Are you interested in creating bright, colorful and beautiful pottery that you can use every day? In this ceramic class, you’ll learn how to use colored clay to create cups, bowls and serving dishes.
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 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 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 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 the Japanese art of shibori dying, a practice that uses a variety of knotting, twisting, gathering and embroidery techniques to produce dazzling hand-dyed fabrics. You’ll leave our week together with several shibori pieces.
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 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 moreExplore bookmaking and create both books and sketchbooks. We’ll experiment with various media to make personalized, beautiful art objects.
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 moreDevelop illustration skills using monsters as your inspiration. Monsters, like our imaginations, follow no rules. They can have six eyes, two heads, five eyes, horns or wings. Don’t worry about the rules and let your creativity take over! We’ll build visual art skills and drawing techniques using a variety of materials such as graphite, ink […]
read moreCalling all young ceramicists! Use hand building and learn basic clay skills like coiling, pinch pots and slabs to create one-of-a-kind objects from your imagination. Throughout the week, we’ll create different projects with air dry clay which can be taken home as soon as they’re finished.
read moreUse music as inspiration! Students will explore the principles of synesthesia as musical inspiration through the visual arts. Students will learn about musically inspired artists and learn how to draw and create an array of visual symbolism, illustration and design through rhythmic and lyrical inspiration.
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 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 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 moreMindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening, what you’re doing, and the space you’re moving through. We’ll explore how combining art and nature can help you be more mindful. Enjoy the fun and relaxing benefits of making beautiful art inspired by nature!
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 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 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 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 moreLearn how to work like the great artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Each day, we’ll make a small reproduction of a masterpiece, then create our own using the materials of the day!
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 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 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 […]
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