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Fine Arts

Ages 4 through 14 years old

Fine Arts Through our summer Fine Arts program, children are introduced to both the artistic process and finished art products. Our teachers encourage students to recognize, appreciate, and feel comfortable playing with their creative spirit. They teach the many different techniques, provide guidance, and offer assistance while students are creating their one-of-a-kind works of art. Students gain confidence while their imaginations are supported in whatever unique fashion. New interests are discovered; possible lifetime hobbies are born. Through this enriched Fine Arts program, math, science, history, literature, and cultural lessons and concepts are integrated into the curriculum.

 

Painting & Printing Pop Art

Beautiful, bright works of art will emerge throughout the duration of this course. Using paint as the primary medium, students will use photography, advertisements, and famous works of art as inspiration to create their own pieces of pop art. The class will work with repetition in art, printing techniques, and mixing bold, loud colors to express vibrant images and messages. Students will explore the use of canvas creating their own spin on historical art by replicating famous works from the 1960's pop art genre.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 9 - 13
June 28 - July 2
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Crafts of All Kinds

A class for children to build, create, and decorate a variety of projects out of wood, clay, wire and more. Each child will take home not only some beautiful craft projects, but also new ideas of what they can make using simple items found around the house.

Instructor: Monica Marco-Marquez
Ages 5 - 7
June 28 - July 2
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Mosaic & Collage Design

Shells, rocks, glass, tile, wood, foam, beads, sticks, even grass...these are a few of the items students will use in creating their awe-inspiring piece(s) of mosaic/collage art. Students are taught the technique and shown the value of this interesting, hands-on, concentrated type of art. At the end of the week, children proudly leave with accomplished, brilliant pieces of work.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 9 - 13
June 28 - July 2
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Art Shotz ~ Fun with a Camera

This is your opportunity to explore your creativity through digital arts and crafts.
We will provide a digital camera to be used in class, and teach some of the basic operations of digital photography. Transform simple photos or personalized drawings into fun self-expressive make-and-take works of art. Additionally, we will use a variety of artistic mediums to create simple scrapbooks, fabulous frames, magnets and more.

Instructor: Michelle Bolton
Ages 9 - 12, June 28 - July 2, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 7 - 9, July 19 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Drawing and Painting

Summer is such a wonderful time to enjoy the art of drawing and painting. Children will spend part of the week indoors learning the joy of painting, and then later in the week the class will paint outdoors and experience the wonder of fresh air painting. Each child will bring home from this class not only beautiful art work, but also a new appreciation for the possibilities for exquisite art in the simplest forms in nature.

Instructor: Sandra Martin
Ages 9 - 13
June 28 - July 2
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$250

Acrylic Painting

Children will be creating their own masterpieces! Students are taught the process of acrylic painting. Students will plan and paint their image onto gesso-prepared canvas using acrylic brushes and paints. Working at their own pace, each child will create his/her own painting. This class is for the beginning artist; no previous artistic experience is necessary.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 9 - 13
July 6 - 9
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
$115

Writing, Illustrating ~ Book Making

The children will be guided through the adventure of creating their own picture books by a published children's illustrator. Students will begin class by writing a simple text, designing a story board, and then making "thumbnail" sketches. Choosing between watercolors, colored pencils, or crayons the children will then create beautiful finished illustrations. The workshop will be full of creative support, sharing, and wonderful artwork to enjoy and treasure!

Instructor: Sandra Martin
Ages 9 - 13
July 6 - 9
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$200

Beginning and Advanced Sewing with Machines

Children can spend their week learning to sew or improving their sewing skills. A sewing machine will be provided for each student to use during class. Beginning students will start with a tote bag and pencil pouch. Advanced students will be able to choose what they would like to make from fun, different patterns. Several patterns and projects will be available for both boys and girls. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

Instructors of Kelly Bruce's Little Hands Creations
Ages 6 - 10, July 6 - 9, $150
Ages 6 - 10, July 26 - 30, $185
Ages 5 - 7, August 9 - 13, $185
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Jazzy Jewelry

A busy week for making fun, wearable jewelry. Different age-appropriate techniques will be taught on how to make necklaces and bracelets with beads. The children will learn to accessorize with beads. This class is wonderful for your child's creative spirit, social development, and fine eye-hand coordination skills.

Instructor: Monica Marco-Marquez
Ages 5 - 7
July 6 - 9
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$115

Learn Knitting

Knitting is a favorite pastime that promotes relaxation and concentration, and is excellent for strengthening hand-eye coordination. It is an activity that can be done alone or with friends. This class teaches the child how to knit and shows them how enjoyable it can be. Students are shown how to use different-sized needles and yarn for different effects. Students are first taught basic knitting and then they will be taught other techniques. The class will begin with a simple project, then students will advance at their own pace to more exciting and challenging projects throughout the week. This class is designed to teach children with both beginning and advanced skills.

Instructors of Kelly Bruce's Little Hands Creations
Ages 8 - 12
July 6 - 9, $150.
July 19 - 23, $185
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Art Fantastic

Children will be exploring their artist within. While using a variety of materials, mediums and applications, students will draw, paint, sculpt, and make collages this week. The java dough might smell good enough to eat, but it will only be used for sculpting! A portfolio of the artist's work will go home on the last day.

Instructor: Stasia Smith
Ages 4 - 6
July 12 - 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Artistic Journaling

The week begins with each child creating their own personalized, inspirational journal notebook. Class discussion will include the purpose and importance of journaling. There will the thought-provoking lessons in poetry, drawing, landscape photography and creative writing.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 9 - 13
July 12 - 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Making Masterpieces Using Elements of Art

Students will enjoy projects that integrate some of the elements of art (e.g. form space, line, color) to make pieces inspired by some of the masters. Student interests and teacher inspiration will guide the focus of instruction. .

Instructor: Martine Wagoner
Ages 7 - 9
July 12 - 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Map Making

The class will explore real and imaginary places, producing beautiful realistic maps. Students will use different types of paper, canvas, and alternative surfaces, as well as various materials and techniques, while creating maps all week. Class discussion will include differences in traditional maps from different cultures and countries, studying maps in their true form, and recognizing maps as abstract artwork.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 10 - 14
July 12 - 16
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

World Textiles

Students will be creating their own Kenta cloth, dying a silk scarf, and designing their own needlepoint project. Class discussion will include how fabrics have been used throughout different time periods and how important fabrics are throughout different cultures.

Instructor: Rebecca Lee
Ages 7 - 10
July 12 - 16
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Designing Space

This class welcomes both beginning and returning students of designing space. Students learn basic principles of interior design. Lessons include drawing, color scheme and trends, and space layout. This is an openly creative class that nurtures your child's natural talent and interest in space design. There will be some focus on industrial design (furniture, accessories) as well. The possibilities in design art are endless.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 9 - 13
July 19 - 23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Quilting

Quilting expands on the child's sewing, basic geometry, problem-solving, eye-hand coordination, and social skills. Students are shown different quilt patterns. They sew together all of their quilt squares to make their own quilt blanket. The students may also choose to sew together clothing or other cool projects using their newly discovered quilt design skills. All materials provided. This class is open to children with experience in sewing.

Instructors of Kelly Bruce's Little Hands Creations
Ages 6 - 10
July 19 - 23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$185

Mobile Making

Mobiles are beautiful pieces of 3-D art. They are hanging sculptures with kinetic parts that generally move because of air. We'll be discussing the history of the mobile, learning about balance, and creating our own fascinating mobiles.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 8 - 12
July 19 - 23
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Mixed Media Abstract Art

In this class, we will explore the history of abstract art. We will look at contemporary examples of artists using media varying from spray paint to recycled objects to paper mache (and a whole lot in between). Students will create works such as paintings and sculptures that are inspired by their personal creativity and ideas all while using a variety of non-traditional materials.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 9 - 13
July 26 - 30
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Painting Unlimited

Students will be painting all week experimenting with different types and sizes of canvas and practicing basic skills. We'll explore color mixing and different effects of brush strokes. Plus, we'll try different surfaces to paint on such as soup cans, cardboard boxes, and sculptures. We'll also incorporate other fun media into our works of art. A painting class where lovely, bright works of art will be produced.

Instructor: Leah McCormick
Ages 5 - 7
July 26 - 30
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Jewelry Making

Students will learn new techniques in creating several different types of jewelry. The class will work with wire, seed beads and glass beads, and each child will make their own beads out of clay and paper. Students will be learning different ways to string their own beads making friendship bracelets and macrame jewelry.

Instructors of Kelly Bruce's Little Hands Creations
Ages 8 - 12
July 26 - 30
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$185

Baking with Silvana

Children love to bake! Especially scrumptious desserts. Learn how to make fantastic desserts with Silvana Junge pastry chef and owner of Silvana Specialty Desserts. Using high quality organic ingredients students will whip up wonderful treats to take home to enjoy.

Instructor: Silvana Junge
Ages 8 -14
July 26 - 30
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$185

EcoArt

This perfect summer class combines the child's creative spirit with the natural world. Students will be lead on how to create art projects that include nature such as homemade paper, baskets, sand layering, sculptures, jewelry, and more. The class will be collecting some of their supplies by going on nature walks. class discussion will include basic science and appreciation of our natural environment.

Instructor: Aria Peters
Ages 5 - 7
August 2 - 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
August 16 - 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$145

Ice Cream & Chocolate

During this class, kids will learn how to make ice cream, sorbets, and gelatos totally from scratch using only local, fresh and organic ingredients, plus we will also make chocolate decorations for their ice cream! This class is taught by Silvana Junge, pastry chef and owner of Silvana Specialty Desserts.

Instructor: Silvana Junge
Ages 8 - 14
August 2 - 6
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$185

Recycled Percussion

Construct three or more percussion instruments out of recycled materials, and then invent your own. Learn how to play your instruments and record your music on the computer. Each student will receive a CD of their final performance.

Instructor: Lukas Allenbaugh
Ages 7 - 12
August 9 - 13
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$185

Fashion Design

This class is open to children with experience in sewing. Students will be learning how to make clothes and accessories. First, students are given guidance on how to draw and design their own original pieces. Then, they are instructed on how to sew the pieces together to create the look. Once they've put together their design or stylish look, then we'll have our own class "fashion show" of everything we've created.

Instructors of Kelly Bruce's Little Hands Creations
Ages 10 - 13
August 9 - 13
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$185

Watercolor Painting

Enjoy the magic of traditional transparent watercolors on paper and yupo (synthetic paper). No prior skill or creative experience required, just a desire to enjoy traditional English-style watercolor methods. We will try to balance the medium's spontaneous nature with a little control through techniques. Students will play with glazing techniques and practice all of the basic washes in animal and landscape paintings. We will discover texture using heavy mineral-based pigment and compare watercolors on paper with watercolors on yupo.

Instructor: Scott Mulholland
Ages 7 - 11
August 9 - 13
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$145

Radio Control Car: The Deserts of Mexico

Decorate a radio control car and race it relay style with your team. Leap sand dunes, zig zag around giant cacti, and admire the pyramids on your race through the Deserts of Mexico on a track that you construct with the class out of cardboard, duct tape and various other gadgets and props.

Instructor: Lukas Allenbaugh
Ages 7 - 12
August 16 - 20
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$185