Art Educator & Design Industry Expert
Debra Valencia serves as a part-time faculty member at Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles and Art Center of College of Design in Pasadena, California. Well respected as a design industry expert, award-winning designer and successful business owner, Debra has lectured at major institutions and conferences, served as a judge in national design competitions and taught seminars on business practices for artists and designers.
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Adult Education Courses & Workshops
Art Center College of Design Extension
Open to the public for adults all ages. No credit courses. Check the website for upcoming courses and workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/
Otis College of Art + Design Extension
Open to the public for adults all ages with no prerequisites. No credit courses available and as well as certificate programs. Check the website for upcoming courses and workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
https://www.otis.edu/extension
Licensing Your Art for Royalties at Otis College of Art Online
Selling your artwork or working hourly is not the only way to make money as a creative person. Learn about the opportunities for retaining ownership, licensing, and earning royalties. This course covers all the ins and outs: art themes, product categories, portfolio requirements, contracts, negotiation, branding, marketing trade shows, publicity, and working with agents. Step-by-step demonstrations include applying for trademarks and copyrights, submitting work to manufacturers, and self-publishing visual content with print-on-demand technology. Students learn the basics of how to get started and develop a strategic plan to license their work. This is a live two hour zoom class over a six week period. This not prerecorded. In addition to weekly presentations, case studies and hand outs, there is time to ask questions and discuss topics in more detail. Check the website for upcoming courses and workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. It will be listed under Professional Development in the Extension program.
https://www.otis.edu/extension
Art Licensing Coaching Services
As an art licensing coach, Debra has helped launch the careers of over 50 artists through one-on-one advice and guidance. For inquiries, contact me via the form on the "Contact" page. For more detailed information, visit the Art Licensing Services page.
Shibori Textile Workshops in Japan 2024
This 10 day workshop, taught by renown textile expert Bryan Whitehead, includes Shibori textiles dyeing utilizing several techniques, stencil making and stencil printing, field trips, cultural lessons and more. Meeting in Tokyo on the first day, our instructor will take us around Tokyo for a short tour of vintage textiles and handmade papers. Los Angeles based arts educator, Debra Valencia, serves as your trip organizer for all pre-trip planning and advance design homework preparation. The remaining 9 days will be spent in hands-on workshops in a large charming farmhouse in Fujino about 90 minutes from Tokyo. This is truly a magical one-of-a-kind experience packed with craft lessons, history, culture, learning, great food, field trips, fun and friendship.
http://www.debravalencia.com/japan-textile-workshop.html
Open to the public for adults all ages. No credit courses. Check the website for upcoming courses and workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/
- Surface Design 1
- Surface Design 2
- Surface Design 3
- Monetizing Art for Licensing
Otis College of Art + Design Extension
Open to the public for adults all ages with no prerequisites. No credit courses available and as well as certificate programs. Check the website for upcoming courses and workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
https://www.otis.edu/extension
- Surface Design Basics (Beginner)
- Surface Design Collections (Intermediate)
- Surface Design Digital Creation (Intermediate)
- Licensing Your Art for Royalties
Licensing Your Art for Royalties at Otis College of Art Online
Selling your artwork or working hourly is not the only way to make money as a creative person. Learn about the opportunities for retaining ownership, licensing, and earning royalties. This course covers all the ins and outs: art themes, product categories, portfolio requirements, contracts, negotiation, branding, marketing trade shows, publicity, and working with agents. Step-by-step demonstrations include applying for trademarks and copyrights, submitting work to manufacturers, and self-publishing visual content with print-on-demand technology. Students learn the basics of how to get started and develop a strategic plan to license their work. This is a live two hour zoom class over a six week period. This not prerecorded. In addition to weekly presentations, case studies and hand outs, there is time to ask questions and discuss topics in more detail. Check the website for upcoming courses and workshops during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. It will be listed under Professional Development in the Extension program.
https://www.otis.edu/extension
Art Licensing Coaching Services
As an art licensing coach, Debra has helped launch the careers of over 50 artists through one-on-one advice and guidance. For inquiries, contact me via the form on the "Contact" page. For more detailed information, visit the Art Licensing Services page.
Shibori Textile Workshops in Japan 2024
This 10 day workshop, taught by renown textile expert Bryan Whitehead, includes Shibori textiles dyeing utilizing several techniques, stencil making and stencil printing, field trips, cultural lessons and more. Meeting in Tokyo on the first day, our instructor will take us around Tokyo for a short tour of vintage textiles and handmade papers. Los Angeles based arts educator, Debra Valencia, serves as your trip organizer for all pre-trip planning and advance design homework preparation. The remaining 9 days will be spent in hands-on workshops in a large charming farmhouse in Fujino about 90 minutes from Tokyo. This is truly a magical one-of-a-kind experience packed with craft lessons, history, culture, learning, great food, field trips, fun and friendship.
http://www.debravalencia.com/japan-textile-workshop.html