Fall 2026 | Young Artists Workshop
Program Details
- Dates: October 3 – December 12, 2026 (Saturdays, 10 weeks)
- Deadline: September 18, 2026
- Courses: Morning and afternoon options available
- Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
- Cost: $620 per course
- All genders welcome
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
REGISTER ONLINE:
- Select your course(s) below and proceed to our linked registration portal.
- Submit your Student Info & Permissions Form to complete your registration.
REGISTER BY PHONE:
- Call 215.965.4015 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Please note we cannot accept American Express.
For registration assistance, please review our Policies & Support page or contact the Office of Continuing Education at ce@moore.edu or (215) 965-4015.
Absolutely! Many families choose to mix and match weekly classes to create a personalized art experience. Students can explore illustration, animation, fashion, interior design, graphic design, fine arts, and more.
If you’d like help selecting classes based on your student’s interests, our team is happy to assist—email us at ce@moore.edu or call 215.965.4015.
If you are enrolling more than one student, please create a separate Self-Service account for each student. This ensures that each student’s registration, class schedule, and payment records are kept accurate and up to date. Learn how to create your Self-Service account here!
Yes! To ensure students feel prepared for class, all required art supplies should be purchased before the first day. A complete supply list is included in each course description.
Students must bring required art supplies to each class meeting. In addition to their required supplies, students are welcome and encouraged to bring their preferred tools or materials they're excited to experiment with.
Students in the Young Artists Workshop have several convenient choices for lunch and snacks during their day on campus. They are welcome to bring lunch from home, or they may purchase food from our on-campus Starbucks Café, vending machines, or the Dining Hall (view daily menus).
Students purchasing lunch can pay by credit/debit card at the Starbucks Café or use a meal voucher purchased in advance from the Art Shop before choosing their items. We recommend budgeting around $10 per day for on-campus meals.
You're invited! Join us for the last hour of class on the last day of Moore's Young Artists Workshop to get a behind-the-scenes look at your student's classroom, show your support in final critiques, and celebrate their artistic growth! Plus, register for spring classes and attend Moore's Undergraduate Open House.
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Grades 9-12 | Courses by Discipline
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you looking for more of a challenge in your art practice? Explore your voice as an artist while experimenting with light and shadow, abstract composition, still-life drawing, life drawing, portraiture and landscape drawing. You will come away from this class with a body of work that shows key skill development, an enhanced awareness of art history and inspiration drawn from the contemporary art world. This course will teach you how to enhance your skills by discovering your personal style, which will shape your voice as an artist for years to come! Prerequisites: Drawing Foundation or equivalent knowledge.
Supply List
o Drawing pad (white sheets), 18 x 24 inches*
o Canson XL Series Mixed Media Pad *preferred*
o Art Portfolio with strap
o Selection of drawing pencils: 4H-6B
o Selection of erasers: white, gum, pink, kneaded
o Pencil sharpener (small and inexpensive)
o Vine charcoal & willow charcoal
o Compressed charcoal
o Assortment of blending stumps
o Spray fixative
o Drawing board and clips that can fit a 18 x 24 drawing pad
o 18-inch aluminum ruler
o Assortment of pastels
o India ink
o Assortment of brushes
o Container and lid for water
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Understanding human anatomy is an essential part of learning how to draw accurate body proportions. If you love drawing human bodies and forms realistically and want to further develop your skills, this is the class for you! Focus on 2D mediums and learn how to draw the human form through structures of skeletons, muscles and varying body types to create detailed masterpieces. This popular class is sure to take your figure drawing skills to the next level to wow college admissions teams!
Supply List:
Large Newsprint Pad (12x18 in or larger)
Pad of Drawing Paper (11x14 inch or larger)
Drawing board (as big as your large drawing paper)
Small sketchbook for notes
Paper Mate Felt Pen (Medium)
Charcoal sticks: soft willow or extra soft vine
Compressed charcoal: 2B, 4B
Graphite Drawing Pencil Set (must include 4B)
Drawing graphite pencils: H, 2B, 4B. Optional: 6B
Kneaded eraser & normal eraser
Pencil sharpener
X-acto knife (if you buy compressed charcoal pencils)
Sandpaper to create a fine point on charcoal
Large binder clips
1 polymer eraser
1 roll of tape
A briefcase or portfolio for transport/storage
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Deepen your understanding of the figure and round out your portfolio in this essential multidisciplinary course. Illustrators, animators and fine artists are encouraged to take this class to practice large-scale figurative works and a learn a 3D approach to the human form. Students will get an in-depth overview of how to depict the human form based on bone and muscular structure. This course is the perfect next step for a student who has completed or is currently enrolled in Anatomy I or students advanced in figurative drawing. Prerequisites: Anatomy for Artists I or equivalent knowledge.
Supply List
Large newsprint pad for gesture sketches (No smaller than 12”x 18”)
Pad of drawing paper for finished work (at least 11”x14”)
Small sketchbook/notebook (9x12 or smaller) for taking notes
Paper Mate Felt Pen (Medium)
Charcoal sticks: Soft Willow or Extra Soft Vine. (NOT compressed charcoal)
Compressed charcoal: 2B, 4B
Drawing graphite pencils: H, 2B, 4B. Optional: 6B
Kneaded eraser
Normal eraser (mars plastic, polyurethane or PVC. Pink is OK but not ideal)
Pencil sharpener
X-acto knife (if you buy compressed charcoal pencils)
Sandpaper to create a fine point on charcoal
Large binder clips
Drawing board (as big as your large drawing paper). You can get one at the art supply store, or use a plain piece of masonite.
Pencil case
Pen for taking notes
Portfolio case that will hold all of your paper and drawing board
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Design the spaces people live, work, and feel inside.
Architecture and interior design shape how we move through the world—from the buildings that frame our cities to the rooms that define our everyday lives. In this hands-on, exploration-based studio, you’ll learn how designers turn ideas, moods, and needs into functional, beautiful spaces.
Through creative projects, you’ll explore the fundamentals of architectural and interior design, including geometry, structure, scale, spatial planning, and function. You’ll experiment with mixed media, sketching, and model-making to translate concepts into three-dimensional forms, while considering sustainability, material choices, and the emotional impact of space.
Whether you’re dreaming up bold buildings or designing interiors with a distinct vibe, this course helps you develop spatial thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and a personal design language—foundational tools for future study in architecture, interior design, and the built environment.
Supply List:
12” x 18” Blick drawing pad, 30 sheets – Used Every week
Scissors – Used Every week
Triangular architect scale – Used Every week
Black Micron Pen – Used Every week
Mechanical pencil (.5mm) – Used Every week
Basic color pencil set – Used Every week
Gum eraser – Used Every week
Sobo Glue bottles – Used Every week
18" x 24" 3/16" White Foam Core Board – Used weeks 7, 8, 9
14" x 17" Bristol Board, 20 sheets – Used weeks 7, 8, 9
Olfa Utility Knife - Snap-Off Blade – Used weeks 7, 8, 9
X-Acto Knife: #1 With Cap – Used weeks 7, 8, 9
REGISTER NOW (select in-person or online)
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Design the worlds players explore.
Video game artists combine visual storytelling, design, and technology to create immersive digital worlds. In this hands-on studio course, you’ll explore the creative process behind game art—from early concept designs to fully realized environments—using professional tools and workflows.
Through guided projects, you’ll learn how artists design characters, environments, props, and visual systems that support gameplay and narrative. You’ll experiment with digital illustration, asset creation, world-building, and visual development while gaining insight into how art and technology work together in interactive experiences.
Whether you’re interested in game art, design, or digital world-building, this course empowers you to bring imaginative ideas to life. By the end, you’ll have original digital artwork and a deeper understanding of how visual design shapes player experience—foundational skills for future study and careers in gaming, animation, and interactive media.
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply List:
In person class:
Sketchbook (at least 9x12)
Drawing utensils of your choice! (pen, pencil, charcoal, etc.)
Flash drive or external hard drive (2GB minimum)
A free Adobe Account - Students do not need to have an Adobe subscription, but due to the way that Adobe’s programs work in the computer labs, it is highly encouraged for students to come on the first day with an accountalready created.
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Deepen your understanding of the professional field of animation and game arts in our capstone Animation & Game Arts course for youth. This course is focused on concept, character development, storyboards and strengthening college application portfolio submissions. If you are interested in applying for Moore's Animation & Game Arts BFA program, this course will prepare you and your portfolio for application season. This course is also a great fit for those of you looking to take the next step in building your animation, illustration and game design skills. In-person participants will have the unique opportunity to utilize Moore's Cintiq Labs to create animations with ease using approachable state-of-the-art tools.
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply List:
Sketchbook (at least 9x12)
Drawing utensils of your choice! (pen, pencil, charcoal, etc.)
USB flash drive or internet cloud storage
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Prepare your portfolio with intention, confidence, and clarity. College Portfolio Intensive: Drawing & Painting is designed for high school students who are preparing to apply to college-level art and design programs and want focused guidance on what admissions teams are truly looking for.
Through structured studio work in drawing and painting, students strengthen core 2D foundations while developing portfolio-ready work in still life, landscape, and the human figure. Emphasis is placed on observational skill, composition, concept development, and personal voice—helping students move beyond assignments and toward cohesive, compelling portfolios.
A key feature of this course is an exclusive portfolio review with Moore’s Admissions team, offering students professional feedback, insight into the admissions process, and practical advice on presenting their work with confidence.
This course is ideal for students who want to refine their skills, articulate their creative vision, and build a supportive peer network as they take the next step toward college and creative careers.
Skills & focus areas include:
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Drawing and painting foundations for college portfolios
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Observational work: still life, landscape, and figure
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Concept development and visual storytelling
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Portfolio selection, sequencing, and presentation
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Admissions insight and one-on-one feedback
Supply List:
Mixed Media Pad or Drawing Pad - 18x24
tretched canvas or panel pack 11x14" or larger
Vine Charcoal Medium, 12pk, (Blick studio Vine 12pk)
Charcoal pencils
Kneaded eraser
Charcoal chamois
Pencil (HB)
Pencil Sharpener
Acrylic Paint set of 6 or more
Assorted sizes of synthetic paint brushes
Plastic pallette or paper plates
Plastic cups
Plastic palette knife
REGISTER NOW (select in-person OR online)
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Find your unique place in the universe of your favorite anime, manga, movie or book series! In one of our most popular classes, learn how to bring a cast of your own original characters (OCs) to life for a variety of digital media, including film, animation, comics and games. Discover the process of character development and secrets to bringing a character to life. This course covers foundational skills such as staging, silhouette, posture, costume, color and shapes to create characters with human traits and emotions.
Supply List:
In person class:
Bristol Pad 11” x 14” (Strathmore, Blick, or other brand)
2 HB Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser
Black Liner Pens: 0.35mm and a brush tip pen (Please bring any additional liner pen sizes you’dlike to work with. Sakura, Faber-Castell, or other brand)
Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Brush Tip Marker Set of 12 OR Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Assorted Set of 24 (If you already own a similar set please feel free to use that instead)
Students are encouraged to bring any additional supplies they’d like to work with!
Online class:
Bristol Pad 11” x 14” (Strathmore, Blick, or other brand)
2 HB Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser
Black Liner Pens: 0.35mm and a brush tip pen (Please bring any additional liner pen sizes you’dlike to work with. Sakura, Faber-Castell, or other brand)
Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Brush Tip Marker Set of 12 OR Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Assorted Set of 24 (If you already own a similar set please feel free to use that instead)
Students are encouraged to bring any additional supplies they’d like to work with!
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you passionate about storytelling through art? Unleash your creative potential in this dynamic course designed to nurture your artistic talents and help you master the captivating world of visual storytelling. This course is tailored for students who aspire to become comic book artists, graphic novelists, or simply wish to refine their drawing skills while exploring the rich art of sequential storytelling.
Supply List:
Mixed Media Pad 9" x 12" (Blick, Strathmore)
2 HB Drawing Pencils
Pencil Sharpener (Kum Wedge Sharpener - Double-Hole)
Eraser ( Pentel Hi-Polymer)
Ruler
2 Inking Pens in sizes 08 & Brush (Ex: Uni-pen, Sakura)
Art Markers (Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Brush Tip Marker - Set of 12) OR Colored Pencil Set (Prismacolor Col-Erase Pencil Set - Set of 24, Assorted Colors)
**Students are encouraged to bring tools/supplies they already have/enjoy making art with**
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Words have power—so let’s use them! This dynamic creative writing course, inspired by Moore’s Creative & Critical Studies curriculum, will fuel your imagination and sharpen your storytelling skills. Through engaging workshops, thought-provoking readings, and creative exercises, you’ll craft compelling narratives, experiment with poetry and prose, and develop your unique voice. Along the way, you’ll build confidence in sharing your work, learn to give and receive feedback like a pro, and discover how writing connects to the broader world of art and design. Whether you dream of being a novelist, screenwriter, or just want to strengthen your creative muscles, this course will prepare you to communicate, collaborate, and stand out in any artistic field!
Supply List:
Notebook or Sketchbook
Writing materials (penciles, pens, etc)
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you devoted to your outfit of the day? Do you find yourself styling your friends and introducing them to new trends? Aspiring fashion designers, look no further because this is the place for you! In this course, you will learn how to stay on top of the most exciting fashion trends while exploring how designers set the tone for the world with contemporary fashion. After learning fashion essentials, students will envision upcoming trends through versatile “street style” assignments. Find inspiration daily in our professional fashion studio equipped with all the tools and textures you need to “make it work”!
Supply List:
Sketchbook
Pencils
Erasers
Coloring tools (watercolor, colored pencils, markers, your choice)
A few magazines for creating your inspiration boards
Thread
A plastic bobbin
4 yards of NON-STRETCH fabric
A 24” separating zipper and a 9” standard zipper
Scissors
Pins
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ready to take your fashion design skills to the next level? In this class you will develop advanced construction skills while creating your unique projects with an emphasis on garment draping and embellishment. Show your finished garments on the runway! Class size is limited. Prerequisites: Fashion I: Illustration & Simple Sewing (Basic Sewing) or equivalent knowledge.
Supply List
Ruler
Sketchbook
Pencils & color pencils
Black sharpie fine point
Tracing paper
Bristol paper 9x12
Eraser
Clear tape
Hand sewing needles
Sewing threads
3 yards of NON-STRETCH fabric of your choice
2 yards of 4 WAY-STRETCH fabric of your choice
Plastic bobbin
Scissors
Pins
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Slow down, get grounded, and make something lasting. Form & Fire: Contemporary Ceramics Studio introduces high school students to the art and craft of working with clay through hands-on exploration and thoughtful design.
Students learn foundational handbuilding techniques to create functional and sculptural forms—such as bowls, vases, plates, and experimental vessels—while developing an understanding of form, balance, texture, and surface. Through guided demonstrations and individual studio time, students practice construction, trimming, and glaze application, gaining confidence with both process and materials.
This course takes place in Moore’s industry-standard ceramics studio and kiln room, located in the College’s brand-new VAULT facility. By the end of the week, students leave with finished ceramic works and a deeper appreciation for clay as a powerful, meditative, and expressive medium.
Skills & topics include:
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Handbuilding techniques (pinch, coil, slab)
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Functional and sculptural vessel design
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Surface texture and glaze application
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Studio practices and kiln processes
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Creative problem-solving through material exploration
No prior ceramics experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
Supply List
o Large, rectangular grout sponge for cleaning (such as this one)
o Pottery tool kit (such as this one), Kemper makes a good one; should be complete with:
o 1 - small, circular throwing sponge
o 1 - wire clay cutter
o 1 - wooden modeling tool, with a roughly 45 degree angle
o 1 - metal rib tool
o 1 - wooden rib tool
o 1 - needle tool
o 1 - ribbon tool
o 1 - fettling knife
o 6 soft, flexible brushes of various sizes for applying underglaze
o 2 roughly quart containers for pouring glaze (clean, empty yogurt cups work great)
o 2 small dishes for mixing underglaze (clean, empty yogurt cups work great)
o Apron
o Rag towel, for wiping hands
o Sketchbook, your preferred size
o 3 pencils
o 3 printed images of historical pottery for reference
o 3 printed images of contemporary pottery for reference
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tell stories that move.
Go beyond short-form content and step into the full process of filmmaking—from first idea to final cut. In this introductory studio course, you’ll learn how filmmakers use story, image, sound, and editing to create powerful moving-image narratives.
Working individually and in teams, you’ll explore the foundations of filmmaking, including screenwriting, cinematography, sound design, editing, and film theory. Through hands-on projects, you’ll plan, shoot, and edit original short films while learning how to collaborate, solve creative challenges, and bring ideas to life on screen.
Whether you’re interested in directing, editing, cinematography, or simply telling better stories through video, this course offers a strong foundation for future creative work—on screen, online, or beyond.
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply Details:
In this course, we will utilize the following applications and editing software provided by the course instructor — students do not need to acquire any of these items:
o FiLMic Pro on personal device
o Voice Meme on personal device (iOS)
o Easy Record on personal device (Android)
o Adobe Creative Suite — Bridge, Premiere (provided in campus editing bay)
o DaVinci Resolve (provided in campus editing bay)
o Audacity (provided in campus editing bay)
The following items are required materials for the course — students are responsible for bringing in these personal items each class and acquiring digital storage for the firstclass meeting:
o Personal smartphone or comparable device
o Personal headphones or earbuds
o WD 1TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive or any USB 3.0 (or greater)portable external hard drive with 128GB (or greater) storage.
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shoot on your phone. Load real film. Print in a darkroom. Take control of the image.
Explore the full spectrum of photography—from analog to digital—while building real technical skills and a strong visual voice. Begin with the foundations of film photography, learning how images are captured, developed, and printed by hand in the darkroom. Then shift into digital photography and photo editing, gaining essential skills in composition, camera controls, visual aesthetics, and Photoshop basics.
Along the way, you’ll experiment across formats, sharpen your eye, and learn how to make intentional, compelling images—no matter the tool. Plus, each student receives a 35mm film camera to use during the session, giving you hands-on access to the full photographic process from start to finish.
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply List:
o Film (buy two (2) of the same make. Do not buy one Ilford and one Kodak)
o Ilford HP5+ black and white film 35mm 36 exposure
o Kodak Tri-x black and white film 35mm 36 exposure
o Ilford RC multigrade paper. Can be glossy or pearl finish. I recommend looking for the student pack, it usually will come with two rolls of HP5+ film, the same noted above. A 25 pack of the paper will be fine.
Some stores that should have the supplies:
· B&H photo/video (NYC or online)
· Amazon (online)
· Unique Photo (Philadelphia and online)
· Webcam Photo (Philadelphia)
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Find your voice in color.
Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile and accessible mediums for painters at every stage—and a powerful tool for experimentation and expression. In this studio course, you’ll explore acrylic painting through hands-on projects that build both technical skill and personal style.
You’ll learn how to work with color, form, texture, and composition while painting from observation and imagination. Projects focus on the core elements of art—line, space, scale, color, and surface—encouraging you to experiment, take creative risks, and develop confidence in your process.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or refining an existing practice, this course welcomes beginners, intermediate, and advanced painters alike. By the end, you’ll have a body of expressive acrylic paintings and a stronger understanding of how to translate ideas and emotions into paint.
Supply List:
o Blick studio acrylic set of 6
o Assorted Acrylic Paint brushes
o Palette Paper or Plastic Plates
o Plastic Cups
o Plastic Palette Knife (metal preferred)
o Stretched canvas or panel pack 8x10" or 11x14"
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Design shapes how the world sees, understands, and responds.
Graphic designers are the architects of visual communication—using imagery, color, typography, and layout to tell powerful stories and solve creative problems. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn the foundations of graphic design while developing your own visual voice and design style.
Through guided projects and real-world design challenges, you’ll explore composition, color theory, typography, branding, and visual storytelling. You’ll work with industry-standard tools through Adobe Creative Campus, gaining practical experience while building a polished portfolio of original designs.
By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with professional portfolio pieces, Adobe credentials to strengthen your résumé, and the confidence to communicate ideas clearly and creatively—whether you’re designing for art, activism, media, or future career pathways.
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply List:
o 32GB flash drive
o Folder
o Notebook and/or sketchbook
o Writing tools
o 2 – 3 physical examples of design they like (Examples: book covers, magazine articles, product packaging, mailers)
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Design the worlds people step into.
Entertainment Designers create the immersive environments behind theme parks, museums, concerts, exhibitions, and live experiences—where storytelling, space, and spectacle come together. In this hands-on course, you’ll explore how designers transform ideas into fully realized worlds that audiences can see, move through, and remember.
Through guided projects, you’ll learn the fundamentals of entertainment design, including set and environment design, interactive storytelling, spatial thinking, and visual world-building. You’ll experiment across mediums—sketching, digital design, and model-making—to develop concepts from early ideas to finished designs.
This course is ideal for creative thinkers who love imagining new worlds, solving design challenges, and bringing bold ideas to life. By the end, you’ll have original project work that showcases your creativity, process, and potential in one of the fastest-growing creative industries—your backstage pass to designing unforgettable experiences.
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Grades 6-8 | Courses by Discipline
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your drawings to life.
Love Disney, anime, and animated stories? In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn how animators turn drawings into moving characters and tell stories through motion.
You’ll explore both traditional animation techniques and beginner-friendly digital tools while creating short animated sequences. From sketching characters and planning movement to adding action and emotion, you’ll discover how animation works frame by frame.
Perfect for students who love drawing, storytelling, and creative technology, this class is a great introduction for aspiring animators, game designers, digital artists, and illustrators. No experience needed—just imagination and curiosity!
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply List:
o 16GB flash drive
o Graphite pencil
o Polymer eraser
o Kneaded eraser
o Sketchbook
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Create characters that feel alive.
Bring your imagination to life in this fun, creative character design class! You’ll invent original characters with unique personalities, styles, and stories—then learn how artists turn ideas into memorable designs for animation, games, comics, and more.
From quick sketches to finished illustrations, you’ll explore how shape, expression, clothing, and movement help characters tell a story. You’ll experiment with different drawing techniques and beginner-friendly digital tools while building a cast of expressive, one-of-a-kind creations.
Perfect for students who love drawing, storytelling, and dreaming up new worlds, this class encourages creativity, confidence, and bold ideas. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Supply List:
o Mixed Media Pad 11x14 or larger
o HB Drawing Pencils (#2 pencils)
o Mars Plastic Eraser
o 12”+ ruler (Westcott C-Thru Rulers recommended)
o Fine tip ink pens (Tombow Dual Brush Pens recommended)
o Art Marker or Colored Pencil Set
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make ideas look awesome.
Graphic designers use art, color, and technology to share ideas in powerful ways. In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to design eye-catching images while solving creative problems and developing your own visual style.
You’ll explore the basics of graphic design—images, color, fonts, and layout—through guided projects using beginner-friendly digital tools. Along the way, you’ll experiment, try new ideas, and learn how designers make choices that help their work stand out.
Perfect for students who love being creative and thinking visually, this class welcomes all experience levels. By the end, you’ll have a collection of awesome designs you can show off—and new confidence as a designer!
Prerequisite:Basic computer and internet navigation skills are required for this course. To ensure you are ready, please review the essential skills in our short instructional video before attending: Watch the video here.
Supply List:
o 32GB flash drive
o Folder
o Notebook and/or sketchbook
o Writing tools
o 2 – 3 physical examples of design they like (Examples: book covers, magazine articles, product packaging, mailers)
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn how to draw people with confidence.
Want to make your drawings of people look more realistic? In this class, you’ll explore how the human body works so you can draw it more accurately and expressively. You’ll study basic anatomy—like bones, muscles, proportions, and different body types—and learn how artists use this knowledge to create strong figure drawings.
You’ll draw from a live, clothed model and experiment with materials such as graphite, charcoal, and Conte crayons. Through guided practice, you’ll build skills in observation, proportion, and gesture while gaining confidence in drawing the human form.
Perfect for students who love drawing people or want to take their art skills to the next level, this course welcomes all experience levels. Whether you’re drawing for fun or thinking ahead to future art classes, you’ll leave with stronger skills and more polished figure drawings.
Supply List:
Graphite pencil set
Vine charcoal
Polymer eraser
24x18 (inches Drawing paper (100lb weight or more)
9x12 (inches) Tracing paper
Drawing board (to hold 24x18 paper)
A briefcase or portfolio for transport/storage
1 roll of tape
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Design it. Draw it. Make it.
Love fashion, style, and expressing ideas through clothing? In this creative, beginner-friendly class, you’ll explore the world of fashion design—from sketching outfits to learning simple sewing techniques.
You’ll experiment with fashion illustration, styling, fabric choices, inspiration boards, and basic draping while discovering how designers use color, shape, proportion, and texture to communicate ideas. Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn how clothing can tell a story and reflect personal style.
Perfect for students who love drawing, crafting, or imagining new looks, this class welcomes all experience levels. By the end, you’ll have fashion sketches, design concepts, and simple sewn pieces to include in a growing creative portfolio—plus lots of confidence in your own style.
Supply List
Sketchbook
2 Illustration Boards (11x14) - Black or white
Pencil w/ eraser (mechanical or regular)
Drawing media (markers or color pencils)
Paints (acrylic or watercolor) in Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Black
Gluesticks
Scissors
Magazines
Sharpies
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Turn ideas into art.
Discover your creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting in Moore’s spacious, light-filled studios. In this hands-on class, you’ll experiment with a variety of materials—including pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and paint—as you bring ideas from your imagination onto paper and canvas.
Each week, you’ll build skills step by step, moving from quick sketches to more finished drawings and paintings. You’ll learn how artists use line, shape, color, and texture to create expressive artwork, all while exploring your own unique style.
Perfect for curious beginners and young artists alike, this class encourages experimentation, confidence, and creative growth. No experience needed—just a willingness to try new things and have fun making art!
Supply List
o HB Pencils
o Hard and Soft Charcoal
o Blick studio acrylic set of 6
o Assorted Acrylic Paint brushes
o Palette Paper or Plastic Plates
o Plastic Cups
o Plastic Palette Knife (metal preferred)
o Stretched canvas or panel pack 8x10" or 11x14"
October 3 - December 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Design spaces that look good and work well.
Do you love imagining cool buildings or decorating spaces to match a certain vibe? In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll explore the basics of architecture and interior design while turning your ideas into real designs.
Through creative projects, you’ll learn how shape, structure, and purpose come together to make great spaces. You’ll sketch ideas, build three-dimensional models, and experiment with materials while thinking about comfort, style, and sustainability. You’ll also explore how designers make spaces that are both planet-friendly and uniquely personal.
By the end of the course, you’ll design interior spaces that reflect your own style and creativity—and gain new ways to think about the spaces you live in every day. No experience needed—just curiosity and imagination!
Supply List
o 18” x 24” Blick drawing pad, 70 sheets ($17.00)
o Triangular architect scale ($5.00)
o 45-45-90 Triangle ($5.00)
o Mechanical pencil (.5mm) ($5.00)
o Basic Colored Pencil Set (12) ($5.00)
o 5B pencil ($2.00)
o Gum eraser ($1.00)
o Sharpener ($3.00)
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