Get in the spirit of Dia de los Muertos and learn how to make traditional Mexican style sugar skulls out of clay with your family. Kristen will show students examples of classic designs to help students carve and add painted detail to their clay mask sculptures. Kids and adults alike will get creative in designing their sugar skull. Bring your imagination, we’ll have the tools to help you create! Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready to pick up 7-10 days after the class session is finished.
Teen Sketch & Draw
In this class, students will work with Emily to discover various methods of drawing. This class will be an exploration of drawing materials. Students will be given the opportunity to experiment with different colored paper, charcoal, graphite, powdered graphite/charcoal, white charcoal, pastel pencils and liquefied graphite and charcoal. Students may bring in images they wish to work with or a still life will be set up for each class.
Intro to Pastels: Florals and Botanicals
Pastels are the perfect stepping stone from drawing to painting. It is dry media, so it is accessible to people who have never painted before. Techniques used are similar to those used in painting. Learn to paint with pastel while improving your observational skills and practicing color theory. Students will work from photo references to explore the beauty of florals and botanicals in pastel. Teens 14+ are also welcome to enroll.
Teen Fall Break Art Camp
Teens have fun with Anna exploring painting and drawing in this 2 day art camp! Students will enjoy Anna’s relaxed approach to strengthening their drawing skills, which ultimately translates into painting skills. Weather permitting, students will walk to local parks to sketch en plein air (outside), allowing them to practice perspective, form, and proportions. In the case of inclement weather, students will work from reference photos of their choosing. Thursday’s focus will be drawing, Friday’s focus will be painting. Spaces fill fast – register in advance to reserve your space.
Thankful Friends: Friendship Bracelet Workshop for Kids
We are so thankful for our friends! Kids get creative with beads and string to make bracelets for their friends or family. Anna will show different methods of beading and braiding string so kids can make multiple bracelets during the workshop.
Painting for Kids
Anyone can learn to paint! This class encourages students to explore the medium of painting through a variety of techniques emphasizing concepts of shape, volume, and color. With subject matter varying from representational to free form, this class is designed to encourage confidence and creative expression through paint.
