Teens

Wednesdays, September 23 & 30, 5–7 pm

Ages 13–17 | Navigate through the world of digital art and design! Learn to use fundamental (and fun) tools in design software to alter images and enhance your pixelated projects. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a USB flash drive for saving files.

Instructor: Anh Do

Wednesdays, October 14 & 21, 5–7 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Concentrating on authentic self-expression and creativity, learn how to transform a sketchbook into a visual journal. Explore ways to integrate writing and ideas into art with fun techniques in illustration, collage, and mixed media.

Instructor: Lauren Bleam

Wednesday, November 4, 5–7 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Discover how artificial intelligence can support (and not replace) the creative process. Learn ethical, thoughtful ways to use AI for generating ideas and visual research. Students are encouraged (but not required) to bring a flash drive.

Instructor: Anh Do

Wednesday, November 18, 5–7 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Enjoy a fleeting moment in time learning about Impressionist painting styles and techniques. Using acrylics on canvas, paint a striking still life composition focusing on color, light, and brushwork.

Instructor: Catherine Purdy

Wednesdays, December 2, 9, & 16, 5–7 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Calling all makers! Try your hand with new techniques each week while transforming wood, felt, and everyday objects into handmade gifts, accessories, and keepsakes— think repurposed frames, felted wallets, keychains, and more.

Instructor: Lauren Bleam

Thursday, September 17, 5–6:30 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Draw inspiration from the museum and surrounding buildings. Use perspective drawing techniques and principles of design to depict architectural elements and structures.

Instructor: Catherine Purdy

Thursday, October 15, 5–6:30 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Survey the museum for portrait art to prompt exploration and inspiration for drawing faces with expressive features and accurate proportions.

Instructor: Catherine Purdy

Thursday, November 19, 5–6:30 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Journey through the galleries in search of pet portraits and animals in art. Focus on rendering distinctive textures and other detailed characteristics to bring your menagerie to life.

Instructor: Catherine Purdy

Thursday, December 17, 5–6:30 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Take part in guided sketching exercises throughout the galleries. Practice different drawing techniques by emulating your favorite artists’ signature styles and learn to incorporate them into works of your own.

Instructor: Catherine Purdy

Saturday, September 26, 1–4:00 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Soft, bold, and blendable—chalk pastels are full of possibilities! Learn tips and techniques for layering, shading, and mixing colors in vibrant pastel drawings of your own.

Instructor: Ivy Walbert

Saturday, October 17, 11 am–4:00 pm 

Ages 13–17 | With Adobe Photoshop and animation software, learn about basic principles and techniques to create some short and sweet digital animations! Students may want to bring a USB flash drive to save files.

Instructor: Anh Do

Saturday, November 7, 11 am–4:00 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Discover the wonders of watercolor! From color mixing and washes to layering and texture effects, explore both traditional and non-traditional techniques.

Instructor: Lindsay Steele

Saturday, November 21, 1–4:00 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Learn about the history, culture, and style of manga, a Japanese comic art. Practice the drawing principles manga is known for and illustrate stylized characters with dramatic effects.

Instructor: Anh Do

Saturday, December 5, 11 am–4:00 pm 

Ages 13–17 | Explore crocheting in this crafty crash course! Learn vocabulary, basic stitching, and how to read a pattern to create a cozy scarf for the holiday season. All materials are provided, but teens may bring their own worsted (or medium weight) yarn, if a particular color is desired.

Instructor: Esperanza Biewenga