Blast off to outer space in this creative mixed media camp! Explorers will use their imaginations to create the wild and wondrous beauty of outer space. ...
Embark on an exciting subterranean adventure! From exploring mysterious caves to unearthing treasures, discovering the secrets of soil, and delving into the fascinating world of archaeology, campers will explore creative movement and visual art. (Ages 6–12) ...
Create a giant wearable sculpture that fits over your head! Wayne White is a fantastic artist, Emmy award winner and creative powerhouse well known for his large wearable cardboard heads. Campers will explore the art of Caricature drawings and create cardboard heads just like Wayne White! We’ll finish the week with a Big Head Parade! ...
Explore African hand drumming and percussion, one of the world’s oldest art forms! Campers will learn all the basics including rhythm and counting, tone, technique and community drumming through hands-on practice with the Djembe, Djun Djun, Talking drum, Shekere, Clave, Guira and many other percussion instruments. ...
Ever want to write your own original song? 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! ...
Before selfies, artists represented people in portraits, capturing historical figures as well as people in everyday life. Come explore Portraiture with us! Campers will look to the great masters known for their portraits and self portraits, and create their own using drawing and painting techniques to take their portraits to the next level! ...
Skate through a winter wonderland, twirl with the falling autumn leaves, spring into step, and splash into summer! Campers will learn how to create their own dances while exploring the wonders of the seasons. Each day of the week will be centered around a different season. Campers will be taught a variety of different dance forms, learn how to create their own choreography, and expand their imagination with easy and fun visual art projects. ...
PLAY keeps us curious, inspired, and pushing the envelope all while having fun! Play helps us develop our unique perspective and individual style as artists. Come play with us! Meet Modern and Postmodern visual artists who incorporate play in their work. ...
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! ...