Shadows + Storytelling (Ages 6–8)
Learn how to make and use shadow puppets and crankies, a special story telling set-up, to tell a short story of your own.
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Fossil Art (Ages 6–8)
Learn about fossils and use imprinting techniques to create your own fossils and make fossil-inspired art. We’ll explore paleontology and archaelogy to create mixed media work, using both high quality art materials and found natural objects. You’ll create a fossil of a hybrid creature and design its habitat. Explore the natural world, learn how to […]
read moreMythical Clay Creatures (Ages 6–8)
Unicorns, elves, mermaids and more! This class will start with a fun story about a fantastical creature, then we will learn how to build creatures out of clay. We’ll use Model Magic air-dry clay to make your creatures come to life!
read morePainting with Watercolors (Ages 12–14)
Learn several watercolor techniques that will prepare you to paint abstract and landscape scenes. Techniques include painting on dry paper, painting on wet paper, blending, mixing colors, brush techniques, splatter painting, salt absorption/texture, oil pastel resist, layering colors, light to dark value and plastic wrap texture.
read moreMixed Media Emotional Creatures (Ages 6–8)
What color is your joy? What does your frustration look like? In this introspective class, we will explore our feelings by drawing them as monsters and other creatures. Each day, we’ll focus on a different emotion, talk about when we have felt it in our lives, and use our imaginations to draw that emotion.
read morePrintmaking Sampler (Ages 9–11)
Experiment with different kinds of relief printmaking focusing on materials that can be found in most homes.
read moreMystery Maps + Messages (Ages 9–11)
Inspired by maps used in popular adventure stories and movies, plan a mysterious scavenger hunt for your family members. Create a secret map and messages with invisible ink. Hint: A UV light will reveal all!
read moreFossil Art (Ages 6–8)
Learn about fossils and use imprinting techniques to create your own fossils and make fossil-inspired art. We’ll explore paleontology and archaelogy to create mixed media work, using both high quality art materials and found natural objects. You’ll create a fossil of a hybrid creature and design its habitat. Explore the natural world, learn how to […]
read moreExperimental Drawing (Ages 12–14)
Learn different and unusual ways to approach the art of drawing. We’ll talk about different ways to make both abstract and realistic drawings. Expect to learn new techniques for drawing with pencils, markers, crayons and watercolor paint.
read moreHand-Drawn Animation (Ages 9–11)
Learn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll learn character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
read moreSite Specific Art + Your Environment (Ages 12–14)
How can you make art for a specific place? What if instead of a blank piece of paper, you used a specific place, like your yard, front porch, or kitchen sink as your canvas? Create art installations that combine sculpture, photography, dance, music, collage and painting. Use everyday materials, household supplies and items from nature, […]
read moreScientific Illustration (Ages 12–14)
Explore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration. You’ll learn different types of drawing techniques and create your own scientific illustrations inspired by natural specimens in class.
read moreBuild a Clay City (Ages 6–8)
Learn about architecture from around the world and create your own clay city!
read moreMixed Media Emotional Creatures (Ages 6–8)
What color is your joy? What does your frustration look like? In this introspective class, we will explore our feelings by drawing them as monsters and other creatures. Each day, we’ll focus on a different emotion, talk about when we have felt it in our lives, and use our imaginations to draw that emotion.
read moreMaking Comics (Ages 12–14)
Learn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
read moreLearn to Use Your Sewing Machine (Ages 9–11)
Learn to use your sewing machine to make pillows and other one-of-a-kind creations.
read moreWorld-Building + Character Design (Ages 12–14)
Look at what it takes to build rich and interesting worlds that are worth getting lost in. You’ll 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 moreExplore Richmond’s Artists (Ages 9–11)
Learn all about Richmond’s arts community! We’ll learn about a different Richmond artist each day and study the work that they create. You’ll study each artist’s approach to art-making and create inspired works based off their concepts and techniques.
read moreZines: Artist + Activist Mini Books (Ages 12–14)
Learn about the art of making mini-zines. Zines are basically small books made by artists, activists, and musicians, among others. We will discuss the history of zines and then make our own, both by hand and on the computer.
read moreScientific Illustration (Ages 9–11)
Explore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration. You’ll learn different types of drawing techniques and create your own scientific illustrations inspired by natural specimens in class.
read moreInflatable Sculpture (Ages 12–14)
Using plastic tarps, tape, and a fan, you’ll learn how to make your inflatable dreams into real (and really fun) sculptures.
read moreArt Under the Sea (Ages 6–8)
Explore new media each day and learn to create your own underwater environment. You’ll make animals, plants and learn about sea life. Paint, draw and use construction paper to create your own underwater experience.
read moreHand Building with Clay (Ages 9–11)
Create functional and sculptural ceramics by learning different hand building techniques such as coil, pinch and slab. You’ll get comfortable with clay and gain confidence in your ability to work with the material. We will be using air-dry clay and navigating how to finish these objects in an at-home setting.
read moreVisual + Written Journaling (Ages 9–11)
Explore ways to use words and pictures to record creative ideas, document your life and express yourself. We’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with images and writing that reflect who you are, what you know and what you find interesting. This class will include both writing and drawing, with the option to use […]
read moreExperimental Drawing (Ages 9–11)
Learn different and unusual ways to approach the art of drawing. We’ll talk about different ways to make both abstract and realistic drawings. Expect to learn new techniques for drawing with pencils, markers, crayons and watercolor paint.
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