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All Grand Rapids Public Schools students grades 9-12 are eligible for WMCAT's Teen Arts + Tech Program.

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STUDIO SELECTION

All studios are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that WMCAT reserves the right to rearrange studio placements or place students on a waitlist as necessary. Students placed on a waitlist will be kept on the waitlist for the first three weeks of the semester and will be contacted for placement if a spot becomes available. If enrolled students are absent for the first week of the semester without giving prior notice, they forfeit their spot to a student on the waitlist.

Please read all studio offerings carefully to ensure you understand the schedule.

Choose up to two studio selections below using the dropdown menu, marking one studio “First Choice” and another “Second Choice.” If your first choice is full, you will be placed in your second choice, so make sure your second choice is a studio you’re excited about and available to participate in.

Monday + Wednesday Studio Options

The following studios meet twice a week on Mondays + Wednesdays.

3D ART + ANIMATION | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Dive into a world of 3D modeling where you’ll create characters in immersive 3D space. You’ll learn how to develop and print 3D art – using software like Blender and Polycam – to be used in video games, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Bring ideas to life in a new dimension!

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Brandon Copeland.

CERAMICS II | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Discover endless possibilities in pottery! Build foundational skills and expand your ceramics toolkit by exploring new materials and techniques. From larger-scale vessels to advanced glazing techniques, you’ll broaden your artistic horizons.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Abby Cushway.

FASHION DESIGN | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Enter the world of fashion and create wearable designs! Develop your fashion idea from concept to production, including illustrating your design, creating prototypes, and sewing your idea into reality. You’ll connect with the Grand Rapids Art Museum for inspiration for final designs which will be modeled at a fashion show in May.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist John Cox.

VIDEO PRODUCTION II | 10 – 12 grade GRPS students

In this hands-on studio course, students will explore the art and strategy of video and content creation; from cinematic storytelling to digital-first campaigns. Through concept development, filming, and editing, students will learn how to craft stories that connect emotionally and perform across platforms. Each week combines creative exploration with technical practice. By the end of the semester, students will have built a small content portfolio, including a short film, a social-first campaign, and a collaborative final project ready for showcase.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Layah Lauchie.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Shoot, edit, and bring your creative ideas to life in a studio built for experimentation. You’ll learn how to use DSLR cameras, lighting setups, and Adobe editing software to turn everyday scenes into striking images that tell a story. We’ll explore how light, motion, and color shape mood by freezing action to playing with long exposures or neon lights. You’ll also get hands-on with professional editing tools to create your own style, print your favorite images, and curate a final showcase that shows off your vision as a photographer.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Matthew Provoast.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION I | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

This studio introduces students to the creative world of digital art. Students develop and refine their drawing and illustration skills using Procreate, while also exploring animation techniques in Procreate Dreams. Students alternate between two focuses: one day dedicated to digital drawing and illustration, and the next to creating animated GIFs and expressive character animations. The goal of this class is to help artists build foundational animation skills, strengthen their digital art techniques, and expand their natural artistic talents.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist George Eberhardt.

Tuesday + Thursday Studio Options

The following studios meet twice a week on Tuesdays + Thursdays.

MUSIC PRODUCTION | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Experience the excitement of the music industry and meet local artists! Discover techniques like writing lyrics, producing, mixing, and beat making. You will use MIDI controllers, Logic Pro on MacBook, and professional sound equipment in our recording booth to craft your studio album.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Brandon Copeland.

CERAMICS I | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Join us on an exciting ceramics journey and explore a wide range of techniques in a welcoming environment. You’ll learn the basics of hand-building – to create trinket dishes, plates, bowls, and small-scale sculptures – before creating symmetrical pieces like mugs, vessels, and vases on the pottery wheel. Let your imagination soar through clay.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Abby Cushway.

FASHION DESIGN | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Enter the world of fashion and create wearable designs! Develop your fashion idea from concept to production, including illustrating your design, creating prototypes, and sewing your idea into reality. You’ll connect with the Grand Rapids Art Museum for inspiration for final designs which will be modeled at a fashion show in the spring.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist John Cox.

VIDEO PRODUCTION | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

In this hands-on studio course, students will explore the art and strategy of video and content creation; from cinematic storytelling to digital-first campaigns. Through concept development, filming, and editing, students will learn how to craft stories that connect emotionally and perform across platforms. Each week combines creative exploration with technical practice. By the end of the semester, students will have built a small content portfolio, including a short film, a social-first campaign, and a collaborative final project ready for showcase.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Layah Lauchie.

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

Go old-school and make photos by hand! No filters, no screens, just light, chemistry, and creativity. In this darkroom-based studio, you’ll shoot with a film camera, experiment with cyanotypes, and develop your own prints using traditional photography techniques. You’ll learn how to expose, develop, and print your images from start to finish, discovering the magic of watching a photo appear in the developer tray. It’s messy, hands-on, and perfect for anyone who loves process, experimentation, and turning ideas into something real. If you’ve already taken a WMCAT photo class or know your way around a camera, this studio is your next step. You’ll build on what you know and get hands-on in the darkroom.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Matthew Provoast.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION II | 9 – 12 grade GRPS students

In this studio students continue exploring the world of digital art through the lens of comic and manga illustration. Students will learn character design, proportions, sequential storytelling, and how to create a character model sheet. In this course, students alternate between developing their digital drawing and illustration skills in Procreate, and learning classic comic book illustration techniques to create detailed character models. The goal of this class is to help artists build a foundation in visual storytelling while refining their digital illustration techniques, encouraging them to expand their creative abilities and develop their unique artistic style.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist George Eberhardt.

VALUES + AGREEMENTS

Here at WMCAT, we are committed to creating a space rooted in respect, curiosity, and collaboration. To foster this environment, it requires a shared responsibility, between both staff and students alike, to maintain. Below are WMCAT’s values and agreements. These are values our students and staff put into practice each day at WMCAT. By checking each box + signing you agree to uphold these during your time as a Teen Arts + Tech student.

CURIOSITY(Required)

I will engage with studio projects, materials and guest artists with openness and kindness.
I will explore new ideas and creative practices, and use equipment safely with teaching artist guidance.

BELONGING(Required)

I will help create a welcoming space where everyone ' s identities and experiences are respected.
I will engage in daily gathering activations to build community and connect with others.

COLLABORATION(Required)

I will respect the space, materials, and people around me so everyone can create.

STUDENT VOICE(Required)

I will share my ideas, questions, and feedback in ways that support our learning community.
I will complete the end-of-semester evaluation to help develop the program!

PARTICIPATION(Required)

I will arrive on time and be fully present in the studio for class, which takes place from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
I will focus on WMCAT projects during class and save unrelated work for another time.

IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG(Required)

At WMCAT, we repair and reset — not punish. I will pause, reflect, repair, and reset when conflicts or challenges come up. I will work with instructors and peers to find a way forward together.

Student Signature(Required)

Student Typed Name(Required)

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Date Signed(Required)

PERMISSION + WAIVERS

The undersigned legal guardian and student participant agree to this permission waiver for school year 2025-2026 as follows:

Evaluation(Required)

I understand that for WMCAT to improve, staff and/or professional external evaluators may make observations during activity times, conduct interviews, and administer questionnaires in which my student is asked about their experiences at WMCAT.

Field Trips(Required)

I give permission for my student to participate in WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech after school program. I understand that this signed form is a general permission slip which extends to all WMCAT-related student activities and field trips unless otherwise noted by me below. I give permission for my child to be bused or driven by WMCAT staff.

Media(Required)

I understand that photographs and videos may be taken during WMCAT programming. I understand media and artwork produced by my student may be used for educational, funding, promotional or other purposes and may be sold on behalf of WMCAT. I give WMCAT my permission to use, in part or whole, the name, picture, performance, photograph and/or taped voice of my student now and in the future. WMCAT is released from any monetary compensation and any and all claims resulting from such use. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photography or video or audio recording.

*If you have a unique case where your student cannot be photographed, please check the box, proceed with this waiver, and contact Teen Arts + Tech Program staff directly at teenprograms@wmcat.org.

Medical Care(Required)

In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize WMCAT staff to secure medical attention or hospitalization for my student. I understand that WMCAT does not provide medical insurance for my student, and I am solely responsible for providing such insurance and for payment of any medical treatment expenses for my student that are not covered by insurance.

Social Service Partnerships(Required)

I understand that WMCAT works in partnerships with other social service agencies such as Arbor Circle to provide supportive services and programming for WMCAT students and their families. Services provided by Arbor Circle may include community resource referrals, psycho-educational groups, and counseling services.

Supervision at WMCAT(Required)

I understand that my student will be working in studios where contact with mechanical equipment and/or chemicals may be involved.
I understand that WMCAT is not responsible for any items that are damaged, lost, or stolen.
I understand that WMCAT will supervise my student during program hours at its facility and on field trips. I am responsible for coordinating transportation for my student to get to WMCAT and to get home from WMCAT. I will set boundaries and consequences if my student leaves WMCAT during program hours without my permission.

Student Signature(Required)

Student Typed Name(Required)

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Parent/Guardian Signature(Required)

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Date Signed(Required)

Teen Arts + Tech Enrollment Form Spring 2026

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Secondary Emergency Contact Information

For Collective Reporting Purposes Only

STUDIO SELECTION

Monday + Wednesday Studio Options

Tuesday + Thursday Studio Options

VALUES + AGREEMENTS

PERMISSION + WAIVERS

ENROLLMENT FORM

Teen Arts + Tech Enrollment Form Spring 2026

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Secondary Emergency Contact Information

For Collective Reporting Purposes Only

STUDIO SELECTION

Monday + Wednesday Studio Options

Tuesday + Thursday Studio Options

VALUES + AGREEMENTS

PERMISSION + WAIVERS

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