Graphic Design Classes
Visual Arts
YES, You Can Draw! Ages: 5-12 Years
Everyone has an artist inside, and this class brings the creativity out of every student with an emphasis on fun. The proven Yes, You Can Draw method breaks down the process of drawing and teaches children how to really see what they want to draw. Ava Matthews The results are truly amazing! Students learn to draw freehand and are exposed to using a variety of materials including oil, chalk, watercolor pencils and markers. Each session is completely different, a new lesson every week! Students of all ages and abilities will benefit from this popular program taught by professional artist Yvonne Gaudet who has been teaching art to kids in the Valley for over 10 years. Materials Fee: $5 due to instructor. Instructor: Yvonne Gaudet Location: CRC Fee: $44/4 Wks Class# Dates Day Time 1030.101 Jan 5-Jan 26 Wed 4:45-6:00pm 1030.102 Feb 2-Feb 23 Wed 4:45-6:00pm 1030.103 Mar 2-Mar 23 Wed 4:45-6:00pm 1030.104 Apr 6-Apr 27 Wed 4:45-6:00pm 1030.105 May 4-May 25 Wed 4:45-6:00pm
Exploring Anime! Ages: 11-17 Years
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Young Anime and Manga fanatics are coming out of the woodwork! This amazing Japanese art form is taking over American culture! Students will share their love for this popular style and create new characters, as well as draw their favorites. “Anime Action” will focus on more realistic Anime style drawing, while “Chibi Zone” explores extreme Japanese cartoon style drawing. Materials Fee: $20 due to instructor. Instructor: Tony Moramarco Location: TPL Fee: $50/4 Wks
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This fun class teaches the fundamentals of concept design, composition and layout. Young designers can start building their portfolios with fun new projects. Materials Fee: $20 due to instructor. Fee: $50/4 Wks Connor Baine Location: TPL Class# Class Dates Day Time Theme 1142.101 Feb 1-Feb 22 Tue 5:00-6:30pm Graphic Novel 1142.102 Apr 19-May 10 Tue 5:00-6:30pm Vehicle Graphics
Ages: 18 Years - Adults
The Valley’s premier cartoon workshop is in its second decade of fun-filled classes for kids! Your child will have tons of fun drawing cartoons and using his/her imagination. Each session is completely different, so kids are invited to come again and again. Bigfoot is great with children and all they’ll need is a large white drawing pad, some pencils, a sharpener and an eraser to unleash their wonderful creative energy. Sign up now…these popular sessions fill up very quickly! Optional white drawing pad is recommended, so your young cartoonist can keep his/her artwork together. Materials Fee: $20 due to instructor. Instructor: Tony Moramarco Location: MPSC Fee: $40/4 Wks Class# Class Dates Day Time Theme 1140.101 Feb 2-Feb 23 Wed 5:00-6:30pm Let’s Draw Emotions 1140.102 Mar 9-Apr 6 Wed 5:00-6:30pm Mythical Creatures 1140.103 Apr 20-May 11 Wed 5:00-6:30pm Outerspace Toons
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Teen Graphic Design Classes Ages: 11-17 Years
Adult Graphic Design Class
Cartooning with Bigfoot Ages: 7-13 Years
Class# Class Dates 1143.101 Mar 8-Apr 5 1143.102 May 24-Jun 14
Learn graphic design and Photoshop from working professional Tony Moramarco, of Bigfoot Graphics. From the importance of the creative conceptual process, all the way through working on the computer using Adobe software, students will learn how to create dynamic and functional graphic design and build their portfolios. Teen students will learn about available college level opportunities and adult students will learn valuable skills to enhance their current job, or perhaps help them land a new one!
Time Theme 5:00-6:30pm Anime Action 5:00-6:30pm Chibi Zone
This small class environment allows for adult students to have their individual questions answered and problems solved. Bring your laptop with Photoshop with you to class and prepare to learn all about the graphic design world. Laptop with Photoshop CS or higher required for class. Materials Fee: $20 due to instructor. Location: TPL Fee: $80/4 Wks Class# Class Dates Day Time 1141.101 May 5-May 26 Thu 5:30-7:30pm
Pencil Shading Techniques Ages: 13 Years-Adult
Learn to create beautiful, hand drawn renderings of your favorite subject, drawn from the photo of your choice, utilizing the amazing pencil shading techniques, clearly demonstrated in this fascinating class. Please bring several images, along with a 5-8 inch photo copy of each, to the class. Photos, magazine or book illustrations, of any subject you like - faces of people, dogs, cats, birds, horses, cars, trains, or planes, Deric Shindledecker anything you like! This time tested method is virtually fool-proof and no prior drawing experience is required. With the tools and techniques taught in this class anyone can replicate a photo with near perfect likeness, completing their drawing during the workshop. Materials Fee: $15 one time fee is due to instructor for supplies. Supplies can be used for multiple classes. Instructor: Don Roth Location: MPSC Fee: $40/Workshop Class# Dates Day Time 1155.101 Jan 25 Tue 6:00-9:00pm 1155.102 Feb 22 Tue 6:00-9:00pm 1155.103 Mar 22 Tue 6:00-9:00pm 1155.104 Apr 26 Tue 6:00-9:00pm 1155.105 May 24 Tue 6:00-9:00pm