Learn all about Richmond’s arts community! We’ll learn about a different Richmond artist each day and study the work that they create. You’ll study each artist’s approach to art-making and create inspired works based off their concepts and techniques.
read moreLearn about the art of making mini-zines. Zines are basically small books made by artists, activists, and musicians, among others. We will discuss the history of zines and then make our own, both by hand and on the computer.
read moreIf you’ve taken a beginner drawing class, this intermediate class is a great opportunity to practice your observation skills, experiment with personal mark making style and apply them to various subject areas with drawing media. Explore and get guidance as you develop your own individual style and subject matter interests. We’ll focus on the development […]
read moreExplore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration. You’ll learn different types of drawing techniques and create your own scientific illustrations inspired by natural specimens in class.
read moreDesign A Straw Necklace: Families will learn how to create straw necklaces inspired by fun pattern making, geometric shapes and colors.
read moreExplore new media each day and learn to create your own underwater environment. You’ll make animals, plants and learn about sea life. Paint, draw and use construction paper to create your own underwater experience.
read moreExplore ways to use words and pictures to record creative ideas, document your life and express yourself. We’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with images and writing that reflect who you are, what you know and what you find interesting. This class will include both writing and drawing, with the option to use […]
read moreThis class is for the very beginner. Learn the art of watercolor painting as we explore basic painting techniques such as layering color and creating texture. As we build on these techniques we will create several pieces of artwork including a one point perspective city scape, an abstract ocean scene and a still-life plant study.
read moreLearn different and unusual ways to approach the art of drawing. We’ll talk about different ways to make both abstract and realistic drawings. Expect to learn new techniques for drawing with pencils, markers, crayons and watercolor paint.
read moreLearn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll learn character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
read moreExplore 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 own backyard.
read moreWatercolor is the perfect medium for online learning, no matter whether you want to challenge yourself or relax. In this five-week course, we’ll explore this medium’s properties and possibilities through video (which can be reviewed at your own pace) as well as live feeds for in-the-moment help and encouragement. We’ll cover exploratory samples, value and […]
read moreRecycled Robots: BeEeEp BoOoP! Explore the importance of recycling in our communities and learn how to create robots from recycled metal cans.
read moreExplore 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).
read moreExplore 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 own backyard.
read moreIt 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.
read moreExplore 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.
read moreExplore 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!
read moreLearn 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.
read moreBlind Contour Pen and Watercolor Drawings: Explore quick, abstract line drawings that become more complex when you fill in sections with beautiful, bright watercolor.
read moreShadow Play Drawing: Families will be introduced to the creative world of shadow play and drawing. Learn how to use light and shadow to draw your favorite stuffed animals, toys or plants from home.
read moreWatercolor is the perfect medium for online learning, no matter whether you want to challenge yourself or relax. In this five-week course, we’ll explore this medium’s properties and possibilities through video (which can be reviewed at your own pace) as well as live feeds for in-the-moment help and encouragement. We’ll cover exploratory samples, value and […]
read moreRediscover objects that you come into contact with everyday. We’ll explore ways of interpreting through drawing, focusing on what holds meaning, good memories and importance in our surroundings. The instructor will demonstrate pencil drawing techniques, show visual subject ideas and examples. Students will work through a new drawing assignment each week.
read moreArtist 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.
read moreMonet-Style Finger Painting: Explore the impressionist paintings of Claude Monet. We’ll make our own interpretations of “Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge” using our fingers and some acrylic paint.
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