Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, macramé, bead, or quilt, there's a seat for you at our fiber art circle. Complete a monthly project or bring your own work while you enjoy tea, cookies, and conversation. Beginners welcome.
This month, learn basic embrodiery stitches, or bring your own work.
How does a toy go from idea, to design, to manufactured plaything? And how do toy artists work with media companies - like DC, Marvel, and Sanrio - to develop licensed toys that do justice to our favorite superheroes and videogame stars? Join Kidrobot’s talented artists to hear the story of how toys are made, from start to finish, and enjoy an interactive exhibit of their work. Best for all ages.
From Paper to Digital Art: Part 1
Tuesday, May 7, 4-6 pm
Students will begin this two-part series by drawing a pop culture character using paper and pencil. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
From Paper to Digital Art: Part 2
Tuesday, May 14, 4-6 pm
In part two, students will take that character and learn how to transfer it to Photoshop. Next, they'll learn how to take their digitized character and use a tablet to outline and color. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
How to Add Shadows & Highlights
Tuesday, May 21, 4-6 pm
Learn techniques on how to add shadows and highlights to your digital drawings. Customers will be given a fully-colored drawing to work with in this program. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Be your own hero. Make a custom felt cape and matching mask. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Learn what it’s like to be a comic artist in today’s industry and receive hands-on instructions on starting your own comic strip. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Boom! Pow! Zing! Every superhero needs a trading card that showcases their proudest achievements, darkest struggles, and dazzling superpowers. Using basic graphic design tools, make a trading card that you can share with your friends, family, and arch-nemeses.
Have you ever dreamed of discovering the Triforce in a ruined castle, or defending your garden from hordes of voracious zombies? Now you can! Use tried-and-true game design principles to translate the biggest and best video games from screen to library so that we can all play them together in real life.
What – and who – is necessary to make a good video game? In this new monthly series, learn all about the principles of game design. Then, bring those ideas to digital life through a variety of illustration, coding and storytelling activities. This month, bring your very own action platformer to life with the basics of coding.
Celebrate an emerging art form! In the style of a book club, we’ll play, explore and discuss new and classic games. We’ll also enjoy fierce – but friendly – competition with a variety of multiplayer games. Then, we’ll design the month’s game for Video Games IRL.
Transform a simple sheet of paper into an incredible art toy. Paper toys are an international art practice at the intersection of pop art, graphic design and illustration. Choose from paper-engineered designs by contemporary artists – monsters, robots, animals and more. Cut, fold, glue, and customize a character that pops to life in 3D, becoming a DIY sculpture for display in your home or office. Led by artist Becky Clark of WhipperSnap Studio.
