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This six-week painting course explores how narrative can be built through the relationship between figure, environment, and color. Working in acrylic or oil, students will develop one narrative painting from concept to completion, beginning with brainstorming personal or imagined stories and translating them into visual form through thumbnail sketches and compositional planning. As the course […]

Explore the relationship between visual and movement-based art forms. In this workshop, participants will respond to paintings, photographs, sculptures, or other forms of visual art to generate movement and create meaningful choreography. Through guided improvisation, reflection, and collaborative composition, you’ll learn simple tools to translate imagery, texture, color, and emotion into physical expression. Whether you’re […]

So Much Drama is a weeklong generative stage and screenwriting course for teenagers that explores the structure and forms around both playwriting and film writing. Throughout the week, we’ll practice getting down the structure and format, discuss our favorite plays and films, and create our own short works ready for the stage and screen. By […]

This class invites students to paint intimate scenes inspired by memory, relationships, and everyday life, with an emphasis on mood and emotional clarity over technical precision. Working in acrylic, students will translate personal moments into visual scenes through thoughtful composition, cropping, and simplified forms. The course explores how interiors and personal spaces can act as […]

Evolve beyond standard presets and discover the limitless potential of the digital powerful lines of the historic railroad, the vibrant character of unique storefronts, and the hidden gardens tucked away among the city’s historic architecture. Using your own smartphone or digital camera, you’ll hunt for inspiration in everything from rusted textures to blooming nature. Back […]

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 4 lesson session in acrylic painting! Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class […]

One of the most timeless subjects for watercolors are plant-life, and in this four-week intensive course you explore how to use the medium to depict Mother Nature in all her glory! This class will follow the life-cycle of plant life to explore how to capture all the intricacies they have to offer. Students will explore […]

Join us for an introduction to creating the illusion of atmosphere and depth in landscape art using aerial perspective! Learn how the very air we breathe affects how we see a landscape. Students will come away with an understanding of the role of color, value, edges and contrast, and how to use them to improve […]

Learn how to turn our fine feathered friends into treasured works of art! From anatomy to perspective, Michele will walk you through her tips and tricks for making your avian art come to life. Students may work in any media, and will learn simple but effective techniques for capturing the beauty and spirit of birds […]

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques . Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking […]

The Art of Writing: Summertime is a four-week Horror themed writing course. Summer: the time of year when kids spend weeks at camps, people enjoy nature, and slashers hunt down unlucky camp counselors looking for love. Throughout this course, we’ll explore why summer camps are magnets for killers, discuss our favorite pop culture summertime scares, […]

Unlock the secrets of professional sculpture in this intensive, one-week studio! Figures in Motion moves beyond basic clay modeling to teach the “inside-out” method used by master sculptors. Students will learn to engineer custom wire armatures-internal skeletons that provide the strength and balance needed for dynamic, gravity-defying poses. Whether your interest lies in wildlife, human […]

This class will offer an introduction to the history and techniques of painting murals. Taking a look at the cultural and commercial significance of murals, the various applications will be explained and demonstrated. Over the course of this six week intensive class, you will get hands on experience painting on ARTfactory walls! This course is […]

Step into the spotlight and discover the magic of musical theatre! In this engaging class, students will explore the three pillars of the stage—singing, acting, and dancing—through fun exercises, group […]

In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with […]

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques . Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout […]