Creative U Summer 2025 Precollegiate Workshops

Discover the Art of Creativity and Design in These Exciting Workshops!
Immerse yourself in hands-on workshops that bring art, design, and sustainability to life! From creating stunning murals and wearable prints to upcycling old garments into trendy fashion items, these courses are perfect for anyone who loves to express their creativity. Whether you're into crafting unique jewelry, designing gig posters, exploring alternative photography techniques, or making handmade paper from recycled materials, there's something for everyone. Learn skills like printmaking, typography, and enameling while exploring your personal style and leaving your artistic mark on the world. Join us and turn your creative ideas into reality!

Printmaking in Public Spaces

Studio Art: Printmaking — Dive into the exciting world of public art through printmaking! In this course, you'll create stunning linocuts for murals inspired by bold artists like Swoon and Kill Joy, craft intricate drypoint broadsides, and design vibrant risograph zines. Turn your artistic ideas into projects that make an impact in the public sphere!

Collagraph Couture

Fashion Design — Unleash your inner fashion designer by blending printmaking with wearable art! Learn how to make one-of-a-kind movement-ready pieces using the unique collagraph technique. From designing to printing, you'll create wearable works of art that combine history, creativity, and style.

From Pulp to Press to Paper

Art + Sustainability — Get your hands dirty (in the best way!) as you turn old newspapers and plants into gorgeous handmade paper. This eco-friendly class will teach you how to honor nature while crafting one-of-a-kind sheets of paper. Perfect for anyone who loves sustainability and hands-on creativity!

In the Mouth of the Dragon: The Art of Enameling

Metalsmithing & Jewelry — Add a pop of color to your life with this jewelry-making adventure! Discover the ancient art of enameling as you fuse vibrant glass onto copper to create beautiful, wearable pieces. Learn basic metalsmithing, pattern stenciling, and drawing techniques to make your jewelry truly stand out.

Designing Your Own Monogram: Your Initial Introduction to Type

Graphic Design — Express yourself with this fun typography class! Create your own personalized monogram while learning the basics of typography and lettering. Combine letters in unique and creative ways to design a symbol that represents you.

Design Your Dream Gig Poster

Graphic Design — Calling all music fans! Design a custom promotional poster for your favorite band or musician. Learn the fundamentals of graphic design, image-making, and typography while creating a poster that's as bold and unique as your music taste.

Upcycling Your First Garment with Design Process

Fashion Design + Sustainability — Turn old clothes into something fresh and fabulous! Explore fashion design through fun hands-on activities like mood boarding, sketching, and upcycling. Transform an old shirt into a stylish new bag, skirt, or top while embracing creativity and sustainability.

Pinhole Cameras and Cyanotype Printing

Studio Art: Photography — Step back in time with this fascinating photography class! Build your own pinhole camera, create photo negatives, and use the cyanotype printing process to turn them into stunning blue-toned prints. Perfect for anyone who loves experimenting with vintage-style photography.