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ONSITE: Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

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.

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ONSITE: Darkroom Photography (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo field trips and use the darkroom to print our photographs. For ages 12-14, lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. 12 to 14-year-old students may bring their own manual, 35mm camera to class, or borrow one of ours. Students must […]

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ONSITE: Metal Jewelry (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Learn to make wearable, metal earrings, necklaces and bracelets! We’ll cut, texture and shape metal using traditional metalworking tools, and try stamping and making holes for attaching. Then, we’ll sand, file and finish before exploring wire and beading techniques to join our pieces together. (Students in the 12-14 age group will have the opportunity to […]

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ONSITE: Multi-Color Screenprinting (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Let's explore thinking about our art in layers! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to create multi-color, hand-drawn, screen-printed imagery. Ideal class for students who are artistically motivated and interested in learning more advanced screen-printing methods.

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ONSITE: Paint like a Pro: Creative Still Lifes (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Use acrylic paints and learn to paint like a pro through careful observation of the subject in front of you. Learn to mix colors, match the the shapes you observe and practice different brush techniques. Create exciting compositions from unconventional objects – a giant gummy bear! An abandoned sock! The world is your oyster!

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ONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Embrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. 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.

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ONSITE: Story-Inspired Arts + Crafts (Ages 6-8)

February 13, 2024

We will become storytellers of our art, starting each class with improv games to get us loosened up! We will read stories and talk about the language, illustrations, and concepts. We'll explore a variety of 2D + 3D media, like printmaking, sculpture, fiber and more to create crafts based on the story.

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ONSITE: Learn to Knit (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Who doesn't love the idea of knitting a horse, unicorn, or other four-legged friends? With plain or fancy stitches, they'll be as unique as you are. We'll provide the knitting needles and yarn for you!

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ONSITE: Metal Jewelry (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Learn to make wearable, metal earrings, necklaces and bracelets! We’ll cut, texture and shape metal using traditional metalworking tools, and try stamping and making holes for attaching. Then, we’ll sand, file and finish before exploring wire and beading techniques to join our pieces together. (Students in the 12-14 age group will have the opportunity to […]

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ONSITE: Rainbows, Rainbows Everywhere! (Ages 6-8)

February 13, 2024

Calling all rainbow lovers! During this class, we will make rainbows out of anything and everything, from string art to print-making, mosaics to sculpture, we will celebrate the many arts and crafts techniques we can use to celebrate the joy that rainbows bring!

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ONSITE: Hand Building with Clay (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Learn the basics of hand building with clay and to create both functional and non-functional wares. We will discuss generating creative ideas, cover a variety of techniques, and explore the world of clay! From learning how to make your first pot to creating a more intricate work of art, students will leave class with a […]

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ONSITE: Create Your Own Board Game (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Create your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.

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ONSITE: Animating on iPads (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Learn how to animate on an iPad! You will develop strong foundations in 2D, digital animation by exploring digital software such as Procreate or the FlipaClip app. We'll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give you the tools and knowledge to continue digital […]

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ONSITE: 3D Animation (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Students will learn the basics of 3D animation and make their own 3D animated gifs. No prior knowledge of animation or 3D computer programs is required! We’ll explore how to navigate and create in Blender, the free and accessible computer graphics software used for professional 3D animation, 3D printing, video game creation, and more! By […]

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ONSITE: Painting with Watercolor (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Take your watercoloring to the next level! Learn several watercolor techniques that will prepare you to paint abstract and landscape scenes. Techniques include painting on wet and dry paper, oil resist and using eyedroppers.

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ONSITE: Darkroom Photography (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo excursions and use the darkroom to print our photographs. Ages 9-11 will use pinhole cameras and learn to create photograms. For ages 12-14, lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter, and other principles. 12-14 year old students may bring their own manual, 35mm […]

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ONSITE: Cyanotypes: Creating Photographic Art with Light (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Create photographic art with sunlight! Learn the simplistic process of making beautiful cyan-blue prints using the light of the sun. From coating paper or fabric to selecting your own personal objects such as leaves and flowers, we'll teach you the process of creating cyanotypes from start to finish.

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ONSITE: Metal Creations Inspired by Nature (Ages 9-11)

February 13, 2024

Create beautiful metal forms inspired by nature with a technique called Fold Forming, developed in the early 1980s by Charles Lewton Brain. Fold forming allows us to use metal's unique characteristics by following what the metal naturally wants to do. We will cover at least three different folds and some of their possibilities. Experience a […]

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ONSITE: Learn to Quilt (Ages 12-14)

February 13, 2024

Learn to quilt! We'll cover the basics of using a sewing machine to create quilts, including some of the most popular stitches, different types of fabric, and more! We'll use simple quilt patterns to make a small lap quilt or quilted wall hanging.

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