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Scientific Illustration – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Explore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration. Students will learn different types of drawing techniques and will create their own scientific illustrations inspired by nature from their own backyard.

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Writing the Memoir

April 16, 2020

Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm; a long relationship with a dying relative; the first year of law school.” This course will help students explore and focus on the […]

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Stop Motion Animation – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Learn the basics of stop motion animation by exploring 2-D and 3-D stop motion techniques for collage, drawing, live action, clay and more. Make short sequences using a stop motion app on your tablet or phone. Students will look at examples, watch demonstrations, create short animations using materials around the house, view each other’s work […]

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Clay Sculpture – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Learn to make clay containers with lids using simple pinch pot methods and slab construction. Add fun and beautiful details inspired by nature to each vessel.

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Stepping Stones

February 19, 2020

Explore mosaic and pattern making design through creating stepping stones with tile, found objects, and more. Students will walk away with a collection of stepping stones for their pathway or garden.

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Ink Painting

February 19, 2020

Explore the fundamentals of ink painting while learning brush and mark making techniques.

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Art Exploration

February 19, 2020

Explore a variety of media each week including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll experiment with a new medium each week to create our own 2-D and 3-D art collections.

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Stained Glass

February 19, 2020

Learn to work with glass to make your own stained glass creation using the Tiffany method of stained glass.

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Handbuilding with Clay

February 19, 2020

Learn to slump forms in clay and create a series of bowls using different methods to decorate the surfaces.

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Stop Motion Animation B – NEW!

February 19, 2020

Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.

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Stop Motion Animation A – NEW!

February 19, 2020

Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.

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Stop Motion Animation (A) – NEW!

February 18, 2020

Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.

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Memoir Writing – NEW!

November 08, 2019

Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the first year of law school.” You’ll work on writing prompts and timed writing exercises, and […]

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Visual Journaling

November 08, 2019

Learn 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.

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Nature + Clay – NEW!

November 08, 2019

Explore the natural world by creating unique, hand built cups, plates, and sculptures from clay. Each week, students will learn techniques to maximize the strength and tactile qualities of clay while incorporating and reflecting on elements of the natural world, like plants, animals, seasons, and locales.

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Art Exploration (A)

November 08, 2019

Explore a variety of media each week including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll experiment with a new medium each week to create our own 2-D and 3-D art collections.

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Art Exploration (B)

November 08, 2019

Explore a variety of media each week including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll experiment with a new medium each week to create our own 2-D and 3-D art collections.

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