Cartooning (Ages 9–10)
Invent 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.
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Sewn Sculpture (Ages 11–12)
Learn to construct what your heart desires and take your sculptures to a whole new place by using fabric, stuffing, wire and found objects. Explore techniques in machine and hand sewing as you create one-of-a-kind art objects in the fiber studio.
read moreArt Explorers (Ages 5–6)
Create 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 moreThe Great Construction Challenge (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Put your engineering skills to the test in this week-long competition. Construct your own city out of paper and other materials to create the most durable, earth-friendly and interesting city you can! Learn about artists who use eco-friendly and innovative ways of building our future with geometric and nature-inspired building blocks to create a ‘bio-architectural’ […]
read moreComputer Animation (Ages 13–14)
Learn 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 moreSilk Painting (Ages 13–14)
Discover the wonder of silk painting. Imagine being able to take a beautiful painting off the wall and wear it for all to see. We’ll explore how the pure, transparent colors of the dyes and the luxurious drape of the silk combine to make this an exciting and creative medium.
read moreExploring Printmaking (Ages 9–10)
Explore 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 moreDigital Fan Art (Ages 11–12)
Redesign characters from your favorite movies, books and video games. We’ll cover the basics of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You’ll begin to understand character representation, technical drawing skills and the importance of digital media as an art form. No previous experience necessary.
read moreArt Explorers (Ages 5–6)
Create 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 moreDarkroom Photography (Ages 13–14)
Using 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 morePhoto Printing with Plants (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Do you love plants and want to experiment with art-making techniques that incorporate them? Learn about alternative photo printing processes while also learning about the natural world through plant identification and harvesting. Students will learn about the history of photography through the introduction of the anthotype process and the cyanotype process. The anthotype process uses […]
read moreSewing for the First Time (Ages 7–8)
Learn 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 moreFantastical Clay Creatures (Ages 7–8)
Imagine 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 moreArt Explorers (Ages 5–6)
Create 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 moreNeedle Felt an Animal (Ages 13–14) – NEW!
Create your own fuzzy wool friend! Students will learn how to use colorful wool fibers and tools to create 3-D felted animals.
read morePapier-Mâché Sculpture (Ages 7–8)
Rev 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 moreMural Painting (Ages 11–12)
Enjoy painting and want to paint big? Join us for a collaborative painting experience. We’ll get inspired with a mural walk through the Fan, then work both individually and together to create a large-scale painting that will be displayed at VisArts.
read moreSewing for Your Room (Ages 9–10)
Learn to sew pillows, small curtains, organizational wall pockets, throw blankets or any other item you can think up for your room. Leave class with two to three projects and the know-how to make lots more!
read moreStained Glass (Ages 13–14)
Embrace 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 morePen + Ink Drawing (Ages 9–10)
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 moreDrawing, Painting + Collage (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Discover a variety of media and techniques for drawing and painting. To conclude this experimental class, we’ll create a collage using the media we’ve explored throughout the week. We’ll also investigate topics and themes such as dreams and you as your future self.
read moreDrawing in Black + White (Ages 11–12)
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 moreArt Explorers (Ages 5–6)
Create 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 morePhotoshop Collage (Ages 13–14) – NEW!
Learn to cut and combine images digitally through Adobe Photoshop. We’ll start with Photoshop basics, then explore image compositing, merging and blending, to make some impossible and imaginary imagery.
read moreDrawing in Black + White (Ages 11–12)
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.
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