Do you feel like a full-on sewing techniques class is not right for you? Maybe you just want to know how to do basic mending and alterations? This is your class! Here you'll learn the basic skills like mending, hemming, minor alterations, how to take proper measurements and much more. Waste less and save money […]
read moreLearn how to fuel creativity and form a habit of sketchbooking. We'll do collaborative sketchbook activities and overcome the fear of getting started. We'll explore lots of drawing, collage and comics exercises. Making art is fun, and it's for everyone! This class is heavily inspired by such luminaries as Lynda Barry and James Gurney.
read moreExplore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]
read moreThis class is the perfect introduction to woodworking concepts and tools. We'll explore basic, core concepts of carpentry will be discussed, and you will get to choose a simple design of your own to build. We will also explore and gain inspiration from woodworking as art by viewing and discussing the presence of visual art […]
read moreIn this generative workshop, students of multiple creative writing genres will explore nonlinear storytelling and learn how and when to effectively use this more experimental narrative style. Students will read and discuss short texts and media in class to explore storytelling using a nonlinear framework, including short films, poems, essays, and short fiction. These will […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of Nomad Sculpt and explore your creativity in 3D modeling. Students will learn the interface of Nomad Sculpt on the iPad, complete themed exercises to develop skill and increased proficiency in the program. Students will have free time during the class to work on personal project ideas and get assistance in their […]
read moreLearn the ins and outs of oil painting including palette development and color mixing, as well as how to choose and use a variety of supports. We’ll cover composition development and design, constructing an underpainting, using value and mixing and manipulating medium. You’ll also learn how to use a palette knife and create a variety […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for print or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of Nomad Sculpt and explore your creativity in 3D modeling. Students will learn the interface of Nomad Sculpt on the iPad, complete themed exercises to develop skill and increased proficiency in the program. Students will have free time during the class to work on personal project ideas and get assistance in their […]
read more3D software is daunting at the first glance, yet it actually is not that difficult! Once you know how to make digital 3D model, you will be, you will be able to put it in AR, VR, make an animation or even 3D print out your own creation and bring it in real life! Join […]
read moreThis class will focus on pressing anticlastic forms with the hydraulic press and the Bonney Doon attachments. Process, safety, and maintenance will be addressed. You must have metalworking skills and work between classes to prepare your own projects for pressing. Each week you'll learn a new aspect of the press to explore. Starting with an […]
read moreGain the skills to coil build different objects in clay. Learn about the basic properties of clay and the different stages clay goes through to become ceramics. Students will start by making two small vases, then they'll creative freedom (with limitations) to explore their newly learned skills.
read moreThis dreamy class will meet under the moon to paint anything the moonlight touches. The first half of each class will be painting under the stars, and the second half of class will retreat indoors to finish up our detailed moonscapes. This class is for people who like to work in black and white and […]
read morePlan and print your own stationery project! Through invitations, business cards, greeting cards, and letterheads, students will explore the medium of letterpress and its historical and contemporary uses, through the lens of stationery and graphic design. We will cover the basics of safe typesetting, composing a piece, proofing, letterpress printing, using the flat-bed and proofing […]
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreLearn to design and illustrate monsters. We’ll study mythological beasts, and generate ideas by coming up with our own composite animals. Drawing on ideas from naturalism and botanical illustration, as well as illuminated manuscripts and bestiaries, we’ll imagine and illustrate some monsters of our own!
read moreExplore this exciting direction in the Japanese Kurinuki technique of hollowing and sculpting clay to create a variety of brutalist-style functional and sculptural forms.
read moreLearn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreExpand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreExpand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreExplore screenprinting, a process that allows artists to create hand-printed multiples of the same image. Translate your graphic design, photography, or drawings into vibrant, layered compositions. Learn a variety of ways to create screens that can be used to print onto fabric, paper or wood.
read moreThis class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. In this class the students will learn to incorporate screen printing with powders to enhance their stained glass work. Screen printing allows the stained glass student to add more detail and just have fun with something new!
read moreUnleash your inner comic book artist in our "Drawing Comics in Procreate" class. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, learn character design, storytelling, inking, coloring, and more on your iPad with Procreate. Embark on an exciting journey into the world of comic creation.
read moreIn this acrylic painting class for all levels, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting and discover your own style of painting as you advance through the class. We will learn how to paint in three dimensions, learn about color theory, facial anatomy and how to paint from life. More advanced students will […]
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