JR Art Lab

Online

THU – JR Photographer 13 – 17 yrs (Fall 2023)

Theme of this term: LIGHT & SHADOW.

Photography is the art of light. Lighting techniques are among the most fundamental and essential skills in the art of photography. Students will learn how to observe, understand, and apply light and shadow, which is crucial for creating impressive photography. The mentor will guide students in using lighting techniques to capture beauty even with ordinary objects. We will also bring back our iconic Halloween photoshoot and Christmas Lights photography.

Our photography mentor will lead students on a digital photography journey. This online course covers a range of topics, including full manual exposure settings, capturing shots under challenging lighting conditions, and composition techniques. With an emphasis on practical experience and hands-on knowledge, students will have ample opportunities to put their newly acquired skills into practice.

Whether you’re interested in capturing everyday objects or images of high-end fashion products, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for success.

*Students must have their own digital camera with manual exposure capabilities.

MON – JR Photographer 8 – 12 yrs (Fall 2023)

Theme of this term: LIGHT & SHADOW.

Photography is the art of light. Lighting techniques are among the most fundamental and essential skills in the art of photography. Students will learn how to observe, understand, and apply light and shadow, which is crucial for creating impressive photography. The mentor will guide students in using lighting techniques to capture beauty even with ordinary objects. We will also bring back our iconic Halloween photoshoot and Christmas Lights photography.

Our photography mentor will lead students on a digital photography journey. This online course covers a range of topics, including full manual exposure settings, capturing shots under challenging lighting conditions, and composition techniques. With an emphasis on practical experience and hands-on knowledge, students will have ample opportunities to put their newly acquired skills into practice.

Whether you’re interested in capturing everyday objects or images of high-end fashion products, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for success.

*Students must have their own digital camera with manual exposure capabilities.

MON – JR Digital Artist 8 – 12 yrs (Fall 2023)

Anime & Anatomy Workshop.

Unleash Your Creative Powers: Master Anatomy and Anime with Professional Software in Affinity Photo (photoshop without the subscription!) 🎨πŸ”₯

Attention aspiring artists and anime enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your drawing skills to unprecedented heights? Join us for an electrifying workshop where you’ll dive deep into the captivating world of Anatomy and Anime, creating breathtaking digital artworks that bring your imagination to life! Prepare to be inspired like never before! ✨🎭

In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll guide you through the dynamic intersection of anatomy and anime, unveiling the secrets behind creating captivating characters with strikingly realistic proportions. Discover the art of blending the foundations of human anatomy with the vibrant expressiveness of anime, unlocking a realm of limitless artistic possibilities. πŸŒŸπŸ’«

Why choose Anatomy and Anime? Well, it’s the perfect marriage between the precision of anatomical understanding and the limitless creativity of anime. By mastering anatomy, you’ll gain a solid foundation in structure, form, and movement, while infusing anime’s distinctive style will ignite your artworks with energy, emotion, and personality. Get ready to create characters that leap off the screen and into the hearts of your viewers! πŸ’₯🌸

No prior experience with Affinity? No problem! Our expert instructors will be your creative mentors, guiding you through every step of the process, from understanding the fundamentals of anatomy to harnessing the power of Affinity’s robust digital tools. You’ll learn essential techniques for capturing lifelike proportions, expressing dynamic poses, and imbuing your characters with the signature charm of anime. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ“±

But wait, there’s more! Throughout the workshop, we’ll delve into the secrets of storytelling through character design. Explore the art of conveying emotion, personality, and narrative depth through your creations. Learn how to breathe life into your characters, transporting viewers into rich, immersive worlds of your own making. Let your imagination run wild and create captivating narratives that captivate and inspire! 🎭✨

Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to embark on a journey of artistic mastery, technical skill-building, and unleashing your creative powers! Reserve your spot today and prepare to transcend the boundaries of anatomy and anime in the digital realm. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ArtlabAnatomyAndAnime . Let’s create art that leaves a lasting impact! 🎨πŸ”₯

NEW: We will support 2 painting apps Krita https://krita.org/en/post-download-page/ and Affinity Photo. Krita is free and open source but does not have all the bells and whistles of Affinity Photo. https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/

MON – JR Digital Artist 13 – 17 yrs (Fall 2023)

Anime & Anatomy Workshop.

Unleash Your Creative Powers: Master Anatomy and Anime with Professional Software in Affinity Photo (photoshop without the subscription!) 🎨πŸ”₯

Attention aspiring artists and anime enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your drawing skills to unprecedented heights? Join us for an electrifying workshop where you’ll dive deep into the captivating world of Anatomy and Anime, creating breathtaking digital artworks that bring your imagination to life! Prepare to be inspired like never before! ✨🎭

In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll guide you through the dynamic intersection of anatomy and anime, unveiling the secrets behind creating captivating characters with strikingly realistic proportions. Discover the art of blending the foundations of human anatomy with the vibrant expressiveness of anime, unlocking a realm of limitless artistic possibilities. πŸŒŸπŸ’«

Why choose Anatomy and Anime? Well, it’s the perfect marriage between the precision of anatomical understanding and the limitless creativity of anime. By mastering anatomy, you’ll gain a solid foundation in structure, form, and movement, while infusing anime’s distinctive style will ignite your artworks with energy, emotion, and personality. Get ready to create characters that leap off the screen and into the hearts of your viewers! πŸ’₯🌸

No prior experience with Affinity? No problem! Our expert instructors will be your creative mentors, guiding you through every step of the process, from understanding the fundamentals of anatomy to harnessing the power of Affinity’s robust digital tools. You’ll learn essential techniques for capturing lifelike proportions, expressing dynamic poses, and imbuing your characters with the signature charm of anime. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ“±

But wait, there’s more! Throughout the workshop, we’ll delve into the secrets of storytelling through character design. Explore the art of conveying emotion, personality, and narrative depth through your creations. Learn how to breathe life into your characters, transporting viewers into rich, immersive worlds of your own making. Let your imagination run wild and create captivating narratives that captivate and inspire! 🎭✨

Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to embark on a journey of artistic mastery, technical skill-building, and unleashing your creative powers! Reserve your spot today and prepare to transcend the boundaries of anatomy and anime in the digital realm. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ArtlabAnatomyAndAnime . Let’s create art that leaves a lasting impact! 🎨πŸ”₯

NEW: We will support 2 painting apps Krita https://krita.org/en/post-download-page/ and Affinity Photo. Krita is free and open source but does not have all the bells and whistles of Affinity Photo. https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/

MON – JR Digital Artist 13 – 17 yrs (Spring 2023)

Oil & Watercolour Creative Lab

Join us for a unique digital art workshop where you will delve into the world of digital watercolor and oil painting. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different techniques specific to each media and explore the capabilities of various digital applications. In addition, we will also introduce you to AI tools to elevate your artwork to new heights.

NEW: We will support 2 painting apps Krita https://krita.org/en/post-download-page/ and Affinity Photo. Krita is free and open source but does not have all the bells and whistles of Affinity Photo. https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/

WED – JR iPad Artist 8-12 (Fall 2023)

Anime & Anatomy Workshop.

Unleash Your Creative Powers: Master Anatomy and Anime with iPad Drawing in Procreate! 🎨πŸ”₯

Attention aspiring artists and anime enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your iPad drawing skills to unprecedented heights? Join us for an electrifying workshop where you’ll dive deep into the captivating world of Anatomy and Anime, creating breathtaking digital artworks that bring your imagination to life! Prepare to be inspired like never before! ✨🎭

In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll guide you through the dynamic intersection of anatomy and anime, unveiling the secrets behind creating captivating characters with strikingly realistic proportions. Discover the art of blending the foundations of human anatomy with the vibrant expressiveness of anime, unlocking a realm of limitless artistic possibilities. πŸŒŸπŸ’«

Why choose Anatomy and Anime? Well, it’s the perfect marriage between the precision of anatomical understanding and the limitless creativity of anime. By mastering anatomy, you’ll gain a solid foundation in structure, form, and movement, while infusing anime’s distinctive style will ignite your artworks with energy, emotion, and personality. Get ready to create characters that leap off the screen and into the hearts of your viewers! πŸ’₯🌸

No prior experience with Procreate? No problem! Our expert instructors will be your creative mentors, guiding you through every step of the process, from understanding the fundamentals of anatomy to harnessing the power of Procreate’s robust digital tools. You’ll learn essential techniques for capturing lifelike proportions, expressing dynamic poses, and imbuing your characters with the signature charm of anime. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ“±

But wait, there’s more! Throughout the workshop, we’ll delve into the secrets of storytelling through character design. Explore the art of conveying emotion, personality, and narrative depth through your creations. Learn how to breathe life into your characters, transporting viewers into rich, immersive worlds of your own making. Let your imagination run wild and create captivating narratives that captivate and inspire! 🎭✨

Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to embark on a journey of artistic mastery, technical skill-building, and unleashing your creative powers! Reserve your spot today and prepare to transcend the boundaries of anatomy and anime in the digital realm. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ArtlabAnatomyAndAnime . Let’s create art that leaves a lasting impact! 🎨πŸ”₯

Students will learn how to draw and paint in PROCREATE using an apple pencil or stylus. Students must have their own iPad and copy of the drawing software from the app store.

WED – JR iPad Artist 13-17 (Fall 2023)

Anime & Anatomy Workshop.

Unleash Your Creative Powers: Master Anatomy and Anime with iPad Drawing in Procreate! 🎨πŸ”₯

Attention aspiring artists and anime enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your iPad drawing skills to unprecedented heights? Join us for an electrifying workshop where you’ll dive deep into the captivating world of Anatomy and Anime, creating breathtaking digital artworks that bring your imagination to life! Prepare to be inspired like never before! ✨🎭

In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll guide you through the dynamic intersection of anatomy and anime, unveiling the secrets behind creating captivating characters with strikingly realistic proportions. Discover the art of blending the foundations of human anatomy with the vibrant expressiveness of anime, unlocking a realm of limitless artistic possibilities. πŸŒŸπŸ’«

Why choose Anatomy and Anime? Well, it’s the perfect marriage between the precision of anatomical understanding and the limitless creativity of anime. By mastering anatomy, you’ll gain a solid foundation in structure, form, and movement, while infusing anime’s distinctive style will ignite your artworks with energy, emotion, and personality. Get ready to create characters that leap off the screen and into the hearts of your viewers! πŸ’₯🌸

No prior experience with Procreate? No problem! Our expert instructors will be your creative mentors, guiding you through every step of the process, from understanding the fundamentals of anatomy to harnessing the power of Procreate’s robust digital tools. You’ll learn essential techniques for capturing lifelike proportions, expressing dynamic poses, and imbuing your characters with the signature charm of anime. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ“±

But wait, there’s more! Throughout the workshop, we’ll delve into the secrets of storytelling through character design. Explore the art of conveying emotion, personality, and narrative depth through your creations. Learn how to breathe life into your characters, transporting viewers into rich, immersive worlds of your own making. Let your imagination run wild and create captivating narratives that captivate and inspire! 🎭✨

Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to embark on a journey of artistic mastery, technical skill-building, and unleashing your creative powers! Reserve your spot today and prepare to transcend the boundaries of anatomy and anime in the digital realm. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ArtlabAnatomyAndAnime . Let’s create art that leaves a lasting impact! 🎨πŸ”₯

Students will learn how to draw and paint in PROCREATE using an apple pencil or stylus. Students must have their own iPad and copy of the drawing software from the app store.

THU – JR 3D Artist 10+ yrs IPAD (Fall 2023)

Robot Creative Lab

Ignite Your Imagination: Craft Robots and Machines with Nomad Sculpt on iPad! πŸ€–πŸ”§

Calling all tech enthusiasts and creative minds! Are you ready to enter the exciting realm of robotics and machine design? Join us for an electrifying workshop where you’ll learn to sculpt and bring to life awe-inspiring robots and machines using the powerful Nomad Sculpt app on your iPad. Get ready to unleash your inner engineer and embark on a journey of innovation and artistic expression! πŸš€πŸŽ¨

In this cutting-edge workshop, we’ll dive into the world of robotics, exploring the fusion of technology and artistry. With the intuitive and feature-rich Nomad Sculpt app, you’ll learn to sculpt intricate mechanical designs, assemble robotic creatures, and craft futuristic machines that push the boundaries of imagination. Prepare to amaze yourself and others with your own technological marvels! πŸ“±βš™οΈ

Why choose Nomad Sculpt for robotic creations? Well, Nomad Sculpt offers a seamless and immersive digital sculpting experience on your iPad, empowering you to design and shape detailed mechanical forms with precision and ease. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a tech enthusiast exploring the intersection of art and engineering, Nomad Sculpt is your gateway to a world of endless possibilities. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ€―

No prior experience with sculpting or robotics? No problem! Our expert instructors will guide you through the workshop, providing step-by-step instructions and sharing invaluable insights into the world of robotic design. From understanding the fundamentals of mechanical structures to incorporating intricate details and textures, you’ll gain the skills needed to create robotic masterpieces that showcase your artistic vision and technical prowess. πŸ”©βœ¨

But that’s not all! In this workshop, we’ll explore the realm of storytelling through your robotic creations. Discover how to infuse personality, character, and purpose into your robots and machines. From friendly robotic companions to formidable mechanical beasts, let your imagination soar as you bring your creations to life with their own unique stories. Prepare to inspire wonder and ignite the imaginations of others! πŸ“šπŸŒŸ

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to venture into the world of robotics and machine design! Reserve your spot today and join us on an extraordinary journey of artistic exploration, technical skill-building, and the thrill of creating robots and machines with Nomad Sculpt. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ArtlabRoboticsAndArt Let’s build a future where art and technology collide! πŸŽ¨πŸ”§

Bots can also be printed if you have access to a 3D printer.

STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN IPAD AND A COPY OF NOMAD SCULPT. https://nomadsculpt.com/

MON – JR 3D Artist 10+ yrs (Fall 2023)

Robot Creative Lab

Ignite Your Imagination: Craft Robots and Machines with Blender 3D! πŸ€–πŸ”§

Calling all tech enthusiasts and creative minds! Are you ready to enter the exciting realm of robotics and machine design? Join us for an electrifying workshop where you’ll learn to sculpt and bring to life awe-inspiring robots and machines using the powerful Blender app on your laptop or desktop. Get ready to unleash your inner engineer and embark on a journey of innovation and artistic expression! πŸš€πŸŽ¨

In this cutting-edge workshop, we’ll dive into the world of robotics, exploring the fusion of technology and artistry. With the intuitive and feature-rich Blender app, you’ll learn to sculpt intricate mechanical designs, assemble robotic creatures, and craft futuristic machines that push the boundaries of imagination. Prepare to amaze yourself and others with your own technological marvels! πŸ“±βš™οΈ

Why choose Blender for robotic creations? Well, Blender offers a seamless and immersive digital sculpting experience on your Mac or pC, empowering you to design and shape detailed mechanical forms with precision and ease. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a tech enthusiast exploring the intersection of art and engineering, Blender is your gateway to a world of endless possibilities. πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ€―

No prior experience with sculpting or robotics? No problem! Our expert instructors will guide you through the workshop, providing step-by-step instructions and sharing invaluable insights into the world of robotic design. From understanding the fundamentals of mechanical structures to incorporating intricate details and textures, you’ll gain the skills needed to create robotic masterpieces that showcase your artistic vision and technical prowess. πŸ”©βœ¨

But that’s not all! In this workshop, we’ll explore the realm of storytelling through your robotic creations. Discover how to infuse personality, character, and purpose into your robots and machines. From friendly robotic companions to formidable mechanical beasts, let your imagination soar as you bring your creations to life with their own unique stories. Prepare to inspire wonder and ignite the imaginations of others! πŸ“šπŸŒŸ

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to venture into the world of robotics and machine design! Reserve your spot today and join us on an extraordinary journey of artistic exploration, technical skill-building, and the thrill of creating robots and machines with Blender 3D. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ArtlabRobots Let’s build a future where art and technology collide! πŸŽ¨πŸ”§

Bots can also be printed if you have access to a 3D printer

Students will need a copy of the 3D software from www.blender.org

TUE – JR Designer 13 – 17 yrs (Fall 2023)

‘Photoshopping’ Composite Lab

Unleash Your Creativity: Master Image Editing and Compositing with Affinity Photo on iPad or computer! πŸ“Έβœ¨

Attention all photography enthusiasts and digital artists! Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your images and dive into the captivating world of image manipulation and compositing? Join us for an exhilarating workshop where you’ll learn to ‘Photoshop’ images and create stunning visual compositions using the powerful Affinity Photo app on your iPad. Get ready to transform your photographs into extraordinary works of art! πŸŽ¨πŸ–ΌοΈ

In this immersive workshop, we’ll guide you through the art of image editing and compositing, empowering you to take control of your visual narratives and push the boundaries of creativity. With Affinity Photo’s robust and intuitive features, you’ll learn to enhance, retouch, and seamlessly blend multiple images into captivating compositions that captivate and inspire. Prepare to witness your imagination come to life! πŸŒŸπŸ“Έ

Why choose Affinity Photo for image manipulation and compositing? Well, Affinity Photo is a powerful and versatile tool that offers professional-grade editing capabilities right at your fingertips. From retouching imperfections to adding surreal elements and merging disparate images into seamless composites, Affinity Photo provides the perfect playground for your creative visions. Discover the unlimited possibilities of image manipulation and let your imagination soar! πŸŽ­πŸ–ŒοΈ

No prior experience with image editing? No problem! Our expert instructors will be your creative guides, leading you through the workshop with step-by-step instructions and sharing insider tips and techniques along the way. You’ll learn essential editing skills, such as color correction, retouching, and advanced selection methods, as you transform ordinary photographs into extraordinary visual masterpieces. πŸ“±πŸŒˆ

But the magic doesn’t end there! We’ll also explore the art of storytelling through image compositing. Learn how to weave together different elements, merge realities, and create narratives that evoke emotions and captivate viewers. From surreal dreamscapes to fantastical adventures, let your creativity run wild as you craft visual stories that leave a lasting impact. Prepare to become the master of your own visual universe! βœ¨πŸ“š

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a digital artist, or simply a visual storyteller, this workshop is for you! Join us on a thrilling journey of artistic exploration, technical skill-building, and the joy of transforming images into breathtaking compositions using Affinity Photo. Reserve your spot today and share your progress using the hashtags: #AffinityPhotoWorkshop #ImageEditingMastery #UnleashYourCreativity. Let’s create captivating visuals that leave a lasting impression! πŸ“Έβœ¨

Students will need a copy of Affinity PHOTO https://affinity.serif.com/ available for iPad or Desktop.