#MyUSYfiSummer consists of two overall categories of programs: All-Access and Premium. To gain access to All-Access Programs, register on Regpacks by paying the $99 flat fee for six weeks of programming. All-Access Pass programming will be recorded for passholders who are unable to make it to a program but still want to participate. To gain access to Premium Classes, please read the description to find the separate program fee, and sign up on Regpacks.
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Do you love candy and fun surprises? If you answered yes, you will want to learn how to make your own pinata. Pinatas are fun and festive for all ages. This session will teach out the basics on making a pinata you can use at your next party! For 5th graders through the Class of 2020.
Program Date(s):
Wednesday, August 12 - 4-5 PM
Laying out the fundamental elements of digital illustration. From hardware to software, research to final drawings, and the techniques to get you there. I will cover the basic illustration approach that I take with most of my pieces from start to finish. I will discuss the positives and negatives of social media in illustration. I will also cover careers as a digital illustrator. This program will be for teens in grades 8-Class of 2020. Click here for a list of supplies!
Program Date(s):
Wednesdays - July 8, 15, 22, 29 - 4-5 PM
Micrography, or microcalligraphy, is an ancient Jewish art form in which passages and words are formed into figurative designs and shapes, such as animals, people, and symbols, etc. We will be exploring the basics of this practice, and creating our own pieces based upon chosen biblical passages. No prior experience necessary! Teens in grades 5-Class of 2020 are invited to participate.
Program Date(s):
Wednesdays - July 29, August 5th, August 12th - 4-5 PM
In this program, we will be exploring different watercolor painting techniques, with a focus on painting nature and landscape. If the weather is nice, we could even paint outside! Click here for a list of supplies. No prior experience necessary! Teens in grades 5-Class of 2020 are all invited to participate!
Program Date(s):
Mondays - July 6, 13, 20 - 2-3 PM
Come join Eli as he attempts to show you what he has learned in his over 10 years in the amazing world of paper art known as Origami! Every week you will learn how to make a variety of different patterns, shapes, animals, flowers, and so much more! For 5th graders through the Class of 2020 – just bring some paper!
Program Date(s):
Tuesdays from 4-5 PM
For grades 5-8! Bring 4 hand towels, 4 bath towels, and 6 rubber bands or hair elastics. Set sail on the S.S. Kadima, learn how to create towel animals, and leave a sweet surprise in your family members’ rooms!
Program Date(s):
Thursday, July 23 4-5 PM
For 5-8th grade – let’s make some museum-worthy masterpieces together! Grab tinfoil and sharpies and get ready to become an artist. You will need aluminum foil, scissors, a black sharpie, bright-colored sharpies, tape (masking tape, scotch tape, or washy tape), and a piece of cardboard.
Program Date(s):
July 9th 4-5 PM
Together, we will create and bind a story for children. Over four weeks, we will look at the way you can take a simple story, such as a fairy tale, and creatively adapt it to put together a complete picture book. Read the entire description here!
Program Date(s):
Thursdays (July 23, 30, August 6, 13) 1-3:30 PM
Over the course of four weeks, we will look at different mediums that you can use to create illustrations for books. From drawing to painting to mixed media, we’ll look at ways to capture a story through pictures and learn basic artistic skills along the way. Read the full description here!
Program Date(s):
Wednesdays (July 8, 15, 22, 29) 1-3:30 PM
Together, we will create and bind a story for children. Over four weeks, we will look at the way you can take a simple story, such as a fairy tale, and creatively adapt it to put together a complete picture book. Read the entire description here!
Program Date(s):
Tuesdays (July 21, 28, August 4, 11) 1-3:30 PM
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