Summer Camp

🌱🌿 Pet Portraits in Procreate Aug

Attention all pet lovers and art enthusiasts! Are you eager to immortalize your furry friend’s unique personality on canvas? Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll learn to paint a stunning digital portrait of your beloved pet using the grid method. Get ready to create a masterpiece that captures the essence of your pet’s adorable features! 🐶🐱

During this engaging session, we’ll guide you through the process of using the grid method, a time-honored technique that helps artists achieve accurate proportions and detail in their portraits. With the help of digital painting software, we’ll show you how to translate your reference photo into a stunning, lifelike representation of your pet. 📸🖌️

Why choose the grid method for pet portraits? Well, the grid method is a proven approach that ensures accuracy and enables artists of all skill levels to create stunning portraits. By breaking down your reference photo into a grid and systematically transferring the details to your canvas, you’ll achieve a true-to-life representation of your pet’s adorable features, expressions, and textures. 📏🖼️

No prior digital painting experience? No problem! Our expert instructors will provide a supportive environment, guiding you through each step and sharing valuable tips and techniques along the way. You’ll learn essential digital painting skills, such as color mixing, brushwork, and texture rendering, as you bring your pet’s portrait to life on the digital canvas. 🎨✨

But the magic doesn’t end there! You’ll also have the opportunity to infuse your pet’s portrait with your personal artistic style. From selecting the perfect color palette to adding creative touches that reflect your pet’s unique character, you’ll have the freedom to make your artwork truly one-of-a-kind. Prepare to showcase your pet’s personality through the strokes of your digital brush! 🌈🎨

Whether your pet has fur, feathers, or scales, this workshop is for you! Join us and embark on a journey of artistic expression, technical skill-building, and the joy of immortalizing your furry companion on the digital canvas. 🐾🖌️

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Reserve your spot today and get ready to paint a stunning digital portrait of your pet using the grid method. Share your progress using the hashtags: #PetPortraitWorkshop #DigitalPetArt #GridMethodMastery. Let’s paint and celebrate our furry friends together! 🎨🐾

🌱🌿 Procreate Animation Aug

Calling all artists and animators! Are you ready to take your digital artistry to the next level? Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn the art of animation using the powerful Procreate app. Get ready to bring your artwork to life and captivate audiences with mesmerizing animations! 🎬🌟

In this hands-on session, we’ll dive deep into the world of Procreate animation and guide you through the step-by-step process of creating captivating motion graphics. From basic principles to new techniques, you’ll unlock the secrets of movement and gain the skills needed to craft stunning animations that will leave viewers in awe. 🎥🖌️

Why choose Procreate for animation? Well, Procreate isn’t just a powerful digital painting tool; it’s also a versatile animation platform. With its intuitive interface and vast array of features, Procreate empowers you to unleash your creativity and breathe life into your artwork. Whether you’re an illustrator, graphic designer, or simply a digital art enthusiast, Procreate animation will take your creations to new heights! 🌈🎨

Don’t worry if you’re new to animation. Our expert instructors will provide a supportive and engaging environment, catering to all skill levels. You’ll learn fundamental animation principles, such as timing, easing, and storytelling, and explore advanced techniques like frame manipulation and layer effects. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to create your own captivating animations. 💫🎭

So, whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to expand your skill set or a beginner eager to explore the world of animation, this workshop is for you! Join us and embark on a journey of artistic expression, technical mastery, and the joy of seeing your creations come to life. 🌟🎬

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Reserve your spot today and get ready to unleash your creative magic with Procreate animation. Share your progress using the hashtags: #ProcreateAnimationWorkshop #DigitalArtMastery #AnimateWithProcreate. Let’s create and animate together! 🖌️✨

🌱🌿 Procreate Animation July

3D Printed Bulbsaurus Planter Workshop! 🌱🌿 Aug

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and bring the magical world of Bulbsaurus into your home? Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll learn to design and 3D print your very own Bulbsaurus planter using the powerful Blender software. 🐢🌼

During this hands-on session, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the fascinating process of creating a unique, one-of-a-kind Bulbsaurus planter. You’ll explore the versatile capabilities of Blender, a cutting-edge 3D modeling tool, and discover how to transform your imagination into a tangible masterpiece. 🎨✨

Why choose a Bulbsaurus planter, you ask? Well, not only does Bulbsaurus capture the hearts of Pokémon enthusiasts worldwide, but it also doubles as a stylish home décor item! Your planter will add a touch of nature and charm to any space, whether it’s your office, living room, or even your garden. 🌿🏠

No prior experience with Blender or 3D printing? No problem! Our expert instructors will provide a beginner-friendly environment, ensuring that everyone can participate and create something amazing. You’ll gain valuable insights into the world of 3D printing, including design considerations, material selection, and the technical aspects of bringing your Bulbsaurus planter to life. 🖥️🖨️

But the fun doesn’t stop there! We encourage you to personalize your creation by painting and customizing your Bulbsaurus planter with your favorite colors and patterns. Let your imagination run wild, and make your planter truly unique to reflect your personality and style. 🎨🌈

So, whether you’re a Pokémon fanatic, a plant lover, or simply looking for a fun and rewarding creative experience, this workshop is for you! Join us and embark on a journey of artistic expression, technical skill-building, and the joy of bringing your very own Bulbsaurus planter to life. 🌱✨

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Reserve your spot today and get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 3D printing and Pokémon. Share your progress using the hashtags: #BulbsaurusPlanterWorkshop #3DPrintingMagic #BlenderCreativity. Let’s create and grow together! 🌟🌿 You will be linked to a local 3D printing service to print your project at the end of the workshop if you do not have access to a 3D printer. The cost of printing is not included.

3D Printed Bulbsaurus Planter Workshop! 🌱🌿 July

Jul 11 – 15 ~ Trolling Toronto

Learn or develop your 3d digital sculpting skills with Blender (www.blender.org) by making one of the happiest and most colourful little trollies in Toronto. This workshop will be teach students all about making meshes with metaballs. Metaballs are a simple way to block out primary forms for our models which when re-meshed can be refined into secondary and tertiary forms. Students Will also get some hands on experience preparing their Troll for printing. Each student will have their one Troll printed at the end of the week.

Jul 18 – 22 ~ The Sounds of My Story

This camp is designed for storytellers who would like to work behind the camera, yet maintain creative control over their stories.

There are plenty of resources about the technical aspects of making an audio drama: best microphones and recorders etc. But very few focus on the creative part and the process of putting it together. Students will be guided through the fundamental aspects of audio drama, including scriptwriting, voice coaching, sound recording, as well as audio editing.

And…that’s not all! We are going to collect sounds from our daily activities and environment around us. Campers will then learn to compose a backing track for the intro, with the sounds they gather. More importantly, no music instrument or previous music knowledge required.

See below for student works

Aug 22 – 26 ~ Pro-Commercials

From Strategizing, Shooting, Editing, to Motion Graphics, this is your ONE STOP SHOP for video advertising.

In today’s commercial economy, it’s an essential skill to market and sale a product or even yourself. When it comes to advertising, video is a versatile and engaging content format that not only gives us a real-life picture of what is going on; it’s also easy to share across multiple platforms. Audiences like it because it’s easy to digest, entertaining and engaging.

In this camp, we will equip the young generation with video-advertising skills. Campers will learn to design an advertising mood-board based on given products, then turn it into a unique promotional video. You can’t miss this workshop if you want to be an entrepreneur, or simply because you enjoy watching commercials.

Art is a spiral shaped pathway. Returning students are welcomed back as the learning process requires every artist to visit creative fundamentals many times in order to grow their skills. Mastery is accomplished through repetition and discipline. At JR Art Lab we aim to create diversity of subject matter to make learning more exciting and engaging. Looking at the fundamentals from this new perspective may just do the trick.

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Jul 25 – 29 ~ Cyborg Compositing

Hmm I wonder what I would you look like with a cyborg hand? ooh maybe a metal arm or a lazer eye with heads up display (HUD) Well in this workshop we will explore some of the interesting developments in biotechnology and develop some composite concepts art to explore different characters. In this workshop students will work with affinity designer using photos from stock photography websites and images we shoot in the studio to produce a variety of production stills for our hypothetical film concept. “Upload XVII”

Jul 25 – 29 ~ Silent Film + Sound Effects

In this camp, we will bring back the age of the Silent Film! Students will learn to write a short script and work both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. And…that’s not all! Campers will learn dubbing and sound effects (foley) in the second half of the camp. Adding the lines and all kinds of sounds into the movie is so much fun. Let’s turn the silent film into a talking picture/talkie.

See below for student works