Foundational Program

No Experience Needed: Unleash your Creativity
Free classes for teens ages 12 – 19

Unleash your creativity at Spy Hop! Take one of our Foundational classes in film, audio, music, or design; no experience needed! These short classes are designed for artists of every skill level — whether you’re a first-time or returning student. Dig in and learn media art skills from our professional teaching artists, become a part of the Spy Hop community, and make your creative ideas come to life. Register today and unlock the door to learn new skills.

About the Foundational Program

  • Participation is free!
  • No experience needed
  • Take as many foundational classes as you like
  • Classes are available for rising 7th graders thru age 19
  • Classes are grouped by ages: 12 – 14 (middle-school), and 15 – 19 (high-school and beyond)
  • Class capacity: 10 students per foundational class
  • Afterschool and Summer Foundational classes are offered on different schedules to give students as many opportunities as possible to find a class that fits their schedule!

Tips on the Registration Process:

  1. Complete the online registration form prior to the start of class – please note the recommended ages for classes and schedule! 
  2. After registering, you will receive communication to confirm your enrollment. Be sure to respond to the request to confirm your enrollment!

*Note: Capacity for Foundational classes is capped at 10; if we are unable to confirm your enrollment, your seat will be given to another student.

Questions? Call Spy Hop 801-532-7500 or email programs@spyhop.org 

Read about Spy Hop’s approach to afterschool programming and creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for all students.

Current and Upcoming Foundational Classes

Film 
| Foundational
January 13 – February 5, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Play with the standards and rules of filmmaking to create something new and different! Experiment with film in this 4-week workshop.
Design 
| Foundational
January 13 – February 5, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Learn to create your own arcade-style games! Design pixel art characters, create simple games, and dive into beginner-friendly coding.
Audio, Design, Film, Music 
| Foundational
January 14 – February 6, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Learn a little bit about everything Spy Hop has to offer: from a film blitz project, to a comic jam, to making music and sound design for video games!
Film 
| Foundational
January 28 – March 6, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 15 - 19

Work together in groups to write, shoot, and edit a short film — plus you will learn all the different roles and positions on set.
Music 
| Foundational
January 28 – March 6, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 15 - 19

Take your original song ideas from shower singing to performing! Learn all about chord progressions, lyric writing, singing, and performing.
Audio 
| Foundational
January 28 – March 6, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 15 - 19

Learn the ins and outs of how to run a recording studio: get familiar with the tech, equipment, and recording techniques. Plus, you will study the basics of mixing!
Design 
| Foundational
January 28 – March 6, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 6 – 8pm

Ages 15 - 19

Love storytelling and video games? Create your own story-driven adventures, like as text-based games or visual novels using Twine and GameMaker.
Film 
| Foundational
February 24 – March 19, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Start your filmmaking journey in this four week class to learn the basics of cameras and lighting, plus making film stills, create shot lists, and learning editing tools.
Design 
| Foundational
February 24 – March 19, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Craft both physical zines and digital webcomics, tell exciting stories and even branch into choose-your-own-adventure tales. Bring your comic ideas to life!
Audio, Design, Film, Music 
| Foundational
February 25 – March 20, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Experiment with green screens, learn to record music, try out vox pop podcasting and radio, and learn to make pins in this four week class!
Audio 
| Foundational
March 25 – May 1, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 15 - 19

Learn the basics of Ableton beat-making and music production in this course! Create your own songs using loops, software instruments, and custom sounds.
Design 
| Foundational
March 25 – May 1, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 6 – 8pm

Ages 15 - 19

Learn how to create awesome videos for both long and short content, explore the best ways of promoting yourself online, and dive into media literacy.
Film 
| Foundational
March 25 – May 1, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 15 - 19

Get into filmmaking in this six week workshop! Learn the basics of cameras and lighting, create shot lists, learn editing tools, and so much more.
Design 
| Foundational
April 7 – April 30, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Unleash your creativity in Intro to Cosplay! In this beginner class, learn the basics of designing costumes inspired by your favorite characters (or your own designs!)
Film 
| Foundational
April 7 – April 30, 2025
Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Join Set Production to start your journey: spend four weeks learning the basics of crew roles, set protocol, film blocking, production design, editing, and more!
Music 
| Foundational
April 8 – May 1, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

Learn how to rock in a band! Collaborate with other musicians, write music, and perform! Basic ability to play an instrument required.
Audio, Design, Film, Music 
| Foundational
April 8 – May 1, 2025
Tuesday/Thursday | 4 – 6pm

Ages 12 - 14

The April Variety Pack class will dive into short-story filming, writing music in GarageBand, animation, and foley sound fx for animation!
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