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This camp will teach the basics of photography! Campers will experiment with a variety of photographic processes, learn how to manually shoot with a 35mm film camera, process film, make black and white prints, and experiment with digital photography. They will explore basic camera techniques and editing skills. Note: Cameras are provided for camper...

This class aims to teach the fundamentals of figure drawing! Through teaching the importance of sketching, students will learn the basic techniques and proportions to draw the human figure. Students will explore drawing with pencil, charcoal, and other mediums.

Learn to draw the human face! Students will explore portrait drawing by focusing on proportions and breaking the face down into simple shapes. Students will delve into gesture drawing, line quality, and shading to help create realistic portraits with depth and 3-dimensionality. For all level students.

Explore the possibilities of working in clay using different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab, and coil. Campers will design a pinch pot for succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. The possibilities are endless! Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks...

While working with materials such as wood, wire, paint, cardboard, or clay campers will be able to create their own abstract or structural pieces! Campers will be given guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively. All levels welcome!

Learn the basics of fashion design and construction techniques! Campers will repurpose, create sewing patterns, explore surface design, and construct basic garments on the sewing machine. They will complete at least one look throughout the course of the week. The week will culminate in a socially distant fashion show or photoshoot with digital look...

This camp introduces campers to the techniques which will allow them to draw what they see! Whether it’s landscapes, still lifes, photos, or figures, campers will develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques in a variety of mediums such as charcoal, pencil, pen, ink, and pastel.  All levels are welcome!

Learn multiple ways of working with acrylics: poring, painting on unusual materials, adding textures. This is a great chance to experiment and learn. . .teacher will provide a generous amount of gels and pastes. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

Take a blank canvas and fill it with a still life, landscape, or portrait. Using acrylic paints, students will learn about color, perspective, and realistic rendering as they build a painting step-by-step.  All skill levels are welcome. This camp explores sketching, shapes, composition, color mixing, brush strokes, light and dark.  Bring...

Explore the possibilities of working in clay using different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab, and coil. Campers will design a pinch pot for succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. The possibilities are endless once you learn the basics! Ceramics projects will be ready for pick...

Dive in for a week of underwater explorations! Campers will use various materials to study some of their favorite sea animals and underwater worlds. From fish and crustaceans to coral and seashells, their art projects are bound to make waves in this mixed media camp!

Dive in for a week of underwater explorations! Campers will use various materials to study some of their favorite sea animals and underwater worlds. From fish and crustaceans to coral and seashells, their art projects are bound to make waves in this mixed media camp!

Boldly go where no camp has gone before! This week will focus on space exploration! Campers will explore stars, planets, and galaxies on an art rocketship to the final frontier. Projects will use a variety of mixed media materials and focus on experimentation to infinity and beyond!

Boldly go where no camp has gone before! This week will focus on space exploration! Campers will explore stars, planets, and galaxies on an art rocketship to the final frontier. Projects will use a variety of mixed media materials and focus on experimentation to infinity and beyond!

This camp explores and experiments with different tactile materials! Explore a variety of contemporary abstract and textile artists, while working with materials such as paint, yarn, and clay.  Campers will be able to create their own abstract and textile pieces through guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively.