Visual Arts

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ACRYLICS IN ACTION

Welcome to the world of acrylics! In this versatile workshop, the painter in you will learn how to create art with the acrylics medium. Use it thick like oil! Use it thin like watercolors! With a quick drying time, students will be able to show off their exciting work that much faster. We will create various art projects using acrylic paints, using all kinds of techniques, so prepare to be amazed!

CERAMICS

Learn to create masterpieces in clay. By using a variety of cultures as inspiration, students will learn about slab, coil and pinch technique, Students will impress clay, decorate, glaze and color ceramics. Finished pieces will be fired in a real kiln.

DRAWING

It all starts with a line.  Even the novice artist can learn to draw as they hone their skills by learning to see the world around them. Students in this workshop will use props for still life, go outside to draw from location, use a variety of media and engage them in various drawing games—which are intended to teach creativity and technique. The class is never the same from one day to the next.

MAGNIFICENT MURALS

Using a variety of methods, students will work collaboratively to create large murals on paper. Imagine the excitement of painting together on long rolls of paper with tempera paint. Also, a large collective piece will be created by tiling together smaller artworks made by many students using combinations of tempera paint, markers, oil pastels and magazine collage.

MOSAICS

We will be exploring this art form that has endless potential for using new and recycled materials. Through the use of pebbles, tiles, and found objects, we will create mosaics for the students to enjoy for years.  Students will make use of pattern and color in creating their own mosaics, and will bring home treasures to enjoy for years.