SUMMER TERM CLASSES
Pre-Teen & Teen Classes (Ages 10 - 15)
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Art of Bookmaking
Through this class, students will explore the fundamentals of bookmaking from an artist’s perspective. Students will try different methods of visual storytelling with linocuts and etching, as well as techniques to bind books by hand using a variety of recycled materials. Students will get to experiment and create their own finished book using their chosen methods. Mondays from 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 10 July - 28 August 2023 Teaching Artist: Mattias Beechey |
Teen Classes (Ages 13 - 17)
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Introduction to Painting with Acrylics
In this course students with learn about creating finished paintings from sketching to finishing the canvas for hanging. Students will develop their colour mixing, composition skills, and learn to scale artwork from sketches to the canvas. Students will create several finished pieces exploring different themes and subjects, including use of colour, still-lifes, as well as student’s choice. Wednesdays from 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 5 July - 30 August 2023 Teaching Artist: Mattias Beechey |
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Queer Art Space
Students will learn about and discuss different queer artists, analyzing their style and impact on historical and contemporary art. Students, in their chosen medium, will get to explore the techniques used by these artists. Students are encouraged to interact and share their own artwork and use of techniques. Tuesdays from 6pm - 8pm | 4 July - 29 August 2023 Teaching Artist: Mattias Beechey |
SPRING TERM CLASSES
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Art Safari for Kids
Come exploring on our Art Safari! Try out ten different mediums or techniques over ten weeks, with different instructors and all materials supplied. Great for beginners who want to try something new before buying a lot of supplies, and for anyone wanting a fun creative time. Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm| 15 April - 24 June 2023 Teaching Artist: Various |
Pre-Teen & Teen Classes (Ages 10 - 15)
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Illustration Using TTRPGs
Using Tabletop Roleplaying Games to inspire creative design -- we will cover how different games create characters, settings, campaigns, and ideas and how we can illustrate them. Games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Ironsworn (fantasy worldbuilding and characters), The Quiet Year (worldbuilding and setting), Starforged, StarWars5e (sci fi character and worldbuilding), etc. will be used. Students will be keeping a journal that tracks their progress. It will be a class combining creative writing, gaming, and illustration/design. FULL Sundays from 1pm - 3pm | 16 April - 25 June 2023 Teaching Artist: Yume Wu |
Teen Classes (Ages 13 - 17)
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Drawing for Teens
Through a series of projects using photo reference, students will practice foundational drawing techniques and be guided through the process of creating finished pieces! Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and there is no expected amount of pieces they should finish. Returning students, or those who show understanding of the techniques covered in the first couple projects, have the option to bring in their own references! If you're looking to build your confidence and skill to tackle a drawing, regardless of the subject matter, then this is for you! Further drawing approaches will be imparted as students progress, and are tailored to their interests. Mondays from 3:45pm - 5:45pm | 17 April - 26 June 2023 Teaching Artist: Floriana Ehninger-Cuervo |
