Cleveland High School

Learn ALL about Street Art, its history, culture, its many aspects of art making, how it can become a professional practice, and meet with several guest street artists every week!

The Street ED Academy, taught by New York-born, Portland-based artist and muralist Adam Brock Ciresi, is committed to creating and enforcing a safe space for students to feel supported and comfortable in participating enthusiastically, which is especially important when taking chances within personal art practices.

 

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STREET ED VIRTUAL ACADEMY 

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS: 

• Participant students will be exposed to a variety of methods of street art: spray paint to wheat paste, performance to text, stickers to installations, and everything in between.  

• Students will learn about Street Art history locally, regionally, and internationally

• Understand the social and cultural aspects of artwork placement in the public realm and the permitting processes. 

• Students will be encouraged to make several artworks in the streets as a group and engage with each other through both formal and informal critiques and discussions as means for receiving significant feedback.

• Students will have work images and documentation to bolster their portfolios

• Students will hear and be able to speak directly with a diverse group of accomplished street artists

 

SCHEDULE 

The Street ED Academy meets remotely for 10 weeks every Tuesday, starting on February 15th through April 26th, 2022- 4:15pm-5:30pm. (No class on March 22nd). Weeks 11 and 12 are reserved solely for work time on a final street art project.

 

HOW TO REGISTER?

Pre-Registration is Required. Slots are very limited.

Go to this link to register NOW!: https://bit.ly/StreetEdApp

 

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Join our Open Info Session this Thursday February 3rd at 4pm. Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/rgv-ymsi-uvo 

 

Register NOW for the VIRTUAL STREET ED ACADEMY! 

 

Go to our PPS Career Learning website or see attached flier for more details. Hosted by the PPS Office of Career & Technical Education.

 

Thanks.

Registration is now open for the Bodecker Foundation's Spring Term hybrid and virtual creative workshops. Please share with your students and teachers. (Suggested target: Arts, Design, Applied Arts, Ceramics, Film, Video.)

 

CUSTOMIZE AT HOME WITH SEBO WALKER

Meets via: VIRTUAL

Mondays and Wednesdays April 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 / 5-6:30pm via Zoom

Group Size: 12

 

Learn how to customize your sneakers in this workshop with artist and pro-skater, Sebo Walker. Sebo will share the different approaches he uses when customizing sneakers, like creating a simple pattern and repeating it, either across the entire shoe or as an accent on desired sections like a swoosh or toe cap. After sharing ideas, thoughts, and processes, we will dive in together. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a sweet pair of customized kicks and your own signature pattern. Supplies needed: new or old pair of shoes; a good Sharpie or paint pen(s). If you don’t have/want to paint shoes feel free to bring a backpack, skateboard, or other item to customize instead.

 

Register Here.

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COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION WITH STEVEN WEISSMAN

Meets via: VIRTUAL

Mondays and Wednesdays April 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 / 5-6:30pm via Zoom

Group Size: 12

 

In this workshop you will learn the skills and techniques involved in comic-strip creation. You’ll develop ideas from rough sketches to thoughtfully composed comic panels and pages, apply concepts of value and color, and engage in improvisational, timed and collaborative exercises. This workshop will provide students with an opportunity to explore cartooning masters past and present; sharing their favorites while discovering new artists to follow. At the end of the workshop, participants will have created an original comic book composed of their collective work. Suggested materials list will be provided with registration confirmation. For assistance with supplies please email jodi@bodeckerfound.org.

 

Register Here.

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SKIN DEEP: INTRO TO TATTOO DESIGN WITH VIRGINIA MARTING

Meets via: HYBRID

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5-6:30pm via Zoom | May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19

With in-person session on May 22 at the Bodecker Foundation 2360 NW Quimby St

Group Size: 12

 

Are you curious about tattooing but aren’t sure where to begin?  

In this three-week workshop, you’ll meet a diverse panel of working artists who will introduce you to designing “flash” and custom pieces. You’ll learn about ink application, linework, shading, and will familiarize yourself with the language, techniques and materials of the tattoo trade. Facilitated by Virginia Marting of Skeleton Key Tattoo.

 

Register Here.

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For more detailed information about the Workshop Facilitators and Instructors see the attached Bodecker Spring Term Workshop Catalog, or check out the posting on our Career Learning website