Students learn about how an altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from it’s original form to a different form, changing it’s appearance or meaning. Teens will choose a topic that is meaningful to them (i.e. travel, comics, love, friendship). Then, students will have the opportunity to work with paint, vintage papers, feathers, stencils, and markers to create compositions in their book that align with their book theme. If they are up for a challenge, teens can also learn the “pop-up” book technique to give their altered book a 3-D quality. The options are endless! Bring your creativity and have fun!
Monday
Paint it, Wear it Teen!
Get creative with painting and textiles in this class! Teens learn about design and graphics, learning how to develop their own style in design. Then, with sharpies, paint pens, stencils, and acrylic paints, students apply their designs to clothing! We will provide t-shirts, snapback hats, sunglasses, and drawstring backpacks. On the last day, students should bring in an old pair of shoes to design! Canvas shoes work best.
Wood Photo Transfers for Teens
Join Rebekah in learning how to turn digital photography into awesome pieces of art. Students will practice the process of transferring photo images onto wood, while also gaining knowledge in digital photography skills. Rebekah will take students to local parks (walking or using city bus transit) to get experience in the field, taking pictures of the beautiful landscapes of park city. Students can also bring a photo they want to transfer to class with them. Students will walk away from class with new digital photography skills and awesome photos printed and displayed on a cool, vintage looking surface.
Throw Big for Teens
Learn the tricks of making large ceramic bowls, bottles, and other wheel thrown forms using stacking and alternative throwing techniques. Dream big, and make big. All abilities welcome. Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready to pick up 10-12 days after the class session is finished.
Painting Pet Portraits for Teens
Refine your drawing and painting skills with Anna, who will teach you how sketch and paint your pet or favorite animal. Bring a photo of your pet or any creature you love and learn how to construct a painting of it by using some of the fundamental elements of art and principles of design. We will study the major shapes and forms of your animal in order to make accurate sketches. Then after investigating the color and lighting within your photo, we will begin to paint your animal. This class will help you learn how to analyze the basic visual characteristics of animals and how to depict them through the painting process.
Stop-Motion Animation for Teens
Students will learn to create animation ‘loops’ or GIFs using stop-motion animation. Teens will have the opportunity to view examples of work and brainstorm some concepts together. Learn what a “Loop” is, and create animated sculptures. The bulk of the week will focus on the animating process and creating characters. Teens will experience guided editing, rendering, and putting final animations on flash drives (for take-home), and will present their work during class. Students will walk away with a number of sequences to share with friends. Here is a link to a really well done example: https://vimeo.com/94679344
