Artists who are good at drawing don’t just have a few things they can render—they have a method that lets them draw anything they see or imagine. In this class, study methods, explore traditional and experimental techniques and push yourself to use creative experimentation to build strong pieces.
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 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 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 experimental and unconventional approaches to art-making that require movement of the entire body. Students will explore drawing, photography and painting.
read moreUsing acrylic paints, learn to paint like a pro through careful observation of the subjects before us. Whether we are working from a still-life set up in the classroom, or from photo references of a variety of interesting subjects (including animals, landscapes, architecture and people) we’ll learn to match the colors and shapes we are […]
read moreCombine traditional drawing techniques with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create your own print-on-demand fabric. You’ll upload your graphics to a Spoonflower account that allows family, friends, and customers to purchase custom fabric designed by you!
read moreEnjoy a fun-filled week of creating animal themed masterpieces. We’ll explore a variety of media, including paint, clay, found objects and papier-mâché. Along the way, students will learn animal facts, and enjoy a variety of animal themed games and stories.
read moreIn this experimental class we’ll play with watercolor techniques as we drip, wash, tilt, splatter and splash. We’ll experiment with the wonderful material of watercolor along with unusual materials like salt, soap, oil and bubbles. We may keep our paintings as they are or transform them into new works of art by cutting them up […]
read moreDream up components of your own tiny universe using a variety of media and techniques! With a heavy emphasis on reusing found objects, we’ll create sets of miniatures which will be combined to create a tiny universe of your very own. Create a scene in outer space, underwater, an upside down world, your own home […]
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 moreExplore your creativity by applying metalworking techniques to fabricate small, individualized projects. Create extraordinary works of metal art with an emphasis on the recycling and reuse of materials.
read moreLearn the basics of metalworking to create metal jewelry. We’ll use sawing, filing and texturing metal to create a unique jewelry item from your own design. In the 11-12-year-old age group, we’ll learn beginning torch work while annealing and softening metal. In the 13-14-year-old age group, we’ll focus on safely learning to solder with an […]
read moreLearn how to animate on a computer! Students will develop a strong foundation in 2-D digital animation by exploring digital software (Adobe Animate CC) and by learning the 12 principles of animation. We’ll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give students the tools […]
read moreLearn to sew your own art journal and then create layered, mixed media pages. Students will experiment with watercolors, acrylics, shaving cream marbling, stenciling, among other techniques in order to develop their own creative voice.
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 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 moreUsing simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work on practical projects for your room. This class is held in VisArts’ professional woodshop with powertools, so safety and cretaivity are our number one priority!
read moreExplore new avenues of comic creation! Learn digital techniques for pencilling, inking, coloring and lettering to help bring your stories to life.
read moreUsing acrylic paints, learn to paint like a pro through careful observation of the subjects before us. Whether we are working from a still-life set up in the classroom, or from photo references of a variety of interesting subjects (including animals, landscapes, architecture and people) we’ll learn to match the colors and shapes we are […]
read moreInvent 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.
read moreLearn experimental and unconventional approaches to art-making that require movement of the entire body. Students will explore drawing, photography and painting.
read moreUsing simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work in small groups to build go-karts that we’ll race on the final day of class. Learn how to use the drill press, band saw, drill and jigsaw in the woodshop. There’s an emphasis on teamwork and safety.
read moreMake your voice heard and share your ideas with the world, by self-publishing your very own zine (pronounced ZEEN, as in ‘magaZINE’). In this workshop, you’ll build your own zines from the inside out—using a variety of mixed-media, collage and written materials. At the end of class, we’ll make copies you can distribute to whoever […]
read moreUsing beads and wire, learn how to make a collection of mini animals, to wear on your own charm necklace. Use graph paper and colored pencils to create your favorite animals, then weave your initials or favorite words into a design that can be sewn onto clothing or hung from a necklace or bookbag.
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