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Flying Machines (Ages 7–8) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Explore all things related to flight and our skies by making kites, looking at how birds fly and even studying outer space. To learn more about these ideas, we’ll use different art media and techniques such as origami, sculpture, painting and more!

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Cartooning (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Invent 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.

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 27, 2020

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.

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Cartooning (Ages 13–14)

January 27, 2020

Invent 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.

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 27, 2020

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 27, 2020

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 27, 2020

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.

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Paint Like a Pro (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2020

Using acrylic paints, learn to paint like a pro through careful observation of the subjects before us. Whether we are working from a still-life set up in the classroom, or from photo references of a variety of interesting subjects (including animals, landscapes, architecture and people) we’ll learn to match the colors and shapes we are […]

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Artful Animals (Ages 7–8) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Enjoy a fun-filled week of creating animal themed masterpieces. We’ll explore a variety of media, including paint, clay, found objects and papier-mâché. Along the way, students will learn animal facts, and enjoy a variety of animal themed games and stories.

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Experimental Watercolors (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

In this experimental class we’ll play with watercolor techniques as we drip, wash, tilt, splatter and splash. We’ll experiment with the wonderful material of watercolor along with unusual materials like salt, soap, oil and bubbles. We may keep our paintings as they are or transform them into new works of art by cutting them up […]

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Creating Tiny Worlds (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Dream 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 which will be combined to create a tiny universe of your very own. Create a scene in outer space, underwater, an upside down world, your own home […]

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 27, 2020

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.

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Mixed Media Art Journaling (Ages 11–12) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Learn to sew your own art journal and then create layered, mixed media pages. Students will experiment with watercolors, acrylics, shaving cream marbling, stenciling, among other techniques in order to develop their own creative voice.

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Paint Like a Pro (Ages 13–14)

January 27, 2020

Using acrylic paints, learn to paint like a pro through careful observation of the subjects before us. Whether we are working from a still-life set up in the classroom, or from photo references of a variety of interesting subjects (including animals, landscapes, architecture and people) we’ll learn to match the colors and shapes we are […]

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Cartooning (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

Invent 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.

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Zine Making (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2020

Make your voice heard and share your ideas with the world, by self-publishing your very own zine (pronounced ZEEN, as in ‘magaZINE’). In this workshop, you’ll build your own zines from the inside out—using a variety of mixed-media, collage and written materials. At the end of class, we’ll make copies you can distribute to whoever […]

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Create a Graphic Novel (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2020

Explore the techniques and planning that go into creating a multi-chapter comic book. We’ll discover what makes a good story and how to best tell that story with drawings. Topics include comic history, drawing techniques and visual communication.

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Monster Mash Drawing (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Develop illustration skills using monsters as your inspiration. Monsters, like our imaginations, follow no rules. They can have six eyes, two heads, five eyes, horns or wings. Don’t worry about the rules and let your creativity take over! We’ll build visual art skills and drawing techniques using a variety of materials such as graphite, ink […]

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 27, 2020

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Each class is different, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.

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Cartooning (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

Invent 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.

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Drawing, Painting + Assemblage (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Learn about a diverse group of modern artists who have been inspired by the materials around them. Practice drawing and painting skills on different types of media and assemble the works in new and different ways. Come with ideas and bring materials from home that inspire you.

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Art in the Garden (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

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 be more mindful. Enjoy the fun and relaxing benefits of making beautiful art inspired by nature!

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