Upper School Intersession 2025

Students are introduced to the principles of architectural drawing through studio and on-location sessions as we focus on buildings as subjects and their relationship to environmental features. Our emphasis is technical drawing, including floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans, and details. We will also cover 3D Renderings, such as paraline and traditional perspective drawings as we set up in the park and draw subjects from life.
 
Upon completion, students will be able to represent buildings through drawing in a variety of ways. No prior drawing experience is required. All materials will be provided.

In this full-day stand-up comedy writing workshop, high school students will dive deeper into the art of crafting and performing original comedic material. Throughout the day, students will explore advanced techniques in joke writing, comedic timing, and personal storytelling, while developing their unique comedic voice. The morning will focus on brainstorming ideas, understanding different comedy styles, and learning how to turn personal experiences into relatable humor. In the afternoon, students will refine their material through peer feedback, revision, and performance practice. By the end of the day, each participant will have the basis of a stand-up set or comedy sketch ready to perform and the skills to confidently deliver their work in front of an audience.

In this 5 hour intensive, you'll walk away with a solid grasp of the knowledge you need to make jewelry! You'll get lots of practice soldering, shaping, and polishing metal to create little pieces of wearable art!

No experience whatsoever is necessary, but come with some idea of what you want to make, closed-toed shoes, and no flowy sleeves! Or, if you DO have experience from a past Jewelry Intersession or a WoW Workshop, you'll have the freedom to explore techniques you already know, get instruction on anything more advanced, or ask for advice on anything you're working on!

Interested in a shorter, less in-depth course where we'll just cover some basics? Check out the 2.5 hour Intro version of this class!

Dive into the vibrant world of mixed-media printmaking in this immersive full-day workshop. Students will explore the techniques of monoprinting and relief printing, releasing their creativity through hands-on art making.

The class begins with an introduction to monoprinting with gel plates, where students will create unique, one-of-a-kind prints. They'll experiment with layering, texturing, and incorporating natural elements like botanicals, discovering how to develop their own artistic styles.

Next, students will delve into block printing, learning how to carve designs into rubber blocks and produce multiple prints. From carving techniques to ink application and printing methods, students will bring their designs to life on both paper and fabric.

Throughout the day, we'll also explore historical and contemporary examples of printmaking, deepening students’ understanding of the art form’s cultural significance. With demonstrations, creative discussions, and a supportive learning environment, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity for students to explore their creativity and express their unique artistic voices.

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas): So you've melted some metal. Now learn the process that took us to outer space! TIG is welding on exotic metals and specialized applications: bicycles, rockets, and racecars — oh my! Get your intro to TIG, with hands-on practice and applied knowledge to begin your own journey into the science of metal. Safety equipment and course materials will be provided.