Inspyr Arts is the visual arts studio of artist and designer, Dylan Stewart. Dylan and his students produce a variety of art projects across multiple art mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
Ages 14-17
January 2nd - March 27th, 2027
Saturdays 1pm - 4pm
Ages 10-13
April 3rd - June 26th, 2027
Saturdays 1pm - 4pm
During this 3-month course, students will get hands-on experience in all aspects of filmmaking, from screenwriting to production, and will produce several short films. Students are provided with cutting-edge filmmaking equipment that will take them through all stages of the filmmaking process.
PLUS, students’ films will be featured in the 6th Annual Inspyr Arts Film Festival in 2027.
Each student gets to experience the various filmmaking roles including, camera operator, sound recording and boom operator, assistant director, director, slate operator, script supervisor, etc., as well as learning the vocabulary of film production. Students learn a range of skills including:
pre-production planning
producing
casting
screenwriting
set design
lighting and cinematography
sound recording
camera operation
directing
acting (optional)
and more!
Students will master a range of filmmaking equipment, including…
Blackmagic 4K Cinema Camera
A variety of lenses, including the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens
Tascam DR-40X Four Track Audio Recorder
Boom and Sennheiser Professional MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone
Aputure Amaran P60C 3 Lighting Kit
Camera dolly and track
Camera Jib Crane
and more!
Location: 2535 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
3-Month Young Filmmakers’ Course
Students will get hands-on experience in all aspects of filmmaking, from screenwriting to production, and will produce several short films. Student films will be featured in the Inspyr Arts 6th Annual Film Festival!
Art Classes For Adult Students
September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,
Saturdays 3pm-5pm
Instructor: Dylan Stewart learn more
For all skill levels, including beginners with no experience.
This drawing course is perfect for anyone interested in learning how to draw figuratively or realistically. This is a classical, atelier style drawing program with a focus on “learning to see.” The goal is to capture the 3 dimensional world around us on a 2 dimensional surface with a high degree of craftsmanship and precision. Commitment to seeing deeply and being in the moment is the goal.
Students will learn drawing concepts and techniques that include: pattern recognition, subject enveloping, blocking in shapes, value, proportion, spatial relationships, sighting, measuring, checking for accuracy, and a lot more!
Ages: Adult
Time: Saturdays, 3pm-5pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
October 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays 3pm-6pm
In this atelier style class, students learn classical figurative or “realistic” painting. Each painting is approached with the goal of “learning to see” on a deeper level. Students learn the techniques that will allow them to confidently identify and utilized line, shape, volume, value, form, and color in their paintings. Drawing techniques are also discussed and practiced. The class is recommended for beginner and intermediate oil painting students that want to learn oil painting from a classical, atelier style approach.
Students will learn:
Oil painting concepts and techniques that include: monochromatic wash drawing or “underpainting,” color wheel, chroma, color mixing, neutralizing color, value, form, composition, shadow and highlight, and more.
Drawing concepts and techniques that include: pattern recognition, notional space, subject enveloping, blocking in shapes, proportion, spatial relationships, sighting, measuring, checking for accuracy, and more.
All supplies and tools included.
Ages: Adult
Time: Saturdays 3pm-6pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
November 14th, 21st, 28th, December 5th
Saturdays 3pm-5pm
This 4-week course will take you through the techniques, tools, and supplies to successfully paint using watercolor. Each student will have the opportunity to complete several watercolor paintings using a range of techniques and effects that are unique to watercolor painting. These included wet on dry, wet on wet, washes, dry brush, splattering, sponging, layering, masking, lifting, subtractive scratch off, special effects using salt, plastic wrap, alcohol, and more.
Students will also learn fundamental drawing skills to improve both their sketching abilities and the quality of their watercolor paintings.
Ages: Adult
Time: Saturdays 3pm - 5pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
2026 Summer Camps
Mister Dylan’s art & design camps feature a variety of exciting art projects including drawing, illustration, painting, sculpture, model-making, felt craft, cardboard craft, miniature-making, graphic design and a lot more! Projects incorporate elements of global culture and the natural world, and celebrate art’s relationship with science, math, and history. Best of all, Mister Dylan’s art and design camps are non-digital, non-ai, and screen free.
1 Week Camp | June 15th - 19th, 2026
1 Week Camp | July 20th - 24th, 2026
Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
During this 5-day camp students will work on a rich variety of art projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, mask making, print making, button making, miniature terrarium making, and more! The Discovering Art & Design camp gives students the opportunity to work within a range of art mediums with the goal of producing several original artworks.
Mister Dylan’s Discovering Art & Design camp encourages students to explore global culture, the universe, and the natural world, and to use their imagination to create personal and unique artworks.
Projects include:
Daily drawing project
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Clay sculpture
Model Magic Figurines
Print making
Mask making
Miniature terrarium making
Button making
Botanical Illustration
Stuffed felt animals and cartoon characters
And more!
Ages: 5-7
Time: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
1 Week Camp | July 27th - 31st, 2026
Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
During this 5-day camp students will work on a rich variety of art projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, mask making, print making, button making, miniature terrarium making, and more! The Discovering Art & Design camp gives students the opportunity to work within a range of art mediums with the goal of producing several original artworks.
Mister Dylan’s Discovering Art & Design camp encourages students to explore global culture, the universe, and the natural world, and to use their imagination to create personal and unique artworks.
Projects include:
Daily drawing project
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Clay sculpture
Model Magic Figurines
Cardboard craft
Mask making
Miniature terrarium making
Button making
Botanical Illustration
Stuffed felt animals and cartoon characters
And more!
Ages: 8-10
Time: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
1 Week Camp | June 29th - July 3rd, 2026
1 Week Camp | July 13th - 17th, 2026
Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
During this 5-day camp students will work on a rich variety of art projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, mask making, print making, button making, miniature terrarium making, and more! The Discovering Art & Design camp gives students the opportunity to work within a range of art mediums with the goal of producing several original artworks.
Mister Dylan’s Discovering Art & Design camp encourages students to explore global culture, the universe, and the natural world, and to use their imagination to create personal and unique artworks.
Projects include:
Daily drawing project
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Clay sculpture
Model Magic Figurines
Cardboard craft
Mask making
Miniature terrarium making
Button making
Botanical Illustration
Stuffed felt animals and cartoon characters
And more!
Ages: 10-12
Time: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
1 Week Camp | July 6th-10th, 2026
Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
During this 5-day camp students will learn the basics of graphic design and illustration. Students will learn:
Typography
Color theory
Layout and composition
Balance, shape, form
Information hierarchy
Visual storytelling
Package design
And more!
Students will work on a variety of projects to hone their graphic design & illustration skills and will design their own product and advertising!
Note: This is a non-digital camp.
Ages: 13-15
Time: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Featured Summer Camp
Graphic Design & Illustration Ages 13-15
During this 5-day camp students will learn the basics of graphic design and illustration. Students will work on a variety of projects to hone their graphic design & illustration skills and will design their own product and advertising!
Student Artwork Ages 5 - Adult
