For students ENTERING GRADES 3-5

 

MAY 29-30* (no class MAY 26-28)

FULL DAY 

MORNING SESSION

9 a.m.-noon      The Art of Upcycling  

Recycle unexpected materials into something new, different, and more dynamic than the original (upcycling). Explore and learn about artists who create with recyclables including Nick Cave, John Chamberlain, and Carlos Betancourt.        

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Crazy About Color  

Discover the power of hue as you draw, paint, and print using basic color theory. Learn to mix tints and shades, as well as how to combine complementary colors to create works of art that pack a punch!

 

 

JUNE 2-6                    

FULL DAY

MORNING SESSION:

9 a.m.-noon                  Masquerades and Mask-making

Come one and all to a camp filled with mystery and disguise! Create an array of decorative masks transforming yourself into new characters and creatures each day while learning the basics of mask construction and design.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       It’s All About ME!

Explore a variety of art forms and mediums as you create art with YOU as the subject! Celebrate your interests, your favorite things, your family and more, in two- and three-dimensional masterpieces that are as unique as you are.

 

 

JUNE 9-13        

FULL DAY 

MORNING SESSION

9 a.m.-noon                  Art Around the World

Explore the world in a week through its diverse art forms! Travel across continents and be inspired by different cultures to create unique art as you imaginatively visit places such as France, Italy, and Mexico. Learn about new places, spaces, and faces!

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.           Mixed Media Mash-up!

Explore how to mix a variety of mediums together to create an assortment of artwork! Paint, print, draw, collage, and sculpt to design two- and three-dimensional works of art that combine a multitude of media.

 

JUNE 16-20      

FULL DAY 

MORNING SESSION – SOLD OUT – 

9 a.m.-noon                  Express Yourself

Materials fee: $10

Discover how to express yourself through art! Celebrate your interests, your favorite things, your family and more, by creating two- and three-dimensional masterpieces that are as unique as you are.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Drawing FUN-damentals

Learn basic drawing skills as you work in graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, and marker. Explore contour drawing, shading, the use of perspective, and how to draw a self-portrait.

 

 

JUNE 23-27      — SOLD OUT

9 a.m.-noon                  Fiber Fun

Experiment with thread, fabric, foam stuffing, and other fiber materials to learn sewing, weaving, and three-dimensional textile construction. Design and create a variety of creatures, weavings, and soft sculptural forms.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Under the Sea             

Discover the world under the sea! Paint with watercolor, create a tropical fish collage, and design an underwater sea creature using recyclable materials. Come set sail and “sea” where your artistic talents take you!

 

 

JUNE 30-JULY 3* (no class JULY)

FULL DAY 

MORNING SESSION

9 a.m.-noon                  Wacky Wearable Art

Expand your creativity to make wacky art you can wear! Design a cardboard mask inspired by masks seen in the Ancient Americas Collection from Central America. Create a crazy, colorful headpiece using an assortment of materials. Be inspired by Nick Cave’s Soundsuit to express your wacky and creative inner-self on the outside!

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Crazed for Clay

Firing fee: $10

Create functional three-dimensional art like vessels, sculpture, and more, using pinch, coil, model, and slab methods. Learn to burnish and glaze finished pieces, which will be kiln fired. Some pieces will be glazed and fired for pickup at a later date.

 

JULY 7-11                          

FULL DAY

MORNING SESSION

9 a.m.-noon                  Sculptural Sensations  

Explore the world of sculpture! Create a dynamic papier mâché figure using water, flour, paper, and your imagination. Be inspired by sculptural works at OMA, such as jack #3 and jack #4 by Mel Kendrick, as well as Cobalt and Citron Tower by Dale Chihuly.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Wild Florida

Explore the flora and fauna of Florida! Paint, draw, and sculpt artwork inspired by the plants and animals of our great State. Landscapes created by the Florida Highwaymen will be the highlight of our journey through Florida!

 

 

JULY 14-18

FULL DAY

MORNING SESSION 

9 a.m.-noon      Painting Pizzazz  

Discover new ways of painting, how to apply color, and how different surfaces can affect a painting. Create works using the methods of watercolor resist and mono printing using found textures. Learn how to create mood with color, while also incorporate other media like pastel, marker, and collage, into a work of art.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Time Travelers

Go back in time to explore art of the past, from prehistoric cave paintings to the landscapes of the French Impressionists. Stop in ancient Egypt, Renaissance Italy, and other hotspots of artistic achievement along the way!

 

 

JULY 21-25         – SOLD OUT – 

9 a.m.-noon                  Pop Art Party!

From the prints of Campbell’s soup cans by artist Andy Warhol to Op-Art designs in collage, explore art forms that exemplify the excitement of the 1960s, one of the most exciting times in American art.

1-4 p.m.                       Cartoon Creations

Learn how to draw cartoon characters, give them personality, develop the elements of setting, and build a storyline through sequence.  You might create a new cartoon sensation!

 

 

JULY 28-AUGUST 1         

FULL DAY

MORNING SESSION 

9 a.m.-noon                  pARTy Animals!

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! What other animals are in the galleries? Let your imagination “run wild” as you create a colorful Mexican folk art sculpture of an imaginary animal, known as an “alebrije.” Spend the week designing a wonderful menagerie of creatures, both two- and three-dimensional.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Out of this World! 

Reach for the stars by creating works of art that are out of this world! Learn about the Milky Way and the fascinating things that make up our galaxy. Design cosmic creations such as a spaceship, planet, and astronaut by painting, drawing, assembling, and more.

 

 

AUGUST 4-8

FULL DAY

MORNING SESSION

9 a.m.-noon                  The Art of Mexico

¡Viva Mexico! Discover the beauty of Mexico’s traditions and culture as you create a Mexican tree of life sculpture and colorful piñata. Explore the museum’s Ancient Americas Collection to learn about Mexico’s ties to ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs and Maya.

AFTERNOON SESSION

1-4 p.m.                       Linoleum Block Printing

Explore the possibilities of basic linoleum block printing as you carve and print to create images in black and white, color, and various shapes and sizes.