Spring Youth Courses

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Did you know that acrylic paint is one of the most accessible mediums for developing artists to learn the core concepts of painting? In Acrylic Painting Studio, you will create expressive artworks that harness the versatility of this convenient and colorful medium. You will explore your artistic voice while learning how to depict and organize forms, colors and textures of both observed subjects and ideas from your imagination. Projects will delve into the formal elements of art, such as line, space, scale, color and texture. Beginners, intermediate and advanced painters welcome; no previous experience required!

Supply List:

• Stretched canvas or panel pack 8x10" or 11x14"
• Blick studio acrylic set of 6
• Assorted acrylic paint brushes
• Palette knife (metal preferred, plastic acceptable)
• Pencil or vine charcoal for sketching
• Plastic cups or glass jar

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 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 class is sure to take your figure drawing skills to the next level. 

Supply List:

• 1 roll of tape
• 4 x Graphite Drawing Pencils (2H, B, 2B, 4B)
• 1 General’s Charcoal Drawing Assortment (contains kneaded eraser, 2 charcoal pencils, vine and compressed charcoal, sharpener)
• 1 pink pearl (or equivalent) standard eraser
• 1 package of 4 blending stumps (Sizes 1, 4, 6, 8)
• 1 fine-art drawing paper pad, 9x12 or larger
• 1 piece of Fine Drawing Paper (100lb weight or more)
• 1 can of workable fixative or spray fixative
• A briefcase or portfolio for transport/storage

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 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.

Supply List:

• 1 roll of tape
• 4 x Graphite Drawing Pencils (2H, B, 2B, 4B)
• 1 General’s Charcoal Drawing Assortment (contains kneaded eraser, 2 charcoal pencils, vine and compressed charcoal, sharpener)
• 1 pink pearl (or equivalent) standard eraser
• 1 package of 4 blending stumps (Sizes 1, 4, 6, 8)
• 1 fine-art drawing paper pad, 9x12 or larger
• 1 piece of Fine Drawing Paper (100lb weight or more)
• 1 can of workable fixative or spray fixative
• A briefcase or portfolio for transport/storage

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you dream of designing buildings and interior spaces that are both unique and functional? Do you love decorating your personal space to evoke a certain vibe? Dip your toes into the fascinating fields of architecture and interior design in this fun, exploration-based mixed media course. Through the key principles of architectural design such as geometry, structure and function, you will learn how to translate your ideas into three-dimensional forms. You will also learn about the importance of sustainable materials, all while designing interior spaces that are distinctively your own. 

Supply List:

• 18” x 24” Blick drawing pad, 70 sheets
• Triangular architect scale
• Tombow Dual Brush Pen
• Mechanical pencil (.5mm)
• Basic Colored Pencil Set (12)
• 5B pencil
• Gum eraser
• Sharpener

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Go beyond TikTok and learn to share your visual story as the world’s next big filmmaker! The moving image is a part of everyday life, consumed on televisions, computers, tablets, phones, billboards and in cinemas. This course will introduce you to everything that goes into the images and sounds you take in on a regular basis, giving you the tools you need to start analyzing them and creating your own stories.

Supply List:

• A smartphone or video camera
• All needed supplies for digital work will be provided!

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 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. Participants will have the unique opportunity to utilize Moore’s Cintiq labs to create animations with ease using approachable state-of-the-art tools.

Supply List:

• Sketchbook
• Pencil
• Pen

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

If you’re ready to wow colleges with your portfolio, this is the class for you! This class focuses on what colleges are looking for: 2D foundations, portfolio readiness and personal presentation. Flesh out your creative passion with concrete skill-building, exercises in still life, landscape and the human figure. This class is the perfect fit for all you future art students looking to develop a personal vision as you embark on your college experience. PLUS as a part of this course you will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a mock interview with Moore’s Admissions team!

Supply List:

• Mixed Media Pad or Drawing pad at least 40 sheets at least 11x14 (Blick Mixed media, 11x14)
• Vine Charcoal Medium, 12pk, (Blick studio Vine 12pk)
• Compressed Charcoal 1 or more sticks, (Derwent Medium Compressed Charcoal)
• Pencil Sharpener, (Kum metal single hole sharpener)
• Kneaded Eraser, (Blick Medium Size)
• Pencil, at least 1, (HB or 2B, Kimberly Drawing Pencil, 2B)
• Blending Stumps, (Art Alternatives Blending Stumps, 2pk, ¼ diameter)
• A selection of bristle and soft long handle paint brushes, sizes around 4, 6, 8, Filbert, Flat and/or round (ex: Princeton Real Value Brush Set 9148)
• Acrylic Paint: Suggested colors: Titanium White, Ivory Black, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Cadmium Yellow light Hue, Burnt Umber (or comparable colors) (Liquitex Basics Primary Colors Set is an alternative)
• Palette for mixing (you can repurpose an old glass or plastic plate from home or purchase a plastic or glass palette. Also palette paper is a good option

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craving some hands-on creativity?  Working with clay is a mesmerizing, meditative and challenging form of self-expression. This 10-week course introduces students to the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel to create vessels like vases, bowls, plates and more! Create a mix of elegant and interesting works of your own while learning technique, trimming and glazing application using resources available in Moore’s industry-standard clay studio and kiln room—located in our brand-new VAULT!

Supply List:

• White stoneware clay for pottery
  • We recommend Blick Stoneware Clay
• Apron
• Small towel
• Pottery tool kit
  • Pottery tool kit from Ceramics Shop
  • Pottery tool kit from Blick
  • Pottery tool kit from Amazon

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 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:

• Mix Media Pad 11x14 or larger
• 2 HB Drawing Pencils
• Mars Plastic Eraser
• Ruler (ex. Westcoot C-thru 12”)
• Inking pens (ex. Tombow Dual Brush Pens, Pitt Artist Pens)
• Art Marker OR Colored Pencil Set 24+ colors
• All needed supplies for digital work will be provided!

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 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 class 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, you 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
• Watercolor Brushes: White Sable, Robert Simmons (Round) Sizes : 2, 6, 10
• Liquid Watercolors: Raphael Watercolor Pan Travel Set, Van Gogh, Winsor and Newton or any other mid to premium quality brand of liquid or solid watercolor.
• Higgins Black Magic waterproof ink or Pentel Black Pocket Brush Pen.
• Watercolor Paper Canson XL 11X15 inches
• Clearprint Transparent Vellum paper (no grid) 8.5 by 11 pad
• Fashion magazines of student's choice

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 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. You will visit a local design studio and show your finished garments on the runway during Friends & Family Day. Class size is limited. Prerequisites: Fashion I: Illustration & Simple Sewing (Basic Sewing) or equivalent knowledge.

Supply List:

• Sketchbook
• Watercolor Brushes: White Sable, Robert Simmons (Round) Sizes : 2, 6, 10
• Liquid Watercolors: Raphael Watercolor Pan Travel Set, Van Gogh, Winsor and Newton or any other mid to premium quality brand of liquid or solid watercolor.
• Higgins Black Magic waterproof ink or Pentel Black Pocket Brush Pen.
• Watercolor Paper Canson XL 11X15 inches
• Clearprint Transparent Vellum paper (no grid) 8.5 by 11 pad
• Fashion magazines of students' choice

Based on each individual project (decided in class):

• Woven fabric to create garment
• Embellishments for garment
• Closures for garment (invisible zipper, hook and eyes, buttons, etc.)

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bring your characters to life by transitioning from traditional hand-drawn character design techniques to industry-standard digital programs! A continued emphasis on concept and character development will strengthen your skills as you build and model your creative visions. Perfect for beginners or as a next step for students with hand-drawn character design skills and an interest in animation!

Supply List:

• Sketchbook and drawing instruments (pencils erasers, etc.)
• Notebook or a place for you to take notes
• Flash drive or external hard drive 2gb minimum
  • Google drive or dropbox are also acceptable places to store your work.
• All needed supplies for digital work will be provided!

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Discover your creativity as you learn the fundamental skills of drawing and painting in Moore’s spacious and well-lit studios! Get ready to experiment with pencils, charcoal, watercolor and more as you take ideas from inside your head to paper and canvas. Each week you will advance from sketches to formal drawings and paintings!

Supply List:

• Amazon Magicfly 36 Pcs Acrylic Paint Set, 24 Colors OR Amazon Lartique 37 Piece Paint Set OR Amazon Falling in Art 36 Pieces Acrylic Paint Set OR Similar Acrylic Paint set (12)
• Brushes (variety)
• Plastic Palette
• Amazon Canson Figueras Oil and Acrylic Paper: Pad 9x13in OR Canson Oil and Acrylic Paper OR Similar Paper
• Spiral Sketchbook to take for walks (any type blank paper)
• Pencils (any type HB, B, #2 is fine)
• Kneaded Eraser

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Explore dynamic poses with attention to proportion, form, composition and value while developing your observational drawing skills. If you are interested in pursuing fashion, fine arts, illustration, sculpture or other art fields, this is an essential course. You will draw from a live clothed model and experiment with different materials such as graphite, charcoal and Conte crayons.

Supply List:

• Newsprint Canson 9 inch x 12 inch or larger found on Amazon
• Brusarth Professional Drawing Sketching Pencil Set 14 Pieces found on Amazon
• Strathmore Drawing Spiral Paper Pad 9” x 12” found on Amazon
• Sketchbook to take on walks – (dollar store/target/amazon)
• Kneaded Eraser 

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February 4 - April 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you spend all day doodling your own majestic and magnificent characters? Inspired by one of our most popular high school classes, this course is a perfect introduction for aspiring Illustrators, Animators, Cartoonists, Game Designers, and more! Explore creating your own cast of characters and worlds in this fun and engaging course. 

Supply List:

• Blick studio drawing pad - 11”x14”, 70 sheets: https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-drawing-pad-11-x-14-70-sheets/
• Prismacolor Col-Erase Pencil Set of 12- https://www.dickblick.com/items/prismacolor-col-erase-pencil-set-set-of-12-assorted-colors/
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pens- Set of 6 Assorted- https://www.dickblick.com/items/sakura-pigma-micron-pen-set-black-various-sizes-set-of-6/
• Ballpoint pens (whatever you have!)

Recommended:

• (Highly recommend for research) Any technology of your choice (laptop, iPad, etc.)
• Coloring medium of your choice (markers, watercolor, acrylic, etc.)
• Other materials to use with coloring mediums (papers, canvas, etc.)
• Tracing paper (recommended but not needed)