Start creating narratives within your artwork. Choosing lines from poems, fairy tales, and stories we will sketch, draft, paint, and create storytelling illustrations. Learning about key elements such as mood, focus, composition, and different style choices that will help bring your story to life. This class uses traditional mediums such as pencils, pens, and watercolors. You are also welcome to explore other mediums that suit your narratives and personal styles throughout the class. This class will help those more who already have an understanding of the fundamentals in drawing and art.
Supply List:
Sketch Book
Pencils and Erasers (include kneaded eraser)
White Gelly Roller Pen
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 required but fun to add into your work if you have them.
Some supply suggestions (not required but inexpensive options):
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
Inexpensive Watercolor paper:
Inexpensive Brush sets:
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 L:yra. 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.
OPEN STUDIO:
During the first week of class, we will discuss the times and rules of using the studio and equipment during non-class hours. This is only available to students currently registered in 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
Participants must be 12 years to 110 years old when the program starts.
Registration starts on 01/31/2026 and ends on 05/21/2026.
Please contact Visual Art Institute if you have any questions.