Learn an introduction to metalworking and box-making techniques through the creation of a unique small box designed for a special object of their choosing. What is the history of this object? What is its purpose? Does it have sentimental value? All these questions will contribute to our designs. Students will learn piercing, sawing, soldering, filing, […]
read moreLearn how to draw in black and white. Create beautiful drawings with traditional and experimental techniques. Improve your drawing skills with this course. Study methods and push yourself to build strong drawings.
read moreLearn 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, and enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision-making. Students must also have permission to go on walking field trips around […]
read moreExplore a world of fantasy through mixed-media art making. Projects will include wearable art, sculpture, drawing and collage.
read moreLearn 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, and enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision-making. Students must also have permission to go on walking field trips around […]
read moreWe will paint flower motifs on white vegan leather, precut in a tote bag shape. On the flat surface, we'll begin by sketching the flowers with pencil, and then we'll start painting using acrylic paints. We’ll apply several layers of paint until it's finished. While the paint dries, we’ll cut out the straps, inside lining, […]
read moreBoldly dive into metalworking techniques through the creation of a "chaos project." You will begin with making a unique drawing or design, then we'll move to create sculptural works that challenge our ideas of what metal can create! All students will learn piercing, sawing, soldering, filing, and simple design/drawing, along with additional proiect-specific techniques. At […]
read moreLearn 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 […]
read moreIt's hard to imagine the Greeks without amphorae. These large containers were used for everything from transporting wine and olive oil to using as funerary urns. Students will learn clay hand-building as well as sgrafitto in making their own Amphora during this one-week crash course in ancient Greek pottery-making!
read moreCreate 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!
read moreHark ye families! This will be a fun and educational class to time-travel back to the medieval period. We'll make crafts while, of course, indulging in dress-up and role-playing. (Think shields, knights, and oh-so fabulous costumes!)
read moreThis class is all about writing! Tap into the power of your imagination and memories to draw inspiration for creative writing. We'll transform an ordinary composition book into a writer's notebook and use it to write about personal experiences, interesting characters, memorable places, and more. Each class will include a combination of fun short activities […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo field trips and use the darkroom to print our photographs. Ages 9 – 11 will use pinhole cameras and learn to create photograms. For ages 12 – 14, lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. Ages 12 – 14 may bring their own […]
read moreLearn about fossils and use imprinting techniques to create your own fossils and make fossil-inspired art. We will explore paleontology and archaeology to create mixed-media work, using both high quality art materials and found natural objects.
read moreLet'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!
read moreLearn 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 […]
read moreCreate your own 3D animations! Students will learn the basics of Blender, a 3D computer graphics software, to create a brief, 5-second animated video. You’ll also learn how to navigate the digital 3D space and come to understand underlying concepts that inform 3D animation like vertices and polygons.
read moreEach day, we'll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. We will 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 moreCreate your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.
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