Creative Lab is a series of
free art workshops for high school students in Region 8 of North Dakota, designed to provide accessible creative experiences for youth who may not normally have opportunities to participate in art programs. Program is funded through the Walmart Foundation (Region 8 Youth Initiative: Moonshot Taskforce)
Each workshop is designed as a stand-alone class, allowing students to attend any session without feeling behind. At the same time, the classes are linked through the theme:
“How Ideas Become Art.”
Students will explore observation, abstraction, symbolism, experimentation, and collaboration through hands-on projects that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression.
The program is designed to be welcoming for students of all skill levels, especially those who may not consider themselves “artistic.”
Program Structure
5 Workshops | 2 hours each. Each session follows a consistent format:
- Introduction and inspiration discussion
• Creative warm-up activity
• Guided art project
• Group share and reflection
Students leave each class with a completed artwork.
REGISTRATION: The art classes are 5 standalone workshops, which happen to progress with each class. Select the Book Now button to register for all 5, or individually.
WORKSHOP 1: Learning to See - Observation Drawing - July 8 (2:00-4:00 pm)
WORKSHOP 2: Simplifying the World - Abstract Art - July 15 (5:30-7:30 pm)
WORKSHOP 3: Personal Symbols - Identity through Art - July 22 (2:00-4:00 pm)
WORKSHOP 4: Creative Experiments - Unusual Materials - July 29 (5:30-7:30 pm)
WORKSHOP 5: Community Art - Collaborative Project - August 5 (2:00-4:00 pm)
