Figure Drawing Co-op - Monday (In Person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts February 2 | $62.00 Open for registration.
Figure Drawing Co-op - Sunday & Monday (In Person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts February 2 | $137.00 Open for registration.
Figure Drawing Co-op - Sunday (In Person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts February 8 | $75.00 Open for registration.
The Secrets of Watercolor for Beginners (In Person) Drawing and Painting Learn the fundamentals of how to control watercolor through a step-by-process, building from simple to complex renderings and easy to difficult compositions. Open to ages 16 and above. Starts February 11 | $302.00 Open for registration. Only 3 seats left.
Bookmaking Workshop: Long Stitch Binding (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Discover long stitch binding, a medieval, non-adhesive bookbinding technique originating from Germany. Open to students 16 and above. Starts February 14 | $84.50 Open for registration.
Soft Sculptures: Alebrijes (Online) Fiber Arts Online Classes Sculpture and Furniture Delve into the fascinating history of Alebrijes, Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, and discover the symbolic significance behind these whimsical beings. Open to students 16 and above. Starts February 19 | $186.00 Open for registration.
Teen Maker Series for ages 12-18: Sculpture (In Person) New Classes Sculpture and Furniture Youth Classes Design and build kinetic sculptures in the form of mobiles, exploring movement, balance, and design in three dimensions while gaining practical skills in 3D construction, problem-solving, and creative engineering. Starts February 20 | $20.00 Open for registration.
Creating Plant-Based Watercolors and Inks (Hybrid) New Classes Drawing and Painting Learn techniques for extracting natural colors from plants to create inks and watercolors, while uncovering the unique properties and possibilities each plant offers. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts February 21 | $201.00 Open for registration.
Intaglio 1 (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Discover the expressive possibilities of intaglio printmaking, a technique in which images are created by incised or engraved designs into a printing plate—the created lines hold the ink and produce richly detailed prints. Open to students 16 and above. Starts February 23 | $365.50 Open for registration.
Character Design and Development (Spring Term) (Online) Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Characters are essential to making a successful story. Take time to observe and discuss how creators establish characters in visual media, including film, animation, comics, and games. Open to students ages 16 and above. (Spring term) Starts March 3 | $465.00 Open for registration.
Introduction to Watercolor and Gouache for ages 15-18 (In Person) New Classes Drawing and Painting Youth Classes Explore watercolor and gouache while learning techniques such as layering, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and washes. Starts March 3 | $133.00 Open for registration.
Lunchtime Workshop: Fashion Sketching (Online) New Classes Drawing and Painting Illustration and Comic Art Online Classes Sketching is the visual language of fashion, essential for planning and communicating ideas. Capture the energy and essence of a garment by combining the movement of gestural drawing with accurate geometric proportions. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts March 13 | $116.25 Open for registration.
Bookmaking Workshop: Coptic Stitch Binding (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Learn the fundamentals of coptic binding, an ancient and versatile bookbinding technique originating from Egypt. Open to students 16 and above. Starts March 14 | $84.50 Open for registration.
Teen Maker Series for ages 12-18: Printmaking (In Person) New Classes Print, Paper, Bookmaking Youth Classes Explore a variety of printmaking techniques, including letterpress, woodtype, stenciling, and more - all while using professional tools like Vandercook and Showcard proofing presses in MCAD's printshop. Starts March 20 | $20.00 Open for registration.
Botanical Watercolor 1 (In Person) Drawing and Painting Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts March 25 | $290.50 Open for registration. Only 3 seats left.
Color and Emotion: Experience and Aesthetic Awareness (Online) Drawing and Painting Humanities and Professional Development Online Classes Emotion is a powerful connector when considering relationships between color, art, and design. This course focuses on the emerging field of Colour Literacy and explores the relevance of color to emotion as a salient approach to visual communication. Open to students ages 16 and above. Starts March 25 | $247.50 Open for registration.
Introduction to Generative AI for Artists and Designers (Online) New Classes Graphic and Web Design Online Classes Introduction to Generative Art and Design is a balanced exploration of multi-modal generative AI tools and best practices. Open to students 16 and above. Starts March 30 | $465.00 Open for registration.
Collagraph Printmaking Workshop (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the kinds of creations that can come from combining collage and printmaking techniques through collagraphy. Open to students 16 and above. Starts April 4 | $220.50 Open for registration.
Bookmaking Workshop: Japanese Side Stitch Binding (In Person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore Japanese side stitch binding (also known as stab binding), a simple, non-adhesive bookbinding technique. Open to students 16 and above. Starts April 11 | $84.50 Open for registration.
Teen Maker Series for ages 12-18: Felting (In Person) New Classes Fiber Arts Youth Classes Explore 2D imagery and 3D objects while learning about wool felting techniques and tools. Starts April 17 | $20.00 Open for registration.
Character Design and Development for Ages 15-18 (Summer Term) (Online) Drawing and Painting Online Classes Portfolio Preparation Youth Classes Characters are essential to making a successful story. Observe and discuss ways in which artists and authors establish characters in visual media, including film, animation, comics, and games. Open to ages 15 to 18. (Summer term) Starts June 8 | $384.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Portfolio Prep: Drawing for Art School Applications (Online Session) Drawing and Painting Online Classes Portfolio Preparation Youth Classes This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with a focus on observational drawing. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts June 8 | $320.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Introduction to Graphic Design for Ages 15-18 (In Person) Graphic and Web Design Youth Classes Explore graphic design through imagery, typography and creating meaning through the manipulation of visual elements. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts June 23 | $212.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Portfolio Prep: Drawing for Art School Applications (Afternoon Session) (In Person) Drawing and Painting Portfolio Preparation Youth Classes This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with a focus on observational drawing. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts June 23 | $201.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Introduction to Ceramics: Hand-Building for Ages 15-18 (In Person) New Classes Sculpture and Furniture Youth Classes Experiment with air-dry clay hand-building techniques while exploring storytelling and symbolism through objects. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts July 7 | $116.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Pre-College Studio Intensive: Filmmaking for Ages 15-18 (In Person) New Classes Photography and Filmmaking Portfolio Preparation Youth Classes Discover the history of early films to movie-making today and create a short film from start to finish. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts July 13 | $240.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Introduction to Video Game Design for Ages 15–18 (In Person) Game Design Youth Classes Bring characters and worlds to life and incorporate original artwork into a playable video game. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts July 20 | $240.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Portfolio Prep: Drawing for Art School Applications (Evening Session) (In Person) Drawing and Painting Portfolio Preparation Youth Classes This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with focus on observational drawing. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts July 20 | $201.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.
Pre-College Studio Intensive: Painting and Drawing for Ages 15-18 (In Person) Drawing and Painting Portfolio Preparation Youth Classes This class focuses on the majors of drawing and painting. Open to ages 15 to 18. Starts July 27 | $580.00 Not yet open for registration. Registration opens February 2.