Courses

SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Design, sew and walk away wearing your own handcrafted leather sneakers. Students will learn basic shoe making skills including construction, lasting and industrial sewing. No previous experience necessary. LOCATION: TAUBMAN CENTER


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Take a pattern of a classic silhouette, adapt it to your own style, and fabricate to a real, wearable garment! You'll learn the basics of fashion design and basic pattern making. Get ready to create one-of-a-kind clothes that are a true reflection of your style. JUNE LOCATION: TAUBMAN CENTER, JULY LOCATION: FORD CAMPUS


June 22-26, 2026, T*913B
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece in a single week! You'll learn to mix colors, explore textures, and master essential techniques to bring your own unique ideas to life. Get ready to create a vibrant, portfolio piece that's as unique as you are.


This course contains no sessions
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAIT LIST! It's time to go from daydreamer to world builder! In this class, you'll learn the secrets to creating concept art, designing epic characters and stunning scenes for the next big movie or game. Get ready to build a portfolio that will make people say, "Whoa!"


July 6-10, 2026, W*313A and W*313B
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building to create your own functional and decorative ceramics. Students will create multiple pieces and explore different glazing techniques.


July 6-10, 2026, C*110
Learn to shoot with a film camera, develop your own negatives, and create stunning black-and-white prints in the darkroom.


July 13-17, 2026, C*007
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST!! Create your own cartoon characters and the world they live in. Draw your characters with a variety of moods, facial expressions and dynamic gestures using a digital tablet and pen.


July 13-17, 2026, W*313A and W*313B
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Learn the art of jewelry making, transforming raw metal into a one-of-a-kind collection. You'll learn techniques like chain making and etching, and create unique patinas to create a collection that's a true reflection of your style.


July 13-17, 2026, B*211
Learn the art of screen printing and use your own design to create multiple prints! Create a series of works on paper for your portfolio and a hand printed t-shirt!


July 20-24, 2026, B*208
Working from clothed models, students will learn the fundamental techniques to draw the human figure more realistically.


July 27-31, 2026, W*215
Don't just play video games-make them. Learn how to build your own immersive world from the ground up, developing a captivating story and designing a basic map. Using Unreal Engine, the state-of-the-art software used to make today's biggest games, and turn your unique world into a playable reality.


July 27-31, 2026, W*010
Design your dream car under the guidance of an industry professional. Learn the basic drawing and rendering techniques unique to automotive design such as perspective, proportion and accuracy of shape.


August 3-7, 2026, ONL
ONLINE: Learn the tricks of the trade that can take your drawing to the next level. This course will focus on perspective and form to create more volumetric drawings from observation. This is an excellent course for student building or improving their portfolios.


August 3-7, 2026, ONLINE
Before and After Enrichment is taught by art educators and allows students to come as early as 8am and/or stay as late as 6pm.


June 22-26, 2026, W*107 and W*108
July 6-10, 2026, W*107 and W*108
July 13-17, 2026, W*107 and W*108
July 20-24, 2026, W*107 and W*108
July 27-31, 2026, W*107 and W*108