Visual Arts

What better way to explore beautiful use of color and design than to look to several “stars” of the art world? We will weave some fun art history into this multi-media art camp.  Students will be inspired to find their own unique voice and self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and more. For ages 7-12.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Heather Rankin

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $20  Register by July 25 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

Hyper realism chalk artists create tremendous optical illusions of depth and dimension in their engaging works of street art.  Join instructor and chalk artist Sara Wenger as she guides students through techniques used to block out and create large format floor/street art.  We will create our art on special oversized paper that imitates the texture and color of pavement.  We will also do some outdoor chalk art in our neighborhood.  This is a great preparation for chalk festival events in our region!  For ages 13 – adult.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Sarah Wenger

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $20  Register by August 1 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

Improve your skills in creating original Anime characters with fully developed traits, motivations & potential story arcs. We will go over different drawing techniques to help build your character’s look & context, and finish with designing dynamic page layout compositions to showcase your scene. Traditional hand-drawing & inking methods will be featured in this workshop. For ages 13-18.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Nicole Osborne

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $20    Register by August 1 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

Using image manipulation software & a mouse or tablet, students can digitize their personal drawings, landscapes, or abstract artwork in the Wind River Chimes Creative Computer Lab at ARTfactory.  Multiple software platforms are provided via supply fee, including industry standard Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and Photoshop) as well as widely available freeware.  Bring a flash drive to take your work home.  All art experience levels will find this instruction & practice to be beneficial.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $20  Register by August 1 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Want supportive feedback, guidance and instruction on your art portfolio as you prepare for college or selective program applications? Bring a sketchbook, your artwork and supplies for this one-week open studio class with artist Deborah Dismuke.  The instructor will assist each student with art critique and guidance on finishing incomplete work. She may also give advice in selecting the best array of your pieces to reflect individual creativity, skill, and vision. Ms. Dismuke also provides private lessons at ARTfactory by special arrangement, so customized guidance is available by appointment after this session.  Ages 13 to Adult.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Students will be responsible for all art supplies. After reviewing portfolio pieces, Ms. Dismuke may give individual advice on art supplies she recommends the student use to finish or enhance projects.

Instructor: Deborah Dismuke

Tuition: $175  Register by August 1 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% discount for members.

Explore the powers of the third dimension in this diverse approach to sculpture. You will have creative freedom regarding the source of your inspiration. Build anything from whimsical characters to abstract constructs – the sky is the limit! Using wire, wood, clay & more, we will develop and improve modeling skills and the ability to “see” the three-dimensional art in the making. Ages 11 & up.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $280  Supply Fee: $20  Register by August 8 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

This class is designed for the beginner. Take this opportunity to work step by step in acrylic paints to achieve a complete animal portrait painting with the guidance of children’s book illustrator Emily Thomson. Color mixing, technique, and material properties will be addressed. Bring your favorite animal photograph to use as a visual reference, either printed out in full color high resolution, or bring your laptop to view a digital copy.  Phones are too small for viewing references.  For ages 13 – Adult.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $140     Supply Fee: $20      Register by August 8 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% tuition discount for members.