Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)
Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials.
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Making Wooden Go-Karts (Ages 11-12)
Using simple woodworking techniques, we’ll work in small groups to build go-carts 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 moreMetalworking (Ages 13-14)
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. Recycling and reuse of materials will be emphasized.
read morePen and 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 moreRelief Printmaking (Ages 9-10)
Explore relief printing, a type of printmaking. The process consists of cutting or etching a surface in such a way that all that remains of the original surface is the design to be inked and printed. In this class we will be cutting into linoleum, an accessible and easy to carve medium, to create our […]
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 moreShadow Boxes (Ages 7-8)
Use reclaimed materials to make sculptures inspired by modern and contemporary artists. Make shadowboxes using found objects, play inventive games and use the power of the unexpected to try new ideas.
read moreStained Glass (Ages 11-12)
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 moreStained Glass (Ages 11-12)
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 moreZine Making (Ages 11-12)
Make 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 moreAnimation (Ages 9-10)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs, and clay. Learn the steps required 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.
read moreAnimation (Ages 11-12)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs, and clay. Learn the steps required 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.
read moreArt Explorers (Ages 5-6)
Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials.
read moreArt Explorers (Ages 5-6)
Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials.
read moreArtmaking in the Darkroom (Ages 7-8)
Discover the magic of making photographs by hand without a traditional camera. You’ll learn basic steps for creating photograms and use sunlight to create cyanotypes and lumen prints. We’ll also create photographic collages, make pinhole cameras and hand color silver gelatin prints. The sky is the limit in the class where we seek to explore […]
read moreBeading a Peyote Stitched Bag (Ages 11-12)
Learn to weave with special beads and make a fabulous pouch necklace! We’ll use an off-loom bead weaving technique to make a pouch, also known as amulet necklace, to house your special trinkets.
read moreCartooning (Ages 7-8)
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 moreContemporary Tapestry Weaving (Ages 9-10)
Take a trip through the ancient world of tapestry weaving and learn a variety of hand-knotting techniques with which to garnish your pieces. We’ll take several field trips outdoors to gather organic materials to add to our work.
read moreCreate a Beaded Charm Necklace (Ages 9-10)
Using beads and wire, learn how to make a whole collection of mini animals, butterflies, and bees to wear on your own charm necklace. Use graph paper and colored pencils to create your favorite animals, and weave your initials or favorite words into a design that can be sewn onto clothing or hung from a […]
read moreCreating 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 communicating visually.
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. We also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring your own manual 35mm camera […]
read moreDrawing in Black + White (Ages 13-14)
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 moreDrawing in Black + White (Ages 13-14)
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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