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Eco-Sewing: Reusable Food Wraps (Ages 12–14)

July 07, 2020

Learn to hand sew and create food wraps in order to ditch plastic wrap or aluminum foil from your daily life! You will learn how to help the environment by creating beautiful, food-safe wraps which use scrap fabric, an iron, beeswax and jojoba oil. These wraps are easy to clean, reusable, and you can easily […]

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Social Justice and the Graphic Novel (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

We will read, discuss and draw our way to a deeper understanding of the Civil Rights movement as well as the Black Lives Matter protests happening now. The texts for this course, as well as the activities we will do in and outside of class, will help us broaden our experience and knowledge of systemic […]

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Animation in the Kitchen (Ages 9–11)

July 07, 2020

Design an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.

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Animation in the Kitchen (Ages 12–14)

July 07, 2020

Design an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.

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Tunnel Books (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

This class will explore artists books, specifically tunnel books, that make use of visual tricks of depth and perspective, and incorporate line, color, storytelling, and construction skills. Students will work through developing and constructing a tunnel book of their own, based off of their own independent research and interests.

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Visual + Written Journaling (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Explore ways of using words and pictures to record ideas and observations, document your experiences, and discover new avenues for creative expression. In this class, we’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with drawings, diagrams, data logs, personal writing, collage, and more. We’ll find inspiration by looking at the creative practices of writers and […]

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Embroidery (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Learn how to embroider designs onto clothes, bookbag, shoes, you name it! We’ll study embroidery artists, basic stitches and interesting materials to incorporate as you get creative.

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Jump into the Jungle: Animal Art (Ages 7–8)

April 16, 2020

Explore the jungle through different art techniques. Make 2-D and 3-D animals (chameleons, tree frogs, snakes, toucans, jungle guide accessories) in various media (tempera paint, oil pastels, watercolors).

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Visual Journaling (Ages 13–14) – NEW!

April 16, 2020

It is so valuable to slow down and reflect on what is important to you. As creative minds, create a space to let your skills lose in the form of a handmade journal. Follow prompts and guidelines within this course to fabricate a journal and start developing a prompt-oriented, weekly practice.

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Mail Art (Ages 11–12) – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Explore the history of mail art, meet a new friend and start to exchange your art through the mail. This class is open to all media and techniques, but we’ll focus specifically on collage and mixed media.

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Scientific Illustration (Ages 15–18)

April 16, 2020

Explore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration. Students will learn different types of drawing techniques and will create their own scientific illustrations inspired by nature from their outdoor surroundings!

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Weaving Small (Ages 9–10)

April 16, 2020

Keep your fingers busy with two weaving techniques: Hoop weaving and linear weaving. The linear weaving will be created on your own, crafted loom made from recycled cardboard.

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Claymation (Ages 7–8)

April 16, 2020

Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop motion application.

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Painting with Watercolors (Ages 9–10)

April 16, 2020

Learn several watercolor techniques that will prepare you to paint abstract scenes and landscape scenes. We’ll cover techniques for painting on wet and dry paper, oil resist and using eyedroppers.

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Artist Trading Cards (Ages 11–12) – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Artist trading cards (ATCs) are 2.5”x3.5” masterpieces that are made, swapped and collected around the world. Let’s get your collection started! Students will learn about the history of ATCs, make their own and start swapping. This is open to all media and techniques, but we will focus on drawing and collage.

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