Adventures in Animation

In this culturally rich workshop, students create and design art projects based on traditional Mexican folk arts including pottery, weaving, and paper crafts. While learning some basic Spanish, students look at various examples of artwork from regions in Mexico and consider their historic significance. Students then create their own artworks inspired by whimsical wooden toys called “alejibres,” “hojalata” or tin artwork, the cut paper technique of “papel picado,” plus ceramics and more! On Friday there is a celebration with a piñata for friends and families to enjoy.

Take art to the next level by becoming a piece of art yourself! In this workshop, students create fantastical masks and costumes out of a variety of mixed media. Papier-mâché, fuzzy and patterned fabric, and even plain old cardboard are used to spur inspiration and creativity. Students also learn introductory sewing and mending techniques. On Friday, students work their wearable art on the runway in a dazzling presentation to friends and family.

Let's build an imaginary world together! With the help of friends, we create houses, skyscrapers, planes, trains and so much more! In this workshop, we learn about different types of architecture and design styles and incorporate those into our own creations. We use mixed-media materials to bring our worlds together, like cardboard, paint, clay, foam, and glue to make a city filled with whatever they can imagine! Whether your world is in the deep of the ocean, on the moon in space, or in the green aspen trees,get ready to plan, design, and build!