Practice Zentangles to become better at drawing.

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This session will demonstrate how to design a manga or anime character from layout to concept.

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In this session, you will learn to draw 2D letters into a 3D perspective and create your own stylized or conceptual font type.

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In this session, you will use face-mapping and proportions to render a human face/ portrait.

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In this session, you will learn how to draw from real life, using light to add value and tone.

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In this session, you will draw with an eraser and learn how to make it a stencil design for a t-shirt, hat, etc.

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In this session, you will learn about the proportions of a human skull and how to shade more realistically.

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In this session, you will develop an understanding of how rhythm can be used in designing an article of clothing. You will leave with a design that could be used to create a 3D model in later classes.

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In this session, you will practice drawing realistic-looking textures: grass, fur, brick walls & rock in a landscape.

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In this session, you will create realistic-looking bubbles or an egg yolk using subjective colors. (Color pencil and marker needed.)

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In this session, you will use Fruit/Veggie/String/Plastic wrap/Salt Print Drawings using common household liquids for Paint Impressions.

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In this session, you will research a famous art piece for parody and re-create a famous artwork using laundry or objects found at home or around the house

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Use images, text, and graphics in a free online software* to make an animated gif.

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Using a free phone app, students will learn how to make stop motion animations

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Use a free online software to make beats using your own voice and sounds you can make with objects at home

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Cats rule the internet – learn how to digitally draw one using vector shapes and a free online software

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Vertical video is the preferred format for social media. Learn the dos and don’ts of how to maximize this format

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Special effects are a lot easier than you might think! In this class we will use two apps to try out all kinds of special effects at home. Phone or tablet needed.Special effects are a lot easier than you might think! In this class we will use two apps to try out all kinds of special effects at home. Phone or tablet needed.

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Mixing is a crucial step in the music composition process. In this class, students will learn the basics of changing levels, panning, and adding basic effects using a free online software.

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Logos are how we communicate, quickly and simply, the essence of an organization or individual. In this class, we will create a simple logo out of letters (typography) using free online software.

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In this class students will use layers to create a variety of effects that change the aesthetics and tone of the video using a free phone app

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Comic book covers are all about action and fun. In this class, learn how to make your own!

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Make a unique birthday card for someone you care about using free online software

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Podcasts are an extremely popular media format. In this class, students will plan and record a podcast together about a topic of their choice.

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about digital sculpting a crewmate from Among Us, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about digital sculpting a person’s head, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class for creating a stylized skull in digital sculpting, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about 3D modeling your own Mandalorian style helmet in TinkerCAD, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about creating a Mario Kart inspired race kart in TinkerCAD, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about creating your own legendary sword and stone inspired by King Arthur, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about using TinkerCAD’s online arduino simulator to program electronics, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about 3D modeling a sword and shield inspired by the Zelda games, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about making pixel art inspired by video game backgrounds, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about making 3D modeled logos designed by students, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about making Minecraft styled art using 3D voxels, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT Maker Lab Class about making Self-Portraits in pixel art, for middle school and high school students

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CHICAT workshop about organizing and beginning creative projects, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop featuring guests Digital Artists as speakers, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about the way grants and scholarships can help your academic career and beyond, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about applying to shows and presenting your art, for high school students only.

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CHICAT workshop about documenting your work with the best pictures possible, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about sharing your projects with others and getting feedback on your art, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about building your skills over time and letting your projects represent you as an artist, for high school students only.

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CHICAT workshop about discovering ways to show your work online at no-cost so others can have a chance to get familiar with your artwork, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about being paid to work professionally as an Illustrator, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about applying to shows and presenting your art, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about successful resumes and the best approach students can take to write their own resumes, for high school students only

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CHICAT workshop about sharing your projects with others and getting feedback on your art, for high school students only

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Bring your pet or stuffed animal to a virtual hang-out session with the Youth Arts team at CHICAT. Be sure to bring 2-3 fun facts about the pet/stuffed animal to share with everyone! 

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Aspiring writers are welcome to join the Youth Arts team in this informative workshop for Creative Writing.  

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A celebration of Black History Month through a workshop that informs the CHICAT community about the current Black Lives Matter movement and a digital open mic where students can share poetry about social justice.

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A student is privately given a prompt and they must draw it out as the other students guess what it is. 

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Take turns being given a popular film to explain badly and having everyone guess which film you’re talking about. 

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Students will share their favorite villains with each other and sketch them out to share out at the end. 

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Come hang out with your peers and share recommendations of video games and anime! Learn some cool trivia about both mediums and demonstrate any cool concepts you have for a game or anime. 

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Bring a quick wit and a sense of humor to join CHICAT for a session of easy-to-join Improv games. These activities will involve “One Word at a Time,” “Actor Switch,” and “Translation.”

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Bring your pencil and paper and join your peers in drawing out cartoon critters influenced by works such as Pokemon and Digimon. 

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Watch Party with the Youth Arts team. Bring a snack and a drink! 

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A student is privately given a prompt and they must draw it out as the other students guess what it is. 

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Join us and reflect on the art we produced and the techniques we learned. Be sure to stick around for information on the upcoming Summer 2021 session. 

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