Arts and Crafts

Take your creativity to the next level with our wide variety of courses in arts and crafts.

How to Register

  • Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
    • The “Seats Left” information is updated every half hour and when you checkout.
  • Other registration options are available.

Courses

Be Your Own Interior Decorator

What is a career as an interior decorator like? Find out in this camp! Learn what it takes to redecorate your bedroom by understanding the application of color and elements of design. Organize your bedroom space on graph paper and through the use of Google sketchup on computers. Create a design board that illustrates wall, floor and window treatments that you want to use for your bedroom redesign. End the camp by creating a sewless fleece pillow. In this camp you will show off your creativity. Course fee includes $35 materials fee.

ZKOC-224_700 for Grades 3-5

ZKOC-224_701 for Grades 6-8

Be Your Own Interior Decorator
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
ZKOC-224 602 15 seats left $115

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

If you've always been interested in drawing but don't really know how to get started, then this is the course for you. Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics of drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be! You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principles of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. If you have an interest in learning what it's like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 – 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Online, 6/14 - 8/4 ZILC-065 700 14 seats left $99
Online, 7/12 - 9/1 ZILC-065 701 14 seats left $115
Online, 8/16 - 10/6 ZILC-065 702 15 seats left $115

Introduction to Interior Design

Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms.  Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. You’ll delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and modern interior design ideas, and other basics. In addition, you’ll explore a range of careers in interior design and get insider tips for entering this exciting field.  Because interior design is constantly evolving, you’ll also learn about some of the latest trends affecting the industry. You’ll investigate “green” sustainable design, and you’ll find out how to modify your designs for people with special needs.  As you master design skills step-by-step, you’ll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others.  This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go.  To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 - 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.

Introduction to Interior Design
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Online, 6/14 - 8/4 ZILC-067 700 14 seats left $115
Online, 7/12 - 9/1 ZILC-067 701 14 seats left $129
Online, 8/16 - 10/6 ZILC-067 702 15 seats left $129

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Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)