Now offering this unique camp at CMA! Delve into the mind of an illustrator! Explore what it takes to design unique characters through fundamental drawing, illustration, and cartooning techniques. Analyze commercial, cartoon, and fine art to build your understanding of visual language and then put that knowledge to work. Explore the principles behind style and effectively communicate a message in your art. All skill levels welcome. Taken Character Illustration before? No problem, all projects and activities are brand new for 2025!
Now offering this unique camp at CMA! Join us for camp inspired by eco artist, John Sabraw in the exhibition "Apeiron: The Eco-Art of John Sabraw." Sabraw's abstract explorations focus on natural phenomena, the earth’s ecosystem as a whole, and our role within that. This camp focuses on the balance between controlled and organic creative processes, utilizing both commercial-made and natural materials.
Now offering this unique camp at CMA! Join us for camp inspired by eco artist, John Sabraw in the exhibition "Apeiron: The Eco-Art of John Sabraw." Sabraw's abstract explorations focus on natural phenomena, the earth’s ecosystem as a whole, and our role within that. This camp focuses on the balance between controlled and organic creative processes, utilizing both commercial-made and natural materials.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Workshop participants will learn the magical process of dyeing paper using tissue paper and water, discovering the vibrant hues and textures that emerge. Guided by our experienced instructor, participants will utilize their dyed paper to create stunning collages, incorporating shapes and patterns inspired by Ethel Magafan's painting "Meadows." Through close observation of the painting, students will draw inspiration from its organic forms and colors to infuse their collages with artistic depth.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Inspired by the exhibit "Immersive Spaces from the CMA Collection." This experience-based workshop invites participants to embark on a journey of creativity and collaboration. Immerse yourself in an interactive art experience as you join together with fellow participants to craft a short 3-act play inspired by a chosen artwork. Through observation and imagination, explore the depths of your selected artwork to uncover its narrative potential.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Inspired by the mesmerizing ceramic sculptures in the exhibit "A Material World: Janice Jakielski's Impossible Objects." Jakieliski casts and manipulates ultra-thin porcelain sheets mimicking the look of paper. Through hands-on instruction, discover various paper-cutting and layering techniques inspired by Jakielski's unique forms to bring your own designs to life. Finish by binding your creations into pop-up books using needle and thread.
Offering this NEW Art Play Date in person! Parents, come join your little artists in multisensory art-making activities for both of you to enjoy together. Spread your painting wings by learning about mark-making that mimics the nighttime sky and the beautifully patterned Luna moth who inhabits it. Our sensory play dates are developed to stimulate your toddler's sense of touch, smell, sight, hearing, and balance while encouraging creativity and exploration in a safe environment. Ok-to-get-messy attire is suggested; aprons provided.
Offering this NEW Art Play Date in person! Parents, come join your little artists in multisensory art-making activities for both of you to enjoy together. Collaborate with friends and explore wet-on-wet techniques, while painting an oversized story mural. Our sensory play dates are developed to stimulate your toddler's sense of touch, smell, sight, hearing, and balance while encouraging creativity and exploration in a safe environment. Ok-to-get-messy attire suggested; aprons provided.
*Cost includes all supplies for both one child and one adult to do together.
