AGES 6-8
SUMMER ART CAMPS¬
All Camps for Ages 6–8
Registration now open! Camps are filling up quickly; early registration is highly encouraged.
Please note: All clay/ceramics camps are 2 weeks long.
The Science of Art (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: James O’Connor
Let’s learn to observe the world around us like artists and scientists do best! Together, we’ll use microscopes, lenses, and binoculars as we document our findings in research journals and produce works of art based on what we see. Throughout the week, young artists will delve into scientific illustration, investigate how to accurately draw humans and animals, take field notes, and create observational sketches.
M–F, July 10–14
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Printmaking 101 (CAMP FULL)
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Bria Tyler
Printmaking is the artistic process of transferring an image from one surface to another, often allowing the artist to easily make multiples. Together, we’ll learn a variety of printmaking techniques and create prints on a variety of surfaces such as paper, found images, and fabrics. Young artists will walk away with multiple printed artworks plus newfound confidence in this exciting and useful art form!
M–F, July 10–14
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Transformations (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Heather Beardsley
With the powers of creativity and ingenuity in their toolbelt, artists can turn ordinary objects and subjects into extraordinary works of art. Together, we’ll practice transforming everyday items like yarn, beans, salt, and flour, into exciting sculptures, dazzling mosaics, and more!
M–F, July 17–21
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
The Language of Art (CAMP FULL)
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Elijah Chumley
Play with shape, line, value, texture, and color to communicate your creative ideas! Through a variety of exciting projects and experiments, you’ll learn to combine the elements of art as if they were their own language. By the end of the week, you’ll have a sketchbook full of inspiration and a large artwork that integrates your new skills.
M–F, July 17–21
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Stop Motion Studio (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: James O’Connor
Stop-motion animation is a filmmaking technique that makes objects appear to move on their own. Hand-build and manipulate your own sets and characters to bring your ideas to life in this interactive and experimental art camp. On top of keeping their awesome sculptures, young artists will also receive a video of the class animations to keep for years to come.
M–F, July 24–28
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Clay Safari (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
10 Sessions
Instructor: Renee Calway
Journey into the depths of flora and fauna in the natural world! Young artists will identify the residents of various habitats as we explore forests, grasslands, wetlands, and marine ecosystems. Together, we’ll learn about structure and color through clay hand-building and glazing as we sculpt and decorate detailed plants and animals.
M–F, July 24–28 and July 31–August 4 (2 weeks)
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $250; Nonmembers $265
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
The Third Dimension (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Renee Calway
Explore the third dimension through texture, form, and negative space! Young artists will use clay to build a vessel and experiment with carving, try their hands at paper maché to make a puppet with personality, and manifest color and sound with wire and beads to create a stunning sun chime.
M–F, July 31–August 4
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Earth Art (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Heather Beardsley
Get ready for a week of Earth exploration where you will learn about extreme environments like outer space, the deep sea, and rainforests. Use a variety of materials to interpret these unique spaces as we draw, paint, collage, and sculpt our way through the week. Gain a better understanding of our world, learn more about Earth-conscious art practices, and have fun while doing it!
M–F, July 31–August 4
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Painting and Collage (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Elizabeth Tumilty
Lean into experimental art processes as you learn to paint with a range of materials and tools to create your own paper for unique collage art! Young artists will use a variety of instruments and painting media to add texture and color to different types of paper before learning how to cut, arrange, and attach the pieces together to create a final masterpiece of a collaged subject on a painted background.
M–F, July 31–August 4
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Interactive Art and Games (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: James O’Connor
Learn the art of brain teasers, mazes, puzzles, and more as you create exciting sculptures that will grab the attention of others! Together, we’ll combine a variety of creative building techniques as we learn to construct interactive artworks that are designed to challenge and thrill.
M–F, August 7–11
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Crazy Constructions (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: James O’Connor
Build sculptures inspired by architecture such as castles, bridges, towers, and more! Experiment with a wide variety of media while you discover sculpture techniques, experiment with textures, and learn how to balance and support your designs.
M–F, August 7–11
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
The Art of Clay (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
10 Sessions
Instructor: Renee Calway
Get hands-on ceramics experience and engage the senses by experimenting with the different states of clay! Learn to revive and reclaim dry clay, and practice using clay at various levels of moisture content. Together, we’ll use liquid clay to pour slip into molds, pinch forms for pots and sculptures, add details with the score and slip process, and more.
M–F, August 7–11 and August 14–18 (2 weeks)
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $250; Nonmembers $265
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Soft Sculptures (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Bria Tyler
Use felt, fabric, and other fibers to create unique sculptures and stuffies inspired by the natural world. Together, we’ll spend time outside gathering ideas and making sketches, then we’ll take our concepts back to the studio where we’ll learn to use a variety of different soft-sculpture media to bring our final works of art to life!
M–F, August 14–18
9:00–11:45 AM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Painting 101 (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 6–8
5 Sessions
Instructor: Bria Tyler
Engage with a variety of painting styles, tools, and techniques as we learn to create with watercolor and acrylic paint. Young artists will gain confidence in the use of two different paint mediums and practice great studio habits as they work both collaboratively and independently to produce exciting and unique paintings in the form of still lives, portraits, abstract artworks, and more!
M–F, August 14–18
12:15–3:00 PM
Members $120; Nonmembers $135
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
