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From young curious minds to professionally active artists, and everyone in between, the workshops at Gray Area give participants hands-on exposure to a wide array of projects and skills that foster creative exploration and practical development. 

 

Current Workshops


August Weekend Intensive: Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing

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Now giving up your weeknights can’t stop you from delving into the world of visual tech delights! Gray Area Foundation for the Arts is now offering a weekend intensive of the popular Creative Coding workshop. Classes will be held from 12PM – 6PM: Saturday — August 21st Sunday — August 22nd Instructor: Chandler McWilliams Creative [...]

August Workshop: Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing

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Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing is an introductory-level, project-based workshop that explores the potential of Processing, a free and revolutionary programming environment that enables users to create interactive, dynamic, computer-based tools, projects, and art.

Past Workshops


Soft Circuit Workshop: Grace Kim

Feb 06, 2010


Soft Circuit will cover basics of wearable technology. Workshop participants will be given an overview of the history of wearables in the context of fashion, art, and technology. Instructor Grace Kim will share basic sewing and embroidery techniques and tips on how to repurpose everyday sewing procedure for use in wearables projects. Students will be given project-based instruction on basic circuitry and will construct soft circuits using conductive thread and fabric. No prior experience with electronics or sewing required. All materials and fees are included.

April Soft Circuit Workshop!

Apr 17, 2010


Soft Circuit is a two-day workshop that will cover basics of wearable technology. Students will be given project-based instruction on basic circuitry and will construct soft circuits using conductive thread and fabric. No prior experience with electronics or sewing required. All materials and fees are included.

Donation Yoga Mondays at Gray Area

Mar 01, 2010


Join us each Monday, from 6PM-7:30PM, for donation-based yoga classes with Tony Eason.

Donation Pilates Mat Class at Gray Area

Jul 14, 2010


Weekly Donation Pilates Mat Class Begins Wednesday, July 14th and every Wednesday 6:00PM – 7:00PM Hosted by Holly Furgason and Gray Area Gray Area Foundation is pleased to announce a weekly donation-based Pilates Mat class taught by Blue Sparrow Studio owner, Holly Furgason. This introductory Pilates mat class is perfect for Pilates beginners or experts. [...]

Workshop: Creative Coding w/Processing

Nov 21, 2009


Introduction to the concepts of creating visual work with your own custom software. Coding concepts and skills will be taught through the hands-on creation of projects and will set a foundation for future creative programming endeavors in other languages and methods.

Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing

Oct 03, 2009


The first in a series of workshops on digital art-making, Presented by the Gray Area Artist Residency Program. This workshop will introduce you to the world of creative coding through Processing, a free programming environment that enables you to create interactive, dynamic, computer-based projects. The first day focuses on the basics of Processing, and the second day on more advanced concepts.

Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing

Feb 23, 2010


Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing is an introductory-level, project-based workshop that explores the potential of Processing, a free and revolutionary programming environment that enables users to create interactive, dynamic, computer-based tools, projects, and art.

ViceVerse Workshops: Ableton Live and A/V Feedback

Apr 29, 2010


ViceVerse and GAFFTA will be presenting two workshops on Thursday, April 29th. The first will be an Intro to Ableton Live presented by Goran Simonoski and the second is led by Incredible Bob and will pertain to audio/video feedback techniques.