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ONSITE: Artist-a-Day (Ages 6-8)

April 20, 2021

Each day, we’ll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. Think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.

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ONSITE: Art + Meditation in the Garden (Ages 6-8)

January 26, 2021

Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening, what you’re doing, and the space you’re moving through. We’ll explore how combining art and nature can help you become more mindful. Enjoy the fun and relaxing benefits of making beautiful art inspired by nature!

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ONSITE: Artist-a-Day (Ages 6-8)

January 26, 2021

Each day, we’ll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. Think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.

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ONSITE: Artist-a-Day (Ages 6-8)

January 26, 2021

Each day, we’ll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. Think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.

read more

ONSITE: Art + Meditation in the Garden (Ages 6-8)

January 26, 2021

Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening, what you’re doing, and the space you’re moving through. We’ll explore how combining art and nature can help you become more mindful. Enjoy the fun and relaxing benefits of making beautiful art inspired by nature!

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Activist Art (Ages 12–14)

July 07, 2020

Can art change the world? What change do YOU want to make in the world? In this art history based class, we will learn about how artists use their work to create change in the world around them. Each class, we’ll explore a different activist artist who worked to empower their community or challenge existing […]

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Family Studio: Origami Heart Messages – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Origami Heart Messages: Families will learn about the beautiful art of paper folding! Create a collection of paper hearts and write inspiring messages inside them to give to family, friends and community.

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Family Studio: Wire Drawings like Gego – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Wire drawings like Gego: Learn about and draw with wire like Gego! We will focus on using wire and repeating shapes to create an abstract work of art. This class is all about enjoying the process of making art and learning how to work with wire.

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Social Justice and the Graphic Novel (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

We will read, discuss and draw our way to a deeper understanding of the Civil Rights movement as well as the Black Lives Matter protests happening now. The texts for this course, as well as the activities we will do in and outside of class, will help us broaden our experience and knowledge of systemic […]

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Boost Creativity with Bullet Journaling – NEW!

July 07, 2020

The Bullet Journal (Bujo) is a notebook organization system and a creative outlet for visual thinkers and creatives. Ryder Carroll, a digital product designer, developed this personal organization method that has gained popularity worldwide. The notebook becomes a space that encourages productivity and creativity. It is a tool that can track development and habits, capture […]

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Visual + Written Journaling (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Explore ways of using words and pictures to record ideas and observations, document your experiences, and discover new avenues for creative expression. In this class, we’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with drawings, diagrams, data logs, personal writing, collage, and more. We’ll find inspiration by looking at the creative practices of writers and […]

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Family Studio: Origami Heart Messages – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Origami Heart Messages: Families will learn about the beautiful art of paper folding! Create a collection of paper hearts and write inspiring messages inside them to give to family, friends and community.

read more

Family Studio: Wire Drawings like Gego – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Wire drawings like Gego: Learn about and draw with wire like Gego! We will focus on using wire and repeating shapes to create an abstract work of art. This class is all about enjoying the process of making art and learning how to work with wire.

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Explore Richmond’s Artists (Ages 9–11)

July 07, 2020

Learn all about Richmond’s arts community! We’ll learn about a different Richmond artist each day and study the work that they create. You’ll study each artist’s approach to art-making and create inspired works based off their concepts and techniques.

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Sex and Its Outcomes: Reproduction, Pregnancy and Childcare in Visual Art – NEW!

April 16, 2020

This is a class for anyone who was ever an infant. This four-week art appreciation class will explore how reproduction and child-rearing have been represented in visual art. The class features artists who explore how reproduction influences and is influenced by systems of race, gender, sexuality, class, politics, philosophy, beliefs, daily life, economies and ecosystems. […]

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