Tarka N.
Film making, Art, and Media
New York City
- I love drawing in perspective, and any intersections between Math and Art.
- My favorite animations are old Hungarian films due to their expressive and comforting visuals, especially those related to folk-lore.
- I've taught over 500 students since moving to NYC!
Hello! My name is Tarka, I am an Arts and media educator from WA. falling in love with Animation at a game design summer camp ignited a desire to help kids find their own passions. When I'm not teaching you can find me studying Anthropology at Hunter College.
Courses Taught
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Global Adventures Though Art!
Explore world cultures through fun and creative art projects!
Digital Photography
We will learn how to take different genres of photography
Experimental Animation
Explore flipbooks, cutouts, and pixilation while bringing imaginative stories to life.
Graphic Novel Studio
Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.
Indigenous Autumn: A STEAM Workshop
Honor the First Nations with STEAM-based crafts.
Globetrotters: Exploring World Culture
Get your passports ready! Cultural history through arts and crafts.
GameCraft: Create Your Own Video Game!
Who loves Video games! Don't just play, make your own computer game!
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
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Digital Animation Lab
Bring stories to life through digital drawing and animation!
Crack the Case: A Forensic STEM Workshop
Solve forensic challenges in a hands-on “whodunnit” mystery game.
Growing Gardeners
Plant, grow, and harvest while exploring the wonders of nature and gardening.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
Computer Animation
Design and animate digital characters while learning the art of computer animation.
Craft Lab: Father's Day
Craft your way to an epic Father's Day!
Fun with Flowers: STEM Dissection Lab
Dissect a flower to learn about pollination and photosynthesis!
Animation Creation: Animated Short Films
Create your own animated short films with multiple techniques.
Bullet Journaling
Reduce stress, achieve goals, and track your progress and growth!
Fashion Embroidery
Upcycle clothing with hand-embroidery, beads, and sequins to create wearable art.
Coding AI With Scratch
Build games, animations, and chatbots while learning coding and AI basics.
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Green Screen Magic
Write your own scene and act on the green screen!
3D Games: Unleash Immersive Experiences!
Create and code your own 3D games while exploring digital design tools.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
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