These workshops are designed to broaden perception, abilities and affinity for
many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and
learning as a young artist. KidsArt has expanded its Summer Workshop programs to
include a choice of half-day or full-day* workshops in some
studios. Ages also vary according to studio. Check with your local studio for
its specific schedule and ages by clicking here.
*Half-day Workshops: 9:00
a.m.-12:00 noon; Full-day Workshops: 9:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
How do the original Disney artists make cartoon characters move? This workshop
will be an exciting adventure into the world of animation. Techniques are
introduced which will quickly and easily provide an understanding of the
original, basic principles of hand-drawn animation. Simple kinetic devices will
be constructed to detail the phenomenon of the "Persistence of Vision"*.
Demonstrating this concept, students will learn to make an animation cell as
well as how to draw or construct early motion-picture devices such as the
thaumatrope, phenakistoscope, and a flicker book. This class will give great
satisfaction in learning and lots of fun. Students will be able to bring home
finished projects that they will surely want to show the whole family how to
make!
*This is the inability of the eye to perceive separate images; combining them
into one, moving picture
Students learn to draw the most popular Anime characters, like Dragonball,
Yu-gi-oh, Evangelion, and Guddami Wing! They will learn to use pen & ink,
colored inks, and markers to create their favorite colorful characters. They
will also learn the form and structure of the human body and head to enhance
their drawings. Students will learn to draw Anime cartoon characters, which
will WOW their friends with new found skills and techniques. Students will not
only go away from this workshop with impressive drawings, but they will be able
to show others how they did it! What better summer company than to spend it
with favorite Anime friends!
Students learn to evoke humor through exaggeration by using easily learned
methods to draw favorite cartoon friends, as well as to develop their own
imaginative characters. They learn to use shapes, line and color to create a
fun and whacky world, and learn to draw their favorite super heroes. Students
will be taught to draw the human form using proper proportions of anatomy. They
will create many drawings from reference materials to gain as much experience as
possible. This workshop is not only lots of fun, and very creative, but will
give students lasting skills they can use to entertain themselves on their own.
Create a free standing sculpture of today's popular cartoons! Students
will learn to draw current cartoon figures, as well as learn to paint with
acrylics to bring color and life to figures. Once the cartoon figures are drawn
and painted, students will be taught how to create those same cartoons to stand
in a painted environment of their own making. Step-by-step they will see a
two-dimensional cartoon painting turn into a 3-dimensional scene. Stand them
around the house and watch friends clamor to be taught how to make
these! Finished, standing cartoons will be bright & colorful decorations
for the bedroom, office, or just to greet you on a shelf or counter in your
home.
This is a hands on studio workshop where the student is guided from inception
through a step-by-step process to the final finished piece. Students learn to
create masks, animals, bar relief landscapes, and heads. The student sees the
materials transformed while learning basic sculpting methods. Multiple
materials and techniques are introduced to inspire interest and creativity.
Students get their hands into the materials and let their imaginations flow!
They will complete this workshop with wonderful, finished pieces that will bring
lasting enjoyment for years!
Students will discover the fundamentals of drawing the human form and the
structure of the human head. Building their powers of observation and ability
to capture 3-dimensional qualities of the figure, they will explore major
drawing techniques using graphite, charcoal, pastels, and conte crayons.
Students will be surprised and delighted at how easily they will learn to draw
lifelike representations of the human body and head. They will find that
something that looks difficult in the beginning is easily mastered with a
step-by-step method. They will complete this workshop with a great sense of
accomplishment and pride!
This specialized painting workshop will teach the use of three important painting mediums.
Students may begin at the beginning or advance from where they left off, pursuing images of
interest to them. Beginning, intermediate or advanced painting skill are explored along with
techniques, terms and fundamentals. Brush manipulation, brush utilization & care, color mixing,
color application, arrangement of palette, mixing specific hues, paint application and much more
will be taught giving students a sense of confidence and the understanding necessary to feel
comfortable as a painter. Depending on skill, students' projects may include creating two and
three dimensional forms, still-life, realistic animals, landscapes and more. More advanced
students will have an opportunity to work on more complicated subject matter. This workshop is a
creative, fun and exciting way to spend your summer days!
*Curriculum projects may vary year-to-year.
For more information contact your local studio. These workshops may also be offered during the school
year in certain studios.
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