Education

Summer Fun at the Art School

Ceramics, Sewing, Animation, Painting, Drawing, Comic Book Art and much more!

This summer the Art School is offering a camp to capture the interest of any creative kid. Whether your child participates in a three-day workshop or a five-day camp, they’ll learn new skills, make new friends and have fun!  

Register early, as enrollment is limited to allow for personalized instruction.  Please note that pre-registration is required for all programs and fees are non-refundable. Members* receive a 20% discount on all summer camps and priority registration March 1 – 14, 2010!

Curbside Drop-Off & Pick-Up available again this year!
Curbside drop-off and pick-up makes participating in our summer programs a snap! Curbside drop-off is available for morning camps every day beginning at 8:30 am  and for afternoon camps beginning at 12:45 pm on Hampton Street in the Museum’s bus parking area. Curbside pick-up is available after the program ends at the same location. An instructor will be at this site for sign in and sign out of your camper. Call 343-2163 for more information.

*Discounts available to Kids Plus! members and above


Art Avengers: Solve the Case (ages 7 – 10)
June 07, 2010 - June 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Deductive skills are put to work as campers investigate the crime scene and solve the mystery of the “missing” work of art. Participants learn ... [more]

Art Express: Play with Clay! (ages 4 – 6)
June 07, 2010 - June 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

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Ceramics 101 (ages 7 – 10)
June 14, 2010 - June 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students explore various beginning techniques in the art of ceramics including throwing, hand building and glazing.

Purchase all three 101 series** camps for ... [more]

Intro to Animation (ages 7 – 10)
June 14, 2010 - June 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students watch cartoons (for academic purposes only, of course!) and make objects bounce and come to life one frame at a time. An overview of ... [more]

Sew Much More (ages 11 – 14)
June 14, 2010 - June 18, 2010
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Aspiring “fashionistas” learn how to read a pattern, select clothing fabrics, sew on a machine and add decorative touches to finished pieces. Students work ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 7 – 10)
June 21, 2010 - June 25, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students are introduced to the basics of comic book creation as they sketch, develop storylines, and ink their own comics. Students learn basic concepts of ... [more]

Sew Simple (ages 8 – 10)
June 21, 2010 - June 25, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students learn how to read a pattern, select fabric, sew on machines and add decorative details such as appliquι or beading to a finished piece. ... [more]

Project Funway: Omega Club (ages 8 – 12)
June 21, 2010 - June 25, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Inspired by the Omega Workshop, participants create a simple dress and stole from fabric decorated with stamps and stencils of their own design. The final ... [more]

Art Express: Art All Around (ages 4 – 6)
June 28, 2010 - July 02, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Campers learn a variety of techniques while creating art works inspired by works in the galleries, on the plaza, and the architectural details of the ... [more]

Go Green or Go Home (ages 7 – 10)
June 28, 2010 - July 02, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

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Focus on Photography (ages 11 – 14)
June 30, 2010 - July 02, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Art Express: Your Royal Highness! (ages 4 – 6)
July 12, 2010 - July 16, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students create their own tapestry, make a treasure box for royal gold and jewels and feast their eye on great works of art from Imperial ... [more]

Project Funway: Omega Club (ages 8 – 12)
July 12, 2010 - July 16, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Noon

Inspired by the Omega Workshop, participants create a simple dress and stole from fabric decorated with stamps and stencils of their own design. The final ... [more]

Drawing Workshop (ages 11 – 14)
July 14, 2010 - July 16, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Art Express: Fairy Tales and Fables (ages 4 – 6)
July 19, 2010 - July 23, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Campers explore some of the world’s oldest and most interesting stories and learn a variety of art techniques while creating art works inspired by them. ... [more]

Painting 101 (ages 7 – 10)
July 19, 2010 - July 23, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Painting 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to composition, media, and techniques used in the art of painting.

Purchase all three 101 series** camps ... [more]

Ceramics (ages 11 – 14)
July 19, 2010 - July 23, 2010
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 7 – 10)
July 26, 2010 - July 30, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students are introduced to the basics of comic book creation as they sketch, develop storylines, and ink their own comics. Students learn basic concepts of ... [more]

Ceramics 101 (ages 7 – 10)
July 26, 2010 - July 30, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students explore various beginning techniques in the art of ceramics including throwing, hand building and glazing.

Purchase all three 101 series** camps for ... [more]

Skate and Create (ages 11 – 14)
July 26, 2010 - July 30, 2010
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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Drawing 101 (ages 7 – 10)
August 02, 2010 - August 06, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Drawing 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to composition, media, and techniques used in the art of drawing.

Purchase all three 101 series** camps ... [more]

Art Express: Fairy Tales and Fables (ages 4 – 6)
August 09, 2010 - August 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Campers explore some of the world’s oldest and most interesting stories and learn a variety of art techniques while creating art works inspired by them. ... [more]

Sew Simple (ages 8 – 10)
August 09, 2010 - August 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Noon

Students learn how to read a pattern, select fabric, sew on machines and add decorative details such as appliquι or beading to a finished piece. ... [more]
 
 
 
 
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