Create Your Own Comic Book – Storytelling & Illustration 

Bring your stories to life in this exciting comic book workshop! Over the course of the class, you'll create your own characters, develop an engaging storyline, and learn essential drawing techniques to craft a unique comic book from start to finish. Whether you're into superheroes, fantasy, or everyday adventures, this workshop will help you turn your ideas into a fully illustrated comic. No experience is needed—just your imagination and a love for storytelling! You'll leave with a completed comic book, ready to share your world with others.

For rising 6th-12 grade students

Instructor: Issis Kelly - Multi-Medium Artist and Mixxer Instructor


Date/Time: June 16-20, 9AM to Noon

Discover the intricate balance of skill and artistry in welding. This comprehensive course, led by Mixxer Resident Artist Thaddeus Prevette, offers an introduction into the world of welding techniques and creative expression. The best part is - No Experience is Needed!

Over the five-day session, you'll gain hands-on experience with Arc Welding. Learn how to safely operate welding equipment, understand different metals and their properties, and master essential welding techniques like joint preparation, heat control, and puddle manipulation.

Beyond technical proficiency, this course introduces students to the artistic side of welding. Explore the possibilities of creating unique and visually stunning metalwork. Thaddeus will guide you through design concepts, project planning, and finishing techniques to help you bring your ideas to life.

This course is the perfect opportunity to ignite your creativity and forge your path in the world of metalworking. 

For rising 9th-12th graders

Date/Time: June 16-20, 9AM to Noon

Instructor: Thaddeus Prevette, Mixxer Resident Artist

Instructor Bio: Thaddeus Prevette is a sculpture artist who began working with three dimensional objects back in 2016. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with a BFA in studio art and graduated from East Carolina University with an MFA in sculpture in May of 2023. He participates in public art exhibitions and was commissioned for the design of the ECU 911 Memorial sculpture back in 2021. He works with recycled and repurposed material to create narrative artwork that is influenced by historic and modern mythologies. 

Unlock the power of code with Python!

This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the exciting world of programming through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. You’ll start with the essential building blocks of Python, including variables, data types, and basic syntax. From there, you’ll explore how to interact with users through input and output operations, perform arithmetic using Python’s built-in tools, and even experiment with randomness using the random module.

You’ll also learn basic error handling and debugging techniques to help you write cleaner, more reliable code. As you build your skills, you’ll get to create simple scripts—and even dive into game development using Pygame.

 No prior coding experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a desire to learn!

For rising 6th-12th graders

Instructor: Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning will guide you through the process, empowering you to create your own digital world.

Date/Time: June 23-25, 9AM to Noon

Teen Mural Creation – Design & Paint a Mobile Mural

Unleash your creativity and paint BIG in this four-day mural workshop! Each teen will design and create their own 4ft x 4ft mural on professional mural cloth—a flexible surface that can be installed on a wall at home or anywhere you choose. You’ll learn real mural-making techniques, from sketching your design to layering paint for a bold, eye-catching masterpiece. No experience is needed, just a love for art and a willingness to get messy! Be prepared for hands-on work and standing for extended periods as you bring your vision to life, and leave with a stunning, personal mural to take home.

For rising 6th through 12th graders

Instructor: Issis Kelly - Multi-Medium Artist and Mixxer Instructor

Date/Time: June 23-27, 9AM to Noon

Embark on a coding adventure and become a Python pro!

This comprehensive 6-day course takes you from the basics of Python programming to more advanced concepts through hands-on practice and fun projects.

You’ll begin by learning the foundations: variables, data types, and Python syntax. As you build confidence, you’ll explore input/output operations, arithmetic calculations, and how to add unpredictability with the random module. You’ll also develop essential debugging techniques and learn how to handle common coding errors.

Next, you’ll dive into data manipulation with lists, indexing, and loops, then level up with object-oriented programming techniques to better structure your code. You’ll gain experience with file operations—reading and writing data using both built-in and external libraries—and learn how to use functions to make your code clean and modular.

Throughout the course, you’ll create simple scripts, experiment with game development using Pygame, and work on projects that challenge you to apply your new skills in creative ways.

No prior experience required—just curiosity and a desire to learn!

For rising 6-12 graders

Instructor: Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning will guide you every step of the way. No prior experience needed for the first three days; some familiarity with basic programming concepts is helpful for the advanced portion. (Grades 6-12)

Dates/Times: June 23-28, 9AM to Noon

Ready to take your Python skills to the next level?

This intermediate class builds upon the foundations learned in our beginner course (or equivalent experience), helping you grow as a confident and capable programmer.

You’ll deepen your understanding of Python by working with lists, indexing, and loops for effective data manipulation. You’ll also explore the power of object-oriented programming (OOP), learning how to structure your code using classes and objects. Dive into file operations for reading and writing data—using both built-in functions and external libraries—and learn how to write reusable, organized code using functions.

Throughout the course, you’ll tackle more complex coding challenges that strengthen your problem-solving abilities and expand your coding toolkit.

This class will empower you to write more sophisticated programs and prepare you for real-world Python projects.

For rising 6th-12th graders

Instructor: Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning will guide you through the process, helping you become a more confident and capable coder.

Days/Times: June 26-28, 9AM to Noon 

Conquer the web design universe in this epic 6-day adventure!

This immersive course takes you from the foundations of how the internet works to creating intelligent, responsive websites using the latest tools and techniques. You’ll start by learning the basics of HTML and CSS, then move into adding interactivity with JavaScript, and even get hands-on experience with version control and modern frameworks like React or Svelte.

Led by instructor Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning, this course is perfect for total beginners and those with a bit of experience. You’ll explore:

• How the internet, websites, and routing work

• Structuring web pages with HTML and styling with CSS

• (Optional) Introduction to JavaScript for interactivity

• Creating a personal webpage using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (based on class pace)

• Advanced CSS techniques and responsive design with media queries

• Practical JavaScript use cases

• Using Git for version control (on GitLab)

• Intro to modern JavaScript frameworks like React and/or Svelte

• A second project using JavaScript—possibly including a lightweight SQLite database

 We’ll also touch on how AI is shaping the future of web design. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation and a couple of impressive projects to show off your skills. Get ready to create your own corner of the web!

For rising 6th-12th Graders

Dates/Time: July 7-12

Just like diamonds and jewels are transformed from raw materials into stunning creations, you can turn everyday recyclables into beautiful jewelry!

Join Mixxer instructor and CTE teacher Carrie Beach for a week of creative exploration. Learn to transform common items like newspapers, water bottles, DVDs, and more into unique jewelry components. Discover the art of repurposing and give new life to discarded materials.

Throughout the week, you'll develop your design skills and learn various techniques to craft eye-catching pieces. Finally, put your newfound knowledge to the test and create a finished piece of jewelry, incorporating copper accents to elevate your designs.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and craft wearable art from unexpected sources!

For rising 6th-12th grade Students

Instructor: Carrie Beach

Dates/Times: July 7-11, 9AM to Noon