2026 CCFY - Sneakerheadz – Creative Design with Zerric Clinton

For this two-day art series students will need to bring in sneakers to decorate, acrylic paint, paint brushes. Drawing pencils, erasers and a sketchbook. On day one the instructor will share examples of actual sneakers that are designed with items that have significant meaning to him and share his process with the students. Next, students will have an opportunity to create a list of things that have meaning to them and consider how they could incorporate their topics on their sneakers. The instructor will share his examples of the concept of Sneakerhedz on pairs of sneakers that he has decorated that have musical and artistic themes. Next, students will begin the process of creating unique designs and symbols on their chosen pair of sneakers. On day two students will continue to push boundaries by incorporating various color combinations and symbolic imagery on their sneakers. Student success will be evaluated based on the individual uniqueness that they exhibit through their expressive creations. There is the option of creating our art on Sneakers or on Canvas.

PROGRAM FOR AGES

11-15

DATES/ TIMES: 

• Wed, April 8, 2026 | 11AM -4PM

• Thu, April 9, 2026 | 11AM -4PM

TEACHING ARTIST

Dr. Zerric Clinton

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Students are required to attend all classes in the series.

• Students will be asked to provide daily check ins/evaluations.

• Light snacks will be provided.

• Supplies will be provided.

WHAT TO BRING

• Students will need to bring a packed lunch each day to the program (Required).

• Students are also invited (but not required), to bring the following items to the program:

  • Composition notebook (for writing and drawing)

  • Writing utensils (pencils or pens)

  • Sneakers to design.

**After Registering Parents/Guardians will be contacted via email in order to complete required paperwork and receive important updates.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST

Dr. Zerric Clinton

Dr. Zerric Clinton is an artist educator who resides in metro Atlanta. He has taught art education at the secondary level for over 20 years. Zerric is a lifelong artist educator who teaches art and creates abstract works of art based on social issues, personal experiences and various forms of music. Recent shows include PIVOT: Restoring Balance, Emma Darnell Aviation Museum, Atlanta, GA. ICON exhibit, d’Art Center, Norfolk, VA., Healing Humanity exhibit at Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, Buckhead, GA. Dr. Zerric Clinton recently launched his new book The Power of Popular Culture in Education: History, Music and Visual Imagery, which was written to benefit young people in developing the skill of critically viewing media. Dr. Clinton’s book is available for purchase at https://www.positivepushpress.com/  and https://www.amazon.com/. 

REGISTRATION

Guardians please note you can only sign up 1 student at a time. For those signing up for multiple students you will need to complete a separate registration/payment for each student.

**After Registering Parents/Guardians will be contacted via email in order to complete required paperwork and receive important updates.