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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 7
DESCRIPTION:ART AROUND THE WORLD (ages 5–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 31–August 4\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPack your bags! Kids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Make a watercolor painting of Asian paper lanterns\, print a Moroccan architectural design\, and create an African safari diorama. Your camper will become fluent in the universal language of art! \nFIBER ARTS AND GRAFFITI (ages 10–12)\nJuly 31–August 4\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Arts: Explore the wonderful world of fiber arts through color\, texture\, and pattern! Tweens 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!\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. \nCHARACTER DESIGN AND EVERYTHING CLAY (ages 10–12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 31–August 4\, 10 AM–3 PM\nCharacter Design: During this week of camp\, tweens will learn to design their own character(s) for comic books\, graphic novels\, or cartoons. They will focus on personality and expression plus learn anatomy and posing using the human body as reference. Tweens will also have a chance to explore costume design for their character. All this will come together in a project that features the character(s) they create in a short animation.\nEverything 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 decorating their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, tweens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature. \nCHARACTER DESIGN AND EVERYTHING CLAY (ages 13+)\nJuly 31–August 4\, 10 AM–3 PM\nCharacter Design: During this week of camp\, teens will learn to design their own character(s) for comic books\, graphic novels\, or cartoons. They will focus on personality and expression plus learn anatomy and posing using the human body as reference. Teens will also have a chance to explore costume design for their character. All this will come together in a project that features the character(s) they create.\nEverything Clay: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to explore various types of clay. During the week\, teens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Teens will also learn the techniques for working with paper clay\, from building an armature to give the clay structure to decorating their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, teens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature. \nHALF-DAY DIGITAL SUMMER ART CAMP: DIGITAL ARTS\nJuly 31–August 4\nTweens (ages 10–12)\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nTeens (ages 13+)\, 12:45–3 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, campers will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm. Campers will analyze elements of art and learn how to apply them to create digital art. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development.
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 8
DESCRIPTION:ART IN NATURE (ages 5–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 7–11\, 10 AM–3 PM\nAn old favorite theme returns! Be inspired by the beauty around us every day in nature. Campers will create projects from a clay snail to a Zentangle rainbow painting to seashells illustrated with colored pencil. \nESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING TECHNIQUES AND GRAPHIC NOVEL & WEBCOMICS (ages 10–12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 7–11\, 10 AM–3 PM\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.\nGraphic Novel & Webcomics: Explore the world of graphic novel illustration and webcomics! Tweens will learn various hand-illustration techniques for comics\, as well as discuss strategies for starting\, maintaining\, and sharing a successful project. Campers will focus on improving their artistic skills and will touch on ways in which they can safely and effectively use the web to their advantage while managing a consistent update schedule\, as well as the potential and opportunities of sharing printed work. \nGRAPHIC ARTS AND FIBER ARTS (ages 10–12)\nAugust 7–11\, 10 AM–3 PM\nGraphic Arts: Look around—graphic design is everywhere! During this week of camp\, tweens 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!\nFiber Arts: Explore the wonderful world of fiber arts through color\, texture\, and pattern! Tweens 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 create several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. Set up the loom and let the creativity unfold! \nGRAPHIC ARTS AND FIBER ARTS (ages 13+)\nAugust 7–11\, 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!\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! \nHALF-DAY DIGITAL SUMMER ART CAMP: PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING\nAugust 7–11\nTweens (ages 10–12)\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nTeens (ages 13+)\, 12:45–3 PM\nIn this five-day camp\, campers will learn how to analyze and speak about the images they see in their everyday lives. Campers will critically think and discuss the technical aspects of what comprises a meaningful photograph through artistic composition\, framing\, and form. By reinforcing photo vocabulary words\, campers will as well have the opportunity to create their own original photographs both in the Art Center and on photo-walks throughout the neighborhood. The program will culminate with campers digitally editing their photographs for the purpose of sharing them with their fellow campers or through the creation of their own photobooks. Students will need to bring a digital Camera or smart Phone with a camera to this camp.
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 9
DESCRIPTION:NEW! AT THE CIRCUS (ages 5–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 14–18\, 10 AM–3 PM\nArt takes center stage at this ALL NEW week of camp\, featuring projects inspired by a trip to the circus. Kids will create projects that capture the whimsy and amusement of a classic circus\, such as a mixed-media artwork of circus animals on a train\, a Chagall-inspired circus painting\, and an elephant in clay. \nART JOURNALING AND DRAWING PORTRAITS (ages 10–12)\nAugust 14–18\, 10 AM–3 PM\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. Tweens will make their own journal with simple bookbinding techniques and will fill its pages both inside and outside of camp. Tweens are encouraged to share their journaling journey during camp.\nDrawing Portraits: Take observational drawing skills to the next level! Tweens will draw from printed images\, 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. \nPRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES AND WATERCOLOR EXPLORATION (ages 10–12)\nAugust 14–18\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPrintmaking Techniques: In this unique camp\, teens will create their own limited-edition prints on our professional presses while learning various techniques\, styles\, and tools of the printmaking trade through demonstrations and hands-on practice. This camp will cover techniques including plexiglass drypoint and mono-printing as tweens create original prints that are either one-of-a-kind or editionable!\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. \nPRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES AND WATERCOLOR EXPLORATION (ages 13+)\nAugust 14–18\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPrintmaking Techniques: In this unique camp\, teens will create their own limited-edition prints on our professional presses while learning various techniques\, styles\, and tools of the printmaking trade through demonstrations and hands-on practice. This camp will cover techniques including plexiglass drypoint and mono-printing as teens create original prints that are either one-of-a-kind or editionable!\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. \nHALF-DAY DIGITAL SUMMER ART CAMP: DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN\nAugust 14–18\nTweens (ages 10–12)\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nTeens (ages 13+)\, 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\, campers 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 campers will learn to translate their ideas to the computer using Adobe Photoshop.
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 10
DESCRIPTION:MINI MASTERS (ages 5–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 21–25\, 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 paint primary colored animals inspired by Piet Mondrian\, sculpt cats inspired by Laurel Birch\, and use pastels in a project inspired by Diego Riveria. \nCHARACTER DESIGN & ANIMATION AND EVERYTHING CLAY (ages 10–12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 21–25\, 10 AM–3 PM\nCharacter Design & Animation: Create your own characters and learn about animation. Spanning the fundamentals of drawing to scenario-based character design to storyboarding and beyond\, this camp will teach tweens all about 2D hand-drawn animation. Referencing the art of masters such as Walt Disney and Hayao Miyazaki\, campers will gather a historical perspective of the art of animation. Using tools such as storyboards\, markers\, watercolors\, and model magic\, tweens will bring their characters to life in a short animation.\nEverything 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 decorating their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, tweens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature. \nASSEMBLAGE AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING TECHNIQUES (ages 10–12)\nAugust 21–25\, 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\, 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 tweens render their artistic creations. \nASSEMBLAGE AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING TECHNIQUES (ages 13+)\nAugust 21–25\, 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.
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