Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreLearn techniques to turn paper into three-dimensional plants and flowers. We'll begin with the correct use of materials, including X-acto knives, scissors, and bone folders for shaping and scoring our medium. We'll also learn the various types of paper textures and weights used to create paper botanicals. Learn a variety of folding, cutting, and shaping […]
read moreRead stories and make art that tell them! In this class we will explore stories by reading books together, then make exciting things like picture books and puppets. This class is perfect for artists who love making up stories and characters and exploring new ways to create art.
read morePaper puppets are an easy and fun project. Starting with 2D materials such as papers, fabrics, and felt, construct many different people, animals, and objects to create a miniature world! Methods for articulating the paper puppets will be demonstrated. Details will be worked in using additional materials such as paints, inks, markers, and more. Each […]
read moreEach day, we'll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. We will think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.
read moreEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We'll look at picture books at the beginning of each class for inspiration and create several […]
read moreGet lost in the forest with these animal creations! Use different art techniques to make your own 2D and 3D animal creations like chameleons, tree frogs, snakes and toucans. Try using different mediums like tempera paint, oil pastels or watercolors.
read moreMake mini installations of raining clouds complete with parting sun rays and rainbows all over Visarts! We will shape and mold clouds with a new material every day while reading fun fantastical tales about clouds and adventures! Learn new skills using a variety of materials and make themselves into cloud adventurers. Share your tale through […]
read moreWhat happens when you experiment with all the different ways of art-making with paper? You discover new ways of creating! In this class, we will draw on paper, create collages, make books, fold origami, and build sculptures. We will also learn about contemporary artists and how and why they use paper. By the end of […]
read moreDiscover various ways to create your own wearable aesthetic. We'll make wearable art such as masks, headpieces, adornment and costumes. You'll learn about individuality and self-representation through a variety of projects that focus on defining your own personality, style or interests.
read moreExplore the art of bookmaking to create both traditional books and sketchbooks. We'll experiment with various media to make personalized, beautiful books as art objects.
read moreWork together to create an interactive pond outdoors, complete with artistic fish, water, and origami lotuses. Let your imagination run wild to create your own beautiful watery world out of paper and other simple art materials!
read moreCreate your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.
read moreIn this studio class, we will focus on the experience of building with cardboard. We'll imagine, design, and create a variety of things like buildings, vehicles, and more. We will also work together to build one incredible collaborative structure as we expand our skills and explore many creative uses for cardboard.
read moreLearn the art of making mini-zines. Zines are small books made by artists, activists, and musicians, among others. We'll discuss the history of zines and then make our own.
read morePaper puppets are an easy and fun project. Starting with 2D materials such as papers, fabrics, and felt, construct many different people, animals, and objects to create a miniature world! Methods for articulating the paper puppets will be demonstrated. Details will be worked in using additional materials such as paints, inks, markers, and more. Each […]
read moreWhat happens when you experiment with all the different ways of art-making with paper? You discover new ways of creating! In this class, we will draw on paper, create collages, make books, fold origami, and build sculptures. We will also learn about contemporary artists and how and why they use paper. By the end of […]
read moreWant a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make big sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you've ever made!
read moreWhat do you care about in your community? Through this collaborative artmaking class, students will explore disability justice. Disability justice is a movement that works to bring awareness about people with disabilities. That can mean many different things: how our buildings and cities are built to accommodate people or simply how we treat each other. […]
read moreCreate your own set of oracle cards loosely based on the Rider Waite Tarot card. Students will design a deck of fortune-telling cards with paint, collage, and other mixed media. At the end of the week, practice reading each other’s fortunes.
read moreCreate your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.
read moreGather flowers, leaves, rocks, sticks, and more to create art inspired by the great outdoors! Each day we'll go on an adventure to find materials for a project. From luminaries to dying fabric, we will explore conservation, the beauty of nature and the different ways we can interact with it.
read moreCreate your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.
read moreDuring this class, you will learn techniques to turn paper into three-dimensional art, like plants and florals. We'll begin with the correct use of materials, including X-acto blades, scissors, and bone folders for shaping and scoring our medium. We will also learn the various types of paper textures and weights that can be used for […]
read moreMake three sided books in three hours. This workshop will cover a variety of techniques and covers for constructing triangle books, focusing on accordion book structures.
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