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The Big Draw was a Big Hit

October 25, 2017 by Brittany Griffith

Written by: Kristin Harris Saturday afternoon, October 14, the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, VA hosted a Big Draw17 Living Lines event. I knew I was going to have a good time and was thrilled when we had a full house with kids and adults making art and animation and loving it. I am most indebted to the Academy […]

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iPad Camp: Challenging Student Creativity with Great Results

August 2, 2017 by Marketing Intern

This week, we had the pleasure of having Kristin Harris at Academy Center of the Arts to teach an iPad camp for kids ages 9 – 12. After the camp ended, Kristin wrote a blog post on her personal website and we have featured it here as well. The last full week in July was […]

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5 Reasons to Love Making Art with Procreate

March 4, 2016 by Kate Scullen

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to offer a Procreate workshop at the Academy Center of the Arts. This iPad app is the most robust digital drawing and painting tool I have ever used. What really pleases me is how much kids like it. Don’t be confused; this is a tool for professionals […]

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New iPad Classes at the Academy!

January 26, 2016 by Geoff Kershner

We are very excited to offer two new courses built around the creative potential of the iPad. Our instructor, Kristin Harris (instructor at Lynchburg College, www.kristinharrisdesign.com) offers two classes this winter as we explore new ways of creating art in the 21st century. Memory Movies (Ages 8+, Register by February 1st) The workshop is perfect for […]

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