AGES 9–12
SUMMER ART CAMPS¬
All Camps for Ages 9–12
Registration now open! Camps are filling up quickly; early registration is highly encouraged.
Please note: All clay/ceramics camps are 2 weeks long.
Exploring the Ocean Floor (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Mary C. Lynch
Coral, crabs, and clams, oh my! Together, we’ll look to contemporary artists who are inspired by the ocean floor and discover life beneath the ocean’s surface. Young artists will learn to create sculptures with clay, combine a variety of media to produce works on paper, experiment with resist-dyeing techniques, and sew their own pillows.
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.
Cooking with Clay (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
10 Sessions
Instructor: Rachel Jaffe
Art and function come together in the kitchen! Just like a chef puts their own spin on a recipe, young artists will add their personal touch to everyday, useful kitchen items like salt pinches, spoon rests, and garlic graters as they learn to work with clay and develop their hand-building skills. Somehow everything tastes better when you use kitchen items that you’ve made!
M–F, July 10–14 and July 17–21 (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.
Here’s the Stitch (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Elijah Chumley
Young artists will weave, stitch, and sew their way through the week as we delve into the basics of fiber art! Together, we’ll practice popular embroidery stitches, use strings to tell a story, and learn to weave by hand as we create several exciting fiber artworks to take home. We’ll also have the chance to combine our skills to make a collaborative tapestry with our peers.
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.
Sculpting with Clay (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
10 Sessions
Instructor: Elizabeth Tumilty
Learn the basics of sculpting with clay by hand and have fun while doing it! Together, we’ll practice various hand-building techniques to study and create a life-like endangered ceramic animal. Young artists will perform research, create sketches, and more as they work their way up to their final artworks and engage in the exciting process of transforming wet clay into a fired and glazed artwork that will be treasured for years to come.
M–F, July 24–28 and July 31–August 4 (2 weeks)
9:00 AM–11:45 AM
Members $250; Nonmembers $265
Mask wearing inside the studios is encouraged, and masks may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Art for Good
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Heather Beardsley
How can art be used to transform a community? Together, we’ll use art as a vehicle to communicate ideas that can make a difference in the world. Young artists will engage with a variety of techniques, tools, and artistic media as they learn to creatively express themselves and stand up for what is important to them through the making of monuments, memorials, murals, and more!
M–F, July 24–28
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 Artist’s Process (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Heather Beardsley
With creativity and ingenuity, artists can turn ordinary objects and subjects into extraordinary works of art. Together, we’ll learn how to convert everyday items, like yarn, beans, salt, and flour, into incredible new forms. Young artists will engage with 2D and 3D art practices as they gain confidence in using unconventional art materials to create sculptures, mosaics, and more!
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.
STEAM Summer Adventure (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Renee Calway
In the summertime, nature gives way to a bonding experience that is uniquely interpreted through artistic adventures! Science, technology, engineering, art, and math will provide inspiration for discussion and a road map for a group journey. With tools like microscopes and identification apps, young artists will gain a better understanding of our Earth as they uncover artistic inspiration through patterns and designs found in nature.
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.
Printmaking 101 (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Bria Tyler
Printmaking is a widely applicable art process that is used in fields such as marketing, fashion design, and more. Young artists will practice their drawing and design skills as they create their prints and produce images on a variety of surfaces. Together, we’ll explore printmaking tools, tips, and techniques as we get a comprehensive introduction to this exciting art form!
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.
Costume Creations (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Renee Calway
What creature has four arms, five eyes and can fly? Dream up and design your own characters and develop them through the creative practices of costuming! Young artists will explore fabrics with color and texture as they design and construct magical hats and capes, a uniform for a unicorn, and cardboard armor. We’ll learn how to cast in plaster to add details to our costumes and will even dip our toes into performance art as we bring our characters 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.
Humans and Nature (CAMP FULL)
Camp full; please join waitlist.
AGES 9–12
5 Sessions
Instructor: Mary Anne Doty
Discover cultures around the world whose art and artifacts are inspired by nature. Together, we’ll tap into our natural curiosity as we explore a variety of sculptural techniques to create nature-inspired figurative sculptures using polymer clay, wire, feathers, paper beads, 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.
