3D Printing: Build a Marble Run (Ages 9-11)
Students will create simple machines using tinkercad software and the 3D printer. We will then assemble the elements to create an amazing and entertaining marble run!
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Giant Paper-mâché Sculpture (Ages 9-11)
Want a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make big sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you've ever made!
read moreWearable Art: Become a Bug (Ages 6-8)
Play 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 moreCustomizing Action Figures (Ages 6-8)
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 moreBuild Your Own Fairy House (Ages 6-8)
Students will learn about fairy houses, see examples, and create their own. They may build pieces of a fairy house to take home, build a diorama, or place their house in an area near VisArts while on a Friday field trip around the block.
read moreAbstract Piñata Sculptures (Ages 6-8)
Artists will explore their creativity in sculpting by crafting abstract piñata sculptures and connecting their artwork to cultural traditions by delving into the hisotry and origins of pinatas. .
read moreGiant Paper-mâché Sculpture (Ages 9-11)
Want a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make big sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you've ever made!
read moreBuilding Cardboard Worlds (Ages 9-11)
We're going to build cardboard worlds! Get your imagination and recyclables ready for this cardboard construction class. Students will create blueprints for their unique designs and will have all sizes of cardboard at their disposal. We'll begin with small structures and move to larger collaborative environments as the week progresses.
read moreMythological Masks + Costumes (Ages 9-11)
Draw from ancient mythology or come up with your own character from mythology. We'll draw, construct, paint and finally bring a beautiful, monstrous, or fierce mask and props together. Your creativity is the limit.
read morePiñata Party (Ages 6-8)
Create a paper mache piñata of your own! A piñata is an object made of paper that is decorated, filled with treats, and then broken open as a celebration. Mexican culture often use piñatas to celebrate a happy occasion. After you create your art, on the last day of class we will celebrate by smashing […]
read moreGiant Paper-mâché Sculpture (Ages 12-14)
Want a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make big sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you've ever made!
read more3D Cardboard Maker Studio (Ages 6-8)
In this studio class, we will focus on the experience of building with cardboard. We'll imagine, design, and create a variety of things like buildings, vehicles, and more. We will also work together to build one incredible collaborative structure as we expand our skills and explore many creative uses for cardboard.
read moreONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Design Your Own Project (This class is only offered a few times a year!)
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to expand and explore woodworking techniques. You'll design and fabricate your own project, learn new techniques for joinery, gain experience using the table, mitre and band saws, drill press, power sanders, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one […]
read moreONSITE: Small Concrete Vessels
A great introduction to concrete. During this workshop, you will learn how to choose molds, create your own from common household items, mix, pour, and finish concrete. Students will make small vessels that you can later use for succulents, candles, or containers.
read moreONSITE: Sculptural Wooden Vases
Students will learn safety, skill building and personal expression in a safe, supportive environment. Students will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create their own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.
read moreONSITE: Create Your Own Wooden Spatula
Create your own spatula exploring a variety of techniques for shaping wood. We will think about how the form of an object relates to its use. We'll use both hand and power tools. We will begin by using the jointer and planer to mill our dried hardwood. Next, we’ll learn how to mark and plan […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodburning (This class is only offered twice a year!)
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of woodburning? In this class, we will teach you the basics of pyrography – from understanding the different techniques and skills involved to creating your own unique designs. At the end of this course, you'll go home with a wood-burned project of your own design, and a […]
read moreONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a customizable cutting board using glue ups. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language and […]
read moreONSITE: Weird Sculptures (Ages 9-11)
Statues, busts, trophies, shrines, altars. Get inspired by different kinds of sculpture and use found and recycled materials, paper mache and plaster to make your own. Make a statue of your hero, a bust of your favorite celebrity crush, a trophy for your weirdest quality, a shrine for a beloved pet, and possibly more. Using […]
read moreONSITE: Make a Picture Frame in the Woodshop
Get introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreONSITE: WTF (Woman, Trans, Femme) Woodworking: Make a Cutting Board
This class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a customizable cutting board using glue ups. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language and […]
read moreONSITE: Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner
Basic Woodshop is intended to introduce students to woodworking concepts and tools. Core concepts of carpentry will be discussed, but this course is designed more as an easy introduction to carpentry as the students will choose a simple design of their own to build. We will also explore and gain inspiration from woodworking as art […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodburning
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of woodburning? In this class, we will teach you the basics of pyrography – from understanding the different techniques and skills involved to creating your own unique designs. At the end of this course, you'll go home with a wood-burned project of your own design, and a […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking: Make a Modern Stool (A)
Transform rough-cut lumber into a modern stool. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Woodworking: Make a Modern Stool (B)
Transform rough-cut lumber into a modern stool. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
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