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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 7
DESCRIPTION:Art Around the World (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPack your bags! Kids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Make a print featuring Big Ben\, draw geometric Middle Eastern-inspired tiles\, and create a collage of South African Ndebele houses. Your camper will become fluent in the universal language of art! \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 6\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nNEW! Everything Clay & Drawing Portraits (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–3 PM\nNEW! Everything Clay: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to explore various types of clay. During the week tweens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Tweens will also learn the techniques for working with paper clay from building an armature to give the clay structure to ways to decorate their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, tweens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature.\nDrawing Portraits: Take observational drawing skills to the next level! Tweens will draw directly from a life portrait model\, focusing on the features of the human face. This camp will explore light and shading\, allowing tweens to gain a better understanding of the facial structure through demonstration and drawing exercises. \nNEW! Digital Graphic Design (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–12:15 PM \nFrom cereal boxes to posters to social media\, graphic design is everywhere. It is a way of communicating using line\, shape\, color\, space\, and more to share information and ideas through art. During this week of camp\, tweens will learn to think graphically by exploring page layout\, typography\, and marketing. The week will start by using traditional drawing skills to sketch out ideas\, then tweens will learn to translate their ideas to the computer using Adobe Photoshop. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nFiber Sculpture and Art Journaling (ages 13+)\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Sculpture: Incorporate pattern and texture into sculpture through the use of fiber! Teens will learn to bring their ideas and sketches to life\, creating anything from plushies to abstract sculptures.! While basic sewing may be involved\, teens will also explore other techniques to build their fiber sculptures. Pre-made patterns will be available\, but with the guidance of their instructor\, teens can also create their own templates for original designs.\nArt Journaling: Art journaling is a wonderful habit for everyone\, not just artists! Keeping a journal that contains one’s inspirations\, frustrations\, dreams\, and fears is a way to creatively process everyday life. Teens will make their own journal with simple bookbinding techniques and will fill its pages both inside and outside of camp. We’ll also encourage teens to share their journaling journey during camp. \nNEW! Digital Graphic Design (ages 13+)\nAugust 1–5\, 12:45–3 PM\nFrom cereal boxes to posters to social media\, graphic design is everywhere. It is a way of communicating using line\, shape\, color\, space\, and more to share information and ideas through art. During this week of camp\, tweens will learn to think graphically by exploring page layout\, typography\, and marketing. The week will start by using traditional drawing skills to sketch out ideas\, then tweens will learn to translate their ideas to the computer using Adobe Photoshop. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 8
DESCRIPTION:Color Explosion (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExplore color! This camp introduces kids to the bold pop-art movement and other ways in which vibrant colors can be used in artwork. Kids will create projects that play with the use of colors\, such as sparkling gemstone paintings and color wheel character collages. \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 13\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nPainting with Pastels and Graffiti (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPainting with Pastels: Pastel straddles the line between painting and drawing. During this camp\, tweens will be introduced to the essentials needed to draw and paint using pastels. This will include fundamentals such as drawing\, light and shadow\, composition\, color theory\, and basic perspective. Both still life and landscapes will be incorporated to create finished works of art.\nGraffiti: Tweens will create their own tag using soft and sharp shapes\, wild style\, or Gothic font. Campers will learn how to create 3D letters using perspective and make connected letters that flow. Tweens will draw a background setting and arrange graffiti into an aesthetically-pleasing composition. Fine art concepts such as composition\, perspective\, and color theory will all be taught alongside graffiti painting techniques. To promote a healthy environment\, spray paint will not be used in this camp. \n\nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12)\nAugust 8–12\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Tweens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Tweens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this camp. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \n\nNEW! Graphic Arts and Cardboard Creations (ages 13+)\nAugust 8-12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nGraphic Arts: Look around\, graphic design is everywhere! During this week of camp\, teens will learn the basics of graphic design including typography\, page layout\, and marketing. Projects will help build foundational art skills as campers will use traditional non-digital techniques while working on projects such as designing a logo\, package design\, and magazine page layouts. This camp is perfect for finding dynamic ways to communicate ideas!\nNEW! Cardboard Creations: During this week of camp\, teens will explore their creativity by using cardboard to create unique sculptures and structures. Campers will work with cardboard to form creative sculptures using repurposed cardboard and other found materials. Cardboard can be repurposed into buildings\, musical instruments\, animals\, and more.\n\nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)\nAugust 8–12\, 12:45–3 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Teens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Teens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this course. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-8-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 9
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Out of this World! (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nArt is the star of this ALL-NEW week of camp\, featuring projects inspired by outer space. Kids will create projects that are truly out-of-this-world\, such as moon prints\, ceramic aliens\, and pastel galaxy paintings. \nAssemblage and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nAssemblage: Tweens will transform everyday items into expressive\, personal sculptures! Imagine all the artistic possibilities in combining materials such as paper\, plastic\, clay\, and wire with found objects. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice\, tweens will learn various techniques to manipulate the materials and create one-of-a-kind sculptures.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting.  Tweens will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media (such as graphite\, charcoal\, and acrylics) through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as tweens render their artistic creations. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12) \nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Tweens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Tweens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this camp. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nNEW! Fiber Arts and Papermaking & Mixed Media (ages 13+)\nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Arts: Explore the wonderful world of fiber arts through color\, texture\, and pattern! Teens will learn the basics of how to warp and weave on a loom to create different textiles that are functional or purely decorative. Campers will be creating several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. Set up the loom and let the creativity unfold!\nNEW! Papermaking & Mixed Media: Open up a world of possibilities with mixed media. In this camp\, teens will start by learning how to make paper and then use it as the basis of their mixed media project. They will learn techniques such as layering paper\, mono-printing\, and collage. Teens will have the choice to use interesting materials such as yarn\, fabric\, dried flowers\, pages from old books\, paint\, and more to create their mixed media artwork. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)\nAugust 15–19\, 12:45–3 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Teens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Teens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this course. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-9-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220827
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 10
DESCRIPTION:Mini Masters (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nKids become mini masters while experimenting with art media and techniques used by famous artists. While learning about art history\, campers will use pastel to paint colorful haystacks inspired by Monet and sculpt ceramic pumpkins like those made famous by Yayoi Kusama. \nComic Book Illustration and Watercolor Exploration (ages 10-12) \nAugust 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nComic Book Illustration: Tweens will imagine and bring to life their own comic book characters! Campers will learn different illustration techniques and styles to help them create an expressive and unique cast of characters and\, once designed\, they will create a comic strip featuring their newly imagined cast.\nWatercolor Exploration: Watercolor is a classic painting medium that builds upon drawing skills while also incorporating color theory. The foundations of watercolor painting and color mixing will be explored as tweens are introduced to a variety of techniques\, including basic washes\, layering of paints\, and how to create strong compositions with the interplay of dark and light values. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12)\nAugust 22–26\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Tweens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Tweens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this camp. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nAssemblage and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 13+)\nAugust 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nAssemblage: Teens will transform everyday items into expressive\, personal sculptures! Imagine all the artistic possibilities in combining materials such as paper\, plastic\, clay\, and wire with found objects. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice\, teens will learn various techniques to manipulate the materials and create one-of-a-kind sculptures.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Teens will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media (such as graphite\, charcoal\, acrylics\, and watercolors) through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as teens render their artistic creations. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)\nAugust 22–26\, 12:45–3 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Teens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Teens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this course. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
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