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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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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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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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Creating Tiny Worlds (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Dream up components of your own tiny universe using a variety of media and techniques! With a heavy emphasis on reusing found objects, we’ll create sets of miniatures which will be combined to create a tiny universe of your very own. Create a scene in outer space, underwater, an upside down world, your own home […]

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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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Mixed Media Art Journaling (Ages 11–12) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Learn to sew your own art journal and then create layered, mixed media pages. Students will experiment with watercolors, acrylics, shaving cream marbling, stenciling, among other techniques in order to develop their own creative voice.

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Cartooning (Ages 7–8)

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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Zine Making (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2020

Make your voice heard and share your ideas with the world, by self-publishing your very own zine (pronounced ZEEN, as in ‘magaZINE’). In this workshop, you’ll build your own zines from the inside out—using a variety of mixed-media, collage and written materials. At the end of class, we’ll make copies you can distribute to whoever […]

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Fossil Art (Ages 7–8) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Learn about fossils and use imprinting techniques to create your own fossils and make fossil-inspired art. We will explore paleontology and archaeology to create mixed media work, using both high quality art materials and found natural objects.

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Create a Graphic Novel (Ages 11–12)

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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Monster Mash Drawing (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Develop illustration skills using monsters as your inspiration. Monsters, like our imaginations, follow no rules. They can have six eyes, two heads, five eyes, horns or wings. Don’t worry about the rules and let your creativity take over! We’ll build visual art skills and drawing techniques using a variety of materials such as graphite, ink […]

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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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Music + Drawing (Ages 9–10) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

Use music as inspiration! Students will explore the principles of synesthesia as musical inspiration through the visual arts. Students will learn about musically inspired artists and learn how to draw and create an array of visual symbolism, illustration and design through rhythmic and lyrical inspiration.

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Cartooning (Ages 7–8)

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 in the Garden (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening, what you’re doing, and the space you’re moving through. We’ll explore how combining art and nature can help you be more mindful. Enjoy the fun and relaxing benefits of making beautiful art inspired by nature!

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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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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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Drawing with Pastels (Ages 7–8)

January 27, 2020

Explore oil pastels with a variety of projects inspired by contemporary artists and concepts. Students will learn several oil pastel techniques in order to explore color and texture.

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Cardboard Creations (Ages 7–8) – NEW!

January 27, 2020

What’s free, can be 2-D or 3-D, is smooth or textured, and can transformed into anything? Cardboard! Learn how to use this amazing material to make whatever your imagination can dream up. We’ll work on a collaborative project and individual pieces, then practice different ways to connect cardboard, some without even using glue!

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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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