Want to pilot drones, paint watercolor like a pro, produce animation shorts, play with powerful A.I., change the world through illustration? There is a TNS-X Workshop for you!
TNS-X After School Workshops
Our TNS-X program, an extension of the school day for metro Atlanta 8th – 12th graders, combines creative arts with technology and innovation through programs like Drone Design, App Development, Improv Comedy, and Audio Production – led by passionate, committed, accomplished adults who take our students and their work seriously, inspiring them to build products and produce professional quality work.
TNS X is open to all 8th – 12th graders in the Metro Atlanta area.
These aren’t merely clubs or after school activities, but another layer of intense learning for young artists, innovators, makers and performers from around the city.
Most programs take place once a week after school and last for 10-12 weeks. Class sizes are usually between 5-12 students and involve a final work product, exhibition, or performance. New sessions are offered each semester.
For more information, please email Monique Nunnally .
Spring 2024 Offerings
Monday + Thursday
3D Animation | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Start Date 1/29/2024
Program Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: David Hixon of Hixon Art
This course is designed to cover the fundamentals of 3D art, including modeling, texturing,
animation, lighting, and rendering. It provides a broad overview of these aspects without
focusing on any one topic in depth. They will gain exposure to multiple aspects of 3D art, allowing them to explore and discover their interests in the field.
For 4 weeks, students will focus on learning the interface, modeling, and scene setup. They will gain an understanding of 3D primitives, proper modeling techniques, and composition concepts. By the end of this period, the students should have a fully modeled object, which they will be able to set up for 3D printing if they choose to. ($150)
Tuesday
Peter’s Carpet | Rock Band | 4:00pm- 5:30 pm (Closed Enrollment)
Start Date 1/30/2024
Program Length: 12 weeks
Instructor: Bob Stocking
Only for the selected TNS legacy ensemble Peter’s Carpet ($100)
Wednesday
Game Design | 4:00 pm – 5:30pm
Start Date: 2/7/2024
Program Length: 4 weeks
Kids Next Code is an organization that provides tech education to students (ages 5-18)
in underserved communities nationwide. Since 2016, Kids Next Code has provided
technology education courses to over 1,500 students nationwide. We offer virtual and face to face programs and we’ve partnered with a variety of organizations such as Cobb County, Clayton County and Fulton County libraries, Dekalb County’s inmate program, Austell Youth Innovation program, Kennesaw State’s Engineering department, Future Seekers, Rolling Robotics Inc., and many more. Our mission is to provide engaging, interactive, hands-on lessons that educate students in coding, game design, app design, engineering, robotics, entrepreneurship, and more.
KNC educational Game Design class will engage students on the basic principles of game design and coding. ( $150)
Tuesday + Thursday
Debate Team | 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Start Date: 1/30/2024
Program Length: 12 weeks
Instructor: Mario Stephens
The debate team is great place for students to explore the art of “organized arguing.” Students in debate team tend to enjoy discussing current issues and if they don’t already have a strong voice and good presentation skills, they will learn these abilities in a fun, safe club environment. Students learn to create factual/logical, ethical and emotional arguments to persuade others in the club that their “side” is correct. The club uses the formal debate format. The goal is to compete in tournaments with middle and high school students in the Georgia Independent School Association and other local tournaments. The club’s purpose is to teach and train students in the fundamentals of debate, public speaking and essay writing. ( $175)
Tuesday +Wednesday
How to be Be A Dope Artist” Journal Workshop | 4:00-5:30 PM
Start Date:1/30/2024
Program Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Artemus Jenkins
Each workshop will consist of guided journaling and reading of each chapter with Artemus Jenkins for conceptual and analytical exercises. All workshop participants will lend their voice to a collaborative project about the value of spaces conceived and led by artists. Workshops and teachings by Artemus Jenkins are rooted in artistic practice being a way of life that is ever present in our fashion, music, literature, poetry, films, and all the techniques that make these expressions possible. Students who participate in this class and complete the journal will have everything they need to structure and begin executing a creative project of their choosing. This project can be individual or group based and can align with other projects that may be in motion or will happen at TNS. Over 4 weeks we will cover 2-3 chapters per session. Students will complete journal entries at home and before the start of each new session. ($100)
Wednesday
Game Design | 4:00 pm – 5:30pm
Start Date: 2/7/2024
Program Length: 4 weeks
Kids Next Code is an organization that provides tech education to students (ages 5-18)
in underserved communities nationwide. Since 2016, Kids Next Code has provided
technology education courses to over 1,500 students nationwide. We offer virtual and face to face programs and we’ve partnered with a variety of organizations such as Cobb County, Clayton County and Fulton County libraries, Dekalb County’s inmate program, Austell Youth Innovation program, Kennesaw State’s Engineering department, Future Seekers, Rolling Robotics Inc., and many more. Our mission is to provide engaging, interactive, hands-on lessons that educate students in coding, game design, app design, engineering, robotics, entrepreneurship, and more.
KNC educational Game Design class will engage students on the basic principles of game design and coding. ( $150)
Wednesday
Textiles and Fiber Design 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Start Date:1/31/2024
Program Length: 9 weeks
Instructor: Sanaa Bell of Eketchie Universe
During the duration of the textiles and fiber designs course, Sanaa Bell, of Eketchie Universe and The Savannah College of Art + Design, textiles and hand sewing will be an extension of the previous textiles and fiber arts class with more fashion based projects like designing your own bag, T shirts and jeans! We’ll also have conversations about trend forecasting and current trends circulating in the fashion world. ($200)
Thursday
Song Writing | Rock Band | 4:00pm- 5:30 pm (ONLY TNS STUDENTS)
Start Date 2/1/2024
Program Length: 12 weeks
Instructor: Bob Stocking
Students have the opportunity to form and perform with a small music ensemble, typically featuring traditional pop/rock group instrumentation. Over the course of a semester, students will learn skills to perform as individuals and as a team, building the confidence to rehearse efficiently and the trust to function as a unit. Repertoire will consist of covers of songs chosen by the instructor and students, with the option to compose and perform original material. The ensemble(s) will have the option to perform as part of the end-of-night student concert at Student Exhibition.($100)
Friday
Skatepark Culture | 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Start Date:2/2/2024
Program Length: 6 Weeks
Instructor: Max Kollman + Atlanta Village Skatepark
Bust out your wheels and do somethin with them! Learn about skateboard, bmx, blade, and rollerskate technology and history as we explore what the culture and industry looks like today. Learn to fix your bike, customize your skates, or make your own board from scratch. 6 weeks with the Village Skatepark ATL will teach you basic tool and power tool use, community building through craft, media, and branding, and the skills you need to keep rolling. ($100)
Apply
Please submit the interest form when it opens to reserve a place and avoid disappointment. Registration will close as soon as classes fill up, and will be marked as closed on this web page. Maximum class size for most programs is usually 8, 10 or 12 students. Financial aid is available for qualified TNS students.
This program is not a licensed child care facility, is not required to be licensed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, and is exempt from state licensure requirements.