Brilliant, never boring, these action-packed three-day camps are just long enough to allow kids to really discover and explore their favorite art forms. Taught by experienced art professionals, the camps offer fun art experiences for every age.
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Summer Art Camps for Ages 5 +
Crazy Mixed Up Art Camp,
Ages 5 – 7 $90 plus $15 for materials
June 6 - 8
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Brian Morgan
To honor our silly side, this camp will explore the many ways we can use our imaginations to create fun and whimsical works of art. We’ll experiment with a variety of media, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and collage.
CLASS FULL - Registration Closed
Dinosaur Adventures, Ages 5 – 7 $90 plus $15 for materials.
June 27 - 29
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Brian Morgan
Does your kid dig dinosaurs? They’ll have a blast as we travel back in time to explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs through art. This camp will bring imaginations to life through projects that allow students focus on their own favorite creatures, whether it’s a terrifying t-rex, a ferocious velociraptor, or something altogether different. We’ll learn about dinosaurs as we make timeless works of art!
CLASS FULL - Registration Closed
Fine Feathered Friends, Ages 5 – 7 $90 plus $15 for materials
July 18 - 20
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am to 1 pm
Instructor: Carol Ann Good
Who says art is for the birds? Well, this week, it really is! With activities that include painting, drawing, bookmaking, printmaking, clay, and mixed media, students’ art skills will soar as we rise into the world of our feathered friends.
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Art Inspiration, Ages 5 - 10 $90 plus $15 for materials
August 1 - 3
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Watson
Artists find inspiration by closely observing the world around them, and often, by exploring the work of other artists. In this camp, we will look at art in the Museum galleries to inspire us as we draw, paint, build, and create original works of art!
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Summer Art Camps for Ages 8 +
Plein Air Painting, Ages 8 – 10 $90 plus $15 for take-home materials.
June 13 - 15
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Brian Morgan
Painting en plein air is a great way to develop an appreciation for both nature and art! Join us as we sketch and paint the great outdoors in this introductory painting class for young artists. Class time will be divided between outdoor and studio lessons.
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Pet Portraits, Ages 8 – 10 $90 plus $25 for materials.
June 27 - 29
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Carlon Steller
Using photographs of their own pets or of their favorite animals, campers will create works of art that capture the spirit and personality of the animals they love the most.
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Fantastical Creatures, Ages 8 – 10 $90 plus $20 for materials
July 25 - 27
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Callie Gravett
Campers will explore the magical creatures of folk tales, fairy tales, and mythology. Every child will have the opportunity to create legendary original works of art, inspired by unicorns, dragons, mermaids, ogres, and other fanciful creatures. We’ll be painting, drawing, printmaking, and more!
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Drawing Studio, Ages 10 - 12 $90 plus $30 for materials.
July 25 - 27
(Tue - Thur sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Judy Harrington
This class is recommended for serious young artists seeking to build technical drawing skills. Working with multiple media, instruction will cover a variety of activities and subjects, with emphasis on observation, composition, and personal expression.
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Art Inspiration, Ages 5-10 $90 plus $15 for materials.
August 1 - 3
(Tue - Thur sessions)
10 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Watson
Artists find inspiration by closely observing the world around them, and often, by exploring the work of other artists. In this camp, we will look at art in the Museum galleries to inspire us as we draw, paint, build, and create original works of art!
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Summer Art Camps for Ages 11 +
Painting Studio: Painting on Canvas, Ages 11 - 14 $90 plus $35 for materials.
June 20 - 22
(Tue - Thur sessions)
1pm - 4 pm
Instructor: Ryan Roth
Aspiring young artists will learn to work with acrylics by exploring shape, proportion, scale, perspective, value, and contrast. Students will paint from photographs, finding inspiration in the natural world as well as from the GCMA galleries.
CLASS FULL - Registration Closed
Foundations of Photography, Ages 11 and older $90 plus $20 for materials
July 18 - 20
(Tue - Thur sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Zane Logan
This class presents an alternative to current photography trends, moving students beyond selfies to learn how images can be captured, reproduced, and transformed in creative ways. Photographers will experiment with cyanotypes, manipulate digital negatives, and build working pinhole cameras in this hands-on exploration of how light can be captured into durable images.
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Drawing Studio, Ages 10 - 12 $90 plus $30 for materials.
July 25 - 27
(Tue - Thur sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Judy Harrington
This class is recommended for serious young artists seeking to build technical drawing skills. Working with multiple media, instruction will cover a variety of activities and subjects, with emphasis on observation, composition, and personal expression.
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