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Effective January 1: Masks are Optional in VisArts’ Classrooms and Studios

Teen Classes

For artists ages 14-17

Upcoming Classes for Teens

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Family Paint Together Workshop

November 1, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$50

Instructors:
Ashley Martinez,

Venue:
Studio 100

Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with your loved one in this fun and creative family painting class! Each pair of participants will work together on a […]
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Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17)

November 3 - December 15, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$157.50

Instructors:
Davina Graybill,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This structured drawing course is designed to develop foundational and intermediate drawing skills for teens interested in visual art. Through guided instruction, students will explore […]
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Accessible Arts Mixed Media for High-Schoolers

November 4 - December 16, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$133

Instructors:
Emily Eisinger,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with curricula designed to support a wide range of needs.   Instructors provide personalized assistance […]
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Beginning to Intermediate Fluid Painting

November 4 - December 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14-17, 14+,

Cost:
$300

Instructors:
Hiral Joshi,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Experience the mesmerizing magic of fluid painting as you pour, swipe, and swirl vibrant colors on a 16×20 canvas!  Each week, you’ll explore techniques like […]
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Cosplay Makerspace (Ages 11-17)

November 4 - December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Want to get into cosplay but not sure where to start? Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to learn the tools of […]
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Cosplay Makerspace: Design, Build, and Transform

November 5 - December 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Imagine stepping into your next con wearing a costume you built yourself—every detail from the armor to the wig exactly how you pictured it. Whether […]
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Human Anatomy for Tweens and Teens (Ages 12-17)

November 6 - December 18, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Study the structure of the human body—including bones, muscles, and fat—and learn how they all work together to help you draw the figure with accuracy […]
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Wheel for Teens (Ages 13-17): Nat Lewis

November 6 - December 18, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Nat Lewis,

Venue:
Classroom 5

This class will introduce tweens and teens to the basic concepts of wheel throwing: centering, opening, and pulling forms. Throwing on the wheel takes time […]
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Painting and Drawing (Ages 13-17)

November 6 - December 18, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Hiral Joshi,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this class, you’ll work with graphite, charcoal, and paint to explore traditional drawing and painting techniques.  You’ll study how different artists have used these […]
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Wheel for Tweens + Teens (Ages 12-15): Kim Swanner

November 7 - December 19, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$202.5 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Spin, shape, and see what you can create in this introductory class that covers the basics of wheel throwing—centering, opening, and pulling forms.  It takes […]
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Parent and Child Handbuilding (Ages 7+)

November 9 - November 23, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages:
8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 14+,

Cost:
$135

Instructors:
Karin Harrison,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this weekly class, students will create beautiful clay forms using handbuilding techniques including pinch pottery, coiling, and slab building. Students will explore some basic […]
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Portfolio Prep for Teens (Ages 14-17)

November 13 - December 18, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$168.75

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
Studio 100

Build and strengthen your art portfolio by exploring your favorite materials and techniques—drawing, painting (in all forms), and mixed media. In this class, you’ll develop […]
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Family Paint Together Workshop

November 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$50

Instructors:
Ashley Martinez,

Venue:
Studio 100

Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with your loved one in this fun and creative family painting class! Each pair of participants will work together on a […]
Learn more

Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17)

January 05, 2026 - February 16, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Davina Graybill,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This structured drawing course is designed to develop foundational and intermediate drawing skills for teens interested in visual art. Through guided instruction, students will explore […]
Learn more

Accessible Arts Mixed Media for High-Schoolers

January 06, 2026 - February 17, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$133

Instructors:
Emily Eisinger,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with curricula designed to support a wide range of needs.   Instructors provide personalized assistance […]
Learn more

Beginning to Intermediate Fluid Painting

January 06, 2026 - February 17, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14-17, 14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Hiral Joshi,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Experience the mesmerizing magic of fluid painting as you pour, swipe, and swirl vibrant colors on a 16×20 canvas!  Each week, you’ll explore techniques like […]
Learn more

Cosplay Makerspace (Ages 11-17)

January 06, 2026 - February 17, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Want to get into cosplay but not sure where to start? Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to learn the tools of […]
Learn more

Cosplay Makerspace: Design, Build, and Transform

January 07, 2026 - February 18, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
James Than,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Imagine stepping into your next con wearing a costume you built yourself—every detail from the armor to the wig exactly how you pictured it. Whether […]
Learn more

Wheel for Teens (Ages 13-17): Nat Lewis

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$236.25

Instructors:
Nat Lewis,

Venue:
Classroom 5

This class will introduce tweens and teens to the basic concepts of wheel throwing: centering, opening, and pulling forms. Throwing on the wheel takes time […]
Learn more

Human Anatomy for Tweens and Teens (Ages 12-17)

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$236.25

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Explore the art of figure drawing by diving into the fascinating structure of the human body. In this class, you’ll learn about the bones, muscles, […]
Learn more

Painting and Drawing (Ages 13-17)

January 08, 2026 - February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$236.25

Instructors:
Hiral Joshi,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this class, you’ll work with graphite, charcoal, and paint to explore traditional drawing and painting techniques.  You’ll study how different artists have used these […]
Learn more

Wheel for Tweens + Teens (Ages 12-15): Kim Swanner

January 09, 2026 - February 20, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$236.25

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Ceramics 1

Spin, shape, and see what you can create in this introductory class that covers the basics of wheel throwing—centering, opening, and pulling forms.  It takes […]
Learn more