Interactive Illustration: Paper Dolls, Puppets, & Pop-ups Beginning & Intermediate

What is interactive illustration? It's a class where we make paper dolls, puppets, and pop ups of course! Illustrations you can interact with, move, pose, and play with.

In this class you will be guided through how to illustrate your own interactive illustrations such as paper dolls, paper puppets, and pop up pages. In class you will learn about illustrators and techniques we can use to stylize our own works as well bring to life your own creations. You will get to pick your own characters and creative ideas for your finals of each project you create in this class giving you a lot of artistic freedom and creative exploration. The teacher will help you with the tools and guidance you need to make beautiful finished work. Each project will take a few classes to complete as these are in depth and layered illustrations. Learning to sketch, draft, and build these illustrations we will also use watercolors, pencils, and pens to color and detail our work. Skills learned in this class can help you to grow your illustrative vocabulary for future projects.

Monthly Topic Breakdown:
September: Pen & Ink (value and dimension)
October: Paper Dolls & Paper Puppets (+ watercolor)
November: Pop-Ups (building & design)

Skills Taught in This Class:
-Sketching and drawing skills improved
-Learn to draft and make mockups
-Creative problem solving
-Basic watercolor techniques
-Improved concept development
-Individual creative practice

Supply List:
Sketch Book
Pencils and Erasers (include kneaded eraser)
White Gelly Roller Pen
Micron Pens
Watercolors
Watercolor Brushes (variety of shapes and sizes)
Watercolor paper (Cold Pressed watercolor paper)
Mixed Media Paper
Painters Masking Tape
Exacto knife

You may want to supplement your supplies with items you already have and use from home depending on the project, that may include ink, markers, or colored pencils. Not all required but fun to add into your work if you have them. 

Some inexpensive supply suggestions:

Inexpensive Watercolors that work great, make sure the Crayola's say "Educational" if getting those!

https://www.amazon.com/Watercolors-8-Assorted-Colors/dp/B00PKUFWO4

https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Semi-Moist-Oval-Watercolor-Brush/dp/B000CD0Q1I

https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Cotman-Sketchers-1841676MA/dp/B015TAX1G0/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=3IFX5C0XJYZV6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ffl5WMmoGjUpzUds-dIbbtf9uecf2L7DKDOaq0uY5RNfyJZM37FU6sn4wREJvJBeumq_4hwcXOiT3oFsPnu69WX6YkBXXaEGXWazbD_B-H_py1zl7Zcv1iVmr9Uxrhv4f-oSHyeptAUFnjzyNYas-Fl3RExsN-PKp58YQSuR3T0yyf91yLQaJOJvZ6YLPkpvuBE682GltVIOiJfrSs5mXQ.9-dBBI9nMVjSrQrUnAfHMeQtzb_kUJizZ4f1hu6LhwY&dib_tag=se&keywords=windsor+newton+watercolor+set&qid=1737758760&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=winds%2Caps%2C307&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.com/Van-Gogh-Watercolor-Pocketbox-Selection/dp/B00CSLSPMO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=12JQZDWIYAEYX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dy2KNyBGdxLgHTSPklbjUu4Gkguz4xm591WiiA9OR7n_hQzFfzq0hoRjnLKm-ipoUGsKtTGRHuD-pfeO8uCzJ9wF2FJoPAKmgsHEdznksPLDaJ5qQ415_VVZOEsyvWLtiVRA73E9K6IkgNeeWSUOpsyV_lXJAQQPueBcZc5QFL2SGJtKDqlzDxuKI4O7AIxIPTUFPqTPGIqZLQaYnd9WNQ.EkjSnB4b5RRyAjU4uVp7SUcWbhvjya1Ql9sj1yMHaTc&dib_tag=se&keywords=van+gogh+watercolor+set&qid=1737758896&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=van+gogh+wayer%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

Inexpensive Watercolor paper (Get cold press):

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bee-Paper-9-x-12-Watercolor-Paper-Artist-Pad-50-Sheets-140-lb-300-GSM-Paper/936729048

https://www.amazon.com/Strathmore-140-208-Ready-Cut-Sheets/dp/B004WFUES2?crid=DM4HRPXEN8BW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wWlEBQlFE1SqQlfOJ_m8dxr0Ct_0nYo6MUS_HL2QIO3RkGE5t4TnkF7sD-dy6TPT34RA_fwxhzeIYvIm2MjDARbehuU_XvdGkQ6QMMCOh6ys1MiorgqimQPTj3TifvRYhhF_3tdzNpONM-DLpt1zN3pehZACMCndqCN-GF7OcrcR59_diDuZjjaVreBhWefE5sNqppddGeHEYOxGa3YrSXw_BqQtDc9hXJ25PwM1P-JZrqNyfWGjKgWpBUROTYKrwkBnwMryarn3Spp2qBeLXJRdSX8lSHY5oyZIYdSiScw.yxR5Jq6Sylg842Ce1F9ipKe824kW6RtNcpuskNfhmTw&dib_tag=se&keywords=strathmore%2Bwatercolor%2Bpaper&qid=1773716302&sprefix=strathmore%2Bwatercolor%2Bpaper%2Caps%2C343&sr=8-1&th=1

Inexpensive Brush sets:

https://www.amazon.com/Transon-Natural-Watercolor-Professional-Acrylic/dp/B0CQKV2252/ref=sxin_31_sbv_search_btf?content-id=amzn1.sym.393fa460-758b-47c6-b3c9-a8974bd9abc6%3Aamzn1.sym.393fa460-758b-47c6-b3c9-a8974bd9abc6&crid=1TG4MWO7WXL78&cv_ct_cx=watercolor+brushes+transon&keywords=watercolor+brushes+transon&pd_rd_i=B0CQKV2252&pd_rd_r=33c676c5-78dd-4e81-855d-d16d679cd4b2&pd_rd_w=MWwJI&pd_rd_wg=Yk7df&pf_rd_p=393fa460-758b-47c6-b3c9-a8974bd9abc6&pf_rd_r=WDGR58GZCWV3WHRY9YQK&qid=1737760228&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=watercolor+brushes+transon%2Caps%2C172&sr=1-1-3bb2315b-f120-40bb-95a3-315d464ca631

https://www.amazon.com/ARTIFY-Watercolor-Professional-Beginners-Optimized/dp/B0DHTPS119/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_sspa?crid=20GV49X1FEYE0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6cckyO1yxYcDI7VhpuCmiekiAqqxK2JcQ3TjA1Yf1ab1yWaKvC9pzMzkzCCsHFRBmE7CcrQeikCWRjaoTsvhXNjqDESbj2TqJojYrrDlS8xsj7cH9lEy0sKvgm_Bwlm8l2yA2s8j5SRjDWqugO_VaSC7ktVV9bU_038hSN6IcjlRix2ETmacLjk1bDeS5YE2pGd0uxDXvL4junqh3ogttw.LRoEmoexZvKHkwvSVgc9TSJDVw5oG6paokEsw1qRxaM&dib_tag=se&keywords=watercolor%2Bbrushes&qid=1737778126&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2638180011&rnid=2638179011&rps=1&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=watercolor%2Bbrushes%2Caps%2C163&sr=1-6-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1&th=1

Pens:

https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Pigma-30067-Micron-Blister/dp/B004QHI43S/ref=sr_1_7_pp?crid=2MOCMY8C6897H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MQTsBfKDlKso2qGtsM3ZJdFudubeIaorQVe-pbhMegz5nuTgJIlwoQsPlIzhDYA1uuGPZ9mr7T35kYbZBa546w59m60NJFojolcrCwWiphxWoiQKw3w0LCm33DzYaxWmWOhpTVaXDM4amJNRDXxRLHQAlGJ6Gjw8jh-RBTnjaOCv4uZsy54gDBci0Ebc8Te9obu3PweDn8ryED9ZfUZsrNXvyaQBe4WNmPgRpYzF1OVA5CxWJNA1OfxWrVK3Qv6HuXEZqqGG8idoLbrJSaf_F2gwfpuHGuzRMHj86ZrMJxA.VMKmAjvmmnE_rgy4GzO6J2Bdcl1O3lg9DZWHzVzsKwQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=Micron%2Bpens&qid=1761597298&sprefix=micron%2Bpens%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-7&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/SAKURA-Assorted-Opaque-Highlights-Drawing/dp/B07J3BR84T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=93LEUMJ6KC8N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bpL-WL44P6Rol75N848LW6xxOrk0oSMaHte94OpKl159r7TWT-IAwkH2I9MzNL4iGlx7jRUf6mFSBLJ5g4z5CImoPPMXpvGouEy1xnWXsVbGuoNWPhwUszTSMHlN5hzhRmXEmeGChLvRfoai1tUqicUYIT46a-j1pJbX66GoeoLXKnK1wg3EMqRTe1ciUrkKxBdMFgLww1ET8tMhsyudqbzrpYy5U63_8qCfD3s_aclay4l2yKp_9OdPbgNs-U_mmDx3t6SPZtvAbt8PVhmgcyvgOyTkSioGDy52qpPAD4k.GGQpplefyG_45WbnGe0H6XTh8Vla8_T3HIeNewlAP2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jelly%2Broll%2Bpen%2Bwhite&qid=1761597394&sprefix=jelly%2Broll%2Bpen%2Bwhite%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1&th=1

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Lyra Zoe Smith. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]