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The Power of Painting

Students learn the art of painting as they create works inspired by honoring Planet Earth, especially endangered elements of nature such as air, soil, water, etc. in all four seasons. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of painting in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator Triada Samaras. […]

The Delight in Drawing

Students learn the art of drawing as they create works inspired by self-portraits, portraits of others, and group portraits, investigating art making as it relates to human relationships and connections. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of drawing in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator Triada Samaras. […]

Sensational Sculptures

Students will learn the art of sculpture as they work with paper materials to create three-dimensional forms. This creative process is linked to other content areas e.g. science, math, and engineering. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of paper sculpture in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator […]

Let’s Get Animated: 2D Digital Animation Studio

Do you love Pixar, Disney, or anything animated? Then this is the class for you! In this beginner’s animation course, students learn the basics of 2D animation using some of the 9 principles established by classic Disney animators. Through a series of projects, students learn how to bring their drawings – and their imaginations – […]

Tell Your Story!

“Tell Your Story!” is a 1-2 day creative drama residency where students collaborate to create a short theatrical performance based on a topic they’re passionate about. They will experiment with voice, body, staging, and performance to develop communication, teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity. This residency offers a supportive and fun environment for students to express […]

Modular Origami Suncatchers

This STEAM focused workshop gives students hands-on experience with modular Origami, by having them fold multiple simple Origami pieces, that when assembled form a beautiful 8 or 10 point star. The special paper used in the program is translucent, and when hung in a sunny window will reveal more complex geometric shapes and designs within […]

Paper Relief: Encountering Paper in New and Creative Ways!

In this live virtual workshop, students will work with paper materials to create “explosion” books. This creative process is linked to other content areas. Students draw on their imaginations, the principles of math, geometry and contemporary and historical artistic practices. Triada’s approach helps students learn how to connect creative practices with academic success. This workshop […]