Summer Fun at the Art School

Sculpture, papermaking, comic drawing, ceramics, glass fusion, digital filmmaking and 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!

The Art School is here for you. It’s one of the many ways that the Columbia Museum of Art inspires, educates and enriches the live of the members of our community.

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.  All Workshops and camps include a free Art School T-shirt.

Curbside Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Curbside drop-off and pick-up makes participating in our summer programs a snap! The staff is available at curbside half an hour prior to the start of all programs, and we will bring your children out to you after the program ends. Want to know more? Call 343-2163 for more information.

Summer Camps 2008

Art Express: In the Footsteps of Pharaohs (ages 4-6)
June 02, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 7-10)
June 02, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
This five-day camp takes students through the basics of comic book making as they create heroes and villains through drawings, storyline development and other activities. ... [more]

Excavating a Poem (ages 8-13)
June 02, 2008
9:30 am. - 12:30 p.m.
Canopic jars, coffins, a gold mummy mask, and papyrus texts from the Book of the Dead, these are just some of the artifacts that will ... [more]

Glass Fusion 101 (ages 11-14)
June 02, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The exciting and unique medium of glass promises a dynamic art experience for young artists as they create abstract compositions after touring the Museum’s collection ... [more]

Art Express: Art Through the Ages (ages 4-6)
June 09, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Sew Simple (ages 7-10)
June 09, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
The art of sewing is becoming popular again. People who sew can create clothing and accessories that reflect their own personal style. Participants in this ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 7-10)
June 09, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This five-day camp takes students through the basics of comic book making as they create heroes and villains through drawings, storyline development and other activities. ... [more]

Guerrilla Graphics (ages 11-14)
June 16, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Explore graphic arts, cartooning and illustration from the street perspective. Students will use stencils, printmaking, painting and more to create a portfolio of graffiti-inspired artwork. ... [more]

Works on Paper (ages 11 – 14)
June 16, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Students learn to use India ink with tree sticks, watercolor and monotype paints on a variety of watercolor and Japanese papers. Each class includes gallery ... [more]

Pulp Friction (ages 7-10)
June 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
Paper making in all it's gushy glory. Work with museum staff to make hand-made paper using found materials and unusual colors. Be ready to make ... [more]

Ceramics 101 (ages 11-14)
June 23, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ceramics 101 provides a good introduction to the medium of clay. In this five-day camp students explore various beginning techniques in the art of ceramics ... [more]

Digital Film Making (ages 11-14)
June 23, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is a must for the aspiring filmmaker. Students experience all steps in the film making process, from screenwriting to post production and editing. ... [more]

Art Express: My Museum (ages 4-6)
July 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Ceramics 101 (ages 7-10)
July 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
Ceramics 101 provides a good introduction to the medium of clay. In this five-day camp students explore various beginning techniques in the art of ceramics ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 11-14)
July 07, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This five-day camp takes students through the basics of comic book making as they create heroes and villains through drawings, storyline development and other activities. ... [more]

Sew Much More (ages 11-14)
July 07, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Do you have all the clothes in the world and Nothing to Wear? Well creating fashions that express and complement your own personal style can ... [more]

Make Room for Art (ages 7-10)
July 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
Based on the work in the temporary exhibition, Carolina Collects, and the Museum’s own collection of Decorative Arts, students are exposed to the art of ... [more]

Room of Your Own (ages 7-10)
July 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
Our rooms reflect who we are. This five-day workshop inspires participants to create objects for their room that show-off their artistic and design sensibility. Create ... [more]

Project Funway (ages 9-12)
July 16, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This three-day workshop was inspired by Bravo channel’s hit show Project Runway and was a smash hit last summer! Participants focus on the exhibition Carolina ... [more]

Art Express: My Museum (ages 4-6)
July 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Mobiles & Stabiles: Exploring Sculpture (ages 7 – 10)
July 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
This workshop is inspired by the sculpture of Alexander Calder. Students will watch a short video of Calder’s Universe, take a tour of sculpture ... [more]

Room of Your Own (ages 11 - 14)
July 21, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Our rooms reflect who we are. This five-day workshop inspires participants to create objects for their room that show-off their artistic and design sensibility. Create ... [more]

Art Express: Art Through the Ages (ages 4-6)
July 28, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon
What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]