PreCollege Arts Workshop Festival

Experience the Arts at Pima Community College!

Calling all high school juniors and seniors! Get a hands-on experience with our incredible arts programs during the PreCollege Arts Workshop Festival at Pima Community College. This exciting one-day event is your chance to explore your creativity, work with our master teaching artists, and get a sneak peek at what college-level art education is like.

REGISTRATION CLOSED 

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
⏰ Time:

• Check-in: 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
• Workshops: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Q&A and Pizza Lunch: 12:00 p.m.

📍 Location:
Black Box Theatre, Center for the Arts (CFA), West Campus
2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ

Who Can Attend?

This event is exclusively for high school juniors and seniors. Registration is required, and space is limited—so don’t wait to sign up!

What to Expect

• Sample Two Workshops: Choose from a variety of 45-minute classes taught by our expert faculty.
• Experience Real Facilities: Work in the same classrooms and studios used by our college students.
• Free Materials: All workshop materials are provided—just bring your curiosity!
• Q&A and Pizza Lunch: Enjoy free pizza and refreshments while learning about Pima’s programs and facilities.

Available Workshops

Animation Workshops

• Making a Flip Book Animation
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Create your own flip book animation and learn tips for scanning and animating.
  Faculty: Jeff Lowry, MFA

Ceramics Workshops

• Ceramic Cup Making – Only 1 spot left!
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Learn the basics of wheel-throwing to create your own clay cup.
  Faculty: Hirotsune Tashima, MFA
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• Ceramic Cup Making
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Continue honing your skills on the pottery wheel while crafting a clay cup.
  Faculty: Hirotsune Tashima, MFA

Drawing & Painting Workshops

• Oil Painting: Secrets of Master Illusions
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Glazing and scumbling in oils revolutionized painting and allowed artists to create three-dimensional illusions never seen before. Learn the secrets behind their tricks with a fun hands on painting exercise.
  Faculty: Mariana Carreras, MFA
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• Oil Painting: Secrets of Master Illusions
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Glazing and scumbling in oils revolutionized painting and allowed artists to create three-dimensional illusions never seen before. Learn the secrets behind their tricks with a fun hands on painting exercise.
  Faculty: Mariana Carreras, MFA

• Drawing from Imagination
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Explore creative drawing techniques to bring your imagination to life.
  Faculty: Mano Sotelo, MFA

Fashion Design Workshops

• Spotting Fashion Trends – Wear Your Fashion! Are You the Next Fashion Influencer?
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Discover how fashion designers predict trends. Wear your trend and see if you are ahead of the curve!
  Faculty: Najmeh Gallman

Film Workshops

• A One-Minute Movie Challenge
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Learn to conceptualize, film, and direct a one-minute movie in just 45 minutes.
  Faculty: Robert Loomis, MFA

Music Workshop

• Learning to Chord on the Piano Keyboard
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Learn to play basic chords on the piano keyboard to accompany the song “Don’t Stop Believin'” and other pop favorites.
  Faculty: Anne Grimes, PhD

Photography Workshops

• Photogram Printing in the Darkroom
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Jump into black-and-white printing by creating a photogram. Make eye-catching photographic compositions from objects in this fun intro to the darkroom!
  Faculty: Charly Earley, MFA
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• Photogram Printing in the Darkroom
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Jump into black-and-white printing by creating a photogram. Make eye-catching photographic compositions from objects in this fun intro to the darkroom!
  Faculty: Charly Earley, MFA

Sculpting Workshops

• Clay Head Sculpture Demo
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Learn to model a head in clay.
  Faculty: Joe Dal Pra, MFA
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• Digital Head Sculpture Demo
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Learn digital head modeling techniques.
  Faculty: Joe Dal Pra, MFA

Theater Workshops

• Monologue Workshop
  Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
  Description: Refine and perform a monologue of your choice and participate in a professional theater critique. 
  *students can bring a monologue with them or one will be provided
  Faculty: Chris Will, MFA

• Monologue Workshop
  Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
  Description: Refine and perform a monologue of your choice and participate in a professional theater critique. 
  *students can bring a monologue with them or one will be provided
  Faculty: Chris Will, MFA

Why Attend?

This is your chance to:

• Explore your passion for the arts.
• Meet inspiring faculty and fellow creative teens.
• Get a taste of college life and discover why Pima is the perfect next step in your artistic journey.

How to Register

Registration is now closed.

📧 Questions? Contact mcarreras@pima.edu or call (520) 206-7152 for more information.

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