Art Camp
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/04/2017
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Art Camp occurs during seven weeks in June, July,and August, Monday through Friday,1:30 pm. - 4:30 pm. Art Camp emphasizes exploring the outdoors, learning new techiques, and capturing nature by encouraging personal expression and creativity. Ms. Emily Berset, local art school teacher, is the Art Camp Director. At the conclusion of each camp, parents are invited to an art exhibition where campers display what they have created.
Sculpture (June 19-23)
Discover how different cultures utilize natural and man-made materials to create 3D works of art. We’ll make masks, figures, and work together to make a camp sculpture.
Painting (June 26-30)
Experiment with different styles of painting from throughout history. We will get messy while action painting, learn how to paint from nature and practice making natural paints.
Beading (July 10-14)
Learn how to use beads in a multitude of ways! We will make our own beads and use pre-made beads to create cool key chains, decorate walking sticks and even make a wind chime for your backyard.
Textiles (July 17-21)
Join us for a week filled with fabric fun! We will be tie-dying t-shirts, potato printing tote bags and using natural dyes to create a quilt for the nature center.
Producing Picasso (July 24 - 28)
Come and explore the unconventional style of Pablo Picasso. Create fabulous works of art through print making, pen and ink drawings, using pastels, photography and the cubist method.
Earthworks (July 31 - Aug 4)
Art is all around us, and so are materials! Together, we will gather natural items to create unique works of art as well as create something to stay at the nature center.
Smorgasbord (Aug 7-11)
This week will be smorgasbord of different art techniques throughout history. We will paint while laying down like Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, use stencils to create geometric art like Frank Stella and create abstract mobiles like Alexander Calder.
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