JLI/TIC Art Studio
Wed 4-5pm ZOOM (April – June 2021)
PICTURES IN PICTURES FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April-June 2021
Learn to use patterns and silhouettes to make a picture in a picture. We’ll be drawing the head shape of an animal and filling it in with a landscape scene using only a felt tipped pen! This class is great for beginners and fun for experienced artists. Materials you’ll need: paper, pencil, and an ink pen. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper, pencil and an ink pen. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 5-6:30pm ZOOM (April – June 2021)
SECRET WORLD OF CATS
Recommended for 12+
April-June 2021
The Secret World of Cats class will have you drawing impressive environments and crowds of cats as they run a bakery, go camping, read books at the library and more! We’ll be using pencil, ink pens, and coloring tools such as colored pencils or crayons. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper, ink pens and coloring media. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Thurs 5-6:30pm (April – June 2021)
WATERCOLOR THURSDAYS NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE
Recommended for 12+
April-June 2021
Learn how to paint animals native to our country. Using watercolor we will learn how to paint different textures of fur, wool, feather, and skin. We will also discuss the significance of these animals to different Native American tribes through their stories and practices. This class is recommended for artists aged 12 and up due to the use of intermediate art materials and concepts. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need water, watercolor paints, brushes, & paper and a place where you can make a slight mess. Even watercolor paints can stain, so remember a smock to protect your clothes. Webcam & microphone will allow you to interact more effectively with other participants.Fri 4-5pm ZOOM (April – June 2021)
DRAWING MAGIC HORSES FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April - June 2021
Each week we’ll draw a magic horse such as a unicorn, Pegasus, pixie colt, or storm horse. This class is great for beginners and relaxing for more advanced artists. Colored pencils will be used in this class but feel free to use crayons or markers instead. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper, pencil & erasure, an ink pen and colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 5-6:30pm ZOOM (April – June 2021)
ADDING BACKGROUNDS
Recommended for 12+
April-June 2021
Learn how to add backgrounds to your favorite character drawings. No perspective grids needed! This is a digital art class using the free art program FireAlpaca and drawing tablet, but artists can follow along with paper and pencil as well. This class is recommended for artists 12 & up due to the use of intermediate drawing concepts. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. All you'll need are paper and pencil and color media, or digital tools. Webcam & microphone will allow you to interact more effectively with other participants.Fri 5-6:30 ZOOM (Jan – March 2021)
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Recommended for 12+
Jan-March 2021
Delve deep into Dungeons & Dragons character creation! Each week we roll the dice to select a theme and design a fantasy character based on that theme. Digital art tools recommended for this class, but students can follow along with pencil and paper. Then we'll learn even more about your characters as we take on a role play adventure together. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. All you'll need are paper and pencil and color media, or digital tools. Webcam & microphone will allow you to interact more effectively with other participants.Fri 4-5pm ZOOM (Jan – March 2021)
FROZEN 2 DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jan-Mar 2021
In this beginner level drawing class you'll have fun drawing Elsa, Anna, Olaf and other characters from Frozen 2. We'll tackle another character each week, seeing the big shapes and using them to make your drawings look just like you want them to. All you need is pencil & paper. Betsy will guide you step by step. Soon you'll be able to draw . . . anything. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper, pencil & erasure, an ink pen and colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 5-6:30pm ZOOM (Jan – March 2021)
TEACUP DRAGONS
Recommended for 12+
Jan-March 2021
Bring beauty and whimsy together drawing and painting teacups filled with tiny dragons. This class will focus on fine detail, shading, shadows, and color blending. Betsy will be demonstrating with watercolor pencils, but you can also use colored pencils. Either way you'll want a bit heavier paper for these compositions, because they'll be keepers. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need appropriate paper, and watercolor or colored pencils. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 4-5pm ZOOM (Jan – March 2021)
DIGITAL DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jan-March 2021
Ready to take up a stylus for digital drawing? or just need some practice and help with painting program techniques? This is a beginner’s digital art class that uses the free art program FireAlpaca but students can also follow along with pencil and paper. Planets, spaceships, and aliens will come together to create a large digital Science Fiction "mural". This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. For digital you'll need a graphics tablet or cellphone/tablet for this class. Download free software FireAlpaca or MediBang. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 5-6:30 ZOOM (Oct-Nov 2020)
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Recommended for 12+
Oct-Nov 2020
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a collaborative storytelling game where players take the role of a character. In each class, you'll be creating your own character, drawing the character's portrait, learning a basic game play, and playing as your own D&D character in the final portion of class time. Recommended for 12 and up due to fantasy violence. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. All you'll need are paper and pencil. Color media or digital tools are also welcome. Webcam & microphone will allow you to interact more effectively with other participants.Wed 4-5pm ZOOM (Sept-Nov 2020)
USING A GRAPHICS TABLET FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Sept-Nov 2020
Learn to draw directly to your art program. No pencil, no pen, a whole new skill set. Each class starts with drawing exercises to improve your hand-eye coordination when using a tablet and finishes with a fan-favorite character. . . welcome to a new medium. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need a graphics tablet or cellphone/tablet for this class. Download free software FireAlpaca or MediBang. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 5-6:30pm ZOOM (Sept-Nov 2020)
PICTURES IN PICTURES
Recommended for 12+
Sept-Nov 2020
Inking Animals within Landscapes (and vice-versa!) will teach you how to illustrate landscapes and animals within the silhouette of another animal or plant. We use two sizes of black ink felt-tipped pens for this class; thin and thick. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need appropriate paper, and both thin & thick black ink felt-tipped pens (thin: Micron, PITT,etc. -- thick: Sharpie, Crayola, brush tip, etc.). Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 4-5pm ZOOM (Sept-Nov 2020)
CHIBI MYTHICAL MASHUPS FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Sept-Nov 2020
Chibis are cute versions of . . . pretty much anything. In this class you'll combine animal features to make cuddly baby versions of awesome mythical creatures. Each week you'll imagine a different combination character, then ink and color your artwork with blended colors. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper, pencil & erasure, an ink pen and colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 5-6:30pm ZOOM (Sept 2020)
MASTER STUDIES -- BNA
Recommended for 12+
Sept-Nov 2020
Draw a master study of a moment from the Japanese urban anime Brand New Animal. Learn techniques from the professionals on expression, staging, lighting, and color. During the final week of each month we’ll use the techniques we’ve learned to create a BNA fan art piece. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. All you'll need are paper and colored pencils. Crayons, markers or digital tools are also welcome. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 4-5pm ZOOM (July-Aug 2020)
WHIMSICAL HOUSES FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
July-Aug 2020
Sit back, relax, and learn how to doodle whimsical houses with just a ball point pen. This class, inspired by Instagram Artist Edwin Rhemrev - a set designer in animated films including Despicable Me 3 & Minions 2 - is great for beginners or illustrators looking for some simple practice in whimsical set design. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper & a ballpoint pen. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 5-6:30pm ZOOM (July-Aug 2020)
FAIRIES
Recommended for 12+
July-Aug 2020
In this relaxing class, we’ll be drawing and coloring flower fairies inspired by the works of Cicely Mary Baker, a 20th century English illustrator. Each fairy will have the theme of a flower and butterfly style wings, and will be a relatively small piece of roughly 6x8 inches. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need appropriate paper, pencil & erasure, plus colored pencils. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 4-5pm ZOOM (July-Aug 2020)
CARTOONING DINOSAURS FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
July-Aug 2020
Learn how to draw some famous dinosaurs, big and small -- like the Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex -- all in cartoon style! These classes are great for beginners and fun for advanced artists! This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need paper, pencil & erasure, plus colored pencils or markers. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 5-6:30pm ZOOM (July-Aug 2020)
CHARACTER DESIGN
Recommended for 12+
July-Aug 2020
Join Lead Artist Betsy to learn the stages of stylized animal character design. Each week will feature an animal and prompt with which students will design an animal character as it might appear in a cartoon or comic. Class will include lessons on digitizing and your works on paper and coloring them on the computer. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need pencil, paper, eraser, computer, & FireAlpaca (free downloadable software). A drawing tablet and stylus will make working with digital files much easier. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 5-6:30pm (April-May 2020 ZOOM)
CREATING STYLIZED CHARACTERS
Recommended for 12+
April - June (?) 2020
Learn the stages of character design including brainstorming, body types, clothing design, action studies, expression studies, and more! Each session will have stand-alone pencil drawing activities that students will apply to their long-term digital art project of creating a Character Packet. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need pencil, paper, erasure & maybe some colored pencils. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 4-5pm (April-May 2020 ZOOM)
CARTOONING BIG CATS FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April-June (?) 2020
Have big fun learning to draw big cats like lions, cheetahs, tigers, and leopards. Inspired by the lions of The Lion King, we'll be creating our own big cat characters and finishing our drawings with colored pencils. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need pencil, paper, erasure & maybe some colored pencils. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 4-5pm (April-May 2020 ZOOM)
ANATOMY IN ACTION FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April-June (?) 2020
Learn how to draw the major muscle groups of the body in action poses as we draw characters inspired by the video game Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Drawing principles will include, Illusion of Form; Line Variation; Pose Clarity/Body Language; and Major Muscle Groups. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need pencil, paper, erasure & maybe some colored pencils. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Wed 5-6:30pm (April-May 2020 ZOOM)
COLORED INK
Recommended for 12+
April-June (?) 2020
Combine your character drawings with backgrounds to create a piece of story art that asks the questions: who, where, and what’s happening? Inspired by artist “Ma-Ko” (https://www.instagram.com/drivemeawaytroubledheart) we’ll sketch with pencil and finish with watercolor pencil. This is an interactive ZOOM class. Join us on line using link from calendar. You'll need pencil, paper, erasure & maybe some colored pencils. Webcam & microphone will allow you to participate.Fri 4-5pm (Jan-March 2020)
ZOOTOPIA FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jan-March, 2019
Learn to draw faster with Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps, and other familiar faces from the movie, Zootopia. Each week you’ll quick-draw one character 4-10 times! Lots of practice and lots of fun!Fri 5-6:30pm (Jan-March 2020)
PORTRAITS
Recommended for 12+
Jan-March, 2019
Realistic human faces are a challenge for all artists. In this class we'll compare and contrast the facial features of the 7 members of Korean boy band, BTS, creating individual portraits of each one. In the remaining 5 weeks we’ll work on a group picture of the entire band.Thurs 4-5pm (Jan-March 2020)
DRAWING TATTOOS FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jan-March, 2019
Learn how to draw traditional flash tattoos that have been used by generations of tattoo collectors -- Roses, Birds, Mermaids, Sailors, and yes, the classic MOM banner tattoo. We will learn how to break down these designs into basic shapes then polish them up with a clean outline.Thurs 5-6:30pm (Jan-March 2020)
WATERCOLOR PENCILS
Recommended for 12+
Jan-March, 2019
Traditional American Flash Tattoos were first sported by Sailors and Military men to document their journeys. They used heavy lines, harsh shadows and a limited color palette of Red, Green, Yellow, and a whole lot of Black. In this class we'll draw, shade and color designs in this style using watercolor pencils.Wed 4-5pm (Jan-March 2020)
GRAND PRIX FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jan-March, 2019
Each class we’ll draw a different go-kart or motorcycle with a Super Mario character. All drawings over the course of 12 weeks will be added to a single sheet of large paper creating a grand prix race illustration at the end of the term.Tues 4-5pm (Jan-March 2020)
3D DRAWING FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jan-March, 2019
Start with shape & form. Experiment with contour, shading and perspective. Practice drawing animals, people, buildings and objects while you learn to draw what you see, and whatever you can imagine.Wed 5-6:30pm (Jan-March 2020)
COLORED INK
Recommended for 12+
Jan-March, 2019
Create colorful, fun animal portraits with just colored ballpoint pens. No erasing! You’ll be drawing from photos of both domestic & exotic animals. At the end of each month, we’ll get creative producing portraits of legendary creatures, like unicorns & dragons. You're invited to bring in favorite photos.Tues 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2019)
DRAWBOT DESIGNING
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Make Your Own Comic Sept-Dec 7, 2019
Build your own drawbot and put it to work. Try out different configurations, then apply creativity. Textures, pictures, you may even discover a story hidden between the lines. Push the button to have your drawbot create another art challenge.Wed 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2019)
DRAWING BASICS
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
PICTURE BOOKS Sept-Dec 7, 2019
Create your own parody version of Room on the Broom -- Room on the Vaccum (by YOU). Choose & design your own characters. Each week you'll create a page, and by December you'll have a complete story ready to bind into your own picture book.Wed 5-6:30pm (Sept-Nov 2019)
PEN SKETCHING
Recommended for 12+
Sept-Dec 7, 2019
This class will focus on drawing realistic animals. To build your confidence and skill you'll be working directly with ballpoint pens -- no erasing! Learn about the anatomy and characteristics of various animals. References will be provided, or bring your own favorite animal photos if you wish.Thurs 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2019)
ART GAMES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Sept-Dec 7, 2019
ALL NEW - a fun hour of challenges to complete, some individually and some for teams. Everybody wins as you play with lines, colors, and ideas. Look for surprises -- unexpected results both good and . . . maybe a face plant now and then. Relax and enjoy -- improve your drawing skills and test your creativity. The results may even be good for some laughs.Thurs 5-6:30pm (Sept-Nov2019)
DOCTOR WHO
Recommended for 12+
Sept-Dec 7, 2019
More watercolor! Wet on wet, wet on dry, color mixing and caring for brushes & paint, experiment with multi-media embellishment -- learn and improve your skill with this fascinating medium while you explore the galaxies, the doctors, the daleks and more. Each session Lead Artist Cecile will offer detailed instruction with time for practice.Fri 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2019)
DRAWING BASICS
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
TOY STORY Sept-Dec 7, 2019
Draw, ink and color different characters from Disney's Toy Story each week. A great class for beginning artists and families. Practice crafting a likeness and making your drawings "pop" while learning the basics of character design.Fri 5-6:30pm (Sept-Nov 2019)
ALEBRIJE SPIRIT GUIDES
Recommended for 12+
Sept-Dec 7, 2019
As seen in Coco, in the land of the dead, alebrije are animal spirit guides. This Mexican style folk-art combines stylized animal features from 2 or 3 different animals, and decorates them in vibrant colors and patterns. In this class, each week you’ll design and draw your own alebrije.SPRAY PAINTING WORKSHOPS
2-Day Workshop - Sept 7 & 21
TEENS ONLY, must commit to both sessions
Limited Space - sign up at TIC front desk
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Artist Don Aguilar will lead this introduction to spray painting - technique, blending, composition tricks, texturing, drawing details with pallet knife & stick.Tues 4-5pm (July-Aug 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Make Your Own Comic July-August 2019
Bring your own characters and story to life in comic form. Use templates provided, or design your own layouts. Show the action. Fill in the dialogue. Add sound effects.Wed 4-5pm (July-Aug 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Kim Possible July-August 2019
Practice exaggerating , clarifying poses, and even creating a "master study". You'll sketch, ink the outlines and color a different character from this classic Disney series each week. No class July 10.Wed 5-6:30pm (July-Aug 2019)
DRAWING DESIGN Recommended for 13+
Drawing Anthro Characters July-Aug 2019
Learn to draw characters that combine the features of humans with animals - anthro, or "furries". You'll warm up with characters from Netflix's Rimba Racers, then move on to designing your own characters. No class July 10.Thurs 5-6:30pm (July-Aug 2019)
WATERCOLOR THURSDAYS Recommended for 12+
Revisiting Retro Anime July-Aug 2019
Remember this guy? Or Sailor Moon? What's your favorite old-style anime? Join this relaxing and satisfying watercolor group to render these fabulous characters in paint. Each session offers detailed instruction including brush handling and paint mixing, plus plenty of practice. No class July 4.Fri 4-5pm (July-Aug 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY (Under 10 must be accompanied by an Adult)
Fakemon July-Aug 2019
Build your own Pokemon characters by combining a random animal or object with a Pokemon category (like "ice," "fire," "grass," etc.). We'll tackle new key words each week. Let your imagination lead the way. No class July 12.Fri 5-6:30pm (July-Aug 2019)
DESIGN LEVEL DIGITAL Recommended for 13+*
Learn to Animate July-Aug 2019
Learn to create the illusion of movement with a series of drawings. Each week the class will study a simple animation of a Pokemon character, then students will work on creating animations of their own. Space is limited. No class on July 12.SPRAY PAINTING WORKSHOP (June 2019)
2-Day Workshop - June 15 & 29 TEENS ONLY, must commit to both sessions Limited Space - sign up at TIC front desk
Artist Don Aguilar will lead this introduction to spray painting - technique, blending, composition tricks, texturing, drawing details with pallet knife & stick.Relief Printing Workshop
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30-8:00 pm
Lead Artist Alicia van de Bor will lead this special FREE workshop, introducing you to relief printing. All materials will be provided. The workshop is limited to 10, and all must be 13 or older (because we will be using sharp cutting tools). Reservations are needed. We will have a waiting list, with a possibility of additional sessions if there is sufficient demand. Call 209-382-7848, or email teamjli@gmail.com to reserve a seat.Tues 4-5pm (April-June 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Painting Cartoons April-June 2019
An introduction to acrylic paint and color mixing, using just 3 primaries to create all the colors of the rainbow, for bright and vivid characters. This medium will stain clothing. Smocks are available, but please dress for potential spills.Wed 4-5pm (April-June 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
The Dragon Prince April-June 2019
Learn to draw the characters - human, elf, and dragon - from this fun fantasy series (on NetFlix). You'll draw on toned paper, then add light and shadow to make your drawings more 3-D.Wed 5-6:30pm (April-June 2019)
DRAWING DESIGN Recommended for 13+
Acrylic Dragons April-June 2019
More dragons! Each week you'll paint a different dragon, and practice layering and blending techniques. Acrylic paint will permanently stain your clothing! Please wear your “painting clothes” or use the painting smocks provided at the studio.Thurs 5-6:30pm (April-June 2019)
WATERCOLOR THURSDAYS Recommended for 12+
America's National Parks April-June 2019
Join this relaxing and satisfying watercolor group for an exploration of landscapes. Each session introduces a painting topic, offers detailed instruction including brush handling and paint mixing, tips for special situations, and plenty of practice.Fri 4-5pm (April-June 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY (Under 10 must be accompanied by an Adult)
Spider-sonas April-June 2019
Enter the Spider-verse. Imagine your own radioactive spiders, and create the amazing spider-endowed characters who might emerge from their bites. Designs will reflect a new Spider-verse each week.Fri 5-6:30pm (April-June 2019)
DESIGN LEVEL DIGITAL Recommended for 13+*
Level-Up Anime Drawing April-June 2019
Level up your anime style drawing skills in this class by discovering your current skill level and practicing the things YOU need to work on to get better at drawing anime characters. *May contain PG-13 material.Thurs 5-6:30pm (Feb-March 2019)
WATERCOLOR THURSDAYS RETURN Recommended for 12+
Illustrating Mythical Creatures Feb-March 2019
Lead Artist Cecile Haynes returns with an amusing look at mythical creatures as she guides you through an exploration of watercolors enhanced with a variety of other media.Tue 4-5pm (Jan-March 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Chibis Jan-March 2019
Learn to draw "chibis" - a Japanese term for small, big-headed versions of characters you've come to know in their normal forms. Use what you learn to make chibis of your own original characters.Fri 5-6:30 (Jan-March 2019)
DESIGN LEVEL DRAWING Recommended for 13+*
Character Concepts Jan-March 2019
Brainstorm, create some rough draft sketches, then take those ideas to the next level. Produce a final digital drawing with FireAlpaca. * Class illustrations may include some PG-13 material.Fri 4-5pm (Jan-March 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY (Under 10 must be accompanied by an Adult)
Redlining Jan-March 2019
Make your drawing even better. Get advice from others. Use tips and tricks that can be applied to any artwork. Analyze and improve a different artwork each week.Wed 5-6:30pm (Jan-March 2019)
DESIGN LEVEL DRAWING Recommended for 12+
Acrylics Jan-March 2019
Learn to draw and paint forest miniatures, using acrylic paint on real tree disks. Practice color mixing and fine brush control.Wed 4-5pm (Jan-March 2019)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Backgrounds Jan-March 2019
Be inspired by the adventures of fearless Hilda. Learn to create backgrounds that help to build the story around your characters.Fri 5-6:30pm (Sept-Nov 2018)
DRAWING DESIGN RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
Shoujo Drawing Sept-Nov 2018
Lead Artist Betsy will show you how to apply this unique manga style to hyper-romanticize and beautify even the ugliest traditional characters (witches, mummies, etc.). Learn to make eyes that sparkle, hair that cascades, and gorgeous costumes.Thurs 5-6:30pm (Sept-Nov 2018)
WATERCOLOR THURSDAYS RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
Magical Mixed Media Sept-Nov 2018
Think Hogwarts and you'll be right on track to explore the alchemy of watercolors enhanced with a variety of other media as you learn and practice basic color mixing and brushwork techniques with Lead Artist Cecile Haynes.Wed 5-6:30pm (Sept-Nov 2018)
WATERCOLOR DRAGON DESIGN RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
Dragon Art Evolution Sept-Nov 2018
Lead Artist Betsy will help you expand your understanding of dragons beyond the typical lizard or dinosaur style to fairy, water, feathered styles and more. You'll be using watercolors to bring out the textures and qualities of your original creations.Fri 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2018)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Drawing Chibi Style Sept-Nov 2018
Learn to make scary characters look cute & childlike with this Japanese style. Artist Betsy will show you how to adjust face & body proportions and shapes to make your monsters fun and friendly. Then turn your original characters into stickers.Wed 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2018)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Dungeons & Dragons Sept-Nov 2018
Learn to draw elves, half-elves and humans, both heads and full bodies with Lead Artist Betsy. Different characters each week. Apply what you learn to design your own original characters.Tues 4-5pm (Sept-Nov 2018)
CARTOON BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Vampires & Monsters Sept-Nov 2018
Inspiration for this term will come from Hotel Transylvannia 3. Learn to draw your favorite vampires & monsters with Ernie. Use what you learn to design your own original monsters.Tues 4-5pm (July-Aug 2018)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Characters in Action July-Aug 2018
Practice drawing the same character in different poses. Lead Artist Ernie will guide you step-by-step as you make the characters you love sit, stand, run, jump and more. You'll learn how joints can twist and bend so you can add more action to all your drawings.Wed 4-5pm (July-Aug 2018)
WATERCOLOR BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Justice League July-Aug 2018
Join Lead Artist Betsy drawing characters from the Justice League cartoon series, and coloring them with watercolors. You'll learn techniques for mixing and managing water media. Different characters each week.Fri 4-5pm (July-Aug 2018)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
Unicorn Myths July-Aug 2018
With Lead Artist Betsy, each week you'll draw and ink unicorns, looking at how these mythical creatures were imagined by different cultures. Then as a final project you'll create your own original version of how you think a unicorn might look.Fri 5-6:30pm (July-Aug 2018)
CONCEPT DESIGN RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
Wizard of Oz July-Aug 2018
Starting with a familiar story, each week Lead Artist Betsy will guide you through redesigning a character to fit in a new setting or genre like "Anime Wizard of Oz" or "Wizard of Oz in Africa." Artists can choose to focus on one concept for the entire cast of characters, or experiment with a variety of different concepts.Thurs 5-6:30 (July-Aug 2018)
WATERCOLOR THURSDAYS age 12 and older
Capturing Natural Beauty Aug 2018
Join Lead Artist Cecile for an evening experimenting with colors, textures and techniques. This month Cecile will guide you step-by-step through projects focused on images drawn from nature.
Wed 5-6:30pm (July-Aug 2018)
MORE ACRYLIC PAINTING RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
Retro-minimalist Avengers July-Aug 2018
Lead Artist Betsy is extending her exploration of acrylic painting, this time with the Avengers, rendered in primary colors using basic forms. You'll have the option to use the same skills and approach with characters of your own creation. BE AWARE: acrylic paint will permanently stain clothing.Tues 4-5 pm (April-June 2018)
DRAWING BASICS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April-June 2018
Practice drawing the Disney characters you love. Lead Artist Ernie will guide you step-by-step from big shapes to the details of faces and hands and costumes. You can perfect your Disney-style, or apply the same steps to your own characters.Fri 5-6:30 pm (April-June 2018)
DIGITAL PAINTING RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
April-June 2018
Working with characters from Inuyasha, and others designed by YOU, Lead Artist Betsy will show you how to bring drawings on paper into the computer for coloring. Starting with pencil and ink, you'll finish using Fire Alpaca (a free program you can download at home) to practice digital skills.Wed 5-6:30 pm (April-June 2018)
ACRYLIC PAINTING RECOMMENDED FOR READY-TO-LEARN and/or EXPERIENCED ARTISTS 12-and-older
April-June 2018
Lead Artist Betsy will introduce you to basic brushwork as you recreate the characters from The Incredibles in a retro-style using primary colors and basic forms. Then you'll use the same skills to create your own incredible superhero team. BE AWARE: acrylic paint will permanently stain clothing.Fri 4-5 pm (April-June 2018)
DRAWING ANIME CHARACTERS FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April-June 2018
With Lead Artist Betsy, each week you'll draw and ink characters from My Hero Academia with pencil and pens, then color them with watercolor pencils and a waterbrush. In this series you'll also be able to create your own original superhero character as a final project.Wed 4-5 pm (April-June 2018)
CARTOON DRAWING FAMILY FRIENDLY Recommended for All Ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
April-June 2018
With Lead Artist Betsy you'll draw, ink, and color different characters from the animated series Danger Mouse each week. In June you'll combine multiple characters to create a Danger Mouse episode illustration.Paper & Glue 3 — Masks
Saturday, Oct 21, 1-3 pm
Lead Artist Martha Sandler will lead you through the basics of making masks from manila folders. Starting with basic templates you'll get to experiment with free-form shapes and decorating techniques using modpodge to firm up and finish a mask of your own design. Supported by a grant from the Stockton Arts Commission
Paper & Glue 2 — Paper Toys
Saturday, Oct 14, 1-3 pm
Lead Artist Santos Ochoa will show you the basics of building 3-D shapes from flat templates using folding, tabs and gluing. Starting with a basic template, you'll decorate and add detail to create your own chibi character. Then use those same techniques to create flextangles - a movable paper sculptures that amaze as well as amuse. Supported by a grant from the Stockton Arts CommissionPaper & Glue 1 — Fidget Spinners
Saturday, Oct 7, 1-3 pm
Lead Artist Betsy Luntao will show you how to use origami folding and creasing techniques to create several different star-type shapes. Just add an axel and hubs to make your own fidget spinners. Supported by a grant from the Stockton Arts CommissionFri 5-6:30 pm (Jan-Mar 2018)
DYNAMIC ANGLES
Jan-March 2018
Students will learn to successfully distort human anatomy for added impact and to create the illusion of quick actions using techniques including “bird’s eye view” and “worm’s eye view,” 3 point perspective, squash and stretch and more, all inspired by the anime series, Haikyuu!!
Fri 4-5 pm (Jan-Mar 2018)
ARMOR & ROBOTS
Jan-March 2018
Working with characters from Voltron Legendary Defender, we'll practice drawing natural looking human bodies, then fitting them with armor, plus non-human giant robots. During the final four weeks students will use what they’ve learned to design their own character from the Voltron universe in a fully colored piece.Wed 5-6:30 pm (Jan-Mar 2018)
DEVELOPING PERSONAL STYLE
Jan-March 2018
Fan Favorites takes a new turn as we move beyond reproducing to re-imagining characters suggested by the class. After drawing each character "on model," each student will be drawing one of the characters differently from their current appearance in order to cultivate each artist’s personal art style. During the final class of each month, students will choose one character to ink and color into a completed illustration.Wed 4-5 pm (Jan-Mar 2018)
Small Sculpture
Jan-March 2018
Participants will practice drawing characters from Avatar, the Last Air Bender from different angles, then build small scale (up to 5 inches tall) sculptures of those characters. Steps include creating the armature “skeleton” to support the clay, building up the form with aluminum foil, then sculpting-baking-painting to finish the sculptures. Each sculpture will take 4 weeks to complete.Tue 4-5 pm (Jan-Mar 2018)
DRAWING BASICS
Jan-March 2018
Drawing My Little Pony characters is a fanciful and fun way to learn the basics of animal figures - both 4-legged and flying! Students will use what they learn about animal head-leg-body shapes to create their own magical animal characters.Watercolor Workshop 3 — Light & Shadow
Thursday, Sept 28, 4:30-6:30 pm
Lead Artist Martha Sandler will add more colors to our palettes to focus on skin tones. She'll show you how wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet approaches create different shadow & light effects. Again you'll get to try techniques several times to discover how they can create the effects you want. Supported by a grant from the Stockton Arts CommissionWatercolor Workshop 2 — Color Mixing
Thursday, Sept 21, 4:30-6:30 pm
Lead Artist Santos Ochoa will work with you on color choices, expanding your palette to include both warm and cool colors and letting you experiment with complementary and contrasting color schemes. In this workshop you'll create your own foreground figure to add to a landscape background. Supported by a grant from the Stockton Arts CommissionWatercolor Workshop 1 – Landscapes
Thursday, Sept 14, 4:30-6:30 pm
Lead Artist Betsy Luntao will show you how to create deep-focus landscapes using a limited palette, washes and glazes. You'll get to practice each technique multiple times. Betsy will also show you how to create your own personal palette. Supported by a grant from the Stockton Arts CommissionFri 4-5 pm (Sept-Nov 2017)
FAN FAVORITES
Sept-Nov 2017
Inspirations will come from student suggestions as we take turns choosing which of our favorite characters to draw. In each class we will be drawing, inking and coloring characters suggested by a student. At the end of the term, we will create a poster with multiple characters on 11x17 inch paper.Wed 5-6:30 pm (Sept-Nov 2017)
CARTOON ACTION
Sept-Nov 2017
Inspired by "Star v. the Forces of Evil" we learn how to draw Star, Marco, and your very own character in fun and dynamic action poses! Each month, you will choose your favorite action pose to ink, color, scan and print on sticker paper to create your very own decorative sticker for binder or sketchbook covers.Fri 5-6:30 pm (Sept-Nov 2017)
DIGITAL DRAWING
Sept-Nov 2017
Cats are back, this term featuring Warrior Cats -- tales of the 4 clans. In each class we will be digitally drawing and painting an illustration one of the characters from the Warriors books. At the end of each month, we will create our own Warrior Cat character and print out the illustration.
Wed 4-5 pm (Sept-Nov 2017)
DIGITAL Drawing
Sept-Nov 2017
The Japanese word kawaii (rhymes with Hawaii) translates to "cute," in English. Each class begins with some basic practice of how to doodle characters, props, and space-filling decorations and patterns. Then the students will be given the chance to use their own creativity to fill an entire 8x10 inch paper with cute doodles, finally creating their own “Search & find” illustration on 11x17 inch paper.Tue 4-5 pm (Sept-Nov 2017)
DRAWING BASICS
Sept-Nov 2017
Familiar characters from the Sunday Funnies will inspire students as they try out a variety of cartooning styles, always looking for underlying common shapes and proportions. Students can then apply what they've learned to developing their own personal style, or trying out a new style on character they love.The Art of Teaching Art
OPEN TO ALL ARTISTS OVER 18
Apply (see below) or SHOW UP & CHECK IT OUT
Looking for a few artists who want to learn or expand teaching skills.
This seminar series, supported in part by a grant from the Stockton Arts Commission, will consist of 6 monthly meetings, during which we will develop and offer 6 community art workshops. Each artist/teacher seminar will offer a teaching theory or technique for participants to explore as a group exercise. Seminars will assume participants’ have well-developed art skills. The seminars will involve brainstorming a variety of ways to break down, communicate, and motivate students to practice those skills. Seminars will also include role play practice, allowing participants to experience both teaching and student roles. Seminar teaching topics will include- an overview of a basic 4-part lesson approach,
- a variety of ways to implement each part (intro, breakdown, practice, create),
- differentiating techniques for all-ages and all-skills audiences,
- how Lead Artists’ experience and research can be used to enrich their lessons,
- how to link/combine lessons to build an on-going class sequence, and
- techniques for evaluation/critique.
Do Your Own Thing
OPEN STUDIO
as space permits
The art studio is open for all Teen Impact Center members to use for developing or completing their own projects whenever space is available. Art Studio regular hours are Tues -- Fri from 4:00-6:30. Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 are specifically set aside for open studio use. All are welcome to use studio materials. When you sign in please indicate what project you are working on and what your goal is for the session. When you sign out, please let us know what progress you made.
Fri 4-5 pm (July-Aug 2017)
JOKE COMICS
July-Aug 2017
The manga Azumanga Daioh follows a group of high school girls through their hilarious daily tribulations. In each class, we will learn how to draw a 4 panel joke comic using the structure of introduction, development, turn, and result. At the end of the term, we will create a book out of the joke comics we’ve made.
Fri 5-6:30 pm (July-Aug 2017)
DIGITAL COMICS
July-Aug 2017
Supersonic Girl is an otherwise "normal" teenager from Radio City who attends high school, and fights supervillains. In each class, we will learn about a feature of digital comics such as storytelling, panel layouts, or lettering. Topics will include character design and comic layouts. Each student will create their own original digital comic.
Wed 5-6:30 pm (July-Aug 2017)
CREATURE DESIGN
July-Aug 2017
The TV series, Gravity Falls, follows Dipper and Mabel Pines, investigating weird mysteries. We will draw, ink, and paint real forest animals, then use features from those animals to create our own mysterious creatures. At the end of the term, you'll bind the drawings into your own guidebook of weird critters.
Wed 4-5 pm (July-Aug 2017)
MONSTER POP-UPS
July-Aug 2017
In the city of Monstropolis, monsters use closet door portals to scare children. In each class, we will learn how to draw one of the characters from the film and create a small pop up card. At the end of the term, all the cards will be assembled to make a small pop-up book of monsters.
Tues 4-5 pm (July-Aug 2017)
CARTOON CHARACTERS
July-Aug 2017
Suitable for younger artists, but will provide excellent practice for more advanced students. Learn to draw basic body parts -- face, hands, arms, legs, and body -- then create your own characters. Experienced artists will be encouraged to use detail and shading to add dimension to their drawings.
Tues 5-6 pm (April-June 2017)
FAIRIES
April-June 2017
This basic drawing class is aimed particularly at younger artists just beginning to develop observational skills and eye-hand coordination, but will provide excellent drawing practice for more advanced students. Students will start with basic shapes and learn to create fairy-type figures with elaborate wings, antennae, various hairstyles and fancy clothing. Students with more experience will be encouraged to use detail and shading to add dimension to their drawings.
Wed 4-5 pm (April-June 2017)
SMALL SCULPTURE
April-June 2017
Dory is a fish who suffers from short term memory loss. The one thing she can remember is that she was separated from her parents as a child. With help from her clownfish friends, Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find her unforgettable family. In each class, we will be sculpting, baking, and painting a miniature sized character from Finding Dory out of oven-bake polymer clay. Each sculpture will have a magnet glued on the back to decorate refrigerators or other magnetic surfaces.
Wed 5-6:30 pm (April-June 2017)
VECTOR ART
April-June 2017
Samurai Jack tells the story of a young Japanese prince who duels Aku, a spirit of evil. This class, will use a free computer program to create vector art similar to the kind seen in cartoons like Samurai Jack. Vector art is created using mathematic equations and geometric primitives (points, lines, and shapes). It is characteristically clean, and retro looking without black lines. The biggest benefit of vector art is that it can be enlarged infinitely, without any loss of quality.
Fri 4-5 pm (April-June 2017)
DRAWING EXPRESSIONS
April-June 2017
Yotsuba&! (“Yotsuba and!”) is centered on Yotsuba Koiwai, a five-year-old adopted girl who is energetic, cheerful, curious, odd, and quirky—so odd and quirky that even her own father calls her strange. In each class, we will study the expressions from a short story in the Yotsuba&! comic book and recreate the expression on a different character than the source.
Fri 5-6:30 pm (April-June 2017)
CHARACTER DESIGN
April-June 2017
The Boruto movie centers around the children of the original cast of characters in the Naruto ninja series. Each class will view a segment of the Boruto film, and learn an aspect of character design that was used in that sequence. Students will use that character design element to assist them in creating original characters that could exist in the Boruto film.
Wed 5-6:30 pm (Jan – Mar 2017)
COMPUTER GAMES
Jan-March 2017
In the first half of each class, we will be drawing a character, prop, or background related to the inspiration of Animal Crossing to be an asset for a finished digital product such as a slideshow or simple game. In the remaining half of each class, students will apply what they’ve learned to create their own art for their own original game or slideshow. Space is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their own tablets. The studio has wi-fi and all the programs we use are free.
Wed 4-5 pm (jan – mar 2017)
MIXED MEDIA CATS
Jan-March 2017
This series of art classes aim to follow the ancient tradition of taking inspiration from cats to make art. In each class we will be using a photo of our own pet cat(s), or, choosing a photo of a cat from the internet, as inspiration for an art piece. Mediums will rotate through the weeks using pencil, colored pencils, chalk pastels, Zentangle inks, watercolor, and the computer to create cat themed art work and simple animations in an effort to introduce students to a wide range of materials and techniques.
Tues 5-6 pm (Jan-Mar 2017)
DINOSAURS
Jan-March 2017
This basic drawing class is aimed particularly at younger artists just beginning to develop observational skills and eye-hand coordination, but will provide excellent drawing practice for more advanced students. Each session will focus on a different dinosaur. Students will start with basic shapes and cartoony drawings, but will be encouraged to refine those forms into realistic renderings with detail and shading at whatever level their skill permits.
Fri 4-5 pm (Jan – Mar 2017)
DIGITAL PORTRAITS
Jan-March 2017
In each class, we will be drawing the face of one of the 22 playable characters from Overwatch based on students' votes. After drawing, we will color the portrait in the computer. At the end of the term, we will combine our 6 favorite drawings to create a multiple character composition with simple background taking inspiration from the image shown above. Topics will include: Photoshop basics, proportions of the face, textures and shading. Space is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their own tablets. The studio has wi-fi and all the programs we use are free.
Fri 5-6:30 pm (Jan – Mar 2017)
DIGITAL COLORING
Jan-March 2017
Draw and ink characters from Fairy Tail, a popular anime about magical wizard guilds. Scan drawings into the computer and learn to color using Photoshop. Then digitally collage your characters together in a composition like the one above. Basic drawing skills will be needed. Topics will include Photoshop basics, color temperature, lighting/shading terminology, and color psychology. Space is limited. Students are encouraged to bring their own tablets. The studio has wi-fi and all the programs we use are free.
Fri 4-5 pm (sept-nov 2016)
ANIME FIGURES
Sept-Nov 2016
Inspired by Little Witch Academia, the tale of a near-disastrous autumn festival at a school for witches, this class focuses on drawing anime figures. Learn about “shape psychology” in design and creating "showy" personalities.
Fri 5-6:30 pm (sept-nov 2016)
SMALL SCULPTURE
Sept-Nov 2016
In this class inspired by Pokemon Go you’ll have an opportunity to build pocket-sized Pokemon of your own. Each week you'll get to form, bake and paint a different character using oven-bake polymer clay. For this class we'll build without armatures. Mini-sculptures will stand on their own.
Wed 5-6:30 pm (sept-nov 2016)
PRINTMAKING
Sept-Nov 2016
Kubo & the Two Strings tells the story of Kubo, son of the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known, and friends Monkey & Beetle. Inspired by Kubo, the class will focus on print making, using foam and wood to create blocks, then printing Japanese-style scrolls.
Wed 4-5 pm (sept-nov 2016)
ANIME FACES
Sept-Nov 2016
Undertale is a computer game where you play as a human child who has fallen into the "Underground" and is on a quest to return to the surface. In each class you will draw, ink and color a character from Undertale.
Tues 5-6 pm (sept-nov 2016)
DRAWING BASICS
Sept-Nov 2016
This class is aimed at young-at-heart artists of all ages who like to draw and/or want to learn to draw better. Ernie will share her tricks of the trade while you re-imagine characters from Mother Goose. All you need to bring with you is creativity.
Figure Drawing Series (june-nov 2016)
Supported by a Muller-Nivens grant.
Fri 5-6:30 pm (july-aug 2016)
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