Secret Labs http://www.secretlabs.org the Creative Underground Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:38:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Pictures from the July Art of Screen Printing workshop http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/pictures-from-the-july-art-of-screen-printing-workshop/ http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/pictures-from-the-july-art-of-screen-printing-workshop/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:37:07 +0000 aboyes http://www.secretlabs.org/?p=312
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Fun!

]]> http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/printing-and-lasers/feed/ 0 The Art of Screen Printing http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/the-art-of-screen-printing/ http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/the-art-of-screen-printing/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:25:32 +0000 aboyes http://www.secretlabs.org/?p=293 Thanks to overwhelming demand and a highly fun first run, we have scheduled a second Art of Screen Printing workshop for July 13th, 14th, and 15th:

http://programs.discoveryworld.org/?p=919

Pictures from the first workshop:

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To celebrate the return of our planet to an incline which allows for significant solar radiation to reach our northern land, we’ve whipped up a handful of super useful evening workshops to broaden your already impressive creative powers. We expect these to fill up fast, so call 414.765.8625 for reservations or register online at discoveryworld.org.

Classes are for adults 18+ (there will be beer for 21+).

The Art of Screen Printing

Creative, professional screen printing is within your reach: Local expert Jeff Meilander of Redwall Custom Screen Printing leads this comprehensive workshop in Discovery World’s Print and Publishing lab. From preparing designs to printing your own t-shirts and posters, we’ll cover every part of the process in a customized 3-part course. No experience required.

June 1st, 8th, and 15th   7-10pm
$120 ($100 for members and college students)

Greeting Card Design Workshop

Put aside the same old store-bought pun cartoon character cards and create truly unique works of gift-giving art in our Print & Publishing Lab. In partnership with Broadway Paper, we’ll cover everything: from the basic styles and techniques anyone can master to using pro-level equipment like laser cutters and screen printing. Industry pros will be on hand to guide your ideas and designs from concept to creation in this two part workshop.
June 9th & 16th   7-9:30pm
$50 ($40 for members and college students)
Working with WordPress 1

Set up a simple website using WordPress and learn how to quickly make the site your own by adding plugins and wigets. Focus on creating effective content and learn how a variety of social media services like Twitter and Facebook have changed the way businesses and people communicate with each other. No prior knowledge of the technology is required.

April 13th  6:30-9pm
$40 ($30 for members and college students)

Studio on a Budget

Learn the necessities for capturing high quality audio recordings on a minimal budget. From what to buy to tips on how to use it, this class led by professional audio engineer Alex Boyes will help you take your studio to the next level.

April 15th  7-9:30pm
$40 ($30 for members and college students)

Working with WordPress 2

Learn to take cull control of all the things that content management systems like WordPress can do. Turn your designs into customized working websites by designing your own themes and plugins with CCS, PHP, and jQuery. Discover a load of tips for modifying themes quickly and and safely using various web development tools.

April 20th  6:30-9pm
$40 ($30 for members and students)

Laser-cut Art

Skillful cutting of paper into intricate designs is a centuries-old technique requiring a steady hand, patience, and lots of time. Why not let a machine worry about those things? Use Discovery World’s laser cutters to turn your original drawing or design into a unique piece of art suitable for framing. Along the way pick up skills in stenciling, image composition, and computer drafting that can be used any time.

April 22 & 29  6:30-8:30
$50 ($40 for members and college students)

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A hearty Thank You goes out to the students of MIAD for an injection of color and inspiration into our Print and Publishing Lab. The success of this event means there will definitely be more of such artistic gatherings at Discovery World in the near future. We have a few concepts in mind but would love to hear your suggestions! (diy@discoveryworld.org)

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Friday, January 29th from 6-11pm we will open our doors to the good students of MIAD for an evening of art, music, food, and all the fun that comes with taking on a wall. Bring your designs and we’ll use the laser cutters to make stencils or burn screens for vertical screen printing. There are very few limitations to what can be done (no adhering things that were once alive, et cetera), and the more diverse a creation the better. This will be up for a while so lets make it good!

A student ID gets you and your guest(s) in. The entire technology building will be open for the evening which includes the Milwaukee Muscle, Techno Jungle, and Les Paul exhibit areas, so expect more than merely (muraly?) printing/painting/designing all night.

Send any questions/comments/suggestions to diy@discoveryworld.org

Collaborative Mural Design Night poster

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]]> http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/print-and-publishing-lab/feed/ 0 Welcome http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/110/ http://www.secretlabs.org/posts/110/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:47:45 +0000 aboyes http://www.secretlabs.org/?p=110 The Secret Labs is the Creative Underground. We are everyone who dedicates themselves to creativity. We are you who are relentless innovators, the positive proponents of change in our community and global environment. We are the multiplex consciousness of a cultural amalgam: the artistic representatives and agents of change, dedicated to building a better world, pencils and brushes in hand marching towards the blank canvases of the future. And we are motivational speakers, apparently. But most importantly: you are us, and we are here to say hello.

As always, please send us your ideas, suggestions, complaints, soup recipes, commentary on human space exploration, or general hellos. Until next time-

Alex B

DIY@discoveryworld.org

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In a two-part workshop, become a stop-motion animator using only a digital camera and computer. From storyboarding and setup to shooting, editing, and soundtrack design: learn to animate anything anywhere anytime. Create mini-films with household objects, animate cutout characters, or start your own claymation channel on YouTube. The possibilities are endless as you learn the art of controlling time with imagination.

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Two Sessions: Nov 11 & 18 | Wednesdays 6-9pm
$55 Members & MIAD students | $65.00 Non-Members

CALL (414) 765-8625 FOR RESERVATIONS.

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