1:1 mentorship, technical software instruction, and guidance on social and emotional development are the hallmarks of our Foundation programming.
Foundation: Illustration & Design
Format: In-Person or Online
Offered: Tuesdays and Saturdays (Spring Break run Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday
Time: Varies by Workshop
Duration: Four, 90-Minute Sessions (Spring Break workshops are 2-Day, 4-Hour Sessions)
Price: $480/workshop
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Program Description
The program that started it all back in October 2012! Foundation workshops are the backbone of IOB's schedule.
Foundation Programming: Illustration & Design immerses students in digital illustration fundamentals through creative technology and a 1:1 mentorship experience. This program focuses on learning essential tools and techniques in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, guiding students through every step as they create a project inspired by their SpIns (Special Interests).
Guided by a certified educator, each session is designed to build confidence and proficiency with these industry-standard tools, ensuring students gain both foundational skills and creative expression.
All participants will receive a 18” x 24” printed poster of their creation following the final workshop.
Program Outcomes
Through this personalized learning approach, students develop:
Confidence, self-awareness, and social connection
Goal-setting and exploration through project-based learning
Presentation and self-expressive skills
All within a positive social environment among like-minded peers!
This Program is a Good Fit For
Students who welcome an opportunity to explore high-level design software in a collaborative environment.
Register for Upcoming Workshops
In-Person Illustration & Design Workshops
at UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
2100 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
Saturdays, January 18–February 8 / 11:00 am–12:30 pm CST | REGISTER
Saturdays, January 18–February 8 / 1:00–2:30 pm CST | REGISTER
Saturdays, February 22–March 15 / 11:00 am–12:30 CST | REGISTER
Saturdays, February 22–March 15 / 1:00–2:30 pm CST | REGISTER
Spring Break 2-Day! Monday & Tuesday, March 24–25 / 10:30 am–2:30 pm CST | REGISTER
Spring Break 2-Day! Wednesday & Thursday, March 26–27 / 10:30 am–2:30 pm CST | REGISTER
Online Illustration & Design Workshops
Online via Zoom
Tuesdays, January 14–February 4 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER
Tuesdays, February 18–March 11 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER
New to Islands of Brilliance? First time signing up for a workshop?
We’d love to help. Connect with Us before registering!
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Open Lab Programs
Our most frequent and accessible options, Open Lab Programs provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for your child to learn, create, and connect…including our Daily Doodle Lounge!
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Foundation Programs
Led by a certified educator, students are paired with a professional design mentor to learn technical software skills using various creative technologies and build social and emotional development skills.
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Academy Programs
The most rigorous IOB program, Digital Academy provides apprentice-style instruction in a product-based learning environment.
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Community Programs
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