Young People

Our world is made of shapes: cones, prisms, cylinders, tetrahedrons, cuboids, and more. In this 7-week STEAM experience, participants will explore spatial relations, scale, symmetry, and 3D construction. We invite everyone ages 7 and up—including teens, parents, and grandparents—to join in on the fun. The class will include both 2D and 3D approaches: Fold shapes out of paper to use as columns, blocks, arches and roofs Create castles and cities and then learn how to draw them in perspective Discover the power of three essential tools: the ruler, the triangle, and the compass Design unique patterns, optical illusions, and abstract compositions This class encourages spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, and comfort with gradually increasing complexity.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 7+

Dates: 1/11/2022–2/22/2022

Explore, learn, and practice a variety of drawing techniques while expressing your unique artistic style. Class includes demonstrations, drawing exercises, and sharing work in an encouraging, supportive environment. Mark-making, blending, shading and value, visual texture, and 3-D effects will be covered. Draw objects, nature, animals, portraits, people and more to increase skills and confidence. Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 10 - 14

Dates: 1/13/2022–2/24/2022

Pour yourself a cup of tea from the teapot you make in class. Learn ceramics hand-building techniques to create tableware including cups, bowls, and teapots.  Projects will be fired and glazed—and 100% food-safe! This class encourages creative problem-solving, confidence, concept development, and creative expression.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 6 - 10

Dates: 1/13/2022–2/24/2022

Compare and contrast how humans have been represented in art from the Stone Age to the present day. Historical examples will spark discussions about how representations of the human form vary across cultures and shift over time. Through various immersive exercises, students will be introduced to the concept of proportions and practice capturing the body's movements and emotions. This class encourages an appreciation for human history, knowledge of art history, and an understanding of symbolic language.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 12 - 17

Dates: 1/14/2022–2/25/2022

A fun exploratory hands-on class that welcomes kids' individual expression and imagination. Students will experience the joys of creating colors, shapes, and textures. Explore a variety of mediums such as painting, collage, clay, 3D art, and collaborative projects. This class encourages creative thinking, confidence, social and problem-solving skills.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 1/15/2022–2/26/2022

Learn ceramic hand-building techniques to create clay sculptures and tableware. Every project will encourage each student to express and explore their unique creativity. Teaching artist Lisa Gladysheva will share examples of her clay animal sculptures, introduce students to the magic of the electric kiln, and provide students with individualized guidance and encouragement. All finished pieces will be fired and glazed. This class encourages creative problem-solving, confidence, concept development, and creative expression.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 11 - 14

Dates: 1/15/2022–2/26/2022

What makes a still life come alive? Why do artists create them? In this 7-week still life intensive, discover the magic of this timeless art form. Participants will build their own still life, discuss the purpose and thoughts behind them, and learn how to represent a 3D creation on a 2D surface. Use mediums such as drawing, painting, and collage to practice proportions, color relations, composition, and balance. Together, participants and the teaching artist will get inspired by the history of the still life genre and spend time with famous still life examples. This class encourages communication skills, confidence, spatial reasoning, and concept development.

Term: Winter 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 1/16/2022–2/20/2022