Our most popular classes for teens & preteens, it is focused on realistic figure drawing as well as styles of manga, anime’ and other self-designed creatures. Lessons include realistic skills in shading, proportion and perspective for architectural renderings, portraits, still life drawings and paintings. Learning and applying critical thinking, students will utilize various media: oil and chalk pastels, ink, watercolor and acrylic paints, charcoal, colored pencils and markers to achieve their unique artworks.

To add more creative opportunities and challenges of expression, we have included 3D projects using various clays, papier mache, with wood and wire supports when needed. Sculpting increases greater understandings of space, balance and perspective. These projects provide a wonderful foundation for future college portfolios.

This class encourages and mixes illustration and sewing (optional for older students) as they create their own line of clothing! They will learn how to create patterns for themselves or a stuffed animal (teddy bear or a dog), coordinating accessories and understand color theory. It’s a balance of fun and opportunity to experiment with sewing skills.