The spooky season is upon us and you know what that means…Inktober! In honor of that, we’ll draw and ink our own inktober ghouls and goblins. With paper and a little bit of ink, we’ll bring the wildest characters to life and you’ll leave with a little inky ghoul of your own. Spend an hour […]
read moreSpend an afternoon learning the basics of calligraphy, then put your skills to use to create a quirky illustration complete with calligraphy and titles.
read moreGet excited about ghosts and goblins in this hands-on, Halloween stop motion animation workshop. We’ll make paper puppets or clay figures like bats, pumpkins, cats, and friendly ghosts. Then, we’ll make them come alive using a free stop motion application on your phone or tablet.
read moreGet excited about ghosts and goblins in this hands-on, Halloween stop motion animation workshop. We’ll make paper puppets or clay figures like bats, pumpkins, cats, and friendly ghosts. Then, we’ll make them come alive using a free stop motion application on your phone or tablet.
read moreLearn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreProduce an original music video! You’ll learn art direction, how to shoot dance/choreography, handheld camera techniques, green screen compositing and editing to music rhythms. Learn to design, shoot, and edit a 2-4 minute music video using music of your choice.
read moreLearn how to observe and sculpt objects in clay. Students will choose objects like shoes, figurines, stuffed animals, etc and learn how to recreate them in clay. We’ll cover topics such as line, gesture, texture and surface. You’ll leave the class with one or two finished sculptures that can be used for college portfolios.
read moreExplore various styles of documentary filmmaking through short screenings and class discussion. Learn the fundamentals of digital documentary through hands-on exercises including: videography, field audio recording, location scouting, lighting interviews, use of archival footage, editing and sound design using Adobe Premiere and/or Open Source Editing Software. Collaborate with your team to research, write a treatment […]
read moreExplore the process of creating 3-D objects in metal. You’ll create a silver ring or a small bronze sculpture using the lost wax casting process. We’ll carve positives in wax, create a mold and cast your finished piece in metals. Walk away with your polished metal creation and an advanced understanding of how to apply […]
read moreCreate wearable glass pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass. We’ll cover the basics of flameworking and various patternmaking techniques on a small scale so that students can enjoy a weekend working on a torch to make their own jewelry pieces!
read moreLearn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreAt the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, high school students ages 15-18 can expand their artistic practice, grow their personal portfolios and prepare for art school. Take an Art League class and get the chance to work in professional studios, alongside working artists. For dedicated students, we offer a certificate program. Learn more about Art […]
read moreTransform metal with direct fabrication techniques. We’ll learn to hammer, forge, texture and shape brass and copper sheet or rods into components. We’ll use metal connection techniques such as riveting or torch soldering to build unique, 3-D structures. Students will take away at least one metal sculpture built to either large or small scale.
read moreMiddle school students who are applying to arts high schools will spend time looking over their artwork to create a presentable portfolio. We’ll cover interview tips and guide students through the process of choosing which pieces to include in their portfolio.
read moreDesign and create characters, then sketch out a script for a stop-motion animation short. You’ll learn to craft the sets and sounds for the animation and if you choose to have dialogue, we’ll cover lip-syncing and voice acting. Explore techniques for special effects such as cotton balls for explosions and smoke. We encourage you to […]
read moreStudy illustrator Nekisha Durrett’s work, process and themes to explore large-scale illustration and public art. Students will use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create their own illustrations for mock large-scale illustration and public art.
read moreCreate custom printed objects that represent your interests in lyrics, imagery, politics and more. You’ll leave with a personalized object that combines imagery and words to express your personality.
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