Art Lessons

This camp is sold out! To add your name to the summer camp waiting list, email Erin@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org with the following information: summer camp session name, child’s name, child’s current age, parent/guardian name, their contact info (phone number and email). Ages 6–12 Let’s take a deep dive into the ocean! We will create amazing sea creatures and experiment with different techniques using the water as inspiration. Grab your pool noodles and get ready to jump in! (4-day camp week) ...

Ages 9–14 Join us as we explore ways to capture inspiration!  In this camp led by a local singer/songwriter, campers will discover effective melody, rhythm, harmony, and lyrical techniques. After creating with lots of support and feedback, campers will have the opportunity to record a demo of their original song. Instruments are welcome, but not required! (3-day camp) ...

Ages 6–9 We’ll learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques with iconic art images in landscapes, cityscapes and architecture as our inspiration! As a beginning artist, our teaching artists will help you develop brand new skills! This camp can be taken as a full day or half day. Classes are Monday through Friday. Half Day options: Drawing Only (9:00–12:00 M–F) Painting Only (1:00–4:00 M–F) ...

Ages 10–14 We’ll learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques with iconic art images in landscapes, cityscapes and  architecture  as our inspiration! If you have some experience in drawing or painting and want to learn more, this camp is for you! This camp can be taken as a full day or half day. Classes are Monday through Friday. Half Day options: 10a. Painting Only (9:00–12:00 M–F) 10b. Drawing Only (1:00–4:00 M–F) ...

Ages 6–12 We’ll learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques with iconic art images in landscapes, cityscapes and architecture as our inspiration! As a beginning artist, our teaching artists will help you develop brand new skills! This camp can be taken as a full day or half day. Classes are Monday through Friday. Half Day options: 11a. Drawing Only (9:00–12:00 M–F) 11b. Painting Only (1:00–4:00 M–F) ...

Ages 8–13 Calling all puppet masters! In this camp, we will design and make puppets that will become the main characters of our own performance. Learn about storyboarding and creating a performance as well as puppet making and set design. Be prepared to be dazzled by puppet theater! ...

Ages 9–14 Start with something flat and turn it into sculpture! In this camp, we’ll create Origami, 3D organic structures, paper quills and more by exploring a variety of styles and techniques through the engagement of artists’ famous works and experimentation with paper media and tools. ...

Ages 8–14  Ready to take your performance to the next level? You’ll get personalized coaching from a well-known musician to improve performance skills, including vocal techniques, stage presence, and confidence-building, and we’ll cap the week off with a talent show! ...