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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Embrace 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.

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ONSITE: Drawing in Black + White (Ages 15–18)

April 18, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: The Poet’s Toolbox: Teen Poetry Workshop (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Students will learn the foundations of poetry, including image, sound, form, and figurative language, and read work by contemporary poets to see how they utilize those literary devices. We will also write our own poetry to be workshopped in class. At the end of class, we will create a small zine of our work to […]

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ONSITE: Digital Comics (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Learn the fundamentals of making comics using a digital medium. The class will include a rundown of digital drawing software and will cover topics such as character design, panel composition, and story structure. By the end of this class, students will have completed a multi-page comic and will have foundational knowledge to create further comics […]

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ONSITE: Illustrating with ProCreate on iPads (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

There are a million ways to get your ideas from your brain and onto paper but how about from brain to screen? Procreate is an easy-to-use digital illustration program that gives you the freedom to dream up and create exactly what you want with no bounds! We’ll learn the different aspects of sketching and rendering […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Laser Engraving (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Learn how to cut and engrave into a variety of materials using a laser engraver. We will create 2D graphic files in Adobe Illustrator that can be used to experiment with different materials. With a laser cutter you can work with wood, fabric, paper, other organic matter like leaves to create several objects you will […]

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ONSITE: Digital Photography (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Learn 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.

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ONSITE: Darkroom Photography (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Using 35mm film camera, 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 […]

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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 15-18)

April 18, 2023

Embrace 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.

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Metal Creations Inspired by Nature (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

Create beautiful metal forms inspired by nature with a technique called Fold Forming, developed in the early 1980s by Charles Lewton Brain. Fold forming allows us to use metal's unique characteristics by following what the metal naturally wants to do. We will cover at least three different folds and some of their possibilities. Experience a […]

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Learn to Hand Sew: Plushies + Pillows (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Learn to hand sew and make small projects like a decorative pillow or soft and snuggly plushy. We'll cover several hand sewing techniques including the running stitch and slip stitch and complete a few small projects.

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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Prop Design: Drawing Fantastical Objects + Accessories (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

People, Places and Things… But let’s focus on THINGS! If you love swords, wizard staffs, wands, mysterious chests, Rube Goldberg machines, vehicles, buildings and more… let’s design some together! You will explore how to tell stories with objects and learn how to push your drawings further. By the end of class, you will have a […]

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Yoga + Mixed Media Color Exploration (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Explore 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 […]

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Learn to Knit (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

Who doesn't love the idea of knitting a horse, unicorn, or other four-legged friends? With plain or fancy stitches, they'll be as unique as you are. We'll provide the knitting needles and yarn for you!

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Cartooning (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Invent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. We'll also explore the history of the comic form.

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Drawing with Pastels (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Explore oil pastels with a variety of projects inspired by contemporary artists and concepts. Students will learn several oil pastel techniques in order to explore color and texture.

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Drawing Pokémon Comics (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Have you ever wanted to read a comic about Squirtle eating a hot dog but can't find it anywhere? Now is your chance to draw it yourself with the help of a local cartoonist! It could be a single panel, strip, graphic novel, or collaboration. We will focus on having clear ideas and having fun.

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Animating on iPads (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Learn how to animate on an iPad! You will develop strong foundations in 2D, digital animation by exploring digital software such as Procreate or the FlipaClip app. We'll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give you the tools and knowledge to continue digital […]

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Darkroom Photography (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

Learn 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 […]

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Create a Clay Zoo (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Create animals figurines and animal pots out of clay. Use pinching, slab construction and coil-building techniques to make the animal features and forms. Create vases shaped like fish, bird pitchers and more. Together, we’ll create a clay zoo!

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Giant Paper-mâché Sculpture (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

Want a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make big sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you've ever made!

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