Turning ideas into Art with Es Devlin

For more than two decades, Es Devlin has shaped awe-inspiring experiences for opera, theater, and global performers such as Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and U2. In this course, the world-renowned artist and designer reveals her process for cultivating creativity, from sketching and collaboration to bringing bold ideas to life. You’ll discover how to merge imagination with technique to create art you can see, feel, and share.

Target Audience

Artists, designers, performers, and anyone interested in developing their creative process and transforming ideas into impactful visual experiences.

What You’ll Learn

• How to transform abstract concepts into powerful visual statements.

• Techniques for creative thinking and problem-solving to spark innovation.

• Practical guidance on stage and installation design for immersive spaces.

• Ways to blend digital tools with physical art for modern creative impact.

• Insights from Es’s multidisciplinary work across architecture, theater, and music.

• Confidence-building strategies to bring bold, innovative concepts to life.

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes knowledge of collaborations with world-renowned performers.

• A step-by-step approach to breaking down the artistic process from concept to execution.

• Methods to expand and enrich your creative portfolio.

Additional Information

• Format: Online video MasterClass, self-paced.

• Focus: Creativity, stage design, multidisciplinary art, and immersive storytelling.

• Certificate: Official diploma available upon completion.