Creating good characters and stories are the key components of any good book, show, movie, or video game. This class aims to teach industry methods of character design, how to get ideas and inspiration for them, how to write interesting personalities and backstories, and how to build a unique world around them. By the end of the class students should have several fully fleshed out characters that can be used for fun, personal projects, or professional projects. PRICE: $199 for 8 Week Class   DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

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Let's create our own books to fill with beautiful works of art! In this class we will not only learn how to make our own art book but we will fill the pages with different projects throughout the class using a variety of mediums. Pencils, markers, and watercolor paints are just some of the materials we will be using in this class to fill our beautiful books! All materials will be provided for this class. PRICE: $179 for 8 Week Class. This class is taught by Lyra. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Mixed Media: Book Arts for Kids! | Jumbula

This class teaches printmaking techniques, but for the kids! This class is perfect for your student who loves drawing, but wants to learn something new! We will work in Monotype, which is very drawing/painting focused. We will be using some sharp tools to create a large stamp called a linoleum relief! Take interesting textures to create collagraph images. All materials will be provided for this class. PRICE: $269 for 12 Week Class. This class is taught by Carlissa. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Printmaking for Kids! | Jumbula

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. in West Valley City at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. This is the second year Project Rainbow is teaming up with the Utah Trans + Coalition to highlight the resilience, joy, and leadership of Utah’s trans and nonbinary community, while continuing to raise awareness of the challenges we face. This free event is open to all. event page: TDOV Community Celebration — Project Rainbow

Color is dynamic. Color is expressive. Color can also be subtle and go unnoticed. This class will explore the use of color in the landscape, in portraiture and in narrative figurative drawings. Is an apple red? What color is flesh? These are questions often asked, but there is never a simple answer. The more you know how to use color the more you will begin to perceive it differently. PRICE: $299 for 12 Week Class  DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

WEBSITE: Drawing with Color: Colored Pencil, Soft Pastels and Mixed Media: | Jumbula

Create your own stunning stain glass piece! Learn the history of stained glass and create your own beautiful piece using a pattern of your choosing. Our experienced instructor will help you complete all the necessary steps to make a piece that will last for years! This class is taught in English. PRICE: $299 for 12 Week Class. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

WEBSITE: Stained Glass: Beginning and Intermediate | Jumbula

Have you ever wanted to start cosplaying and didn't know where to start? Or maybe you already do cosplay but want to up your game. This class is a great beginning friendly class where we will work with several different materials and methods to help you get started with your cosplay visions. If you have taken this class before, please join us again as projects will continue to vary. I can give you next level projects to work on as well as guid you on projects you want to try out.  PRICE: $199 for 8 Week Class. This class is taught by L:yra. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Cosplay Costume Design: Sewing & Forms | Jumbula

Learn to create digital art using procreate in this beginner class! The digital drawing app Procreate is considered to be one of the best art programs for IOS. It is very powerful, and has many different tools and aspects to it that are not always visible at first glance. This class will show you the basics of using Procreate, as well as shortcuts, tricks, and general drawing advice for creating digital artwork. PRICE: $199 for 8 Week Class.  DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Digital Art: Beginning Procreate | Jumbula

Level up! In this intermediate to advanced ceramics class, students will learn through participation in a series of guided projects with an experienced instructor. Emphasis will be placed on approaches and techniques for those familiar with the basics of wheel throwing and/ or hand building. While students may pursue their own ideas with instructor support, guided projects may include, sculptural forms, lidded forms, ewers, large vases, coffee pour-overs etc. Additional instruction will be woven into lessons to expand knowledge in the areas of surface treatments, function, design, and expression. If you are a beginner, and this day just works better for your schedule, we can accommodate you. However, we do recommend beginners take our Ceramics 1-2 class first. While projects can very, practice and repetition in an instructor led environment are powerful tools for progressing. Students are highly encouraged to support each other and communicate with instructors their course related questions, needs, and curiosities! PRICE: $299 for 12 Week Class Plus Fees.  DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Ceramics: Intermediate and Advanced | Jumbula

If you’ve ever wanted to try oil painting but felt unsure where to begin, or you didn’t want to commit to the cost of supplies, this is the perfect class for you. We’ll start with the simplest fundamentals, building confidence step by step as you learn essential techniques. From there, we’ll gradually expand your skills, allowing you to explore the richness and versatility of oil paint in a supportive, low-pressure environment.  PRICE: $199 for 8 Week Class SUPPLIES: For this class, we will provide supplies. You will be required to pay a fee for the supplies at checkout ($50 for the whole term).  INSTRUCTOR: This class is taught by Kindra. Learn more about our instructors at Art Faculty — Visual Art Institute. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

More info and registration: Oil Painting: Introduction | Jumbula