Explore ways to use the body in digital filmmaking! Students will watch short example films and do exercises that combine digital filmmaking with dance, blocking or formations and performance art. The primary technical focus will be cinematography, including tripod and handheld techniques using natural light. We’ll touch on conceptual experimentation in ballet, modern and hip-hop […]
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 moreLearn how to make and use shadow puppets and crankies, a special story telling set-up, to tell a short story of your own making.
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 to three projects, such as pillows, zipper pouches, eye masks, etc.
read moreLearn to machine sew by sewing a tote bag. Students will learn to design and create a pattern for a simple bag of their own. The bag could include pockets, elastic, drawstrings, buttons or zippers. You’ll have two finished bags by the end of class!
read moreExplore the techniques and planning that go into creating a multi-chapter comic book. We’ll discover what makes a good story and how to best tell that story with drawings. Topics include comic history, drawing techniques and visual communication.
read moreExperiment with fiber as you weave small wall hangings, knit a small project and create fiber accessories. Take home all of your soft, one-of-a-kind projects at the end of the week!
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 moreCreate superhero-inspired sculptures with wire, sheet metal and junk from the recycling bin! Use plastics, cans, containers, washers, nails, wood and other fun, discarded materials brought from home.
read moreInstallation artists use everyday materials to create immersive worlds that a viewer can literally step in to and be transferred to a different world. Students will brainstorm, plan, build and install an immersive world usisng a variety of media. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to invite your friends and family to […]
read moreLearn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We’ll cover a wide range of approaches within this versatile medium including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Some classes will also learn to use drawing fluid and screen filler. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink—experimentation is encouraged!
read moreDoes your personality match that of a brave and confident tiger? Or are you as wise as an owl? Explore your favorite animal and make a mask to match! In this class, you’ll learn the craft of needle felting. Learn how to apply wool to your mask and bring your animal to life!
read moreThis workshop will introduce students to the expansive world of metalsmithing. Participants will learn the basics of working with metal including sawing, filing, forming and more by making two or three nature inspired wearable pins out of sheet metal and wire.
read moreCreate zoo animals and animal pots out of clay. Use pinching, slab construction and coil-building techniques to make the animals’ features and forms. Create vases shaped like fish, bird pitchers and more. Together, we’ll create a clay zoo!
read moreWhat’s your story? Use clay to create miniature scenes and invent characters in low-relief. We’ll learn about ancient cultures that used this visual language to tell their stories too!
read moreExplore the history of fashion and social justice. We’ll learn about and focus on major periods of civil disobedience in history: the suffrage movement, the American civil rights movement, and the era of climate change protest to create wearable art from sketch to finish. This workshop is designed to combine art and activism in a […]
read moreLearn to dye fabric, print on it and then hand sew it. Your finished product could be a stitched quilt square or small wall hanging using original screen printed images on fabric.
read moreExplore ways to use the body in digital filmmaking! Students will watch short example films and do exercises that combine digital filmmaking with dance, blocking or formations and performance art. The primary technical focus will be cinematography, including tripod and handheld techniques using natural light. We’ll touch on conceptual experimentation in ballet, modern and hip-hop […]
read moreDevelop a style all your own with ink and watercolor creations. We will observe the natural world and learn techniques to draw what we see in ink, then learn watercolor approaches to add depth and dimension to our pieces. You will create a series of paintings that show your unique personality.
read moreDream up your own cartoon heroes and send them on a quest in a mini-comic! We’ll explore the drawing techniques of favorite cartoons, discover the building blocks of a story, and assemble a 12-page miniature comic book from start to finish.
read moreLearn how to build a stretcher, then stretch and gesso a canvas. We will cover the process of creating a self-portrait. This process includes a fun photo shoot that involves silly costumes and accessories. Artists will leave class with a beautiful hand-stretched self portrait that was created from scratch.
read moreLearn about a diverse group of modern artists who have been inspired by the materials around them. Practice drawing and painting skills on different types of media and assemble the works in new and different ways. Come with ideas and bring materials from home that inspire you.
read moreLearn a variety of ceramic hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coil and slab building. You’ll learn to create functional vessels and creative sculptural objects.
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 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.
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