From cave drawings to comics, animation, and beyond, art and stories have been inseparably inked. In this class we will learn basic techniques, practices, and philosophy of creating comics and other graphic narratives.

Integrating art making with art history, each session is focused on identifying and stimulating children’s artistic abilities. We’ll draw, paint, and create nature and abstract art using a variety of techniques and materials. Grades 1-3.

Students will explore sculpture, color, and a variety of media in connection with contemporary and modern artists. Students will build independent thinking, collaboration, and gross-motor skills through this introduction to the creative process. Grades 4-7.

Experience the oldest method of stained glass construction as you create a moderate sized hanging panel. Review glass cutting and shaping basics and learn the lead cane construction method to build a beautiful stained glass panel. Several patterns will be provided as well as many attractive glass colors. Finished piece will be between 10×10 and 11×14 depending on the pattern chosen. Previous experience is required. Ages 18+

In “Embodied Echoes,” artists Ramiro Rodriguez and Laurie Rousseau converge to weave narratives of heritage, memory, and the sanctity of life into a cohesive exploration of printmaking. Rodriguez’s prints resonate with familial tales and cultural fragments, echoing the struggles and wisdom embedded within his upbringing. Through a spectrum of techniques—from the stark lines of relief prints to the fluidity of monotypes—Rodriguez invites viewers to delve into the complexities of language, identity, and the immigrant experience.