Small Metal Sculpture (Ages 7–8)
Explore 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.
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Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)
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 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 moreMix It Up with Materials! (Ages 7–8)
Explore a variety of art materials and techniques. Students will create unique compositions using techniques of drawing, collage, textiles, painting and sculpture. Walk away with a wide variety of art-making experiences!
read moreFilmmaking (Ages 11–12)
Become part of a real film crew in this live-action moviemaking class. From concept to shooting to performing, this class will teach you the fundamentals of the great collaborative process of filmmaking. Creativity, teamwork and visual art come together to create a movie that will enjoy its red carpet premier on the final day of […]
read moreExploring Printmaking (Ages 7–8)
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 moreWatercolors + Ink (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Develop 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 moreCartooning (Ages 11–12)
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.
read moreArtmaking with Steven Universe (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Exploring 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 moreCreate a Graphic Novel (Ages 11–12)
Explore 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 moreAnimation (Ages 7–8)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
read moreSewn 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 moreMetalworking (Ages 11–12)
Learn to saw, drill, shape, texture, fasten and finish metals. Explore your creativity while applying these new metalworking techniques to fabricate your own individualized projects out of metal. We’ll place an emphasis on recycling and reusing materials. 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 […]
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 moreMastering the Masterpiece: Painting Techniques (Ages 13–14) – NEW!
Learn 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 moreLearn to Quilt (Ages 11–12) – NEW!
Learn how to use the sewing machine and use simple quilt patterns to make a small lap quilt or quilted wall hanging.
read moreMagic Relief Prints (Ages 7–8) – NEW!
Discover the magic of relief printmaking! Explore color and texture in order to create one-of-a-kind prints. Experiment with foam plates, linoleum and found and recycled objects such as bubble wrap and string. Learn about professional printmaking tools and processes while experimenting and having fun!
read moreNature Inspired Papier-Mâché (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Study native Virginia animals and plants, then make a sculpture of your favorite flora and fauna using armatures, papier-mâché and paint.
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 moreWatercolors + Ink (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Develop 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 moreCreate a Picture Book (Ages 9–10) – NEW!
Everyone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture book. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. Students learn approaches to drawing and explore ways to come up with plots and stories for […]
read moreAnimation (Ages 11–12)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
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 moreFossil Art (Ages 7–8) – NEW!
Learn 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 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.
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