Apple announces Today at Apple (Home) series for Chicago students

From July 27–31, Chicago students can join Sentrock Studio and Young Chicago Authors with Today at Apple (Home) — teaching sessions, interactive experiences, and demonstrations — for a week of free virtual art sessions for students ages 14–18.

Apple says that each day you’ll go behind the scenes with a lineup of Chicago’s most influential creators to find inspiration in their studios, learn illustration tips and techniques, and make artwork inspired by their visual styles. At the end of the week, 20 students will be selected to continue on to a two-week program. 

From August 17–30, Sentrock Studio’s crew will dig deep into typography, line, color, collaboration, and storytelling. Participants will be able to ask questions and get feedback, work on your style, and test your skills in digital battles.

Everything will wrap up with a live virtual Secret Walls Tournament. It will be a black-and-white illustration battle

Sessions will take place daily from 1-4 p.m. (Central) via Webex and may be recorded for internal training and improvement purposes. To join, you will need a computer, laptop, mobile, or tablet device; a stable internet connection; and the Cisco Webex Meetings app. Parents and legal guardians of minors, and those 18 years and over, can register. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with further details on how to join.

Sentrock is described as having “pioneered an iconic street art brand that speaks to empowerment and community growth.” Young Chicago Authors (YCA) “supports self-expression and literacy to help people from all backgrounds speak out and be heard.”