Enjoy painting and want to paint big? Join us for a collaborative painting experience. We’ll get inspired with a mural walk through the Fan, then work both individually and together to create a large-scale painting that will be displayed at VisArts.
read moreExplore traditional and innovative approaches to line drawing with pen and ink. Demonstrations will introduce you to the different types of line-making techniques, including contour, hatching, stippling, gesture and developed lines to create form, patterns and textures. Students will create their own completed drawings as they come to understand the value and depth of expression, […]
read moreDiscover a variety of media and techniques for drawing and painting. To conclude this experimental class, we’ll create a collage using the media we’ve explored throughout the week. We’ll also investigate topics and themes such as dreams and you as your future self.
read moreArtists 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.
read moreCreate 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.
read moreArtists 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.
read moreCreate 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.
read moreExplore a variety of art materials and techniques. Students will create unique compositions using techniques of drawing, collage, textiles, painting and sculpture. Walk away with a wide variety of art-making experiences!
read moreDevelop 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.
read moreInvent 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 moreExploring various art media through the imagery and stories from Cartoon Network’s animated show, Steven Universe. Students will be introduced to watercolor, pastel, alcohol ink and collage.
read moreExplore 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.
read moreCreate 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.
read moreLearn how to work like the great artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Each day, we’ll make a small reproduction of a masterpiece, then create our own using the materials of the day!
read moreDevelop 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.
read moreEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture book. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. Students learn approaches to drawing and explore ways to come up with plots and stories for […]
read moreJump 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 moreCreate 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.
read moreLearn 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.
read moreCreate 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.
read moreVisit the many art galleries that are located along Main Street. We’ll start by gathering inspiration in VisArts’ True F. Luck Gallery, then we’ll make art based off of what we see and learn about. Artists make art for all different reasons, and learning about conceptual and technical aspects of art-making helps us become better […]
read moreDo you like drawing monsters, demons, and all things creepy? Bring your scary ideas to life! We will look at some of the best artists of horror, studying the techniques used to make the most gripping and disturbing drawings. Then we’ll developed your own ideas into finished pieces.
read moreThese open drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreExpand your drawing practice into the field of fiber through needle and thread. Develop compositions and translate contours and value through a variety of embroidery techniques. Embroidery is a slow, thoughtful process. In my own studio practice, I first started incorporating sewing as a way to slow down my drawing and painting. Approaching mark-making in […]
read moreExplore the art of dip pen calligraphy. We’ll start by discussing the differences between traditional calligraphy, lettering, brush and dip pen techniques. You’ll learn about basic calligraphy tools. Then we’ll use a dip pen to practice basic strokes and letters. Finally, we’ll cover difficult connections and unique flourishes to develop your own style.
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