Create animals figurines and animal pots out of clay. Use pinching, slab construction and coil-building techniques to make the animal features and forms. Create vases shaped like fish, bird pitchers and more. Together, we’ll create a clay zoo!
read moreExplore creative aspects of printmaking! Students ages 6-8 will do monoprinting, marker prints, collographs, tissue paper prints + more! We’ll also learn how to make multiples of our drawings to create editioned prints, just like professional printers. After class, you can give away prints to your friends and family!
read moreInvent your own cartoon characters and stories as you learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. We'll also explore the history of the comic form.
read moreEnjoy painting and want to paint big? Join us for a collaborative painting experience. We'll get inspired with a mural walk through the Fan neighborhood, then work both individually and together to create a large-scale painting that will be displayed at VisArts.
read moreDream 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 […]
read moreDiscover the wonder of silk painting. Imagine being able to take a beautiful painting off the wall and wear it for all to see. We'll explore how the pure, transparent colors of the dyes and the luxurious drape of the silk combine to make this an exciting and creative medium.
read moreHistory is full of people with something to say. From “Black Power!” To “Votes for Women,” We’ve been moving the needle for justice and equity through the art we make. In this class, we’ll explore the art of civic movements that shape us. Using techniques in block and screen printing, we’ll tell the story of […]
read moreCalling all young ceramicists! Use hand building and learn basic clay skills like coiling, pinch pots and slabs to create one-of-a-kind objects from your imagination. Throughout the week, we'll create different projects with air-dry clay which can be taken home as soon as they're finished.
read moreTry working with metal and traditional metalworking tools. We’ll explore different ways to cut metal safely and bend it accurately, then we’ll try texturing, hammering and stamping. Students ages 9-11 will focus on cold connection (learning to drill, rivet, and friction fit), then they’ll create and fasten their own metal designs. Students ages 12-14 will […]
read moreLearn to create your own patterns for printing! This class will teach students how to create original repeat patterns in Adobe Illustrator and/or photoshop. Students will get an introduction to the different methods of surface pattern design and how to turn hand-drawn images into digital patterns that can be printed on a variety of products.
read moreExplore different materials and processes in this class, while also making art about your favorite food. It's okay to play with your food in this class!
read moreFrom humble hobbit holes to fantasy mansions, your imagination is the architect. Create miniature dwellings and all the tiny things that go inside.
read moreLet'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 moreLet'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 moreLearn about architecture from around the world and create your own clay city out of air-dry clay! Students can paint their creations and take them home by the end of class on Friday.
read moreIf 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 moreThere are a million ways to get your ideas from your brain and onto paper but how about from brain to screen? Procreate is an easy-to-use digital illustration program that gives you the freedom to dream up and create exactly what you want with no bounds! In this course, we’ll learn the different aspects of […]
read moreIn this class, it's okay to play with your food! Learn to handbuild with clay to make clay models of your favorite foods. Students will use air-dry clay and paint them so you can take your food home at the end of class on Friday!
read moreHave fun learning about clay and creating your own creatures! Take time to think about animals that have special meaning to you, and learn about animals in art history.
read moreEmbrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. You'll select and design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your creation using the copper foil technique and lead-free solder. Beginners will complete a simple suncatcher and more experienced students will explore more advanced designs. Students in the 9-11 age group […]
read moreGather flowers, leaves, rocks, sticks, and more to create art inspired by the great outdoors! Each day we'll go on an adventure to find materials for a project. From luminaries to dying fabric, we will explore conservation, the beauty of nature and the different ways we can interact with it.
read moreLet'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 morePlay with cardboard, paint and sewing textures while learning all about bugs! We'll create wereable art and costumes. Let's attach giant legs and move around the hallways eating aphids and visiting flowers. Each student will pick out their bug and collect all sorts of information about it. Does your bug have hair on its legs? […]
read moreCreate art with natural and found materials! We'll go on walks to gather materials. Then we'll make paintbrushes using outdoor materials, make a recycled paint palette, and make inks and bases with a mortar & pestle. After we have made our art supplies, we will make art using these creations like plant studies, portraits, and […]
read morePaper 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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