ONSITE: Fused Glass Sculpture (Ages 15-18)
In this introduction to glass fusing class, students will learn how to cut glass, assemble it, put it in a kiln and make unique pieces of art to take home with them by the end of the week!
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ONSITE: The Art + The Artist: Fashion Photography and Modeling (Ages 15-18)
Whether you want to create behind-the-camera or star in your own photos, this workshop is a way to experience both sides of a fashion photo shoot! Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a model, this workshop will equip you with the skills and insights needed to create captivating fashion imagery and confidently participate in photo […]
read moreONSITE: Environment + Level Art for Video Games (Ages 15-18)
This course introduces students to the creation process of game environment and level art. Students will experience the complete process of creating game-level components and mock-ups and walk away with their own art assets, a finished environment mockup, and a basic understanding of the environment creation process.
read moreONSITE: Creating Props, Costumes + Models (Ages 15-18)
The perfect class for anyone interested in a wide range of subjects from cosplay, making models as drawing reference, customizing figures, creating theatre props, costume design, and more. This class will be tailored to a project of the student's choice, guided all the way from ideating to a fully realized final product – whatever it […]
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass (Ages 15-18)
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.
read moreONSITE: Animating on the iPad: ProCreate Dreams (Ages 15-18)
Digital animation, a costly and difficult process? Luckily, UNTRUE! Let's learn how to draw 2D animations and motion graphics in the affordable, robust and beginner-friendly program Procreate Dreams. Whether you're a first-time animator or have some experience under your belt, you'll learn something new. Learn how to bring your ideas to life.
read moreONSITE: Metal Jewelry: Designing Rings (Ages 15-18)
Learn how to make a variety of wearable metal rings. We will learn how to measure, cut, file, solder, shape, and polish our metal to create unique and personalized jewelry.
read moreONSITE: Artivism RVA: Social Activism through Collaborative Zine Making (Ages 15-18)
Learn the art of zine making as a form of social artivism (art activism). In this program, we will work together to creatively reflect on community-engaged art practice, demonstrating our ability to engage with and understand ourselves, each other, and our local community. Students will learn about and explore the Mending Walls mural project to […]
read moreONSITE: Dungeons, Dragons + Drawing (Ages 15-18)
Learn the art of character design and worldbuilding in this D&D focused class! We will operate as an adventuring party and take on fun drawing challenges framed as in-game encounters. Students will learn about collaborative storytelling and worldbuilding, D&D character creation, how to GM a tabletop RPG, how to bring their characters and worlds to […]
read moreONSITE: Darkroom Photography (Ages 15-18)
Using 35mm film camera, 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. If time allows, we may also experiment with pinhole photography by making our own cameras out of recycled materials. Bring […]
read moreONSITE: Digital Comics (Ages 15-18)
Learn the fundamentals of making comics using a digital medium. The class will include a rundown of digital drawing software and will cover topics such as character design, panel composition, and story structure. By the end of this class, students will have completed a multi-page comic and will have foundational knowledge to create further comics […]
read moreONSITE: Stained Glass Workshop: Create a Suncatcher (Ages 15-18)
Learn the basics of working in VisArts' Glass studio by creating a light catcher! Students will learn to cut glass, grind the edges, foil the glass, then solder it all together.
read moreONSITE: Sculptural Ceramic Containers (Ages 15-18)
Explore the world of hand-built clay structure. Designed for all skill levels, students will delve into fundamental techniques over eight sessions. They will craft unique functional ceramic containers, disguised as sculptures, like castles, beehives, or houses. Participants will learn the basics of slab and hand-building techniques, how to create lids with a keyhole locking mechanism, […]
read moreONSITE: Bookmaking: Journals + Sketchbooks (Ages 15-18)
In this workshop, we will demystify how books are made, introducing and exploring several techniques of assembling books from scratch. Sometimes we will just use a needle, thread, and paper. Once we have those tools under our belts, we can do the fun job of personalizing and decorating them for however we plan to use […]
read moreONSITE: Learn to Draw from Cast Objects (Ages 15–18)
Cast drawing is a traditional method of teaching drawing that was popularized in the 19th Century. Students will draw from casts of sculptures and learn materials handling, methods to master proportions, and techniques for depicting form using line and shading. The main objective of the course is to teach students how to see in a […]
read moreONSITE: Digital Character Design
Learn the basics of character design using Adobe Photoshop with a specific focus on fantasy, sci-fi, and video game genres. Topics will include shape and color, language, the use of visual signifiers, ideation/concept art, and some figure-drawing fundamentals.
read moreONSITE: 2D Character Design + Animation
Create a character in Photoshop and learn to animate it using Photoshop and After Effects.The class will cover the principles of animation, character design, Photoshop animation and compositing techniques with After Effects. We will also be using iPads.
read moreONSITE: Comic Strips, Comic Books and Graphic Novels (Ages 15–18)
Explore the history and techniques of comic art, a narrative artform that uses a combination of words and pictures. We’ll begin with an overview of the history of comic art, with an emphasis on the compositional methods and challenges that are unique to this artform. We’ll cover the basics of character creation, preliminary sketching, plotting […]
read moreONSITE: Digital Photography (Ages 15-18)
Learn how a digital camera works, how to import photos to computers and how to use Adobe Photoshop to edit. Go on field trips around the neighborhood to take photos, enjoy demonstrations, hands-on practice and detailed overviews on composition and creative decision making.
read moreONSITE: Who Am I: Understanding the Self-Portrait
Self-portraits can sometimes be seen as challenging or awkward. Using their own medium of choice, students will be directed to turn their attention toward themselves with the idea of self-exploration and discovery. With the intention to reflect, accept and translate, students will learn how to utilize the elements and principles of art to objectively or […]
read moreONSITE: Shelfie Shtick (Ages 15-18)
Explore the history of self portraits in art and how they have been used for self expression, marking a moment in time and as an act of protest. Each day the student will create a self portrait using a different medium. We will explore important ideas in art elements, ideas and concepts including color, composition, […]
read moreONSITE: Shibori Dying with Indigo (Ages 15–18)
Learn the ancient art of shibori (Japanese style tie-dye) using the king of natural dyes – Indigo. Participants will make several pieces of richly patterned fabric along with a cotton bandana and silk scarf.
read moreONSITE: Abstract Painting: Acrylics + Layering (Ages 15–18)
Explore abstract acrylic painting. In this class we will work continuously on a single canvas. We will practice embracing change while we explore the joys and sorrows of building up layers of paint, covering what came before and uncovering new truths about ourselves as artists. Each week we will learn about a different contemporary abstract […]
read moreONSITE: Hand Building with Clay: Bowls + Mugs (Ages 15–18)
Get your hands dirty and explore hand building with clay! Learn to construct pottery out of coils. Decorate your work with cool colors and textures!
read moreONSITE: Making Metal Jewelry (Ages 15–18)
Make wearable metal pieces in this introductory metalsmithing class. From cutting metal to soldering pieces together – we'll explore the endless possibilities of this craft.
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