Learn collage: the art of collecting, creating and combining images. You’ll collect images that inspire you, then assemble them into dynamic compositions. We’ll explore visual thinking by browsing through a variety of materials and choosing the elements that, when assembled together, represent a designated concept. We’ll also explore techniques for building and layering complex collages, […]
read moreExplore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration through pen and ink. Students will learn different types of line-making techniques and ink washes and will create their own scientific illustration with botanical and animal specimens.
read moreDo you like drawing monsters, demons, and all things creepy? Bring your scary ideas to life this fall! We will look at some of the best artists of horror, studying the techniques used to make the most gripping and disturbing drawings. Then we’ll developed your own ideas into finished pieces.
read moreExplore the world of children’s book illustration. We’ll focus on translating the written word into dynamic and entertaining images, taking your ideas from preliminary sketches to finished illustrations. You’ll learn about character design, page layout and painting techniques. You’ll also get a deeper understanding of the publishing industry when we cover things like finding a […]
read moreExpand your painting practice by studying water-based techniques of the past as well as modern methods. We’ll learn how ink, gouache and watercolor have been used over the centuries to create preparatory studies and finished paintings on paper. You’ll create small studies in each medium to better understand technique and use of water media for […]
read moreLearn techniques of colored pencil drawing including: blending and layering of colors, burnishing through dense saturate of color and composition of color schemes. We’ll also explore other techniques using underpainting and solvents. Expect demonstrations all of these processes as well as time to practice them. You’ll complete a colored pencil drawing of your own subject.
read moreCombine ink and charcoal to create drawings with depth and texture. Learn how to introduce value and texture using wax, ink washes and the grey tones of oil pastels. Experiment with how various paper surfaces receive these different media, and you’ll learn to manipulate them in your own drawings.
read moreLearn to work with either oil pastels or oil paint sticks, or try the two together, to create rich, colorful drawings. Both are highly portable and easy to clean up, making them a good choice for travel, plein air, or small work spaces. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal […]
read moreLearn to work with either oil pastels or oil paint sticks, or try the two together, to create rich, colorful drawings. Both are highly portable and easy to clean up, making them a good choice for travel, plein air, or small work spaces. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal […]
read moreMake a simple sketchbook or bring your own. Learn how to fuel creativity and form a habit of sketchbooking. We’ll do collaborative activities, take field trips to go sketching outside the classroom and learn new techniques we’ve never thought of before!
read moreLearn the in’s and out’s of oil painting including palette development and color mixing, as well as how to choose and use a variety of supports. We’ll cover composition development and design, constructing an underpainting, using value and mixing and manipulating medium. You’ll also learn how to use a palette knife and create a variety […]
read moreExplore landscape painting with watercolor while learning basic skills, materials and techniques. Watercolor can be both fun and frustrating, dynamic and meditative. We’ll cover the history, materials, and tricks for capturing light and colors as you paint and sketch using this versatile media. We’ll paint using work by the masters, still life scenes, reference photos […]
read moreGet introduced to watercolors or refresh your knowledge of the medium. We’ll explore our materials, then cover application methods like wet–on–wet, glazes, blocks, resists and lifts. We’ll also cover work area set–up, composition set–up, lost and found edges, transferring imagery and methods for controlling the paint. With an emphasis on value as a way to […]
read moreConducting figure studies can improve your representation of the human body, as well as the way it interacts with light. We’ll use various media, including graphite, charcoal, sanguine and conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing technique.
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreExplore the process of designing and producing a book or magazine. You can use images you already have or develop new images and content expressly for the book project. Portfolios or graphic and photographic narratives to represent your work or the work of others can be an asset to your career or personal artistic process. […]
read moreThink outside the font and create your own custom lettering designs by hand. We’ll explore hand lettering from the sketching phase to a polished, finished piece. We’ll be using both traditional and digital tools to explore the basics of lettering. Students will leave the class with a few finished lettering projects, knowledge of lettering and […]
read moreUse graphite and ink to create graphics for rendering and tessellating in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and a Wacom tablet . We’ll upload designs to a personalized, print-on-demand account that allows students and other customers to purchase prints of work on custom fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, workout gear, etc.
read moreDiscover how non-fiction filmmaking can be used as a tool for empowering voices, community building and promoting social change. You will collaborate as a member of a video production team by writing, producing, shooting and editing a short non-fiction piece meant for community engagement. This course will include hands-on workshops on camera, lighting, sound, editing […]
read moreLearn how to make web content and videos for your organization using the equipment you have on hand. We’ll cover pre-production (brainstorming and script writing), production (filming and coaching talent) and post-production (editing). We’ll also explore best practices for storytelling, interviewing subjects and talk about how to use sound and video to your advantage. Students […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop has become an indispensable tool for today’s illustrator. Through a combination of demonstration, class discussion, and weekly projects, we will explore the many ways Photoshop can contribute toward creating successful imagery.
read moreAdobe LR is a powerful program that allows you to catalog and enhance your digital photographs. We will cover its most useful features like importing, making collections, fix exposure and color, apply local adjustments, use graduated filters, create fun presets, and convert images to black and white. Each week, students have the opportunity to practice […]
read morePhotoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for printed or digital platforms using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in […]
read morePhotoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for printed or digital platforms using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in […]
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