Ever dreamed of creating your own music? This class is the perfect starting point! No prior experience is necessary – we'll explore BandLab, a free and easy-to-use music production software that lets you unleash your inner musician. Over the course of this class, you'll learn how to navigate the BandLab interface, understand the basic building blocks of a song, and start creating your own tracks. We'll cover everything from laying down drum beats and recording melodies to adding cool effects and mixing your creations. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of music production!

Concepts Covered:

Navigating the BandLab interface

Creating and arranging tracks

Working with loops and samples

Exploring different sound effects and virtual instruments

Basic mixing

Sharing your music

Instructor: Andrew Rust From ByteSize Learning

Dates/Times: June 2 - 4 2025, 9AM to Noon

Join us and dive into the exciting world of 3D design and printing! Instructor Lyssa Toemel, Mixxer Resident and Instructor, will introduce you to the fundamentals of 3D modeling using CAD, and the capabilities of Bambu Lab 3D printers.

Over the of two days you'll learn to:

Navigate the CAD interface

Create 3D objects from basic shapes

Design and model 3D objects

Prepare 3D models for printing

Operate Bambu Lab 3D printers

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to design and print your own 3D creations. All tools and materials will be provided, and lunch will be included.

Date/Time: June 2-6, 2025 9AM to Noon

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

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. Start with the fundamentals, learning variables, loops, and conditional statements.

Then, level up your skills with object-oriented programming, working with modules, handling files, and exploring advanced data structures. You'll create simple scripts, build games with Pygame, and tackle challenging coding projects.

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

Unlock the power of code with Python!

This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the exciting world of programming. Learn the essential building blocks of Python, from variables and data types to loops, conditional statements, and functions.

You'll gain hands-on experience writing code, creating simple scripts, and even building your own games 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

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).

Dive deeper into Python programming concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP), working with modules and libraries, handling files, and exploring more advanced data structures. You'll tackle more challenging coding projects, refining your problem-solving abilities and expanding your coding toolkit.

This class will empower you to write more complex and sophisticated programs.

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 course combines our beginner and intermediate web design tracks for the ultimate learning experience. You'll go from the basics of HTML and CSS all the way to responsive design, JavaScript, and more advanced techniques. We'll also explore how AI is impacting the future of web design.

Instructor Andrew Rust of ByteSize Learning will be your guide as you build amazing and intelligent websites. Whether you're a total newbie or have some experience, this course will equip you to create your own corner of the web.

For rising 6th-12th Graders

Dates/Time: July 7-12