Discover how to convey line, form, color, shape, texture, and more through drawing. Fine-tune your drawing skills using a variety of drawing media. In-class exercises and critiques, along with critical discussions of other artists’ work will broaden your understanding of technique and expand your expressive content.
read moreLearn a variety of metal-working skills through learning tab setting, a flexible and customizable way of setting or attaching objects to metal. Small objects to tab set will be provided (some conventional, some experimental) and students are invited to bring in their own objects to tab set. These can be made into pendants, charms, or […]
read moreLearn to make bracelets and more! We will practice many techniques for creating woven, knotted, and beaded bracelets and accessories.
read moreLearn the basics of hand building with clay and 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 moreWant to learn to draw, but don't know where to start? Already have some drawing skills, but want to level up? This class will cover the fundamentals of using graphite, ink, and charcoal to draw from life and photo references. You'll have fun with drawing activities, experiment with art supplies, and practice your skills through […]
read moreLook at what it takes to build rich and interesting worlds that are worth getting lost in. You'll use creative writing tools to develop characters with complete backstories and interesting goals. This is a great class for those who like to imagine far-away places, whether fantasy, science fiction or based on reality.
read moreStudents will learn the basics of comic book storytelling, including character design, panel layout, and speech bubbles. Through exploring different styles of comics and collaborating with their peers, students will gain confidence in expressing themselves and develop their artistic and communication skills. By the end of the program, each student will have created their own […]
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 moreLearn the basics of hand building with clay and 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 moreTransform 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.
read moreExplore creative aspects of printmaking! Students will make hand-carved styrofoam plates, glue prints, safety cut prints and photo emulsion prints. We’ll also learn how to make multiples of our drawings to create editioned prints, just like professional printers. After class, you can give away prints to your friends and family!
read moreBring your favorite Pokémon to life in this exciting 3D printing course! Learn how to design, model, and print your very own Pokémon figurines. This hands-on class will cover the basics of 3D modeling using user-friendly software, preparing your designs for 3D printing, and the actual printing process. By the end of the course, you'll […]
read moreLearn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We'll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!
read moreLearn how to paint new textures and all types of animal! From hippos to alligator eyes, close ups of beaver and tiger feet on real canvases! Learn how to mix complex colors in acrylic and watercolor and create realistic shadows in this exciting after-school program!
read moreLearn how to draw some of your favorite characters using iPads and procreate. Develop your own style while staying inspired by your favorite stories and characters!
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 moreRead stories and make art that tell them! In this class we will explore stories by reading books together, then make exciting things like picture books and puppets. This class is perfect for artists who love making up stories and characters and exploring new ways to create art.
read moreStudents will learn the basics of 3D animation and make their own 3D animated gifs. No prior knowledge of animation or 3D computer programs is required! We’ll explore how to navigate and create in Blender, the free and accessible computer graphics software used for professional 3D animation, 3D printing, video game creation, and more! By […]
read moreThis digital course will guide you through the basics of the Procreate app and help you develop your own unique sticker designs! You’ll learn essential design principles, explore themes that resonate with you, and refine your skills through collaborative feedback. By the end of the class, you’ll have printed stickers to share and trade with […]
read moreThis class is all about drawing animals! Students will practice a variety of drawing and painting techniques to draw their favorite critters.
read moreBring intricate and imaginative stories to life with clay sculpture! Make your wildest, deepest visions and dreams into a reality by diving deep into clay projects that challenge your artistic skills. Create lore surrounding mythical monsters, sculpt magnificent and frightful demons and engage in the making of magic.
read moreStep into the enchanting world of clay! We will explore lore, fantasy, and use our imagination to bring our favorite creatures to life. Whether you are into gnomes, fairies, wizards, or dragons, we will use handbuilidng techniques to realize our mystical world.
read moreExplore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. For the […]
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 obects.
read moreLearn the basics of figure drawing with an emphasis on active and dynamic poses! We will learn to make the human figure a little less intimidating to draw by covering topics such as simplification, gesture drawing, basic anatomy, foreshortening, line of action, and more.
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