creative sculptural objects.
read moreLearn the basics of using a sewing machine and simple hand sewing stitches to create your very own designs! Choose from a variety of fabrics to complete two or three projects, such as pillows, eye masks, etc.
read moreLearn the history and basic principles of character design. Character designers are essential to the development of movies, video games, comic books and all manner of modern entertainment. Use traditional drawing skills as well as Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom tablet to develop your own OC (original character). A basic understanding of figure drawing is […]
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