MON – JR 3D Artist 10+ yrs (Winter 2025)
Space Vehiclesd & Animation
In this 8-week digital art workshop, participants will dive into the world of 3D design and animation with a focus on creating space vehicles using Blender 3D. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to design, model, and animate intricate space vehicles. From understanding the fundamentals of 3D modeling to mastering animation principles, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their 3D design and animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 3D design and bring their futuristic creations to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to 3D Design and Blender 3D
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Blender 3D tools and interface
- Basics of 3D design and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Concept Development and Sketching
- Brainstorming ideas for space vehicle designs
- Techniques for creating concept sketches and blueprints
- Hands-on practice: Developing initial design concepts
Week 3: Basic 3D Modeling Techniques
- Introduction to basic 3D modeling tools and techniques
- Techniques for creating simple shapes and structures
- Hands-on practice: Modeling basic space vehicle components
Week 4: Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques
- Advanced techniques for detailed 3D modeling
- Techniques for adding complexity and detail to models
- Hands-on practice: Refining space vehicle designs
Week 5: Texturing and Materials
- Basics of texturing and material application in Blender
- Techniques for creating realistic textures and materials
- Hands-on practice: Texturing space vehicle models
Week 6: Lighting and Rendering
- Introduction to lighting techniques in 3D design
- Techniques for setting up and optimizing scene lighting
- Hands-on practice: Rendering space vehicle models
Week 7: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Basics of animation principles (e.g., keyframing, timing)
- Techniques for animating space vehicles in Blender
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple animations
Week 8: Advanced Animation and Effects
- Advanced techniques for animation and special effects
- Techniques for adding motion and dynamics to space vehicles
- Hands-on practice: Refining and enhancing animations
You will need a copy of blender and your own laptop or desktop computer for this workshop. Visit www.blender.org to see more info. This software is free and open source.
THU – JR Animator iPad 8-12 yrs (Winter 2025)
Microcosmos Animation
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the intricate and captivating world of insect animation using Procreate and Procreate Dreams. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and imaginative insect animations. From understanding insect anatomy to mastering animation principles and storytelling, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 2D animation and bring their tiny worlds to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Insect Animation and Tools
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate and Procreate Dreams tools and interface
- Basics of insect animation and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Insect Anatomy and Movements
- Overview of insect anatomy and common movements
- Techniques for accurately capturing insect structures and motions
- Hands-on practice: Sketching basic insect forms
Week 3: Character Design and Development
- Principles of character design for insects
- Techniques for creating unique and expressive insect characters
- Hands-on practice: Designing your own insect characters
Week 4: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Introduction to key animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation)
- Techniques for animating insect movements
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple insect animations
Week 5: Adding Detail and Personality
- Techniques for adding detail and personality to insect animations
- Understanding expressions and behaviors
- Hands-on practice: Enhancing insect character animations
Week 6: Backgrounds and Environments
- Creating compelling backgrounds and environments for insect worlds
- Techniques for integrating characters with their surroundings
- Hands-on practice: Designing backgrounds and environments
Week 7: Storytelling and Animation Workflow
- Basics of storytelling in animation
- Techniques for planning and organizing animation projects
- Hands-on practice: Storyboarding and planning your animation
Week 8: Refining and Polishing Animations
- Techniques for refining and polishing animations
- Understanding timing, pacing, and final touches
- Hands-on practice: Finalizing insect animations
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final animation project
You will need your own iPad with Procreate Dreams installed for this workshop. https://procreate.com/dreams
THU – JR 3D Artist iPad 10+ yrs (Winter 2025)
THE HUMAN HEAD SCLUPT
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of 3D design with a focus on sculpting human heads using Nomad Sculpt. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and expressive 3D head sculptures. From understanding facial anatomy to detailing and texturing, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their 3D sculpting abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 3D portrait sculpting.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to 3D Sculpting and Nomad Sculpt
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Nomad Sculpt tools and interface
- Basics of 3D sculpting and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Facial Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy in 3D
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial structures
- Hands-on practice: Sculpting basic head shapes
Week 3: Sculpting the Skull
- Importance of the skull in head sculpting
- Techniques for sculpting a realistic skull structure
- Hands-on practice: Creating a detailed skull base
Week 4: Sculpting Facial Features – Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for sculpting realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding the depth and positioning of eyes
- Hands-on practice: Detailing the eye area
Week 5: Sculpting Facial Features – Nose and Mouth
- Techniques for sculpting realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding the anatomy and expression of these features
- Hands-on practice: Detailing the nose and mouth
Week 6: Sculpting Facial Features – Ears and Hair
- Techniques for sculpting realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear anatomy and hair flow
- Hands-on practice: Detailing the ears and adding hair
Week 7: Detailing and Refining the Sculpture
- Techniques for adding fine details and textures
- Understanding skin textures and surface imperfections
- Hands-on practice: Refining the overall sculpture
Week 8: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for painting and texturing the sculpture
- Understanding color application in 3D
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing the head sculpture
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final head sculpture project
You will need your own iPad with Nomad Sculpt installed for this workshop. https://nomadsculpt.com/
THU – JR Animator iPad 13-17 yrs (Winter 2025)
Microcosmos Animation
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the intricate and captivating world of insect animation using Procreate and Procreate Dreams. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and imaginative insect animations. From understanding insect anatomy to mastering animation principles and storytelling, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 2D animation and bring their tiny worlds to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Insect Animation and Tools
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate and Procreate Dreams tools and interface
- Basics of insect animation and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Insect Anatomy and Movements
- Overview of insect anatomy and common movements
- Techniques for accurately capturing insect structures and motions
- Hands-on practice: Sketching basic insect forms
Week 3: Character Design and Development
- Principles of character design for insects
- Techniques for creating unique and expressive insect characters
- Hands-on practice: Designing your own insect characters
Week 4: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Introduction to key animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation)
- Techniques for animating insect movements
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple insect animations
Week 5: Adding Detail and Personality
- Techniques for adding detail and personality to insect animations
- Understanding expressions and behaviors
- Hands-on practice: Enhancing insect character animations
Week 6: Backgrounds and Environments
- Creating compelling backgrounds and environments for insect worlds
- Techniques for integrating characters with their surroundings
- Hands-on practice: Designing backgrounds and environments
Week 7: Storytelling and Animation Workflow
- Basics of storytelling in animation
- Techniques for planning and organizing animation projects
- Hands-on practice: Storyboarding and planning your animation
Week 8: Refining and Polishing Animations
- Techniques for refining and polishing animations
- Understanding timing, pacing, and final touches
- Hands-on practice: Finalizing insect animations
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final animation project
You will need your own iPad with Procreate Dreams installed for this workshop. https://procreate.com/dreams
WED – JR iPad 2D 8-12 yrs (Winter 2025)
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the world of portraiture using Procreate. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create stunning digital portraits. From understanding facial anatomy to mastering shading and textures, this workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their portrait-drawing abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a educated understanding of digital portraiture.
Week 1: Introduction to Portraiture and Procreate
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate tools and interface
- Basic principles of portrait drawing
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital portraiture
Week 2: Understanding Facial Proportions and Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial features
- Hands-on practice: Drawing basic facial structures
Week 3: Drawing Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for drawing realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding eye shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different eye types
Week 4: Drawing Noses and Mouths
- Techniques for drawing realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding nose shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different nose and mouth types
Week 5: Drawing Ears and Hair
- Techniques for drawing realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear shapes, hair texture, and flow
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different ear and hair styles
Week 6: Shading and Lighting Techniques
- Principles of shading and lighting in portraiture
- Techniques for creating depth and dimension
- Hands-on practice: Shading and lighting exercises
Week 7: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for adding color to digital portraits
- Understanding skin tones, highlights, and textures
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing portraits
Week 8: Creating Expressive Portraits
- Techniques for capturing emotions and expressions in portraits
- Understanding the importance of expression in portraiture
- Hands-on practice: Drawing expressive portraits
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final portrait project
Students will need their own iPad and a copy of the Procreate App. https://procreate.com/
WED – JR iPad 2D 13-17 yrs (Winter 2025)
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the world of portraiture using Procreate. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create stunning digital portraits. From understanding facial anatomy to mastering shading and textures, this workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their portrait-drawing abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a educated understanding of digital portraiture.
Week 1: Introduction to Portraiture and Procreate
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate tools and interface
- Basic principles of portrait drawing
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital portraiture
Week 2: Understanding Facial Proportions and Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial features
- Hands-on practice: Drawing basic facial structures
Week 3: Drawing Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for drawing realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding eye shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different eye types
Week 4: Drawing Noses and Mouths
- Techniques for drawing realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding nose shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different nose and mouth types
Week 5: Drawing Ears and Hair
- Techniques for drawing realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear shapes, hair texture, and flow
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different ear and hair styles
Week 6: Shading and Lighting Techniques
- Principles of shading and lighting in portraiture
- Techniques for creating depth and dimension
- Hands-on practice: Shading and lighting exercises
Week 7: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for adding color to digital portraits
- Understanding skin tones, highlights, and textures
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing portraits
Week 8: Creating Expressive Portraits
- Techniques for capturing emotions and expressions in portraits
- Understanding the importance of expression in portraiture
- Hands-on practice: Drawing expressive portraits
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final portrait project
Students will need their own iPad and a copy of the Procreate App. https://procreate.com/
TUE – JR Designer 13 – 17 yrs Pop-Rocks (Winter 2025)
Event Branding & Publicity
In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the essentials of graphic design and event branding using Affinity Designer. Each 90-minute session will guide participants through the process of creating compelling and cohesive branding elements for a music concert event. From initial concept development to final design execution, participants will learn how to create eye-catching posters, social media graphics, merchandise designs, and more. Through hands-on practice, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, this workshop will help artists elevate their graphic design skills and create professional-quality event branding materials.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Event Branding and AF designer
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to AF DESIGNER tools and interface
- Basics of event branding and its importance
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital graphic design
Week 2: Concept Development
- Brainstorming ideas for music concert branding
- Techniques for creating mood boards and concept sketches
- Hands-on practice: Developing initial concepts
Week 3: Typography and Logo Design
- Understanding typography principles and best practices
- Techniques for creating impactful logos
- Hands-on practice: Designing a concert logo
Week 4: Color Theory and Application
- Basics of color theory and its role in branding
- Techniques for selecting and applying colors
- Hands-on practice: Creating a color palette for the concert
Week 5: Poster Design
- Principles of effective poster design
- Techniques for layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
- Hands-on practice: Designing a concert poster
Week 6: Social Media Graphics
- Creating cohesive social media graphics for event promotion
- Techniques for designing engaging posts and stories
- Hands-on practice: Designing social media assets
Week 7: Merchandise Design
- Exploring merchandise design options (e.g., T-shirts, stickers)
- Techniques for creating appealing and brand-consistent merchandise
- Hands-on practice: Designing merchandise for the concert
Week 8: Finalizing Designs and Preparing for Print
- Techniques for refining and finalizing designs
- Understanding print specifications and file preparation
- Hands-on practice: Preparing designs for print
Week 9: Presentation and Review
- Presenting final branding concepts and design
Students will need a copy of Affinity Designer https://affinity.serif.com/ available for iPad or Desktop.
TUE – JR Designer 8 – 12 yrs – Pop-Rocks (Winter 2025)
Event Branding & Publicity
In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the essentials of graphic design and event branding using Affinity Designer. Each 90-minute session will guide participants through the process of creating compelling and cohesive branding elements for a music concert event. From initial concept development to final design execution, participants will learn how to create eye-catching posters, social media graphics, merchandise designs, and more. Through hands-on practice, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, this workshop will help artists elevate their graphic design skills and create professional-quality event branding materials.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Event Branding and AF designer
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to AF DESIGNER tools and interface
- Basics of event branding and its importance
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital graphic design
Week 2: Concept Development
- Brainstorming ideas for music concert branding
- Techniques for creating mood boards and concept sketches
- Hands-on practice: Developing initial concepts
Week 3: Typography and Logo Design
- Understanding typography principles and best practices
- Techniques for creating impactful logos
- Hands-on practice: Designing a concert logo
Week 4: Color Theory and Application
- Basics of color theory and its role in branding
- Techniques for selecting and applying colors
- Hands-on practice: Creating a color palette for the concert
Week 5: Poster Design
- Principles of effective poster design
- Techniques for layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
- Hands-on practice: Designing a concert poster
Week 6: Social Media Graphics
- Creating cohesive social media graphics for event promotion
- Techniques for designing engaging posts and stories
- Hands-on practice: Designing social media assets
Week 7: Merchandise Design
- Exploring merchandise design options (e.g., T-shirts, stickers)
- Techniques for creating appealing and brand-consistent merchandise
- Hands-on practice: Designing merchandise for the concert
Week 8: Finalizing Designs and Preparing for Print
- Techniques for refining and finalizing designs
- Understanding print specifications and file preparation
- Hands-on practice: Preparing designs for print
Week 9: Presentation and Review
- Presenting final branding concepts and design
Students will need a copy of Affinity Designer https://affinity.serif.com/ available for iPad or Desktop.
MON – JR Digital Artist 8 – 12 yrs – Materials (Winter 2025)
Material Studdies
Workshop Summary: In this 8-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the world of material studies using Clip Studio Paint. Each 90-minute session will focus on different materials, techniques, and creative approaches to help artists enhance their understanding and skills in digital rendering. Through hands-on practice, demonstrations, and constructive feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive skill set for creating lifelike and imaginative digital artworks.
Week 1: Introduction to Material Studies
- Introduction to Clip Studio Paint tools and interface
- Basic principles of material studies
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital rendering
Week 2: Rendering Metal
- Understanding the properties of metal
- Techniques for rendering different types of metal (e.g., shiny, matte)
- Hands-on practice: Drawing metallic objects
Week 3: Rendering Wood
- Characteristics of various wood textures
- Techniques for rendering wood grain and surface details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing wooden objects
Week 4: Rendering Fabrics
- Exploring different types of fabrics (e.g., silk, cotton, denim)
- Techniques for rendering fabric folds and textures
- Hands-on practice: Drawing fabric drapery
Week 5: Rendering Glass and Transparent Materials
- Properties of glass and transparent materials
- Techniques for rendering reflections and refractions
- Hands-on practice: Drawing glass objects
Week 6: Rendering Organic Materials
- Understanding organic textures (e.g., skin, fur, foliage)
- Techniques for rendering various organic surfaces
- Hands-on practice: Drawing organic materials
Week 7: Rendering Stone and Rock
- Characteristics of stone and rock textures
- Techniques for rendering different types of stone surfaces
- Hands-on practice: Drawing stone objects
Week 8: Rendering Water and Liquids
- Properties of water and different liquids
- Techniques for rendering water reflections and movement
- Hands-on practice: Drawing water and liquid scenes
This term we will be working with Clip Studio Paint $5.99/m ( https://www.clipstudio.net/en/) for desktop/laptop.
MON – JR Digital Artist 13 – 17 yrs – Materials (Winter 2025)
Material Studdies
Workshop Summary: In this 8-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the world of material studies using Clip Studio Paint. Each 90-minute session will focus on different materials, techniques, and creative approaches to help artists enhance their understanding and skills in digital rendering. Through hands-on practice, demonstrations, and constructive feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive skill set for creating lifelike and imaginative digital artworks.
Week 1: Introduction to Material Studies
- Introduction to Clip Studio Paint tools and interface
- Basic principles of material studies
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital rendering
Week 2: Rendering Metal
- Understanding the properties of metal
- Techniques for rendering different types of metal (e.g., shiny, matte)
- Hands-on practice: Drawing metallic objects
Week 3: Rendering Wood
- Characteristics of various wood textures
- Techniques for rendering wood grain and surface details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing wooden objects
Week 4: Rendering Fabrics
- Exploring different types of fabrics (e.g., silk, cotton, denim)
- Techniques for rendering fabric folds and textures
- Hands-on practice: Drawing fabric drapery
Week 5: Rendering Glass and Transparent Materials
- Properties of glass and transparent materials
- Techniques for rendering reflections and refractions
- Hands-on practice: Drawing glass objects
Week 6: Rendering Organic Materials
- Understanding organic textures (e.g., skin, fur, foliage)
- Techniques for rendering various organic surfaces
- Hands-on practice: Drawing organic materials
Week 7: Rendering Stone and Rock
- Characteristics of stone and rock textures
- Techniques for rendering different types of stone surfaces
- Hands-on practice: Drawing stone objects
Week 8: Rendering Water and Liquids
- Properties of water and different liquids
- Techniques for rendering water reflections and movement
- Hands-on practice: Drawing water and liquid scenes
This term we will be working with Clip Studio Paint $5.99/m ( https://www.clipstudio.net/en/) for desktop/laptop.
