Let’s start by getting back down to the basics in this drawing and painting class! We will explore many general painting techniques, color theory, guided drawing and line drawing. Then we will build from what we’ve learned and apply it to multi media collage work, color theory paint pouring, scraping and layering. Artists will be able to learn many drawing and painting application techniques in this mixed media painting class!
Learn about the Op Art movement and the artists that caught the art world’s eye. We will practice drawing techniques that trick the eye, learn about color theory, and create our own color wheels all while planning our final compositions. Students will finish this class with a mind-bending final piece that showcases their Op Art skills and will make you dizzy!
Roses are red, violets are blue, I like to make art, how about you?! In this live virtual class, students will have the opportunity to refine their drawing and painting (watercolor and acrylic) skills during a week of observational art-making on Zoom. Materials Kits for the week will be available for pick up at The Art Garage to help you further your skills by focusing on the color, shape, and lines that make up different flowers! Closely observing and then replicating flowers and having the opportunity to set up their own still life is sure to be essential to advancing students' artistic skills! Show less
Roses are red, violets are blue, I like to make art, how about you?! In this live virtual class, students will have the opportunity to refine their drawing and painting (watercolor and acrylic) skills during a week of observational art-making on Zoom. Materials Kits for the week will be available for pick up at The Art Garage to help you further your skills by focusing on the color, shape, and lines that make up different flowers! Closely obse... Show more
This week, we’ll go on all kinds of artistic adventures with that lovable, curious monkey and the man in the yellow hat! Curious George is know for his inquisitive nature and this week we will join him on his inventive adventures! We will take everyday objects, such as rubber bands, balloons, pieces of wood and bubble wrap, and turn them into our very own art tools! This class will use problem solving, every student's investigative skills and thinking outside the box to create our art masterpieces! Let's follow George into the world of exploration as we read his stories and recreate objects and scenes from the books with acrylic paints, watercolors, collage, recycled objects and more!! Show less
This week, we’ll go on all kinds of artistic adventures with that lovable, curious monkey and the man in the yellow hat! Curious George is know for his inquisitive nature and this week we will join him on his inventive adventures! We will take everyday objects, such as rubber bands, balloons, pieces of wood and bubble wrap, and turn them into our very own art tools! This class will use problem solving, every student's investigative skills and ... Show more
In this class, students will travel to Japan to learn about the artistic styles, traditions and works of art that originated there! We’ll surf Hokusai’s Great Wave, create colorful koi fish, and fold origami cranes! We’ll also learn about the delicate and transient cherry blossom tree and make paper lanterns.
In this class, we will begin by diving into drawing , sharpening our skills, and developing our technique. The first week, we will discuss what type of artistic practices we are most excited about and spend the next three weeks working with techniques and media that we decide on as a group. This workshop class is ideal if you are building a portfolio or want to challenge and expand your current artistic practice.
This engaging class is sure to be a people pleaser for parents and young artists alike, as we combine the literature and art of Eric Carle into our own creations. From “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to “The Very Lonely Firefly” and the timeless classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?”, students will find excitement as they create art in Carle’s style of bright colors, broad strokes and a plethora of patterns and textures. Students will also create a firefly that glows in the dark! Cutting with scissors, color theory, pattern and texture will all be incorporated into lessons in this fun class! Show less
This engaging class is sure to be a people pleaser for parents and young artists alike, as we combine the literature and art of Eric Carle into our own creations. From “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to “The Very Lonely Firefly” and the timeless classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?”, students will find excitement as they create art in Carle’s style of bright colors, broad strokes and a plethora of patterns and textures. Students will... Show more
Where does paper come from? How is it made? How can we make beautiful, handmade paper out of scraps that would normally be tossed aside? Find the answers and be part of the creative process in this week-long class! Not only will you make your own paper and embed your own special gems, you will also learn about the NYC based artistic duo Chiaozza and draw plans for our paper pulp sculptures!
Create a new home for your spare change, the birds in your backyard and your thriving plants! students will learn traditional hand-building skills such as pinch, coil and slab techniques to create complex, but useful creations for your home! Piggy banks, bird houses and planters to name a few. students will then glaze their sculptures with bright, fun colors!
Who doesn’t love that adorable, charismatic and sedentary creature the sloth?! This week we’ll slow down..down....waaaaay down and get to know the sloth a little better through the creation our very own sloth portrait to love and cherish! We’ll learn sloth facts as we hone our artistic skills of composition, color mixing, value, and realistic rendering. In this class our instructor will break down this complex creature into steps to help our students create a beautiful masterpiece. Are you psyched about sloths? Then this class is for you! Show less
Who doesn’t love that adorable, charismatic and sedentary creature the sloth?! This week we’ll slow down..down....waaaaay down and get to know the sloth a little better through the creation our very own sloth portrait to love and cherish! We’ll learn sloth facts as we hone our artistic skills of composition, color mixing, value, and realistic rendering. In this class our instructor will break down this complex creature into steps to help our s... Show more
This class will offer young artists an opportunity to explore new cultures without leaving home through a colorful world of illustrated stories and fairy tales! Students will meet with the instructor live on Zoom to use global literature and songs as their guide to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of other countries. You will be able to pick up a Materials Kit for the week at The Art Garage before class begins to help your young artists draw, paint, and collage their way around the world, so get your passports ready and join us for this virtual voyage! Show less
This class will offer young artists an opportunity to explore new cultures without leaving home through a colorful world of illustrated stories and fairy tales! Students will meet with the instructor live on Zoom to use global literature and songs as their guide to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of other countries. You will be able to pick up a Materials Kit for the week at The Art Garage before class begins to help your young artis... Show more
We will pair some of our favorite sing-a-long songs with art! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Tisket a Tasket and London Bridge is Falling Down will be just some of the songs that inspire our art projects. Students will learn how to take elements of each song and visualize their ideas into 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional works of art!
In this week of self portraits, you will get to focus on yourself for a while! Create a series of self portraits in different styles and mediums, including paint, oil pastel, and collage. Students will look at Picasso and David Hockney among others for inspiration. This class will combine drawing and painting to teach the fundamentals of portraiture, such as proportion and rendering while keeping in mind the expressive artist adding their own flare! Show less
In this week of self portraits, you will get to focus on yourself for a while! Create a series of self portraits in different styles and mediums, including paint, oil pastel, and collage. Students will look at Picasso and David Hockney among others for inspiration. This class will combine drawing and painting to teach the fundamentals of portraiture, such as proportion and rendering while keeping in mind the expressive artist adding their own ... Show more
Dust off your spurs and your 10-gallon hat - It’s time for another fun summer class at the Art Garage Corral! Cowgirls and cowboys will bring stories about the American West to life through the use of mixed media as they illustrate their own rodeo stories! Students will draw and design their own rodeo arena and complete their very own story to go along with it! We will also create our very own “stick horse” using paper mache, paint pop up cactus flowers, and reimagine the great plains with illustrative collage. Whether it’s your first rodeo or not, you’ll be sure to say “Yee- Haaaw!” Show less
Dust off your spurs and your 10-gallon hat - It’s time for another fun summer class at the Art Garage Corral! Cowgirls and cowboys will bring stories about the American West to life through the use of mixed media as they illustrate their own rodeo stories! Students will draw and design their own rodeo arena and complete their very own story to go along with it! We will also create our very own “stick horse” using paper mache, paint pop up cac... Show more
Learn ceramics handbuilding while exploring textures and designs! Create functional ceramic pieces such as tiles, bowls, and a hanging planter while learning a variety of ceramic texture techniques. Students will explore traditional handbuilding techniques like slab and coil construction as well as experiment with subtractive and additive techniques as well as sgraffito and slip trailing. Combine all you have learned through the week to design your own unique owl! Show less
Learn ceramics handbuilding while exploring textures and designs! Create functional ceramic pieces such as tiles, bowls, and a hanging planter while learning a variety of ceramic texture techniques. Students will explore traditional handbuilding techniques like slab and coil construction as well as experiment with subtractive and additive techniques as well as sgraffito and slip trailing. Combine all you have learned through the week to design... Show more
Stained glass windows illuminate our worlds with a kaleidoscope of color! During this week we will explore four unique and nontraditional ways to create a “stained glass” effect using safe and fun techniques! We’ll create colored tissue paper jars to hold a flickering tea candle and gelatin wind chimes that will sing and sparkle in the sunlight! These beautiful, colorful creations will be sure to brighten the lives of young artists.
In this class, music and art will merge as we explore both historical and subjective relationships between music and visual art. Art and music often influence each other in many different ways. The are many similar terms that are used in both art forms such as repetition, variety, intensity and balance. In this class, students will learn the relationship between both forms of art by creating drawings, paintings and ceramics while listening to different types of music and with their application of new terminology. Show less
In this class, music and art will merge as we explore both historical and subjective relationships between music and visual art. Art and music often influence each other in many different ways. The are many similar terms that are used in both art forms such as repetition, variety, intensity and balance. In this class, students will learn the relationship between both forms of art by creating drawings, paintings and ceramics while listening to ... Show more
As you look back on this special time in your child’s life, the artworks created in this class will become as cherished as the artists who made them! students will celebrate their individuality and learn about their likenesses and differences. Art lessons will include expressive self portraits, Picasso style hand print art, miniature 2-D sculptures of themselves and much more. Books such as Marvelous Me, Me, Myself and I and What I Like About Me will serve as a springboards for discussion and art making! Show less
As you look back on this special time in your child’s life, the artworks created in this class will become as cherished as the artists who made them! students will celebrate their individuality and learn about their likenesses and differences. Art lessons will include expressive self portraits, Picasso style hand print art, miniature 2-D sculptures of themselves and much more. Books such as Marvelous Me, Me, Myself and I and What I Like About ... Show more
Welcome to the monster mash! This week, we will be making some frighteningly fantastic ceramic monsters for you to love and cherish! Students will dream up their monsters and bring them to life with fun and challenging handbuilding techniques like pinch pots, coils and slab construction. They will also learn new techniques to create textures and finally to glaze and paint their creatures to achieve an extra scary finish! students will create both sculptural and functional pieces. Show less
Welcome to the monster mash! This week, we will be making some frighteningly fantastic ceramic monsters for you to love and cherish! Students will dream up their monsters and bring them to life with fun and challenging handbuilding techniques like pinch pots, coils and slab construction. They will also learn new techniques to create textures and finally to glaze and paint their creatures to achieve an extra scary finish! students will create b... Show more
Textile art can incorporate plant, animal or synthetic fibers. Lets' knot, loop and weave to create beautiful fiber artwork this summer! Students will learn weaving, create their own tube knitter from cardboard tubes, make layered fabric landscapes, unique wall hangings, and one large textile collaborative piece that will stay at The Art Garage for years to come!
Tunnel books have been around for quite some time however not many people know what they are... but not for long! Artists will learn how to build an accordion tunnel book that tells a story or sends an important message to it's reader. Tunnel books are held together by many folded strips of paper, like an accordion, and give an illusion of depth and perspective. Students will study famous tunnel book artists, such as Carol Barton, to inspire thier creations. We will storyboard, construct, and illustrate our books, leaving class with a very unique literary piece of art! Show less
Tunnel books have been around for quite some time however not many people know what they are... but not for long! Artists will learn how to build an accordion tunnel book that tells a story or sends an important message to it's reader. Tunnel books are held together by many folded strips of paper, like an accordion, and give an illusion of depth and perspective. Students will study famous tunnel book artists, such as Carol Barton, to inspire t... Show more
This week, we’ll travel back in time to explore what it was like to live like an ancient Egyptian by the pyramids at Giza! Students will excavate fun facts about Egyptian art and culture through the creation of mixed media Egyptian artwork. We’ll learn about color theory, color mixing and composition while creating a self portrait depicting what we might have looked like as a pharaoh, create a ceramic scarab beetle, and even make our own Egyptian masks! Show less
This week, we’ll travel back in time to explore what it was like to live like an ancient Egyptian by the pyramids at Giza! Students will excavate fun facts about Egyptian art and culture through the creation of mixed media Egyptian artwork. We’ll learn about color theory, color mixing and composition while creating a self portrait depicting what we might have looked like as a pharaoh, create a ceramic scarab beetle, and even make our own Egypt... Show more
Our inspiration this week will be from the mask making artists Kimmy Cantrell, Pablo Picasso and Sandra Silberzweig. First, students will choose an animal and use reference photos to inspire aspects of their mask creations. They will plan, design and create their masks with cardboard, mixed media textures and paint. Students will then use what they have learned from their animals masks and apply it to making their own large scale self portraits masks. Both masks will be ready to hang to brighten up your wall! Show less
Our inspiration this week will be from the mask making artists Kimmy Cantrell, Pablo Picasso and Sandra Silberzweig. First, students will choose an animal and use reference photos to inspire aspects of their mask creations. They will plan, design and create their masks with cardboard, mixed media textures and paint. Students will then use what they have learned from their animals masks and apply it to making their own large scale self portra... Show more
Oh! The places you'll go this week as we read some of Dr. Seuss’ well-known stories and make colorful artworks inspired by them! This virtual camp is pre-recorded so that students can complete activities on their own schedule. Registered students will receive links to five videos to guide them through projects and can pick up a Materials Kit for the week at The Art Garage before class begins. Young artists will have bushels of fun with painting and drawing materials and explore textures and patterning as they create wonderful worlds like Dr. Seuss. Join us in this virtual class to create silly creatures, climb tufted trees, and meet star bellied sneetches! Show less
Oh! The places you'll go this week as we read some of Dr. Seuss’ well-known stories and make colorful artworks inspired by them! This virtual camp is pre-recorded so that students can complete activities on their own schedule. Registered students will receive links to five videos to guide them through projects and can pick up a Materials Kit for the week at The Art Garage before class begins. Young artists will have bushels of fun with paintin... Show more