Experience the joy of drawing and painting on giant surfaces. We will paint and draw on large pieces of paper, fabric, and cardboard while exploring the connection between our minds and bodies. We will gain inspiration by learning about the techniques used by artists who work large scale like Henri Mattise, Fiona Rae, Julie Mehretu and Heather Hansen. […]
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 moreFrom giant jenga to four square, we’ve always found a way to have fun outside! This week, we’ll try our hand at designing and building interactive outdoor puzzle games! Using cardboard, staples and a little imagination, we’ll explore all the possibilities of outdoor play!
read moreCreate wearable, wire art! You’ll learn wire manipulating and shaping techniques, then use traditional jewelry tools to make roses, scrolls, perfect loops, wrapped loops, headpins, cages, hooks and closures. Learn to strengthen and harden your designs, then add beads and learn finishing techniques. Students ages 12-14 will have the opportunity to soften wire and solder […]
read moreLearn the joy of digital photography! Students will learn the history of photography, how to take a polished image, and how to thoughtfully critique an image. Students will learn the basics of photography (rule of thirds, composition, lighting, etc.) and how to optimize the camera they are using, whether it's an iPhone, a basic point […]
read moreCreate your own functional visual journals. We'll explore mixed media, collaging, and book binding throughout the week to create our own journals and fill them with our artful ideas!
read moreYou’ve got something to say and it’s time to say it! In this class, we’ll explore the civil movements that shaped our communities and generate our own digital artwork around civil disobedience, freedom and acceptance!
read moreLearn how to build a wooden frame then stretch a canvas to paint on! We will be learning the proper techniques for using tools in the woodshop to build the frame. Then we will go over how to stretch canvas fabric on their frames and prime the surface. From there, students will have their own […]
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 moreExplore the joys of colors and yoga! Students will learn the basics of yoga, explore the color wheel, and how certain colors correlate to emotions and sensations in the body. We will practice yoga in the garden, color, draw, paint and tie-dye to explore the full spectrum of the rainbow and the range of emotions […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo field trips and use the darkroom to print our photographs. For ages 12-14, lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. 12 to 14-year-old students may bring their own manual, 35mm camera to class, or borrow one of ours. Students must […]
read moreLearn to make wearable, metal earrings, necklaces and bracelets! We’ll cut, texture and shape metal using traditional metalworking tools, and try stamping and making holes for attaching. Then, we’ll sand, file and finish before exploring wire and beading techniques to join our pieces together. (Students in the 12-14 age group will have the opportunity to […]
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 moreUse your imagination to make creatures in a variety of art media. We'll develop our characters, select the materials best suited to build them, then make our own creatures!
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 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 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 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 moreExplore traditional and innovative approaches to line drawing with pen and ink. Demonstrations will introduce you to the different types of line-making techniques, including contour, hatching, stippling, gesture and developed lines to create form, patterns and textures. Students will create their own completed drawings as they come to understand the value and depth of expression, […]
read moreEach day, we'll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. Think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.
read moreLearn to paint the human face! Beginner to advanced, all skill levels welcome. We will be practicing watercolor portraiture from an accessible approach focusing on the primary colors and basic techniques.
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 moreProduce an original music video! You’ll learn art direction, how to shoot dance/choreography, green screen compositing, techniques for shooting with handheld cameras, and editing to music rhythms. Learn to design, shoot, and edit a 2–4 minute music video using music of your choice.
read moreInvent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials.
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.
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