Spring DIY Workshops at Discovery World

aboyes — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:07:40 +0000

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.