Videos & Materials

Videos & Materials

Lesson videos, demos, and downloadable files for every project — organized by unit.

Download Full Course Syllabus 2026–2027
1

September

Visual Design Foundations & Digital Identity

Learn the basics of design!

Explore composition, color, shape, icons, patterns and vector design.

Major Outcomes

Digital Mood BoardIdentity IconDigital Vector Quilt PatternPrintable 1:1 Craft Stencil

Lesson Videos

Introduction to the Elements of Art

12 min

An overview of line, shape, form, value, color, texture, and space — the building blocks of all visual design.

Vector Design Basics

10 min

Getting started with vector tools to create icons, patterns, and digital identity elements.

2

October

Fiber Arts & Appliqué Craft

Stitch it. Design it. Make it yours.

Learn hand sewing, appliqué and soft sculpture skills.

Major Outcomes

Felt Stitch SamplerHand-Sewn Felt PatchPop Tart BlueprintPop Tart Plushie

Lesson Videos

Running Stitch

3 min

Learn the running stitch — the most fundamental hand sewing stitch used in appliqué and fabric work.

Back Stitch

4 min

Master the back stitch — a strong, sturdy stitch great for outlining and joining fabric pieces.

Whip Stitch

3 min

Learn the whip stitch for joining two pieces of fabric edge-to-edge — perfect for finishing your plush.

French Knot

3 min

Add texture and detail to your fabric work with the classic French knot embroidery stitch.

How to Sew a Button

4 min

Learn how to securely sew a button onto fabric — a practical skill used in your plush and appliqué projects.

Hand Sewing Overview / Intro

5 min

A complete introduction to hand sewing — tools, threading a needle, knotting, and getting started with your first project.

3

November

3D Clay Sculpture & Cultural Art

Sculpt, build, and celebrate culture.

Create polymer clay canes, sculpt forms and design details.

Major Outcomes

3 Polymer CanesPractice SkullsDigital Color MapMasterpiece Sugar Skull

Lesson Videos

Polymer Clay Cane Techniques

14 min

Step-by-step guide to rolling, stacking, and slicing polymer clay canes.

Sculpting a Sugar Skull

16 min

Building form, adding detail, and painting your Día de los Muertos-inspired skull.

4

December

Adobe "12 Days of Creativity"

12 days. 12 creative challenges.

Illustrate, design, animate and build your web portfolio.

Major Outcomes

12 Creativity Sprint DesignsAnimated WorkInteractive Web Portfolio Page

Lesson Videos

Adobe Express Overview

8 min

Tour of the tools you'll use across the 12 daily creativity challenges.

Building Your Web Portfolio

13 min

How to compile your 12 sprint designs into an interactive web portfolio page.

5

January

Standing Story Structure

Think big. Build bigger.

Turn typography into sculpture using stencils, layers and point.

Major Outcomes

Scaled Paper Stencils3D Letter ArmatureStanding 3D LetterMidterm Examination

Lesson Videos

Typography as Sculpture

10 min

How to design, scale, and cut letter forms for 3D standing structures.

3D Letter Armature Construction

12 min

Building the internal support structure for your standing 3D letter.

6

February

Graphic Design & Branding Sprint

Design a brand. Tell a story.

Create a character, brand identity, promos and animate your logo.

Major Outcomes

Vector Character5-Day Brand KitLoyalty Card / FlyerLogo Keyframe Animation

Lesson Videos

Character Design Fundamentals

11 min

Designing a vector character with personality, shape language, and color.

Logo Keyframe Animation

9 min

Animating your brand logo using keyframes in Adobe Express or Canva.

7

March

Surface Pattern & Fabric Painting

Design it. Paint it. Wear it.

Create vector patterns, use fabric paint and transfer to textiles.

Major Outcomes

Digital Road/StencilFabric Swatch LogTraced Canvas PanelPainted Pillow Front

Lesson Videos

Designing a Repeating Pattern

10 min

How to create a seamless tile pattern digitally for fabric transfer.

Fabric Painting Techniques

8 min

Applying fabric paint cleanly and tracing your canvas panel design.

8

April

Sustainable Fiber & Weaving

Weave, knot, bead, and create.

Use upcycled fabrics, yarns and beads to build a dreamcatcher.

Major Outcomes

Mini Web FrameWrapped 10-inch HoopWeb with Integrated BeadsWoven Dreamcatcher

Lesson Videos

Setting Up Your Weaving Frame

9 min

How to warp a mini web frame and begin your weaving pattern.

Dreamcatcher Assembly

12 min

Wrapping the hoop, integrating beads, and finishing your woven dreamcatcher.

9

May

Studio Capstone Choice Projects

Plan it. Build it. Make it yours.

Choose your pathway, problem-solve, create and refine your masterpiece.

Major Outcomes

Proposal & BlueprintsCore ConstructionFine DetailingFinal Capstone + Studio Photo

Lesson Videos

Capstone Proposal Workshop

11 min

How to write your proposal, create blueprints, and plan your capstone project.

Core Construction & Fine Detailing

15 min

Building your capstone piece from rough construction through final refinement.

10

June

Gallery Showcase & Final Assessment

Celebrate your best work!

Prepare, present, reflect and finish the year strong.

Major Outcomes

Mounted Best WorksGallery ExhibitionFinal ExaminationYear-End Reflection

Lesson Videos

Mounting & Presenting Your Work

7 min

How to mount, label, and display your best pieces for the gallery showcase.

Artist Statement Writing

6 min

Writing a clear, confident artist statement to accompany your gallery work.

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