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ONSITE: Making Giant Puzzle Games (Ages 9-11)

February 07, 2023

From giant jenga to four square, we’ve always found a way to have fun outside! This week, we’ll try our hand at designing and building interactive outdoor puzzle games! Using cardboard, staples and a little imagination, we’ll explore all the possibilities of outdoor play!

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ONSITE: Found Object Sculpture (Ages 6-8)

February 07, 2023

Make sculptures from found and recycled objects! We'll look to the work of artists like Nailah Taman, Atsuko Tanaka, and Betye Saar for inspiration. We will also discuss eco-friendly art and collaborate to make a sustainable classroom environment. Part of this class will involve walking around the block and engaging our senses through the avant-garde […]

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ONSITE: Build + Paint Your Own Canvas (Ages 12-14)

February 07, 2023

Learn how to build a wooden frame then stretch a canvas to paint on! We will be learning the proper techniques for using tools in the woodshop to build the frame. Then we will go over how to stretch canvas fabric on their frames and prime the surface. From there, students will have their own […]

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ONSITE: Explorations in Paper Art: Paper as Medium

February 07, 2023

Explore paper as a medium for creating art. We'll dissect and investigate paper both figuratively and literally. Classes will combine contemporary art history with conceptual thought and formal art practices. We'll investigate what paper is, how does it shape our lives and the history of the medium. Starting with 2D art, we will experiment with […]

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ONSITE: Paper Puppet Show (Ages 6-8)

February 07, 2023

Paper puppets are an easy and fun project. Starting with 2D materials such as papers, fabrics, and felt, construct many different people, animals, and objects to create a miniature world! Methods for articulating the paper puppets will be demonstrated. Details will be worked in using additional materials such as paints, inks, markers, and more. Each […]

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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Prop Design: Drawing Fantastical Objects + Accessories (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

People, Places and Things… But let’s focus on THINGS! If you love swords, wizard staffs, wands, mysterious chests, Rube Goldberg machines, vehicles, buildings and more… let’s design some together! You will explore how to tell stories with objects and learn how to push your drawings further. By the end of class, you will have a […]

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Found Object Sculpture: 3D Sketching (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Draw in 3D what's in your imagination using fun and unexpected materials! In this class, we will explore space and materials: thinking creatively about bringing interesting found materials together to form sculptural objects.

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Artful Jungle Animals (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Get lost in the forest with these animal creations! Use different art techniques to make your own 2D and 3D animal creations like chameleons, tree frogs, snakes and toucans. Try using different mediums like tempera paint, oil pastels or watercolors.

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Creating Tiny Worlds (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Dream up components of your own tiny universe using a variety of media and techniques! With a heavy emphasis on reusing found objects, we'll create sets of miniatures that will be combined to create a tiny universe of your very own. Create a scene in outer space, underwater, in an upside-down world, in your own […]

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Let’s Tell a Tale: Creative Storytelling (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Creative storytelling is at the heart of this class. We will work together as a class to build a story ready for performance. We'll brainstorm ideas, create characters, and build the storyline with dialogue. The second part of the class incorporates theater games and movement activities to develop storytelling skills. Emphasis will be on stage […]

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Basket Weaving (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Make a basket of your very own! Learn to hand weave a container from vines, grasses, and hardwoods. Students will learn fun dyeing techniques with kool-aid or natural dyes like beets and turmeric to enhance their basket creations as well!

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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Piñata Party (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Create a paper mache piñata of your own! A piñata is an object made of paper that is decorated, filled with treats, and then broken open as a celebration. Mexican culture often use piñatas to celebrate a happy occasion. After you create your art, on the last day of class we will celebrate by smashing […]

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

read more

Found Object Sculpture (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Let’s make sculptures from found and recycled objects! For inspiration We will look to the work of artists like Nailah Taman, Atsuko Tanaka, and Betye Saar. We will also discuss eco-friendly art and collaborate to make a sustainable classroom environment. A large part of this class will involve walking around the neighborhood and engaging our […]

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Customizing Action Figures (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Make action figures out of discarded toys and parts! We will be using parts of existing toys to alter, reassemble and make unique creations. We will be upcycling and sculpting additional parts out of clay and whatever else we can find! Bring your own toy parts or use ours!

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Installation Art: Clouds Everywhere all at Once (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Make mini installations of raining clouds complete with parting sun rays and rainbows all over Visarts! We will shape and mold clouds with a new material every day while reading fun fantastical tales about clouds and adventures! Learn new skills using a variety of materials and make themselves into cloud adventurers. Share your tale through […]

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Wearable Art (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Discover various ways to create your own wearable aesthetic. We'll make wearable art such as masks, headpieces, adornment and costumes. You'll learn about individuality and self-representation through a variety of projects that focus on defining your own personality, style or interests.

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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Unicorns + Rainbows (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Unicorns and rainbows are perfect inspirations for fun, colorful, and magical art! We will draw adorable unicorns, paint rainbows of all kinds, and make whimsical creations like wands, crowns, and dream catchers. 

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Art Explorers (Age 5)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore art-making! Create eclectic 2D and 3D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint or other materials. Our smallest artists can sign up for multiple weeks of classes and always have new projects to create!

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Installation Art: Life in the Pond (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Work together to create an interactive pond outdoors, complete with artistic fish, water, and origami lotuses. Let your imagination run wild to create your own beautiful watery world out of paper and other simple art materials!

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