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Online Classes Start June 13

Your favorite Armory Teaching Artists are back for the summer on Zoom. Classes for children, teens, adults, and families start June 13.

Posted 20 hours ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Tanya Aguiñiga Live on Instagram

Join us for a performance by Tanya Aguiñiga, live on the Armory’s Instagram on Wednesday, June 3 at 4:00 PM PDT.

Posted 21 hours ago by Jon Lapointe 1 Minute(s) to read

This coloring book for all ages is a collaborative effort of the Armory's Teaching Artists. We invited our faculty to each create an illustration representing their personal interpretation of “Home,” a relatable theme especially in light of the safer at home orders the entire planet is experiencing during this pandemic.

Posted 9 days ago by Jon Lapointe 1 Minute(s) to read

Jocelyn Casas: Top 5 Favorite Sculptors Right Now

Armory Teaching Artist Jocelyn Casas makes paintings, sculptures, installations, murals, and wearables. We asked Jocelyn to share her 5 favorite sculptors with us. Here's her list, with 3 notable "honorable mentions."

Posted 10 days ago by Jon Lapointe 3 Minute(s) to read

Register Today: Online Classes in May

Small classes taught by your favorite Armory Teaching Artists are back and on Zoom! Available classes start May 19.

Posted 17 days ago by Jon Lapointe 2 Minute(s) to read

Grace Lacques: 6 Theater Performances That Took My Breath Away

"Miss Grace" has taught children's drama classes at the Armory for more than 20 years. We asked her to share her favorite live theater experiences with us. Ranging from apartheid-era ensembles to Butoh masters from Japan, we hope Grace's list will take your breath away, too.

Posted 17 days ago by Jon Lapointe 4 Minute(s) to read

How To Make a Fabric Mask

Armory Teaching Artist Denise El-Hoss has directed our letterpress studio for more than a decade. A master of the letterpress medium, Denise is also quite handy with a needle and thread. In this short video, Denise will guide you step by step to create your own, hand-sew, cotton fabric face mask.

Posted 22 days ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Elonda Norris: 5 Ceramic Artists I've Been Thinking About

We asked Armory ceramics instructor Elonda Norris to share some of her favorite ceramic artists with us.

Posted 24 days ago by Jon Lapointe 2 Minute(s) to read

Create an Animal Companion with Ed Leonardi

Perfect for ages 3 to 5! Created by Armory Teaching Artist Ed Leonardi, we have some fun and simple directions on how to make yourself an animal companion including a 3D kitten or 2D puppy.

Posted 29 days ago by Ed Leonardi and Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Sergio Hernandez: Top 7 Street Artists

From late '60s innovators to contemporary artists who walk the line between graffiti and fine art, this is a super informative survey of how an underground movement found its way into the museums.

Posted 31 days ago by Jon Lapointe and Sergio Hernandez 5 Minute(s) to read

Armory Arts Challenge #3 - Beyond the Selfie: Summon the Actor Within

Invent a character based on this single word: HOPE. Your character will personify HOPE. Your character is HOPE. Once you create your character, take several selfies until you capture an image that truly personifies your character's spirit.

Posted 36 days ago by Grace Lacques and Jon Lapointe 1 Minute(s) to read

How To Hang Art

This handy how-to guide from the Armory's exhibitions team shows you the essential steps and simple math used by professionals to hang art. You can also use this information to securely hang other things, like mirrors, family photos, diplomas, and more.

Collage Scavenger Hunt with Sandra Gallegos

Armory Teaching Artist Sandra Gallegos asked us to share one of her favorite collages with you that she made in 2017. "I thought it would be nice for children to hunt for things," like a scavenger hunt. We thought that was a great idea.

Posted 43 days ago by Jon Lapointe and Sandra Gallegos 1 Minute(s) to read

Matt MacFarland: 7 Cartoonists I Love

Armory Teaching Artist Matt MacFarland loves drawing and comics. "I went to school for art, but still made cartoons. Then I went to grad school for art. I still made cartoons...then my son was born and I just made comics."

Posted 45 days ago by Jon Lapointe and Matt MacFarland 4 Minute(s) to read

Armory Arts Challenge #2 - Cartoon Doodles from Memory

In 10 minutes, draw as many popular cartoon characters as possible...from memory! Forget about details. Be quick & loose.

Posted 50 days ago by Jon Lapointe and Matt MacFarland Less than a minute to read

Artful Connections With Math: The Art Store

For 2nd & 3rd Graders: How do artists purchase materials for creating a project? This lesson a goal is for students to work within a given budget, create proposals, purchase materials from a classroom “store,” and create a sculpture on a base.

Posted 51 days ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Kate Lain's Top 5: Cabin Fever Playlist

Armory Teaching Artist Kate Lain's Cabin Fever Playlist is a crowd-sourced list of experimental films that are currently free online. Kate started the list on March 13 for her video art students at the Armory once classes were canceled due to shelter in place recommendations.

Posted 52 days ago by Jon Lapointe and Special thanks to Kate Lain and the 5 filmmakers presented here. 4 Minute(s) to read

Artful Connections With Math: Area Perimeter Blueprint Collage

For 3rd Graders: How do we use math and art to represent our living spaces? This lesson’s goal is for students to create a floor plan collage, using graph paper to calculate area and sewing with embroidery floss to calculate perimeter.

Posted 57 days ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Armory Arts Challenge #1: Creature Construction

Make a creature using ONLY materials you have in your home. Give your creature a name and back-story. Is it real or imaginary? Does it have hobbies or talents? What does it like to eat? What fun things is it doing while sheltering in place with its family?

Posted 58 days ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

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