Teen Workshop Descriptions at Artsplace in Cheshire
Animation / Video Game Technology Workshops
Basics of Animation Workshop (Grades 5-8)
Students will be introduced to the 12 basic principles of 2-D traditional animation which was developed by Disney. They will learn animation concepts and techniques to build a solid foundation as aspiring animators. At the end of the course the students will have film footage of their animated projects. This course is for mature artists who take their time perfecting their art. Bring an iPad, tablet or other device.
Video Game Design Workshop (Grades 4-8)
Explore the high concepts of art and technology as you learn to develop and create your own video games. Learn character design, level making and platform planning. Bring a tablet or iPad.
Students will be introduced to the 12 basic principles of 2-D traditional animation which was developed by Disney. They will learn animation concepts and techniques to build a solid foundation as aspiring animators. At the end of the course the students will have film footage of their animated projects. This course is for mature artists who take their time perfecting their art. Bring an iPad, tablet or other device.
Video Game Design Workshop (Grades 4-8)
Explore the high concepts of art and technology as you learn to develop and create your own video games. Learn character design, level making and platform planning. Bring a tablet or iPad.
Colored Pencil Workshop
Beginner Colored Pencil Workshop
Try it - you’ll like it! Learn to layer and shade with prismacolor colored pencils to give dimension to your art. This short workshop will give you the opportunity to try colored pencils and will give you a jump-start for the fall Beginner Colored Pencil class.
Try it - you’ll like it! Learn to layer and shade with prismacolor colored pencils to give dimension to your art. This short workshop will give you the opportunity to try colored pencils and will give you a jump-start for the fall Beginner Colored Pencil class.
Drawing Workshops
Botanical Sketching Workshop
Learn to draw a selection of objects such as tree branches, driftwood, leaves, seedpods, feathers and shells by close and careful observation. Students will use pencil or graphite. All levels welcome. Bring a bag lunch.
Learn to draw a selection of objects such as tree branches, driftwood, leaves, seedpods, feathers and shells by close and careful observation. Students will use pencil or graphite. All levels welcome. Bring a bag lunch.
Contrast Magic Drawing Workshop
Create the stunning surprise of white charcoal on black paper easily in this workshop for all levels of students. The image is rendered in white on black for an amazing contrast. All levels welcome. Bring a bag lunch.
Create the stunning surprise of white charcoal on black paper easily in this workshop for all levels of students. The image is rendered in white on black for an amazing contrast. All levels welcome. Bring a bag lunch.
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Drawing a Face Workshop
Learn how to draw and shade a realistic face in this two day workshop using graphite pencil. Develop skills in a relaxing atmosphere to personally advance your art. |
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Drawing Fabric Workshop
Focus on improving your fabric drawing skills so that clothes and materials twist and fold correctly. Students will use pencil and graphite to show realistic shading on prints, stripes, lace and ribbon detail.
Focus on improving your fabric drawing skills so that clothes and materials twist and fold correctly. Students will use pencil and graphite to show realistic shading on prints, stripes, lace and ribbon detail.
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"Jugs" and "Jars" Workshop
Create values and tones with graphite pencils to complete a finished piece. Learn shading techniques. Gain confidence in composition and perspective. Bring a bag lunch.
Create values and tones with graphite pencils to complete a finished piece. Learn shading techniques. Gain confidence in composition and perspective. Bring a bag lunch.
Felting Workshop
Animal Needle Felting Workshop
Using special needles and colorful wool, choose your favorite animal to turn into a felt masterpiece.
Using special needles and colorful wool, choose your favorite animal to turn into a felt masterpiece.
Glass & Pottery Workshops
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Beginner Mosaics Workshop
Learn how to cut glass using mosaic wheel cutters, adhering glass and grouting your finished product of a terra cotta pot or a coaster. No experience necessary. |
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Beginner Stained Glass Workshop
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will create a sun catcher from a colorful choice of glass to take home and hang. |
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Moravian Star Workshop
Learn the basic techniques for cutting glass and assembling this intricate Moravian star ornament. 3D hanging stars make great gifts all year round. |
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The Art of Broken Pieces Workshop
Students will explore a technique known as Kintsukuroi, or "to repair with gold". The instructor will help students adopt this technique to create beauty with broken pieces of clay pots. |
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Make-Up Workshop
The Art of Simple Summer Make-Up Workshop
Learn how to use makeup to make you look fresh everyday and also for special events. All attendees should bring their own makeup and skin care products to learn to utilize what they already have.
Learn how to use makeup to make you look fresh everyday and also for special events. All attendees should bring their own makeup and skin care products to learn to utilize what they already have.
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Mindful Art Workshop
Mindful Art Making Workshop
Class will begin and end with gentle breathing and stretching exercises. You’ll also be guided through easy art making exercises.
Class will begin and end with gentle breathing and stretching exercises. You’ll also be guided through easy art making exercises.
Mixed-Media & Multi-Media Workshops
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Paper Roses Workshop
Design an amazing three dimensional flower (18" to 20") in this fun class using crepe paper in luscious colors. The finished product makes a beautiful statement in any room or a lovely gift for a birthday or as a get-well expression. |
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Stuff You Can't Do at Home Workshop (Grades 4-8)
Learn exciting and various new techniques each class to create incredible art! Students will work with unique materials to produce creative and unusual artwork. If tried at home, these would require space and are frequently messy. Say goodbye to boredom for good in this continuing class. Wear old clothes or bring a smock.
Learn exciting and various new techniques each class to create incredible art! Students will work with unique materials to produce creative and unusual artwork. If tried at home, these would require space and are frequently messy. Say goodbye to boredom for good in this continuing class. Wear old clothes or bring a smock.
Painting Workshops
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Alla Prima Oil: Coffee and Donuts Workshop
Fresh strokes of color! Alla Prima (or wet on wet) paintings are vibrant, lively and completed in one session. This is not a beginner painting class. Prior knowledge (in any painting medium) of brush work and color mixing is required. Bring an apron, a roll of paper towels, a box to transport your wet (8x10) painting home and a bag lunch. |
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An Orchid in Watercolor Workshop
Students will first draw an orchid with easy guidance from the instructor and then complete in watercolor. A fun workshop for all levels. Some prior experience is helpful but not necessary.
Students will first draw an orchid with easy guidance from the instructor and then complete in watercolor. A fun workshop for all levels. Some prior experience is helpful but not necessary.
Ink Sketching w/Watercolor Washes Workshop
Watch a demo by this National Award-winning artist who uses a stick with black ink on watercolor paper. Students will complete two paintings in this fun one-day workshop.
Watch a demo by this National Award-winning artist who uses a stick with black ink on watercolor paper. Students will complete two paintings in this fun one-day workshop.
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Paint a Piece of Cheshire History: Lock 12 Workshop
Lock 12 is the fascinating subject in this pencil/watercolor workshop. You’ll first draw the Lock 12 bridge, suggest the reflecting water and surrounding foliage and trees before completing simply in watercolor. Some prior experience is helpful but not necessary. |
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Sculpture Workshop
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Learn to Sculpt the Human Head Workshop
This workshop is an ideal introduction to the exploration and creation of three-dimensional form. Students will work alongside master muralist and sculptor Tony Falcone. Using plasteline, a non-drying sculpture and modeling clay over an armature, students will develop a head sculpture without the worry of drying or cracking. The goal is to achieve the structure of the human head with proper proportion, including sculpting of eyes, nose and lips. Bring a bag lunch on Saturday. |
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Silk Scarf Workshop
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Summer Floral Silk Scarf Workshop
Natural dyes are used on a wet silk hankie to practice before dying the silk scarf. Process results in unique backgrounds for each student. Patterns may be placed under the scarf as a guide for silk paint embellishments. No experience necessary. Bring a bag lunch. |
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