Art Centers CeramicsCollageDesignDigital ArtDrawingFiber ArtsOrigamiPaintingPlushiesPrintmakingSculpture 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 StartedDesignFashion design is the art of creating clothing and accessories. Artists experiment with fabrics, patterns, and colors to bring their ideas to life. Whether they are customizing shoes, phone cases or backpacks, fashion design lets artists express themselves through wearable art.Get StartedDigital ArtDigital art requires technology to create works of art. Artists use websites and apps to edit photos, create posters, illustrations and more. Artists can also make drawings, paintings and sculptures on a screen instead of by hand. Digital artists experiment and make changes easily. They can undo mistakes, try different colors, and explore endless possibilities with a single click. 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 StartedFiber ArtsFiber arts is a media that uses different fibers like yarn, thread, fabric and more. Artists embroider by drawing with a needle and thread. Artists weave by creating patterns with yarn or fabric on a loom. Artists make jewelry by tying knots with string or rainbow loom bands. Fiber artists decorate clothing and create artwork like rugs, bags, bracelets and more.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 StartedPlushiesPlushies are soft toys made of fabric and stuffed with cotton. They can resemble animals, characters, cartoons, or even imaginary creatures. Artists design and create plushies using sewing techniques, patterns, and a variety of fabrics. This allows for customization and the creation of unique and personalized plush toys.Get StartedPrintmakingPrintmaking is the art of creating multiple copies of unique designs. Different types of printmaking create specific results. In relief printing, artists carve away areas of a block, leaving the raised parts to be inked and printed multiple times like a stamp. In monoprinting, artists add color to a surface; they use stencils, tools and found objects to add texture and details. Then they transfer the image to paper for a unique one-of-a-kind print.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 Previous slide Next slide
