These classes provide foundational skills of acrylic painting, and further development of these skills for intermediate painters. Emphasis is on fun and discovery.

A basic introduction to the printmaking process including monotype, relief printing, editioning and technical challenges.

This class explores the fundamental visual skills and language necessary for working in all visual art forms. Elements and principles of good (and bad) design form the core of the curriculum.

An exploration of the process and concerns of the practice of drawing, building fundamental skills and developing advanced visual thinking.

A visual literacy class that introduces students to learning about, looking at and talking about art. Class includes lectures, art making projects, group discussions and a field trip.

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One of the many types of relief printmaking that Picasso explored is the reduction print. This workshop provides an introduction to this technically challenging process. Students leave with a limited edition of multi-colored prints.

From idea to finished object, participants print their own professional-looking and unique t-shirt. This workshop is a fun and fast-paced day that involves both individual creativity and teamwork!

From Ancient Egypt to modern times, humans have used art to record their identity through portraits, self-portraits, and symbols. This workshop uses a mixed-media approach, including printmaking, to construct a self-portrait that captures multiple levels of their identity.

A lecture presentation that covers four distinct “low tech” printing processes that are fun, easy and produce amazing prints. Issues of practicality, cost, “messiness”, and age appropriateness are addressed. This lecture can include a hands-on element if desired.