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This week, artists will be tearing it up in the studio by exploring collage techniques, textured paper, and innovative combinations to create fun, unique and impressive collage What To Bring  Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they may be in the sun for short periods of time during break. A brimmed hat,...

Bring your characters and ideas to life in both 2D and 3D form. Projects include flip books, charcoal animations, 3D text animations using found materials and claymation. Students will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and basic animation skills in this fun, collaborative class. NOTE: These class meets at the Brookline Teen Center. Students must...

Life in the fast lane! If you dream of motion and movement, this is the class for you. Learn about different types of vehicles, transportation models, and ideas in sustainable urban mobility. Think outside the box to build a unique pinewood derby racer. Then learn skills to trick out your bike, experiment with motors, and install custom coded electronics....

3D printing is manufacturing of the future, right here and now. Learn the foundations of coding and computer-aided design (CAD) principles using BlocksCAD, an innovative and fun learning tool. Build on the introductory concepts, including loops, variables, and modules, to create unique, personalized, three-dimensional designs. Then see these design...

Explore techniques, materials, and innovative combinations, to create fun and unique collages. Students will explore this exciting media each day while learning about the elements of art; texture, pattern and color! For many art classes there are basic materials you’ll need to have on hand this summer: Pencils #2 Erasers Pencil Sharpener Ruler...

Enjoy a relaxed, but full day of vacation-day making. Participants will rotate through stations while working on a cohesive project involving multiple making activities. Stations may include laser cutting and building, woodworking, CNC carving, electronics, art, 3D modeling and printing, sewing, fiber and more. Get hooked on making with this one-day...

In this class, we'll go back to the early days of Disney-style animation. By hand drawing with notepads, you'll learn the skills to give movement to your drawing and create short story clips.

Learn basic principles of electronics, coding and how to control electro-mechanical components to build a simple machine. Electronics, motors, machines, building, coding and fun! Materials included This class is for Grade 6th and up.

If you can think it, you can model it! Discover the ever evolving world of 3D modeling and making. Participants will be introduced to a variety of software tools for 3D modeling and then learn all about the machines, materials, and hands-on techniques to make these models. One is not enough? Learn how models can be reproduced in different 3D printing...

Formerly known as Characters and Comics, this class will focus on character development and storytelling. Over the session, we will experiment with different illustration techniques and design a cast of characters.  Through drawing and writing exercises, we will develop our characters' personalities, backstories and create the world they live...

Create castles, moats, and dragon pets in far away lands. Using recycled materials, model magic, wood and mixed media we will turn a dream into reality.  Come up with characters and kingdoms for your fantastical world and let the fun begin! What To Bring  Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they may...

Make new friends! Artists will create a variety of puppet pals using different materials, such as socks, clay, felt, and more.  Each child will paint and decorate his or her own mini theater and develop stories to bring their various puppets to life. What To Bring  Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but...

In this creative class, young artists will learn how artists like Matisse use color, pattern, and shape to make beautiful works of art.  Students will explore a variety of textures and materials geared towards igniting the imagination and engaging your child’s fine motor skills. What To Bring  Please put sunscreen on your child. We...

Create one-of-a-kind creations with spin art, play with bubbles, make kaleidoscopes, slime, a floating mini boat, kinetic sand, and more!  In this crafty class, young artists will experiment with fun mediums to explore different art forms. What To Bring  Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they may...

Young artists will use materials such as paper, cardboard, glue, and materials to explore a variety of textures.  Students will learn how to create both 2D and 3D works of art through the exploration of tactile elements that help to develop their sense of touch, vision, and smell. This play ignites the imagination, as well as encourages and...