Art Lessons

Explore the wonders of our swamps! Campers will be immersed in a unique blend of movement and visual art inspired by this rich ecosystem. Through creative movement and artistic expression, campers will discover the beauty of the swamp environment while fostering a connection with nature. Campers will create 2-D and 3-D work while exploring how the bayous move. ...

Board your airships and join us on a Steampunk adventure! The French writer Jules Verne and the Englishman H. G. Wells are two famous writers of science fiction. Steampunk is influenced by elements of the Victorian period as well as the novels of these great writers. Will you travel in the air by building a flying machine, undersea by building submersibles or into space by building a rocketship? This week is part science-fiction, part invention and all sculpture!  ...

Let’s make drawings really jump off the page! Paper has always played a key role in artistic practices, often the first place an artist makes a mark. This week, campers will look at paper in a new way and explore the potential of paper as a medium itself. From pop-up cards and sculptures to origami, murals and shadow puppets, campers will look to the masters who use paper in unique ways.  ...

Let’s learn about some of the world’s greatest sculptors! From treasure boxes to food sculptures and architecture, campers will learn how to use both traditional sculpture materials and explore unconventional material that artists can use! ...

Campers will learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques with pets (real or imaginary) as inspiration! As a beginning artist, in this camp our teaching artists will help campers develop brand new skills! This camp is offered as a full week or half days.  ...

Campers will learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques with pets (real or imaginary) as inspiration! If you have some experience in drawing or painting and want to learn more, this camp is for you! ...