Draw from life and observation, and create both realistic and abstract drawings from closely looking at the space and the things around you. Draw animals, dinosaurs, the room, flowers, hands, face, and what else you could think of!

Learn about the sensational ideas behind the Pop Art movement. Students will explore colors and boldness employed by pop artists, and create paintings and drawings inspired by artists such as Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama and make their own bold designs.

Let’s create and paint dinosaur figures and clay pots! You can build 3D constructions from recycled materials and cardboard. Build sculptures out of your imagination, or from observation.

This is a continuation of Building and Sculpture I, where students will be exploring building and sculpting small and large constructions using a variety of materials such as paper, cardboard, clay, and other recyclable materials.

Students will learn about Surrealism and explore making art that creates mystery and surprise using collage and drawing techniques used by Surrealist artists.

Students will learn about techniques for making different types of prints to explore printmaking using a variety of materials such as strings, bubblesheets, blocks, and many more!

Students will create both realistic and abstract drawings and paintings using dry and wet media through studying objects from up close and experimenting with shapes and lines. Drawing from imagination is encouraged as well as drawing from observation.

Personal Exploration I is a valuable opportunity for students to apply the techniques they’ve learned over the summer to create a meaningful body of work that resonates with their unique vision and interests. It’s a chance for self-expression and growth.

Personal Exploration II is a continuation of Personal Exploration I, where students take on the challenge to further explore their unique vision and interests by experimenting with techniques learned over the summer and create a synthesis of what they have made in the past.