Explore 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 moreExploring various art media through the imagery and stories from Cartoon Network’s animated show, Steven Universe. Students will be introduced to watercolor, pastel, alcohol ink and collage.
read moreLearn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori (tie-dye) using an organic natural indigo bath. It’s the bluest of all blues. Dye fabric, a bandana and a t-shirt.
read moreLearn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. This extended, two-week-long clay class offers more time to practice on the wheel and more opportunities to complete projects. Create handmade functional pottery, experiment with various glazes and learn about safety in the ceramics studio.
read moreUsing 35mm cameras, 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 your […]
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, enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.
read moreEver want to build a puppet the size of a building? Do you love the planet and love using recycled goods to make art? Explore large scale puppetry with master puppeteer, director of All the Saints Theater Company, founder of Richmond’s Halloween Parade, and local artist, Lily Lamberta. We will make a 15 foot high […]
read moreExplore a variety of ways to transform an ordinary piece of paper into something extraordinary. You’ll learn techniques like folding, cutting, layering and sewing to make your very own paper toys, pop-up cards, mini books and more.
read moreLearn about the ancient tradition of weaving and look at contemporary artists still using the process to make art. We’ll experiment with different kinds of weaving and push the envelope to explore the medium.
read moreLearn how to make animated GIFs in photoshop using a digital drawing tablet. In addition to making our own animation, we’ll go over the techniques of professional animation.
read moreCalling all fashion designers! Learn the basics of machine and hand sewing while designing and creating one-of-a-kind pieces of your special designs. We’ll explore simple sillouettes using woven fabrics for tops and skirts. We’ll also touch on closures such as zippers, buttons, elastic and more.
read moreLearn to hand sew and make small projects like a decorative pillow. We’ll cover several hand sewing techniques including the running stitch, slip stitch and catch stitch. We’ll complete a few projects that require each student to utilize these stitches.
read moreUsing 35mm cameras, 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 your […]
read moreCreate eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.
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, enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.
read moreExplore creative aspects of printmaking by making 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 moreImagine and create fictional creatures in clay. Develop characters through an exploration of capabilities drawn from the natural world, combining properties or attributes from real organisms into fictional hybrids. You’ll use basic hand-building techniques in clay to render forms that express the function of the creature’s capabilities. Airdry clay and acrylic paint will allow you […]
read moreEmbrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Learn to 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 moreIn this class, each student will receive a journal. We’ll write together in our journals extensively each day. We’ll write about our lives, personal stories, imaginary characters, dream worlds and scenarios. We’ll also explore creative poetry including Haiku poetry, “I am” poems and black out poetry. To help us get into the writing flow, we’ll […]
read moreDiscover various ways to create your own wearable aesthetic. We’ll make wearable art such as masks, headpieces, adornment and costumes. You’ll learn about individuality and self representation through a variety of projects that focus on defining your own personality or interests.
read morePokémon and monsters and imaginary friends, oh my! This clay class will introduce hand-building techniques such as pinching and coiling. Students will discuss animal characteristics and learn to sculpt real and imaginary creatures in their natural habitat. Walk away with two or three sculpted creatures!
read moreRev up your imagination and dive into the wonderful world of papier-mâché sculpture. Using crumpled paper, masking tape, wire, cardboard and paste, we’ll make a large, amazing sculpture. We’ll explore both sculpting and painting techniques.
read moreLearn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. This extended, two-week-long clay class offers more time to practice on the wheel and more opportunities to complete projects. Create handmade functional pottery, experiment with various glazes and learn about safety in the ceramics studio.
read moreExplore new avenues of comic creation! Learn digital techniques for pencilling, inking, coloring and lettering to help bring your stories to life.
read moreLearn how to embroider on the hoop using both traditional and contemporary techniques. We’ll explore basic stitches and unconventional materials to create designs unique to you. By the end of class, you could embroider and personalize something special to you: a backpack, a pair of fabric shoes, etc.
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