Drawing Wild and Exotic Animals
Take a virtual drawing adventure to foreign lands where wild and exotic animals roam. Whether it’s fur or feathers, learn the tricks of how to draw a realistic wild animal in a variety of poses, including how to convey the expression in the eyes, the softness of fur or the lightness of the feathers using pencils. Instructor will provide photos and handouts. Student provided photos are acceptable but require instructor approval. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and class critiques. This class has a required materials list.
Art & Literature Series: Art of Classic Fairytales
Explore the world of fairyland through art projects inspired by beloved magical stories such as Thumbelina, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and The Frog Prince. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own fairy tales.
Create talking animals, magical towers and castles, mysterious witches, helpful fairy godmothers, fairy princesses and princes, wands, and tiny fairy houses. We will incorporate natural objects and work with clay, paint, and many other mixed-media materials in our projects.
“Fairytales can come true, it can happen to you if you believe.”
3-Dimensional Art 8/10-14 Week 8
Students will create 3-dimensional projects using a variety of materials. We will be creating clay sculptures, building with wooden shapes, making paper mache creatures, experimenting with fibers, constructing buildings from cardboard – and more!
Color, Color, and More Color! 8/3-7 Week 7
This class focuses on exploring and learning about color while creating two dimensional work. Students will experiment with how color works across a variety of materials – sometimes using them on their own or combining them in creative ways. Projects will range from small to medium works, with at least one larger piece that brings everything together.
Character Creation 8/3-7 Week 7
Do you want to learn how to make great characters for animation, comics, picture books, games and fantasy? Learn everything you need to know to bring the characters you imagine to life. We will use expression, color, shape, movement and design and discuss making costumes and clothing that work. Students will learn the standards used by animators and artists to create several characters. This will be a fun experience for those that like to draw and students will also get to build a model of one of their characters. A personal sketchbook is recommended.
Creative Comics 8/3-7 Week 7
If you have an interest in comic books, creating character driven stories and like to draw, this class is for you! Whether you love Super-heroes, Sci-fi, Manga, Fantasy or the Sunday Funnies, the structure within is all the same. Students will learn about storytelling and pacing, page layout, character design, drawing and composing for comics, simple perspective, inking techniques and some tips on lettering their comics. A personal sketchbook is recommended.
Character Creation 7/27-31 Week 6
Do you want to learn how to make great characters for animation, comics, picture books, games and fantasy? Learn everything you need to know to bring the characters you imagine to life. We will use expression, color, shape, movement and design and discuss making costumes and clothing that work. Students will learn the standards used by animators and artists to create several characters. This will be a fun experience for those that like to draw and students will also get to build a model of one of their characters. A personal sketchbook is recommended.
Creative Comics 7/20-24 Week 5
If you have an interest in comic books, creating character driven stories and like to draw, this class is for you! Whether you love Super-heroes, Sci-fi, Manga, Fantasy or the Sunday Funnies, the structure within is all the same. Students will learn about storytelling and pacing, page layout, character design, drawing and composing for comics, simple perspective, inking techniques and some tips on lettering their comics. A personal sketchbook is recommended.
Art Station 6/29-7/2 Week 2
Draw, paint, and collage what you choose with the support of the teacher and classmates. Air dry clay and textile materials will also be available. Learn how to enjoy your process and grow as an artist. Develop your skills, and maybe make a friend along the way.