We are working hard to get you our summer camp schedule for 2023. We are hoping to make that available to you all mid-March to April.
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Please note; the summer camps currently listed below will not all be available for Summer 2023. We like to add in new ones for you each and every summer!
children's summer camps
ages 4 through 18
THE ART STUDIO
BENCH BEAUTIFICATION
June 27th - 30th
10:00am - 11:00am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 8-12
The Studio and The Gallery would like help from our younger students to bring our mosaic bench back to life. Students will work collaboratively to mosaic a bench for The Courtyard. In addition, students will mosaic their own bird house.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
THE ART STUDIO
COURTYARD BEAUTIFICATION
June 27th - 30th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 13+
The Studio and The Gallery need your help so the outside can match the creativity of the inside. Students will paint a small outdoor mural for the courtyard, a bird house, and make mini artworks for our future, The Mini Gallery.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN STUDIO
July 8th, 15th, and 22nd
August 12th
3:00-6:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
Ages 15+
In our high school open studio class, you will get to work independent on personal projects of interest, mediums you would like to explore, or in areas you wish to practice. Whether you are looking for time to sit down and create or would like to build your portfolio, drop in and create with us!
Cost $27.50 per class - most materials included
INSPIRED BY
WOMEN ARTISTS
July 11th - 14th
10:00am - 11:30am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 6+
Looking at artwork by Alma Thomas, Louise Bourgeois, Yayoi Kusama, and Georgia O’Keefe, students will collage, sculpt, paint, and draw.
Cost $75.00 – materials included
DESIGNING
WITH DENIM
July 11th - 14th
10:00am - 11:30am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 11+
Time to up cycle a pair of your jeans into something new. In this camp, students will create three bags out of denim! Through painting, dying, embellishment techniques, and simple hand sewing, students will add to their fashion designing “tool kit". Students will design fashion figures styled with their bags in mind.
Cost $75.00 – must bring in 1 pair of used jeans, all other materials included
CREATIVE ART
JOURNALING
July 11th - 14th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 9+
Students will learn techniques, build ideas, and begin creating their own personal art journal. This is a visual way to record thoughts, ideas, and experiences and we can’t wait to see their personalities shine!
Cost $55.00 – materials included
PUZZLED?
July 18th - 21st
10:00am - 11:00am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 4+
You don’t need to be puzzled with this camp! Students will use old puzzle pieces to collage on a painted canvas panel and create two puzzles of their own.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
CUPCAKE DESIGN
July 18th - 21st
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 7+
Looking for something sweet to do this summer? Students pull inspiration from everyone's favorite small treat, cupcakes. We will create a painting, sculpture, and a still life drawing with a little something extra for you to enjoy after our last class.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
TALK TO
THE ANIMALS
July 25th - 28th
10:00am - 11:00am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 8+
Lions, and tigers, and bears oh my! In this animal inspired camp, students will be developing realistic animals in an acrylic painting and whimsical creatures in watercolor and marker.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
EN PLEIN AIR FOR KIDS
July 25th - 28th
10:00am - 11:00am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 8+
Ever wonder what it would be like to paint outdoors like the great Impressionist masters? In our “En Plein Air” camp, students will get the opportunity to paint and create outside to get a better understanding of painting from observation.
Cost $75.00 – must bring a towel to sit on, all other materials included
WHAT DO YOU SEE?
July 25th - 28th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 5+
Students will look at several famous abstract works of art and discuss what they see. They will take inspiration from the discussion and turn it into their own paintings.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
IT'S IN THE BAG
August 1st - 4th
10:00am - 11:15am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 8+
We have got it in the bag and are thinking eco! In this up cycled and recycled handbag camp, students will create three bags using repurposed materials. They will be getting creative with; newspaper, plastic grocery bags, and one of their old t-shirt. Students will design fashion figures styled with their bags in mind.
Cost $65.00 – must bring an old cotton t-shirt, all other materials included
CUTE CRITTERS
August 1st - 4th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 7+
Students will get inspiration from Japanese "chibi" animals. Working in an anime style, students will make a clay sculpture, draw, and paint.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
COLORFUL ART JOURNALING
August 1st - 4th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 6-8
Students will learn techniques, build ideas, and begin creating their own personal art journal. This is a visual way to record thoughts, ideas, and experiences and we can’t wait to see their personalities shine!
Cost $55.00 – materials included
MADE IN
THE SHADE
August 8th - 11th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 11+
We have got it made in the shade this summer! Join us for a camp spotlighting highlights and shadows. Students will complete four drawings using charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, and graphite.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
INNOVATIVE INTERIOR DESIGNERS
August 15th - 18th
2:00pm - 3:30pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 12+
Students will harness their inner designer and create a space reflective of their hobbies and interests. By using a mood board, color swatches, and hand drawn scale models, students will bring their dream to life.
Cost $75.00 – materials included
NATURES MOST BASIC COLOR PALETTE
August 15th - 18th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 7+
Learn why some animals sport aa black and white coat. Students will learn how to draw these animals and will try several printmaking processes.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
PLAYING WITH
PAINT
July 25th-28th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
August 15th - 18th
10:00am - 11:00am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 4+
Kids will explore line, shape, and color while having fun splattering, dripping, blowing, and even throwing paint. Using their imaginations, they will add drawings to the paintings.
Cost $55.00 – materials included
LET'S BEGIN WITH
INTERIOR DESIGN
August 15th - 18th
10:00am - 11:30am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 7-11
Students will harness their inner designer and create a space reflective of their hobbies and interests. By using a mood board, color swatches, and hand drawn scale models, students will bring their dream to life.
Cost $75.00 – materials included
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIST BRANDING
August 10th and 11th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 15+
In this two workshop students will learn information and receive individualized guidance for developing a website, social media platforms, and developing their artist brand. Students can put this to use for job applications, freelance work, and college applications. Establishing a professional online presence can put you one step above, we are here to get you started!
Cost $55.00 – materials included
adult summer workshops
ages 18+
EN PLEIN AIR
FOR ADULTS
July 8th
9:00am - 12:00pm
WORKSHOP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 18+
In the spirit of our Impressionist masters, we will work to capture light and atmosphere creating outside. In our En Plein Air painting class, we will be painting in Jackson Park and one Atena Way leading up to Beach 1. Students will be given the option to paint in gouache, watercolor, or acrylic paints. We will start the session with a brief demo then head outside to find a spot to paint!
In the chance there is inclement weather, we will work on landscapes inside The Gallery.
If you have your own materials at home you wish to bring, you are welcome to.
Cost $55.00 – (includes all materials except for a sketchbook and blanket/beach chair to sit in)
EN PLEIN AIR
FOR ADULTS
August 12th
9:00am - 12:00pm
WORKSHOP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 18+
In the spirit of our Impressionist masters, we will work to capture light and atmosphere creating outside. In our En Plein Air painting class, we will be painting at Cathedral of the Woods, in the Cathedral of the Woods park, or on the Borough Building grounds. Students will be given the option to paint in gouache, watercolor, or acrylic paints. We will start the session with a brief demo then head outside to find a spot to paint!
In the chance there is inclement weather, we will work on landscapes inside The Gallery.
If you have your own materials at home you wish to bring, you are welcome to.
Cost $55.00 – (includes all materials except for a sketchbook and blanket/beach chair to sit in)
ADULT OPEN STUDIO
July 21st
6:00pm - 9:00pm
WORKSHOP HAS CONCLUDED
August 25th
6:00pm-9:00pm
WORKSHOP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 18+
In our 3 hour open painting studio, students will get to create in the medium and method of their choice in a fun and collaborate studio environment. Students will be given the opportunity to work in, acrylic, water based oil, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, or pastel. Each student will be helped on an individual based with one-on-one guidance.
Cost $45.00 – materials included
little artist & me summer camps
Our "Little artist and Me" camp series is designed for time spent with your little artist engaging and creating artwork together. Let's make a mess and have some fun!
ITTY BITTY LITTLE ARTIST & ME
July 6th and 7th
9:00am - 9:45am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 1-3 with their grownup
In our July camps, we will be getting our inspiration from famous artists and their pets while we work in diverse mixed media pieces with an emphasis on the process. The projects will be simplified for our itty bitty artists and geared up for our older students artists.
Cost $45.00 – includes all materials
PLEASE NOTE; our “Itty Bitty Little Artist and Me” camp is limited to one adult and one child.
LITTLE ARTIST & ME
July 6th and 7th
10:30am - 11:30am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 3-6 with their grownup
In our July camps, we will be getting our inspiration from famous artists and their pets while we work in diverse mixed media pieces with an emphasis on the process. The projects will be simplified for our itty bitty artists and geared up for our older students artists.
Cost $50.00 – includes all materials
PLEASE NOTE; our “Little Artist and Me” includes one adult and one child in the cost. Each adult can have up to two children. Additional child cost $15.00.
ARTIST & ME
July 6th and 7th
12:00am - 1:00am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 6+ with their grownup
In our July camps, we will be getting our inspiration from famous artists and their pets while we work in diverse mixed media pieces with an emphasis on the process. The projects will be simplified for our itty bitty artists and geared up for our older students artists.
Cost $50.00 – includes all materials
PLEASE NOTE; our “Artist and Me” includes one adult and one child in the cost. Each adult can have up to three children. Additional child cost $15.00.
ITTY BITTY LITTLE ARTIST & ME
August 10th and 11th
9:00am - 9:45am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 1-3 with their grownup
In our August camps, we will be inspired by the great outdoors! Working outside, we will create mixed media pieces that reflect the colors, shapes, and textures of the world around us. Each project will be simplified for our itty bitty artists and geared up for our older students.
Cost $45.00 – includes all materials
PLEASE NOTE; our “Itty Bitty Little Artist and Me” camp is limited to one adult and one child.
LITTLE ARTIST & ME
August 10th and 11th
10:30am - 11:30am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 3-6 with their grownup
In our August camps, we will be inspired by the great outdoors! Working outside, we will create mixed media pieces that reflect the colors, shapes, and textures of the world around us. Each project will be simplified for our itty bitty artists and geared up for our older students.
Cost $50.00 – includes all materials
PLEASE NOTE; our “Little Artist and Me” includes one adult and one child in the cost. Each adult can have up to two children. Additional child cost $15.00.
ARTIST & ME
August 10th and 11th
11:45am - 12:45am
CAMP HAS CONCLUDED
ages 6+ with their grownup
In our August camps, we will be inspired by the great outdoors! Working outside, we will create mixed media pieces that reflect the colors, shapes, and textures of the world around us. Each project will be simplified for our itty bitty artists and geared up for our older students.
Cost $50.00 – includes all materials
PLEASE NOTE; our “Artist and Me” includes one adult and one child in the cost. Each adult can have up to three children. Additional child cost $15.00.