Art Centers CeramicsCollageDrawingOrigamiPaintingRainbow LoomSculpture Not sure where to start? Explore the slides below to learn about our different art centers CeramicsCeramic art involves shaping and molding clay by hand, with molds or on a pottery wheel. Artists create functional and decorative 3D forms such as pottery, sculptures, jewelry and tiles. After building the structures, artists fire the ceramics in a kiln and add color by painting them with glaze.Get StartedCollageCollage is the art of combining materials to make something new. Collage is like a puzzle where all the pieces work together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Artists use items like pictures, fabric, paper, scraps of old artwork, found objects and more. In collage, artists layer materials sometimes hiding parts and revealing others, to create a deeper meaning or evoke emotions.Get StartedDrawingDrawing is the foundation of all art. It is a way of creating images by making marks using tools like pencils, oil pastels, markers and more. Artists use lines, shapes, textures and colors to create a composition. Drawing lets artists communicate ideas, emotions, observations and imagination through images.Get StartedRainbow LoomA rainbow loom is a plastic board with different pegs. Artists stretch and weave colorful rubber bands into different shapes and patterns. Rainbow loom artists can create intricate jewelry, charms, pencil toppers, and other accessories.Get StartedOrigamiOrigami is the art of folding paper to create intricate 3D objects like animals, vehicles, plants and more. Artists often create origami in a series of many pieces that go together. They can then use other techniques like drawing and collage to add details and meaning to their finished origami.Get StartedPaintingPainting is the art of creating images by spreading color across a surface like paper or canvas. Artists use tools like brushes, palette knives and brayers to create different effects in their artwork. Different types of paint create specific results. Watercolor paint is transparent, easy to layer, and dries quickly. Tempera paint is thicker, brighter and can be used on more surfaces. Acrylic paint is thickest, brightest and permanent when dry. Get StartedSculptureSculpture is the art of creating three dimensional forms using materials like found objects, clay, cardboard and more. Artists use tools to carve, mold, assemble and manipulate materials to depict realistic or abstract subjects. Unlike flat 2D artwork, sculptures can be viewed from all sides and angles.Get Started
