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A North Shore Sketchbook: from Representation to Abstraction

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

So much of what we do as artists is interpretive. Often we begin with a directly perceived image and create a kind of “replica” of what is seen, yet with abstraction, we can also move toward more experimental imagery as you employ more varied methods. As we travel from site to site, we will take […]

FUNdamentals!

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Explore the elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, space, and value as you draw and paint new challenges each week. Explora los elementos del arte: línea, forma, color, textura, espacio y valor mientras dibujas y pintas nuevos desafíos cada semana.

Pro-Studio: Storyboarding

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

A class where students will learn the process behind the scenes of animation. They will learn the importance of beat boards and storyboards. They will draw out their rough frames and collect it all as an animatic with their own audio.

Artistic Inspirations: Mixed Media Shadow Box

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Discover the magic of dimensional art in this two-dimensional shadow box workshop! Create stunning layered collages with visual depth while drawing inspiration from your favorite artist or artistic movement. Designed for teens and adults looking to expand their creative horizons. You’ll learn professional techniques for composing, layering, and finishing a mixed media shadow box that […]

Acrylic Painting Techniques

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Students will learn various techniques with acrylic paint. We will explore a watery method, a glazing technique, and mixed media approaches.

Kids Jewelry Making: Macrame Bracelets

Eos Designs Studio 43 Pond St., Rear Cottage, Marblehead, MA, United States

Kids will learn how to make stylish macrame bracelets using cord, beads, and simple knotting techniques—including a sliding knot closure for easy wear. This beginner-friendly class requires no experience, and all tools and materials are provided!

Fun with Clay

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Students will explore hand-building (slab, pinch, and coil) and wheel throwing. Create a new project each week: plates, mugs, sculptures, and more. Finished work will be glazed or painted.

Fun with Watercolor // Diversión con acuarelas (16+ years)

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Students will use their painting tools to achieve various effects and learn to paint with a sense of freedom. Los estudiantes utilizarán sus herramientas de pintura para lograr diversos efectos y aprenderán a pintar con libertad.

Visual Propaganda

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Do you have something to say? Have you ever wanted to make a piece of art that can speak to a lot of people in a very impactful way? Visual propaganda has been used to do just this, from uniting community projects to casting a vote. In this class we will learn strategies on how […]

Hand-building with Texture + Color

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Learn to create objects using hand-building techniques. We will make our own set of stamps to create textural patterns and surface decorations on the vessels/forms. We will glaze the pieces with simple glazing methods. This class is beginner friendly and for those who wish to continue their hand-building exploration.

Comics + Cartoons

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Students will explore different methods of creating cartoon and comic characters both using traditional media and digital software. Learn the professional process behind developing your personal style. Los estudiantes explorarán diferentes métodos para crear personajes de dibujos animados y cómics utilizando medios tradicionales y software digital. Conocerás el proceso profesional detrás del desarrollo de tu […]

Drawing Studio

Essex Art Center 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, United States

Students will experiment with various drawing mediums, including graphite, colored pencils, ink, markers, and charcoal. We’ll play with line, form, shading, and value. Draw self-portraits, animals, invented characters, and more.