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This class aims to teach the fundamentals of figure drawing! Through teaching the importance of sketching, students will learn the basic techniques and proportions to draw the human figure. Students will explore drawing with pencil, charcoal, and other mediums.

Kick off spring break with a fun and seasonal baking class! Kids, ages 7-11, are invited to join us for a hands-on class learning an arsenal of baking and pastry techniques while expanding their culinary knowledge. Menu:  Individual Strawberry Crostata  Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling  Mini Lemon-Raspberry Swirl...

Do you have a passion for jewelry and want to create your own bling? Discover unique techniques to make your own one-of-a kind pieces of jewelry, using techniques such as stamping, etching, resin and beading.

Become a visual storyteller! Learn the basics of character design and the rules of storytelling to create your own unique characters, plots, and comic panels. Utilizing pens, watercolors, colored pencils, and drawing tablets, you’ll have the opportunity to explore both traditional and digital drawing techniques. Examples of professional work will...

This class will teach the basics of darkroom photography! Students will experiment with a variety of photographic processes, learn how to manually shoot with a 35mm film camera, process film, make black and white prints. They will explore basic camera techniques and editing skills. Note: Cameras are provided for camper use. Students may also bring...

Explore drawing through different media such as graphite, pen and ink, scratchboard, and clayboard with dyes. Painting media will be watercolor and acrylic. Learn various techniques as well as creating a solid composition.

Students will learn the elements of exposure and a basic history of photography. They will learn how to process their own black and white film, as well as make gelatin silver prints with an enlarger. Students should expect to create a few photograms, a contact sheet, and at least 5 finished prints.  Supply list.

Young artists will discover the magic of mosaics! Students will learn the basics of mosaic making.  The class will culminate in creating a mirror with a mosaic frame.

Students begin to learn drawing fundamentals such as line, perspective, proportion, and composition. They explore different materials and techniques as they draw from observation and imagination. RETURN STUDENTS WELCOME! The teacher works individually with students to develop skills and creative ideas.

Play and experiment at the EAC! Students will explore a wide variety of materials and mediums to build on existing art skills. Guided projects will range from 2D mixed media to 3D creations. Students will get inspiration from different artists and experiment with new mediums. Note: Students also enrolled in the afternoon session will create new projects....

You will learn the basics of 3D modeling in the software TinkerCAD, a free access software. This class will explore the design methodology and the potential of the technique itself. Experiment on different materials and combine electronics with LED, sensors, motors... You will use the 3D printer to turn the ideas into reality, and bring home your...

This class introduces various materials and techniques of drawing and painting. As students create artworks, they will gain an understanding of shape, form, value, composition, proportion, perspective and color.

This has been designed as an introductory photo class for younger kids, 11-13 years. Students who are curious about the world of photography will be introduced to mainly analog, and some digital photographic methods. This includes printing in the darkroom, shooting film, simple digital editing, and much more! Kids will take home images from the various...

Learn how to make your own sushi! Teens, ages 12-16, are invited to join us for a fun hands-on class where you get to eat what you make in class. Our chef will teach your teen all about the tools and ingredients needed to successfully make sushi, and with a little practice and our chef’s helpful hints, you’ll learn just how easy it really is to...

Utilizing still life, students will learn step-by-step procedure along with the materials and craftsmanship  of oil paint.  Through studies and exercises, the essential skill of drawing accurately will be developed and the fascinating realms of color theory, composition and creating the illusion of dimension will be explored. Students will...