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Do you have a passion for jewelry? Discover and learn jewelry construction techniques to make your own personalized creations. Experiment with techniques such as stamping, etching, resin, and beading.

This class introduces our younger students to the basics of Drawing and Painting. Notes: Please look for Confirmation Email. You will be asked to read and reply with your child's Student Info Form.

The Paintbrush offers unique camp day experiences on days that CPS is closed. Kids ages 4 through 10 can join in the creativity of a day of art projects based on our class model of introducing a artists and creating masterpieces based on the artists' works. The laid-back camp atmosphere often allows for specialty or holiday themed projects. Please...

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 is for kids who have basic drawing and painting skills in the bag and are ready to move on to more advanced techniques.

Learn the fine art of drawing portraits and figures in this new skills class. Taught by working artist/illustrator.

This class aims to teach the fundamentals of acrylic figure painting. Through teaching the importance of using foundational techniques such as gesture drawing and awareness of proportions, students will learn ways of developing their figure painting.  This is an observational painting class and a live clothed model and photo references will be...

Create projects found in a beautiful winter wonderland! Our youngest campers will have early exposure to artistic materials and youth craft projects to become familiar with the foundations of art making. Projects will include a variety of mediums and allow students to experiment. These projects will help build fine motor skills while allowing space...

Using graphite, watercolor, and mixed media, you will be experimenting with a variety of ways to create a portrait. We will consider how other artists use the portrait to communicate their ideas and personality. To begin, this class will guide you through the basics of how to create a portrait. As the class progresses, you will have the opportunity...

Learn how to draw and paint your favorite animals in the style of your choice. This camp will explore different watercolor techniques and experiment with various materials that combine with watercolor, like markers and colored pencils. Students can make their creatures cute, creepy, or realistic. It's all up to your own interpretation.

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.

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.

Structured to provide the safest experience possible. ART presented to your kids from a variety of hands-on approaches including drawing, painting, ARTist-inspired projects and more. One participating adult required to attend with child. MUST be at least two years old to join class. Social Distance seating, no shared supplies, limited capacity. Parent...

Structured to provide the safest experience possible. ART presented to your kids from a variety of hands-on approaches including drawing, painting, ARTist-inspired projects and more. Social Distance seating, masks optional -- encouraged for those who are not vaccinated, no shared supplies, very limited capacity. Parent participation required. Students...

Perfect for the novice and aspiring metalsmith. We will explore the field of contemporary jewelry, and how to create unique, one-of-a-kind and/or conceptual pieces. Learn basic fabrication skills such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, filing, sanding, polishing, soldering, riveting, basic forming and color.