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Comic Book Page Creation

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In this course, students will produce a single comic book page using multiple images and a simple storyline. Students will explore page layout and design while using the basic tools of the “Comic Life” web-based program.

Instructor:  Eric LeRoy

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Bring Your Own Electronic Device:  iPhone or Android-based phone, iPad or Android Tablet, (or) a Mac or PC

Students are encouraged to have their parent or guardian download the 30-day free trial of “Comic Life” from www.plasq.com that best suits their hardware. Students can use their own images or the ones provided. 

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Broom Making 2: Besom Broom

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In this workshop, students will make a sturdy broom suitable for cleaning floors. They’ll learn how to stitch a broom flat and work with larger projects to build confidence.

To get the most out of this workshop, it’s recommended that participants first complete the introduction to broom-making course. Students can bring their own stick/handle or choose from a range of options provided.

Instructor:  Dustin Cecil

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Beginner Drawing – short course

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Develop basic drawing skills in a simple and disciplined manner. Learn perspective, composition, foreshortening, anatomy, line quality and shading through the use of still lifes, masters, and figure studies.

 Instructor:  Emily Stamm

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I Can Paint a Dog

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Create a unique one-of-a-kind Doggie! Explore painting techniques and talk about the animal while adding your own creativity.

Instructor:  Andrea Bryant

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Intro to Drawing Florals with Colored Pencil

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Create a beautiful floral drawings using colored pencils! During this condensed four-week class, students will be introduced to drawing flowers with colored pencils. The class will consist of two separate projects that will help students broaden their experience with the colored pencil medium. Some drawing experience is recommended.

Instructor:  Nathan Klare

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  • #2 Pencil
  • Durable Eraser
  • 8in. x 10in. pad of drawing paper/bristol
  • 24 count set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils
  • Handheld pencil sharpener
  • Additional Colored Pencils

Art Refresher Bootcamp

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Explore different art mediums with a new instructor each week. Emily Stamm will teach Beginner Drawing, Stephanie Barker will show you Beginner Acrylic, Gabrielle Siekman will guide you through Beginner Oil, and lastly, Sarah Rocheleau will instruct Beginner Watercolors.  Join us for this one-of-a-kind class.

Instructors:  Emily Stamm, Sarah Rocheleau, Gabrielle Siekman, Stephanie Barker

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Beginner Charcoal

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Learn the basics of using charcoal including toning, gesture, outlines, blending, highlights, shadows, and cast shadows! Walk step-by-step through the creative process with the instructor. All skill levels are welcome.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

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Let’s Begin Drawing

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What is “looking”? Can you really see? How do you transfer what you see to what you are drawing? In this class, we will demonstrate the various techniques of drawing using the textbook Drawing on the right side of the brain. At the end of each class, students will share their work with the class and talk about the creative process from their point of view and their individual self-expression.

Instructor:  Eric LeRoy

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Beginner Sewing

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Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in order to create functional pieces with fabric. Practice stitching and create simple items such as scrunchies, pillowcases, and tote bags.

Instructor:  Emily Malott

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Beginner Acrylics

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Discover the basics of acrylic painting including how to get started, use of materials, color theory, and rendering. Throughout the course, you will be working on painting a still life, a landscape, and an animal. You will build confidence in your painting skills, have fun expressing yourself with acrylics, and gain inspiration to continue using the medium in your life.

Instructor:  Stephanie Barker

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