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Paper Arts + Book Making (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Explore a variety of ways to transform an ordinary piece of paper into something extraordinary. You’ll learn techniques like folding, cutting, layering and sewing to make your very own paper toys, pop-up cards, mini books and more.

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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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Papier-Mâché Sculpture (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

Rev up your imagination and dive into the wonderful world of papier-mâché sculpture. Using crumpled paper, masking tape, wire, cardboard and paste, we’ll make a large, amazing sculpture. We’ll explore both sculpting and painting techniques.

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Create a Graphic Novel (Ages 13–14)

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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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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Installation Art: Creating Magical Worlds (Ages 7–8) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Installation artists use everyday materials to create immersive worlds that a viewer can literally step in to and be transferred to a different world. Students will brainstorm, plan, build and install an immersive world usisng a variety of media. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to invite your friends and family to […]

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Watercolors + Ink (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Develop a style all your own with ink and watercolor creations. We will observe the natural world and learn techniques to draw what we see in ink, then learn watercolor approaches to add depth and dimension to our pieces. You will create a series of paintings that show your unique personality.

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Build a Canvas + Paint a Self Portrait (Ages 11–12) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Learn how to build a stretcher, then stretch and gesso a canvas. We will cover the process of creating a self-portrait. This process includes a fun photo shoot that involves silly costumes and accessories. Artists will leave class with a beautiful hand-stretched self portrait that was created from scratch.

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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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Mini Comic Quest (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Dream up your own cartoon heroes and send them on a quest in a mini-comic! We’ll explore the drawing techniques of favorite cartoons, discover the building blocks of a story, and assemble a 12-page miniature comic book from start to finish.

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Drawing in Black + White (Ages 13–14)

January 27, 2020

Artists who are good at drawing don’t just have a few things they can render—they have a method that lets them draw anything they see or imagine. In this class, study methods, explore traditional and experimental techniques and push yourself to use creative experimentation to build strong pieces.

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Building Cardboard Worlds (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Get your imagination and recyclables ready for this 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.

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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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Painting with Watercolors (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

Learn several watercolor techniques that will prepare you to paint abstract and landscape scenes. Techniques include painting on wet and dry paper, oil resist and using eyedroppers.

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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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Mini Comic Quest (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Dream up your own cartoon heroes and send them on a quest in a mini-comic! We’ll explore the drawing techniques of favorite cartoons, discover the building blocks of a story, and assemble a 12-page miniature comic book from start to finish.

read more

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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