Youth Art Classes & Workshops

Young Artists Getting Started

Students in grades 1–4 are challenged to play with a wide variety of media while learning basic theory on shape and color. Classes are grouped by grade level (with individual classes for students in grades 1–4) and perfect for those seeking a gently structured creative environment where art and learning intersect.

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(Re) Imagination Station

This course will challenge students to innovate using common everyday items such as drinking straws, cardboard, and recyclable materials. Students will brainstorm, sketch, prototype, test, and reflect, revise and construct original designs in this innovative workshop. Inventors will study industrial and product design to make their own toys, vehicles, and more!

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Character Design

Learn the basics of character design in this exciting class! Artists will consider shape, expression, and even species while creating characters inspired by the world around them. Study movies, television, and video games to learn how the professionals create the memorable characters we know and love.

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Color Theory

Discover the secret life of color through a variety of mediums. This course allows artists to explore color theory as a narrative practice as well as an expressive choice. Young artists will experiment with papercraft and materials such as pastels and acrylic paint.

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Digital Art

Can you draw, paint, or even sculpt with a computer? Yes, you can! Computer technology merges traditional illustration with the digital world. Learn to illustrate using industry-standard tools and software for a contemporary twist on traditional arts.

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Expressive Drawing

Develop your technique in this expressive art form through figure studies, life drawing, illustrative approaches, and many other approaches. This course allows artists to explore different media all grounded in the foundational skill of drawing.

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Illustrated Comics

Learn how to design imaginative characters for children's books, comic books, and animation through a variety of fun drawing projects and exercises. Students will explore everything from costumed gesture drawing to designing and constructing 3D characters from Sculpey. This workshop will cover the necessary skills to bring doodles of superheroes or characters to life.

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Prototype Hype

Designers are always coming up with new ways, or improving old ways, of doing things. Investigate contemporary innovations in design, learn about how interior architecture and product design works, and create your own prototypes to bring your wildest ideas to life! Students will take home research, concept design, and a final design prototype at the end of this course, and learn how to use systems and machines like laser cutters and 3D printers.

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2D Animation

Traditional animation meets technology with the use of digital animating tools. Learn to animate objects and characters using basic walk and morph cycles. Fundamentals of animation including character design, timing, and movement will be introduced along with skill-building exercises for drawing and animating the human body. Mastering 2D animation basics lays a foundation for continued work in creating the illusion of movement.

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Experimental Illustration: From 2D to 3D

Learn how to design imaginative characters for children's books, comic books, and animation through a variety of fun drawing projects and exercises. Students will explore everything from costumed gesture drawing to designing and constructing 3D characters from Sculpey. This workshop will cover the skills to bring doodles of superheroes or fantasy characters to life.

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Creative Writing

Students often have the opportunity to experience expository writing in the classroom but have little time to develop imaginative writing. Promoting self-expression, exploring various writing styles, and creating variety in diction, sentence structure, and format, students will develop a creative outlet through writing experiences in fiction and/or nonfiction.

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Digital Art

Can you draw, paint, or even sculpt with a computer? Yes, you can! Computer technology merges traditional illustration with the digital world. Learn to illustrate using industry-standard tools and software for a contemporary twist on traditional art.

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Digital Comics

Computer technology merges traditional comics illustration with the digital world. Learn to illustrate using industry standard tools and software for a contemporary twist to this popular platform. Storytelling and character design will be emphasized while reviewing the history of digital comics. Utilizing digital tools allows faster changes to panels and a format that makes it easy to share finished work.

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Dragons, Dice, and Design

Young artists and designers will learn about character and creature design, world-building, and game strategy. Students will develop design thinking skills and foundational art skills as they learn—and have fun!—through game design. Perfect for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and role playing games!

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Expressive Drawing

Take drawing techniques to the next level by creating personal narrative works. Delve into a study of the variety of materials that can be used to express yourself with drawing. You’ll explore charcoal, Conté crayon, ink, and toned papers while practicing silhouette and shapes. Learning when and how to combine drawing techniques and materials for your own desired effect will help reveal your aesthetic voice.

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Foundations of Painting

Foundations of Painting expands students’ understanding of color and technique through a variety of paint materials. Traditional painting techniques as well as experimentation are used to guide students toward greater confidence in their medium and in their ability to create unique, expressive works.

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Intro to Fashion Design

It’s time to give clothing an upgrade. Learn to design and construct totally new, one-of-a-kind garments and accessories from patterns, scratch, and existing clothing. Using the latest fashion trends as inspiration, skills learned in this workshop will allow you to give your wardrobe a makeover.

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3D Modeling

Students learn, practice, and utilize 3D modeling software for generation of form, character, and building environments. Includes conceptualization, development, and final delivery of 3D models. Perfect course for those interested in animation, 3D printing, environments design, and game design.

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Art & Storytelling

Participants will explore visual storytelling through narrative art, visual poetry, and solo and group story creation. Using drawing, painting, graphic novel design, and basic bookmaking, participants will create both quick and multi-session projects. Artists will experiment with logical and illogical/surreal art and practice skills like asking questions, imagining narratives, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

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Figure Drawing

This foundational course offers the opportunity to learn how short-term speed drawings and sustained life drawing studies can develop your skills as an artist. Explore different artistic media and objects while gaining confidence in anatomy, expression, and gesture with life models and challenges that strengthen artists at all levels.

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Illustration

Develop your own illustration style while exploring the various media--both 2D and digital--that illustration can offer. Learn how to prepare work for print and digital publications while balancing creativity and technical skill in software such as Adobe Illustrator.

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Myths, Monsters, and Mayhem!

In this new course, young artists and designers will combine character design, strategic problem-solving, collaborative storytelling and more as they design original games. Inspired by fantasy, science fiction, and role-playing games, this course allows students to develop foundational art skills and design thinking skills in a playful, collaborative environment! 

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Ceramics

This course provides a foundational exploration of design and structure, wheel throwing techniques, hand building, and sculpture. Artists will experience exercises designed to encourage creativity and craftsmanship while developing a repertoire of methods for working with clay.

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Drawing

Hone your technique in this expressive art form through figure studies, life drawing, illustrative approaches, and other techniques. This course allows artists to explore different media all grounded in the foundational skill of drawing.

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Oil Painting

Learn to create vibrant, colorful paintings using a limited palette. Artists will experience the power and versatility of primary colors while creating beautiful landscape paintings and still life paintings in the studio. Exercises designed to expand knowledge of color theory and painting with oils are included.

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Watercolor Painting

Learn to create vibrant, colorful paintings using a limited palette. Artists will experience the power and versatility of primary colors while creating beautiful landscape paintings on location and still life paintings in the studio. Exercises designed to expand knowledge of color theory and painting with watercolor paints are included.

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In Digital Photography, students will investigate photographic techniques and aesthetic principles of subject, light, and composition. Students will learn fundamental techniques of photographic artmaking for still photography. They will have a deeper understanding of how to use the settings of their DSLR or smartphone camera to create successful images, be able to composite aesthetically pleasing images and edit images in the student's own artistic style.

Cost: $150*
Class dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 5

*Bundle Deal! Enroll in Digital Photography, Graphic Design and Web Portfolio for $360, lowering the cost to $120 per workshop!

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Explore typography, logos, commercial design, and more! Students in this class will have the opportunity to study basic graphic design techniques, software, and applications. This class will focus on graphic design tools within the Adobe Creative Suite.

Cost: $150*
Class dates: Oct. 12-26

*Bundle Deal! Enroll in Digital Photography, Graphic Design and Web Portfolio for $360, lowering the cost to $120 per workshop!

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Today’s artists use digital portfolios to share their work with the world. Learn to create a professional web presence using industry-standard software. Design skills such as type, graphics and color theory will be explored while editing and preparing images for use online. Creativity and personalization are emphasized to achieve a unique representation of your artistic voice.

Cost: $150*
Class dates: Nov. 2-16

*Bundle Deal! Enroll in Digital Photography, Graphic Design and Web Portfolio for $360, lowering the cost to $120 per workshop!

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Explore the art of jewelry making using materials such as beads, wire, metal, and clay. This series of five workshops is designed for beginners and confident jewelry makers who wish to enhance their techniques in a fun, welcoming environment.

Cost: $175
Class dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 19

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Learn about visible mending traditions and techniques and hone your skills to transform or extend the life of a garment. This workshop series will cover sewing basics, by hand and sewing machine, to help you understand the construction and care of your favorite fabrics. Students will leave with a foundational understanding of garment construction, care, and mending techniques.

Cost: $175
Class dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 19

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