Book Arts Workshop: Ages 7–13
Book Arts Workshop: Ages 7–13
Create an artists' book or two through creative visual storytelling and cover design.
Create an artists' book or two through creative visual storytelling and cover design.
Welcome to the world of weaving! Learn how to weave a wall hanging or two using various fibers and natural found objects.
Craft paper hemp flowers that look as if they were grown fresh on a farm. No prior experience is necessary.
Sculpt sea creatures out of recycled materials as a way of keeping plastic away from our fish friends in the ocean!
Try your hand at several methods of printmaking—create one-of-a-kind prints, or craft a series of prints that can be used for cards or gifts. By the end of this workshop, you too might become printmaking fanatic…once you start printing, you won't want to stop!
Craft wearable and sculptural 3-D art out of polymer clay. Learn molding techniques to blend colors and make simple canes. This workshop will feature demos and tutorials for specific projects as well as time to just play with and explore the material.
Learn a multitude of clay handbuilding techniques while creating sculptural art! Clay pieces will be underglazed and fired, but not clear coated with a shiny glaze. Learn about ways to add to your creation at home after firing.
Create a 3-D imaginary landscape inspired by Lost at Sea—a loaned piece by artist Edouard Duval-Carrié on display in the RAM exhibition, Blurry Boundaries—that challenges preconceptions and creates a sense of time and place, whether real or imaginary.
Calling the 1970s for this Throwback Thursday! Make a groovy macramé plant hanger with a pop of color.
Learn crocheting techniques to create a decorative square or two, then take these skills home with you to create more! Granny would be so proud.
An introduction to printing on clay using screen and relief printing techniques. Renowned printmaker and ceramicist Paul Andrew Wandless will teach you how to put images into screens without the use of a darkroom and how to carve designs into relief blocks. Then, learn how to print multi-color images using these screens and reliefs.
An introduction to wheel throwing and the principles of form, mass and texture. Learn through demonstrations and gentle guidance.
Use craft paper to form surprisingly lifelike agave plants. No prior experience is necessary.
Learn to apply fine silver cloisonné wire on an enamel surface, then wet pack enamel glass to create delicate lines and transparent colors. Basic enameling experience is recommended.
Craft a deceptively realistic lily flower out of craft paper. No prior experience is necessary.
Paint a precut shape of your choice, then attach yarn as fringe to make an eye-catching, mixed media wall hanging.
Learn basic hammering, forming and soldering skills while creating your own textured sterling silver band ring. Great as a refresher course or to learn beginner technique.
Learn basic hammering, forming and soldering skills while creating your own textured sterling silver band ring. Great as a refresher course or to learn beginner technique.
Use palette knife painting techniques to create a glorious sunset on canvas. Brilliant warm hues and luxurious blues will make your painting pop as vibrantly as the real thing.