Print + Sew Fabric (Ages 12-14)
Use simple techniques with textile pigment to print designs on your own fabric, then sew your own tote bag and pillow with a sewing machine!
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Metal Jewelry (Ages 12-14)
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 […]
read moreFound Object Sculpture (Ages 9-11)
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 […]
read moreCustomizing Action Figures (Ages 9-11)
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!
read moreMythical Clay Creatures (Ages 6-8)
Unicorns, elves, mermaids and more! This class will start with a fun story about a fantastical creature, then we will learn how to build creatures out of clay. We’ll use air-dry clay to make your creatures come to life!
read moreLearn to Knit (Ages 9-11)
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!
read moreDarkroom Photography (Ages 9-11)
Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. We'll take photo field trips 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 to 14-year-old students may bring their own manual, […]
read moreLego Letterpress (Ages 9-11)
Learn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreDrawing Pokémon Comics (Ages 6-8)
Have you ever wanted to read a comic about Squirtle eating a hot dog but can't find it anywhere? Now is your chance to draw it yourself with the help of a local cartoonist! It could be a single panel, strip, graphic novel, or collaboration. We will focus on having clear ideas and having fun.
read moreDrawing People: Portraits, Poses + More! (Ages 12-14)
A class all about drawing people: from their faces to their proportions & poses, you will learn to draw the human form. We will start with fundamental tips that will improve your drawings of people and will then channel those into making realistic and expressive people-focused artworks!
read moreExperimental Drawing (Ages 12-14)
Learn different and unusual ways to approach drawing. We'll talk about different ways to make both abstract and realistic drawings. Expect to learn new techniques for drawing with pencils, markers, crayons and watercolor paint.
read moreMetal Jewelry: Designing Rings (Ages 12-14)
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 moreDrawing, Painting + Collage (Ages 6-8)
If you want to explore drawing and painting, this class will show you how! Discover a variety of media and techniques for drawing and painting before we end with a collage using everything we've explored.
read moreInstallation Art: Clouds Everywhere all at Once (Ages 6-8)
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 […]
read moreArt Explorers (Age 5)
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 morePaper Party: Making Art with Paper (Ages 6-8)
What happens when you experiment with all the different ways of art-making with paper? You discover new ways of creating! In this class, we will draw on paper, create collages, make books, fold origami, and build sculptures. We will also learn about contemporary artists and how and why they use paper. By the end of […]
read moreFun with Printmaking (Ages 9-11)
Explore a variety of printmaking techniques to make multiples of your artwork. We’ll look at processes like monotypes, linoleum carving, screen printing, non–toxic engraving and colographs. We’ll transfer images to paper, vinyl, plexiglass, fabrics or wood.
read moreMaking Digital Games (Ages 9-11)
Make a digital game using Bitsy Game Maker by Ledoux, then create your own game controllers through a Makey-Makey device to operate the game. Students will create in teams or individually and we’ll play the games as a class.
read moreWild Wardrobe (Ages 12-14)
Personalize your own wardrobe by adding your own touch to pre-existing pieces of clothing. We'll use a variety of techniques including painting, dyeing, reverse dyeing, stenciling, and other fun things to create one-of-a-kind shirts, pants, socks, or whatever! Bring clothing to work with if you would like to.
read moreDarkroom Photography (Ages 12-14)
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 […]
read moreWorld-Building + Character Design (Ages 9-11)
Look at what it takes to build rich and interesting worlds that are worth getting lost in. You'll use creative writing tools to develop characters with complete backstories and interesting goals. This is a great class for those who like to imagine far-away places, whether fantasy, science fiction or based on reality.
read moreDrawing in Black + White (Ages 9-11)
Learn how to draw in black and white. Create beautiful drawings with traditional and experimental techniques. Improve your drawing skills with this course. Study methods and push yourself to build strong drawings.
read moreOrganic Indigo Fabric Dyeing (Ages 12-14)
Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori (tie-dye) using an organic natural indigo bath. It’s the bluest of all blues. Dye fabric, a bandana and a t-shirt.
read moreMulti-Color Screenprinting (Ages 12-14)
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.
read moreScale it Up: Large Representational Painting (Ages 12-14)
Create a large representational acrylic painting on canvas or paper using a photo reference of your choosing. We will learn about and use the grid method and some digital tools to make the process fun.
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