In this class, you'll make several animation toys for yourself or for your loved ones: zoetrope, flipbook, magic lantern, traumatrope, and more! These toys can present animation even without a digital screen, and would surely make a cool Christmas gift!
read moreCreate your own digital collages using both digital and analog elements. We'll explore ways to source materials for collages and how to combine elements in collage to fit a theme. You'll learn both how to manipulate 2D and paper elements and use an x-acto knife as well as learn basic photoshop skills to combine and […]
read moreHave you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreLearn to move the metal within a square blank of sterling silver to form an elegant shape with dimension and flare. You'll drill holes for wires and optional beading. Leave class with one pair of earrings ready to wear!
read moreLearn the basics of watercolor painting as we make Christmas-themed paintings, with subjects that include wreaths, ornaments, stockings, and Christmas trees.
read moreLearn the basics of linocut printmaking! In this class, we'll create custom designs and print greeting cards. You'll learn how to plan and carve a design on your printing block, and we'll experiment with different colors and styles to create a set of unique prints.
read moreCome make art side by side as a family! In this class you will make beautiful ornaments to hang on your tree or around the house. Roll out slabs, cut out shapes, make impressions and patterns in the clay using various materials, and embellish your ornaments. Ornaments can even be painted once dry.
read moreThe only thing better than receiving a handwritten card is receiving a handmade card! Join artist Casha Stempniewicz in making your own multimedia cards for your friends and family this holiday season. You'll work with a variety of materials and papers. Unleash your creativity and wow your loved ones this holiday season!
read morePlaying with chenille stems (or pipe cleaners, if you’re old school) is fun, no matter your age. Make a group of cute, kooky, or weird pals in this fast and fun workshop. In this class, you'll twist, loop, glue, and decorate your buddies into being. Then, you'll cut, stack, and glue a base for it […]
read moreLearn basic weaving skills to create your own small tapestry on a tiny loom! Weaving is a relaxing activity for any age. In this class, we will go over basic weaving skills, create a recycled cardboard loom, and learn how to weave a tiny image with yarn.
read moreWhat's better than a cute, handmade gift? Learn how to mix colors and manipulate fibers to make your loved one a tiny version of something they love. From bacon, to rainbows, to Moo Deng, to realistic flowers—needle felting is incredibly versatile, so let your imagination run wild!
read moreLearn how to knit cords for embellishment, for function, and for fun! Whether you knit a cord to add to your holiday wrapings or to tie back your curtains, the uses for these easy-to-knit cords are endless.
read moreStudents will experiment with glass of different oxide make ups to get reactions between colors, as well as fuse silver, brass, and copper with reactive glass to achieve different effects. We will be working with metal foil, wire, powder screen and sheet.
read moreThis is a fun weekend workshop screen printing intensive for all ages and skill levels. It's a perfect class for learning basic printmaking techniques and making holiday gifts for friends and family. Make a set of tote-bags, prints, or t-shirts!
read moreWhat do you get when you mix rolls of plain colored paper with handmade stamps, paint brushes, collage, metallic paints, repeat patterns and fun? Wrapping paper for days! Let your gifts stand out with truly one-of-a-kind wrapping that is a blast to make and keeps you from having to dash to the store during the […]
read moreLearn to make your own pocket-sized blank notebook. Perfect for on-the-go notes, gifts, or to keep on your nightstand!
read moreTake your holiday gift-giving to the next level with custom wrapping paper made by you! In this workshop, we'll learn several techniques for creating our own wrapping-paper designs, including how to carve our own rubber stamps (which can also be used for holiday cards and gift tags). We'll also practice various strategies for artful wrapping, […]
read moreKeum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique that applies thin 24k gold to silver using heat and pressure. In this class, you'll learn these techniques to create a unique pair of earrings.
read moreJoin us outside for raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design. Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends in the VisArts courtyard.
read moreDo you have a cactus that needs a home? A pothos that needs a place to stay? Let's make a custom plant pot for your plant, designed to match your exact aesthetic! Learn the basic techniques of coil building and attachment and you will have a sturdy planter with a water catching tray to bring […]
read moreFollow easy step-by-step techniques, in this class you will draw and color nature-themed subjects and scenes using watercolor pencils.
read moreIn this introduction to the art of paper quilling, we’ll make Christmas ornaments in the shape of a stocking, a candy cane, and a tree. This class will give us knowledge of all the basics so that we can come up with our own original Christmas ornament designs!
read moreLearn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreJoin us outside for raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design. Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends in the VisArts courtyard.
read moreIn this introduction to concrete, you'll learn how to choose molds, create your own from common household items, then mix, pour, and finish the project. Make small vessels that you can later use for succulents, candles, or containers. Join us to see the many things you can do with concrete!
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