Wheel Throwing (Ages 11–12)
Create an array of vessels using an electric potter’s wheel. Practice basic techniques for creating ceramic forms and use glazes to decorate functional plates, bowls, vases and cups with handles.
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Wheel Throwing (Ages 11-12)
Create an array of vessels using an electric potter’s wheel. Practice basic techniques for creating ceramic forms and use glazes to decorate functional plates, bowls, vases and cups with handles.
read moreWorking with Wire (Ages 11–12)
Explore the flexibilities of wire and form a foundation for yourself in metals and jewelry. Students will create individual projects while learning wire basics. We’ll discover the strengths and weaknesses of wire, explore its uses and composition and talk about ways to reuse it. We’ll also learn how to make wire move and how to […]
read moreWorking with Wire (Ages 11-12)
Explore the flexibilities of wire and form a foundation for yourself in metal and jewelry. Students will create individual projects while learning wire basics. We’ll discover the strengths and weaknesses of wire, explore its uses, composition and talk about ways to reuse it. We’ll also learn how to make wire move and how to form […]
read moreWoodworking (Ages 15–18) NEW!
Transform rough–cut lumber into a small, functional spline-mitered keepsake box. This project will introduce you to all the basic woodshop essential tools. Through milling, you’ll learn to use the jointer and planer. When cutting parts and joinery, you’ll learn to use the miter saw and table saw. You’ll learn how to lay out your box […]
read moreAnimation (Ages 11-12)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
read moreArt by Accident (Ages 11–12)– New!
Use luck, chance and accidents to make art. We’ll experiment with an assortment of found materials, go on neighborhood walks, build sculptures, make paintings and create mixed media work as well.
read moreArt Media Exploration (Ages 9-10)
Explore a variety of media including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll conquer a new medium each week.
read moreArt Media Exploration (Ages 7–8)
Explore a variety of media including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll conquer a new medium each week.
read moreArt Media Exploration (Ages 7-8)
Explore a variety of media including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll conquer a new medium each week.
read moreBlack + White Darkroom Photography (Ages 13-14)
Using 35mm cameras, 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 selection and other photographic principles. Bring your own manual 35mm camera to class or borrow one of ours.
read moreBlack + White Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)
Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography with a 35mm camera. We’ll take walks to capture photos and use the darkroom to print your images. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter selection and other photographic principles. Bring your own manual 35mm camera to class or borrow one of ours.
read moreBlack + White Darkroom Photography (Ages 11–12)
Learn the fundamentals of black and white photography with a 35mm camera. We’ll take walks to capture photos and use the darkroom to print your images. Lessons include camera operation, composition, lighting, subject matter selection and other photographic principles. Bring your own manual 35mm camera to class or borrow one of ours.
read moreAnimation (Ages 11–12)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
read moreCollage Painting (Ages 11–12)– New!
Experiment with a variety of mixed media collage techniques using old magazine clippings and the pages of old books the way a painter would to build images on paper, wood, and fabric. Incorporate found objects and materials, as well and paint and ink to create multidimensional, layered works of art. We’ll focus on contrast, composition […]
read moreDigital Character Design and World Building (Ages 11–12)
Build a fictional world and create the characters that live in it. Using a Wacom tablet and a variety of both digital programs and traditional media, we’ll develop fully imagined characters and the environments that they live in. This course is great for students looking to jump into digital arts and bring their imagination to […]
read moreDigital Character Design and World Building (Ages 13–14)
Build a fictional world and create the characters that live in it. Using a Wacom tablet and a variety of both digital programs and traditional media, we’ll develop fully imagined characters and the environments that they live in. This course is great for students looking to jump into digital arts and bring their imagination to […]
read moreDrawing Fundamentals (Ages 15-18)
At the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, high school students ages 15-18 can expand their artistic practice, grow their personal portfolios and prepare for art school. Take an Art League class and get the chance to work in professional studios, alongside working artists. For dedicated students, we offer a certificate program. Learn more about Art […]
read moreExploring Printmaking (Ages 13-14)
Explore a variety of printmaking techniques to make multiples of your artwork. We’ll explore processes like linoleum carving, printing on the etching press, screen printing, non-toxic engraving, and colographs. Images may be transferred to paper, fabrics or t-shirts.
read moreExploring Printmaking (Ages 11-12)
Explore a variety of printmaking techniques to make multiples of your artwork. We’ll explore processes like linoleum carving, printing on the etching press, screen printing, non-toxic engraving, and colographs. Images may be transferred to paper, fabrics or t-shirts.
read moreHandbuilding with Clay (Ages 13–14)
Learn to create a variety of ceramic forms with your hands. We’ll cover pinch pots, coil–building and low–relief sculpture, which will allow us to create small vessels and beautiful clay tiles. We’ll also cover some basics about firing and glazing.
read moreHandbuilding with Clay (Ages 13–14)
Learn to create a variety of ceramic forms with your hands. We’ll cover pinch pots, coil–building and low–relief sculpture, which will allow us to create small vessels and beautiful clay tiles. We’ll also cover some basics about firing and glazing.
read moreCartooning (Ages 13-14)
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.
read moreCartooning (Ages 11–12)
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.
read moreDigital Character Design (Ages 13-14)
Using role-playing game (RPG) world-building techniques, you’ll create your own unique character concept. Bring your character to life using digital photography, grid drawing, ink and digital painting. Learn to use a Wacom tablet in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop and compete with your classmates for the ultimate treasure, a tabletop RPG.
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