***This is a two-day workshop Sat.-Sun. March 15-16 | 10:00 – 4:00 pm***
Join a generational master in exploring handbuilding techniques passed down through many generations from pre-Columbian times. Be inspired by the Peruvian Chulala bird who, according to tradition, builds its nest with its beak and feet. It is said that this bird taught Ramirez's ancestors the techniques he employs and will share over our two days together. Learn all aspects of formation, traditional engobe decoration and burnishing in this technique-based workshop that will culminate with a pit firing.
Find your own voice in clay. We will design our own treasures and acquire handbuilding and finishing skills to make them. Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and add finishing and decorative elements to create your own unique pieces! Prereq: TD172, TD142, or similar experience.
This landscape painting in oil approach simplifies nature’s complexity into precise and visually concise shapes. Through a series of exercises, a unique interpretation of landscapes emphasizing their visual language, will be developed. Master the concepts of subject selection, limited values, movement and color strategy to lay the groundwork for achieving the final goal: creating a stunning painting.
Dive into honoring the beauty of culture clay techniques from around the world. Emphasis will be on the building processes, form structure and decoration techniques that make the culture we are focusing on unique.
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are provided.
Paint beautiful heirloom portraits working from your cherished photographs. Brushwork, composition, color, and lighting will be explored as you receive guidance and feedback from the instructor.
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. This introductory course will cover basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for students new to film photography and photographers who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic camera controls and functions.
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Contribute your own personal Gargoyle to the long history that has embellished architecture for thousands of years. Work on modeling heads and faces for interior and exterior display. Create variations on historical works or create your own vision in terra cotta clay or stoneware. The works will be fired and colored surface treatments will be suggested and demonstrated.
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image.
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image.
Jars, jugs, platters, and bowls! Explore form and surface decoration, as you create pottery vessels to gather, store, and present food. Suitable for all levels. Handbuilders and throwers are welcome!
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Students will develop their own artistic vision, while referencing the works of contemporary artists. Be ready to paint outside the lines.
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Students will develop their own artistic vision, while referencing the works of contemporary artists. Be ready to paint outside the lines.
Learn the fundamentals of the most important art form: drawing. Our goal is to draw realistically and train our eyes to capture what is in front of us. We will see how light and shadow creates form, practice subtle transitions in shading, use of proportions, angles, and more. Anyone can learn to draw, and with practice, you can bring your artistic visions to life. Skill level: Beginner
Explore figurative drawing with quick gesture studies and longer sustained poses. Draw from the live figure, with an emphasis on anatomy and proportion and the expressive use of materials. Prereq: PD103 or similar experience
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Now that you’re comfortable with centering and pulling short walls, let’s make more dynamic forms and work on achieving some height through bowls, cups, vases, pitchers, and anything else you can imagine. This class is ideal for anyone comfortable with centering up to an advanced level student
Now that you’re comfortable with centering and pulling short walls, let’s make more dynamic forms and work on achieving some height through bowls, cups, vases, pitchers, and anything else you can imagine. This class is ideal for anyone comfortable with centering up to an advanced level student
Explore the potter’s wheel and create animated pots by altering thrown forms beyond round. Dart, pleat, fold and facet! Just because it’s made on a wheel doesn’t mean it has to be round.
Discover the enchanting world of ceramic musical instruments. Learn the art of crafting wind instruments, focusing on the creation of the Ocarina. Shape and tune Ocarinas, and then unleash their creativity by designing and transforming an animal figure into a functional musical instrument. Combine the joy of music with the magic of clay, offering a unique opportunity to explore both artistic and musical expression.
Create handbuilt home décor items. Explore your own style in the design and decoration of each piece. Emphasis will be placed on surface techniques including wax resist and carving combined with post-firing addition of mixed media like cotton, fiber and wood. Possible projects include wall hangings and ceramic bells.
Through in-depth assignments and image reviews, students more deeply explore composition, lighting, lenses and flash photography. A field trip on the 5th Saturday of the session will further develop skills for real time applications. Demonstrations on basic image processing and printing techniques along with preparing photographs for online presentation will be included.
Jars, jugs, platters, and bowls! Explore form and surface decoration, as you create pottery vessels to gather, store, and present food. Suitable for all levels. Handbuilders and throwers are welcome!
Create wax sculptures that will be cast in bronze. Students learn how to prepare the wax form for casting, and the ceramic shell mold-making process. The instructor uses the latest mold-making materials available and students witness a bronze pour at the end of the class. Cost includes the casting of one five-pound bronze with option to purchase additional material for large works. Students are responsible for finishing, polishing and coloring of final castings. Cleaning polishing and finishing the bronze work is not included in the cost of the class.
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image.
Transform your landscapes into a rich tapestry of colors and textures by learning how to use layers of paint in your work. A variety of techniques will be introduced to create depth and dimension so you can take your art to the next level.
Watercolor lends itself to the beauty of flowers. This class focuses on the four building blocks of color, shape, value, and edges to help create flowing floral paintings. Concepts will be reinforced with creative exercises and demonstrations. Pre-req: PD104 or similar.
Discover and explore the beauty of using a limited palette through demos and critiques. Experiment with traditional watercolor techniques and work towards painting from your own photos.
Pre-req: Beginning Watercolor or similar experience.
Experiment with colored slips and clay, transfers and more to enhance the clay surface. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery.
Prereq: TD122 or similar
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
A more informal, larger group guided independent study time with a focus on fun and togetherness, space to stretch out on ideas and projects with teacher and community support. Come with goals, ideas and a joyful heart, ready for learning, sharing, music and some laughs. Prereq: TD122, TD135 or similar exp. (Course is not suitable for beginners).
In this hybrid class, learn the fundamentals of image processing with today's most popular image processing tools and image enhancement techniques. Learn a step by step workflow that combines the best features of Lightroom, Photoshop and Epson inkjet printers to create expressive and aesthetically pleasing photographs. Topics will include creating and maintaining an image archive, image enhancement techniques, effective use of metadata, preparing images for online publishing, and the fundamentals of inkjet printing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography PH147 or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. This introductory course will cover basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for students new to film photography and photographers who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic camera controls and functions.
Learn basic techniques and methods used in a representational oil painting by developing skills of observing, rendering, color matching, and applying paint through practice. Demos and discussions will emphasize the importance of composition, shapes, edges, brushwork, and ways to manipulate the value and intensity of color.
Create whimsical figures and abstract welded sculptures. Learn basic cutting and arc welding techniques using found objects and mild steel. Students are encouraged to bring objects for their compositions.
Experience the fundamental processes of cutting, forging, metal texturing, hammering, sawing and soldering silver. The course includes: bezel stone setting for cabochon gemstones, polishing techniques and combining sterling silver sheet metal with fine silver wire, etc. Specific projects, planned by the instructor, will focus on how to make silver rings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Silver will be provided. Please note, the use of silver material or gemstones will be limited to the scheduled projects planned by the instructor.
This introduction to several stone-setting techniques for faceted stones or cabochons gemstones. is dedicated to the brilliance of stone setting. Learn how to make silver baskets for the prong settings, odd shape bezel stone-setting and round tube setting. Strengthen your skills capabilities and learn the proper techniques with the diverse characteristics of gemstones.
Have you ever said, “Someday I’ll write a story or a book?” Someday is today! Award-winning instructor Elaine Person will guide you toward achieving your writing goals. Open to people of all writing levels as your writing is unique to you. We write together and share by reading our assignments to each other to make your writing stronger. Listening to others helps us improve our writing too. With the use of prompts such as paintings, photographs, quotations, items, and more, you will tap into your own creativity. Each week, we will write together and have positive critique. See your stories unfold. We will discuss a variety of literary techniques used to strengthen our stories. This class is for you, whether you write prose, poetry, lyrics, scripts, or other genres.
Increase your technical oil painting skills through challenging exercises and studies using both brushes and painting knives. Students will explore ways to convey textures, transparency and patterns when painting fabrics and floral subjects. Working from life, we will focus on observing changes in color that indicate light, volume and a sense of space in representational painting. Prereqs: Drawing I; Oil Painting I, or similar exp
Watercolor is a wonderfully mysterious medium. Explore watercolor techniques, color mixing, and learn the value of using a limited palette to gain skills and confidence needed to get you started on your watercolor journey.
Explore and experiment with advanced watercolor techniques, color theory, and composition to add depth and interest to their artwork. Using new colors to extend their palette, students will be inspired to create exciting and colorful paintings. Learning the secrets to great design will improve your paintings and encourage you on your painting journey!
By breaking down the process of art making into manageable steps, we produce more developed work and gain new insight into our development as artists. Students can bring an object or photo to work from and can use graphite, charcoal, or colored pencils.
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Now that you’re comfortable with centering and pulling short walls, let’s make more dynamic forms and work on achieving some height through bowls, cups, vases, pitchers, and anything else you can imagine. This class is ideal for anyone comfortable with centering up to an advanced level student
Experiment with colored slips and clay, transfers and more to enhance the clay surface. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery. Prereq: TD122 or similar
Curious about clay? Come get your hands dirty and get some answers as you experiment with basic forming methods, connections and attachments to create decorative and/or functional pottery by hand. Embellish with glaze for lasting treasures.
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations.
An introduction and review of a select group of timeless, traditional film photographers, whose work spans the 20th Century. Students will study the unique characteristics of these artists’ work, their contributions to the photographic medium, and will be encouraged to let the masters work inspire and influence their own photography. Specific assignments and supervised darkroom sessions will allow participants to prepare a new body of work.
This advanced-level course is designed for students considering work with the 4×5 format camera, using sheet film. Information will be presented on how to buy a 4×5 camera, image management, development and printing large format negatives. Students will gain a basic understanding of the view camera’s movements as a creative tool with artistic applications. Includes an overview of the Zone System method for exposure and processing.
Prerequisite: PH168 or similar experience
***Special Notes: Tuition includes lab fee, B&W chemistry, and a limited number of free loaner cameras.***
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics and oils. Most supplies are provided.
Learn to mix paint pigments to achieve any hue with respect to its value and intensity. Using a Split Primary Palette arrangement of oil paint, exercises will demonstrate the importance of complementary color relationships in mixing. Various color models and suggestions for color harmony in painting will be presented. Discussions will cover basic elements of design and composition in painting.
Watercolor is a wonderfully mysterious medium. Explore watercolor techniques, color mixing, and learn the value of using a limited palette to gain skills and confidence needed to get you started on your watercolor journey.
It's all about the finish with a twist. Bring unfinished paintings to the next level, and then begin a new still life, landscape or portrait. Receive one-on-one attention with demonstrations on the contrasts of values, colors, and brushwork and the importance of composition. Get your frames ready!
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Archaelogists study ceramics to understand early civilizations. Use slab, coil, and pinch techniques to create utilitarian or decorative pieces like ancient cultures. Experience the joy of making as you create treasures for the future inspired by the past.
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations.
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor.
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor.
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Learn concepts for basic and advanced jewelry fabrication. Become familiar with essential silversmithing skills and methods of cutting, forging, embossing, and all the fundamentals of soldering techniques. Students are given the instructions and tools to make finger rings, earrings, bracelets, and other forms of jewelry. Copper materials will be provided for use in class. Students wanting to work in silver should bring their own silver supply.
Create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. Use copper and brass to learn the fundamental fabrication techniques and determine how to make a variety of bracelets from start to finish with the use of jewelers’ tools. Explore different designs with step-by-step guidance from the instructor, including resources for tools and supplies for developing your own jewelry studio. Stone setting is not included in this program.
When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Short lunch break provided. Students will leave this workshop with their own written words.
Students will learn basic techniques of the alla prima (direct) method of applying oil paint. In addition to paint application and brushwork, students will learn how to mix color using a split-primary palette. Working from still life setups, students will complete one study each week to explore techniques for rendering glass, ceramic, metal, and organic objects. Instruction will focus on teaching students to see and copy value and intensity changes in color. There will be demonstrations of techniques, along with discussions about methods, materials and supplies used in oil painting.
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Learn basic tile-making skills such as relief, mosaics, and painted wall tiles, along with the techniques to keep your tiles flat and how to adhere and grout your work. Learn to plan and implement projects for homes and gardens, i.e. backsplashes, indoor/outdoor murals, framed mirrors, wall hangings and garden stepping stones.
How do meditation and mud relate to one another? Decompress and feel refreshed for the week ahead. Class will start with a short 5-minute guided meditation with clay. Learn handbuilding, stamp-making and underglaze layering techniques to create a series of vessels. You will leave feeling centered and inspired; ready to greet a new week.
This introduction to sculpture will combine paper and paint with clay, and recycled materials to make life-like fish, whales, dolphins, and many other sea creatures..
Join the makers movement! Combine hand building methods to manipulate clay into three dimensions for sculptural or functional art. Is it a tiger or a teapot? Or a tiger teapot? Experiment with underglaze, sgrafitto, slips and glazes for compelling surface decoration.
Celebrate the wonders of the seasons! Use hand building techniques to create nature inspired pottery and whimsical art. Embellish with glaze and fire for charming, treasured keepsakes. Note: Wheel throwing will not be included in this class.
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure each session!
Come play in the mud! Experience the satisfaction of using your hands to squish, pinch, pat and roll clay into a personal creation. We will experiment with sculptural and functional clay forms, fired and glazed for permanence.
Learn techniques for sculpting using an armature and sculpting tools to create figures real or imagined. Students choose what they want to sculpt from human heads, animals, cartoon figures or original imaginative creations. The sculptures will be 3 dimensional demonstrating animation, texture and movement. Tools and material included.
Expand your skills on the potters' wheel as you stretch and manipulate the clay to alter forms and create lids, spouts, and more. Create your own pottery collection to give and to treasure. Prerequisite YAP208 or similar wheel experience.
Learn the basics of digital photography- composition, lighting, exposure and more using our DSLR cameras to take artistic photographs. Then dive into Adobe Photoshop and explore the editing possibilities – image manipulation, tablet drawing and digital painting.
Draw, paint, and assemble while you exercise your creative muscle using experimental techniques. Go beyond the basics as we delve into acrylics, pastels, and more. Explore the unique characteristics of each modality and bring ideas to life as we create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Calling young artists who love to paint and draw! Explore your creative potential through acrylic paint, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels on canvas and paper. Experiment with painting and drawing techniques, composition and color theory. Say it with art!
Squish, squeeze, pinch, pat and roll. Strengthen fine motor skills as we create clay treasures. Each session features fresh projects to build new skills!
Experience the magic of the potter's wheel as you create clay forms then combine and embellish them with hand building to create decorative sculptures or functional ware. Pottery, it's more than just a pretty vase!
Use action pose figures and comic book references to create your own dynamic comic book art. Experiment with light and shadow, facial expressions and movement. Complete your own full page comic book art piece!
This class is designed to allow young artists to explore the exciting world of artmaking with hands-on lessons in acrylics, watercolors, drawing, collage, and more. Aspiring artists will express themselves in a creative, supportive environment.
This class is a fun introduction to the world of art! Aspiring artists will discover drawing and painting techniques in various mediums including acrylics, pastels, watercolors, and collagé. Budding artists will develop their creativity and artistic skills in a nurturing environment.
Use animals as inspiration and explore the fundamentals of art! Projects expose young artists to an array of materials and art concepts and encourage self-expression as they draw, paint and experiment.
Get ready to bloom! Young artists create functional pottery pieces decorated with vibrant spring designs – a bowl with birdies or a plate with pansies. This hands-on class is perfect for little creators eager to sample a sandwich from a plate they made.
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure each session!
Attention Young Artists! Come experience the fun of painting and learn new skills that will last a lifetime! Each week, captivating lessons will spark your creativity and transform your ideas into unique works of art.
Craft your own usable pottery while exploring spring-inspired designs and patterns – plates, cups, bowls and more. The perfect opportunity to combine creativity with practicality – set the table with unique handmade ceramics.
Before digital photography, there was film. Have fun taking pictures using 35mm cameras and black-and-white film, then create your own photos in the darkroom. A little science, a touch of chemistry, and your photo is art! Film cameras are provided.
Learn how to paint and draw with inspiration from Michelangelo, Picasso, Van Gogh, and other great art masters! Add your own creative twist with materials like oil pastels, acrylic paints, watercolors, charcoal and more.
Embark on a colorful adventure where your creativity and imagination knows no bounds! Dive deeper into your painting and drawing skills, exploring new materials – charcoal, soft pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and even collage. Unleash your inner artist! Prerequisite YAP202, YAP209, YAP226
This drawing intensive will challenge students in surprising ways, as they explore a variety of drawing techniques using charcoal and soft pastels. Emphasis will be placed on improving technique, speed, composition, and understanding of anatomy. Each class will present a fresh, challenging still life that may include a model. Repeated sessions are encouraged to expand skills and build a portfolio.
"Does anyone use film cameras anymore? Yes, and you can, too! Learn to shoot on manual 35mm cameras with black-and-white film, develop your negatives, and learn to print photos in the darkroom using chemistry.
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
**Class Begins on 3/29/24**
Like to draw and paint? Explore the many ways to make art using pastels, paints, watercolors and other materials. A fun introductory experience for fledgling artists.
Learn the fundamentals of art-making and discover how to see as an artist. Create with a variety of painting and drawing media and explore new techniques to enhance your artistic skills!
When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Short lunch break provided. Students will leave this workshop with their own written words.
***This Two-Day Workshop meets Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.***
Explore a variety of mold-making techniques in creating sculpture works. Students will create molds out of clay, plaster, low temperature wax, alginate, and latex. All materials are provided.
***This Two-Day Workshop meets Saturday May 10 and Saturday May 31, 10am – 3 pm***
Learn how to create various forms out of clay specific for this style of flower arrangement. Jesus will demonstrate both hand building and wheel throwing techniques to build these Ikebana containers. Ikebana in the Japanese art of flower arrangement using simple design principles that celebrate space, movement, and form. Participants will make the container the first day of the workshop and on the second day, when the containers have been finished and fired, Jesus will demonstrate the art of Ikebana and participants will make their own arrangements using their finished containers.
Calming Totems is an immersive art wellness workshop that will guide you toward inner balance and rejuvenation. Discover stress reduction strategies, such as reflective practice of journaling, the restorative power of mindful breathing and stretching exercises. You will use acrylic paint and markers to create a personalized totem as a tangible symbol of grounding and mindfulness.
Let’s celebrate resilience, a nurturing force that cultivates strength and compassion, empowering individuals to thrive in the face of life's daily challenges.
**Workshop takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 10am – 4pm**
Learn the intricacies of palette knife painting using oil paints. Discover the hidden brilliance and clarity of the colors and their on impact on each other on the canvas. Your instructor will introduce you to and guide you through the process of oil painting techniques, color mixing, composition and application with a palette knife. Bring your own images or use references provided by the instructor. Experience the joy of painting, creating, and learning to be in the moment.
Learn 3 different stitches and use them to bind 3 notebooks. A selection of beautifully handcrafted papers will be provided. You will also exercise your creativity when paring them with different color threads and other decorative elements. With the skills you‘ll learn, you’ll be able to make many more at your home using very few tools. All materials will be provided.
Make your creative work SHINE! You have the passion, you have the skill, now let’s take a deep dive into helping you understand the VALUE of your work, CLARIFY your unique and individual message and learn how to CREATE a beautiful, thoughtful and cohesive collection that will attract an audience excited to buy! We will discuss foundation and collection building, resistance, fears, marketing, photography and the launch of your work.
Let’s get our hands dirty! Create projects that expand the imagination and develop fine motor skills. Basic art techniques are combined with cultural exploration and investigation of our natural world to nurture self expression through art making.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday for half days.*
Let’s get our hands dirty! Create projects that expand the imagination and develop fine motor skills. Basic art techniques are combined with cultural exploration and investigation of our natural world to nurture self expression through art making.
**This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.** Join the makers movement! Combine hand building methods to manipulate clay into three dimensions for sculptural or functional art. Is it a tiger or a teapot? Or a tiger teapot? Experiment with underglaze, sgrafitto, slips and glazes for compelling surface decoration.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
**This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.** Learn the basics of digital photography to make photographs using our DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras to explore composition, light, and balance. Get creative with basic Photoshop editing techniques in our state-of-the-art digital classroom.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
**This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.** Put our 35mm and Holga cameras into action. Explore subject matter, composition and light, then develop and print negatives with "green" chemicals in the darkroom.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
**This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.** Expand your creative palette with various mixed media and painting & drawing adventures as you experiment with different artistic perspectives. Explore a variety of styles and techniques using traditional & non-traditional materials while you play with innovative paint application, glazing, and more.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.* Immerse yourself in acrylics and watercolor as you learn paint handling, color mixing, as well as traditional and experimental approaches to painting.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week. The program is based on the nationally-recognized Advanced Placement Studio Art Program.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.* Bring your imagination to life during a week-long exploration of the sculpting process. Students will use a variety of materials and construction techniques to create decorative wall masks, figurines and life-size heads.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
**This one-week camp meets Monday through Friday.** Create pottery on the wheel! Learn to center, stretch, and manipulate clay until a form emerges. Alter and embellish forms to create functional and decorative art. Experiment with sgrafitto, resists and glaze to complete your pots.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
Join the makers movement! Combine hand building methods to manipulate clay into three dimensions for sculptural or functional art. Is it a tiger or a teapot? Or a tiger teapot? Experiment with underglaze, sgrafitto, slips and glazes for compelling surface decoration.
Jars, jugs, platters, and bowls! Explore form and surface decoration, as you create pottery vessels to gather, store, and present food. Suitable for all levels. Handbuilders and throwers are welcome!
Expand your skills on the potters' wheel as you stretch and manipulate the clay to alter forms and create lids, spouts, and more. Create your own pottery collection to give and to treasure. Prerequisite YAP208 or similar wheel experience.
Learn basic techniques and methods used in a representational oil painting by developing skills of observing, rendering, color matching, and applying paint through practice. Demos and discussions will emphasize the importance of composition, shapes, edges, brushwork, and ways to manipulate the value and intensity of color.
Experience the magic of the potter's wheel as you create clay forms then combine and embellish them with hand building to create decorative sculptures or functional ware. Pottery, it's more than just a pretty vase!
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics and oils. Most supplies are provided.
This class is designed to allow young artists to explore the exciting world of artmaking with hands-on lessons in acrylics, watercolors, drawing, collage, and more. Aspiring artists will express themselves in a creative, supportive environment.
This class is a fun introduction to the world of art! Aspiring artists will discover drawing and painting techniques in various mediums including acrylics, pastels, watercolors, and collage. Budding artists will develop their creativity and artistic skills in a nurturing environment.
Use animals as inspiration and explore the fundamentals of art! Projects expose young artists to an array of materials and art concepts and encourage self-expression as they draw, paint and experiment.
Little hands will squish, smash, and sculpt through fun summer-themed clay projects! From ocean creatures to sweet treats, kids will explore texture, shapes, and creativity while learning basic pottery techniques.
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure each session!
Attention Young Artists! Come experience the fun of painting and learn new skills that will last a lifetime! Each week, captivating lessons will spark your creativity and transform your ideas into unique works of art.
Get creative with clay! Kids will learn hand-building techniques while sculpting summer-inspired pieces like beach creatures, tiki masks, and more. A fun and artistic way to explore clay this summer
Before digital photography, there was film. Have fun taking pictures using 35mm cameras and black-and-white film, then create your own photos in the darkroom. A little science, a touch of chemistry, and your photo is art! Film cameras are provided.
Learn how to paint and draw with inspiration from Michelangelo, Picasso, Van Gogh, and other great art masters! Add your own creative twist with materials like oil pastels, acrylic paints, watercolors, charcoal and more.
Embark on a colorful adventure where your creativity and imagination knows no bounds! Dive deeper into your painting and drawing skills, exploring new materials – charcoal, soft pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and even collage. Unleash your inner artist! Prerequisite YAP202, YAP209, YAP226
Create two-dimensional cartoon characters in a variety of styles using pencils and markers. Then bring your characters to life as posable three-dimensional sculptures. Experiment with set design for your toy then use cameras and technology to make stop motion movies.
This teen figure drawing class will challenge participants with new drawing techniques using charcoal and soft pastels. Students will work on anatomy, gesture, line, proportion, composition, and tone-working with a model. Repeated sessions are encouraged to expand skills and build a portfolio.
"Does anyone use film cameras anymore? Yes, and you can, too! Learn to shoot on manual 35mm cameras with black-and-white film, develop your negatives, and learn to print photos in the darkroom using chemistry.
Like to draw and paint? Explore the many ways to make art using pastels, paints, watercolors and other materials. A fun introductory experience for fledgling artists.
Learn the fundamentals of art-making and discover how to see as an artist. Create with a variety of painting and drawing media and explore new techniques to enhance your artistic skills!
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Thursday for half days.* Unleash our imaginations! Create wacky, colorful monsters by bringing silly creature ideas to life.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Thursday for half days.* Celebrate the wonders of nature by creating vibrant seasonal art from blooming spring flowers to snowy winter scenes.
**This one-day camp meets Tuesday 7/1/25.** For one day, 1 adult & 1 child experiment in 3 different media with Crealdé’s professional artist faculty, share a picnic lunch lakeside and leave with a portfolio of artistic creations.
**This one-day camp meets Wednesday 7/2/25.** For one day, 1 adult & 1 child experiment in 3 different media with Crealdé’s professional artist faculty, share a picnic lunch lakeside and leave with a portfolio of artistic creations.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Thursday.* Join the makers movement! Combine hand building methods to manipulate clay into three dimensions for sculptural or functional art. Is it a tiger or a teapot? Or a tiger teapot? Experiment with underglaze, sgrafitto, slips and glazes for compelling surface decoration.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Thursday.* Learn the basics of digital photography using our DSLR cameras to make photographs then dive into Adobe Photoshop and explore the possibilities – photo editing, image manipulation, and digital painting.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Thursday.* Immerse yourself in acrylics and watercolor as you learn paint handling, color mixing, as well as traditional and experimental approaches to painting.
Crealdé’s Young Adult Immersion program gives students the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week. The program is based on the nationally-recognized Advanced Placement Studio Art Program.
*This one-week camp meets Monday through Thursday for half days.*
Embark on a global art adventure! Create colorful projects inspired by cultures from different continents worldwide. The camp meets for hald days, Monday through Thursday.
