These workshops are designed to broaden perception, abilities and affinity for
many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and
learning as a young artist. KidsArt has expanded its Summer Workshop programs to
include a choice of half-day or full-day* workshops in some
studios. Ages also vary according to studio. Check with your local studio for
its specific schedule and ages by clicking here.
*Half-day Workshops: 9:00
a.m.-12:00 noon; Full-day Workshops: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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JAPANESE ANIMÉ & CARTOONING
Evoke humor through exaggeration, and learn the basic fundamentals of both traditional American and Japanese style-cartooning. Students use techniques to create their own imaginative characters. More advanced students will have the opportunity to learn fundamental drawing techniques create detailed Animé characters. Proper proportions of anatomy are learned by putting shapes together to create the body and its separate components.
Ages 7 and up*
ANIMATION
Students are taught how to create their own figures and storyboards. By learning how to draw features such as eyes, ears, noses, etc., students will learn how to create characters in a storyboard of their making. Great fun and excitement will result in seeing their storyboards come alive as students ink and color their finished drawings! The final project will be learning to draw and paint an animated cell in the classical manner.
Ages 7 and up*
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FIGURE DRAWING & PORTRAITURE
Tired of drawing stick figures? Learn to draw 3-dimensional heads and figures using simple step techniques. Discover the fundamentals of drawing the human form and the structure of the human head. The student's power of observation and ability to capture the 3-dimensional quality of the figure will be challenging and fun to draw! Media such as, but not limited to, graphite, charcoal, pastels, and conte crayons will be used.
Ages 9 and up* |
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CLAY SCULPTURE
Hands on studio workshop where the student is guided through a step-by-step process from inception to the finished piece. Students learn to sculpt and paint animals, a bas relief landscape, and a 3-dimensional building. The student will derive great satisfaction watching the materials be transformed while learning basic sculpting methods. Multiple materials and techniques are introduced to inspire interest and creativity.
Ages 7 and up*
*Curriculum projects may vary year-to-year.
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A PALETTE OF ART
Day 1: Cartoon Paper Sculpture- Learn how to draw and make a favorite cartoon into a three-dimensional paper sculpture.
Day 2: Portraiture- Learn the basic measuring techniques of drawing the human head. Then translate your new found knowledge into a self-portrait or drawing of a family member.
Day 3: Cartooning- Increase your cartooning skills by learning fundamental procedures in drawing your favorite characters.
Day 4: Clay Sculpture- Draw, sculpt, and paint an animal of your choice in Sculpy
Day 5: Animé- Learn to draw popular Animé cartoons
Ages 7 and up*
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NEW! STORYBOOK CLAY & PAPER SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
for AGES 4-6*
Each day, 4-6 year old students will have the opportunity to participate in three hours of fun, educational, and creative learning. Projects will be geared to the attention span of this age group with short breaks in between projects. The child’s favorite characters from books, movies, and television will be drawn, painted, and/or sculpted in a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, markers, and watercolors. This workshop will give younger students an opportunity to learn basic drawing and painting techniques, as well as learning rudimentary paper and clay sculpture skills. Students will finish the workshop excited to see story and cartoon characters come to life by their own hands!
*Offered at select locations only.
*Enrollment of younger students based upon teacher recommendation. |
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