This special program will continue to allow The Studio to remain open and offer our summer art program. All online experiences will embody our progressive and hands on philosophy of art education. Groups will be small, intimate experiences with up to 7 artists. We will offer three different summer options: Group A will meet Monday/Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 and will focus on Painting/Drawing/Collage. Group B will meet on Tuesday/Thursday from 10:00-11:30 and will focus on sculpture. Group C will meet on Friday from 10:00-11:30 and will focus on painting/drawing/collage.
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Wood Animal 3D
This two day camp experience will introduce children to working with wood. On Tuesday, we will construct our animals. We will also collage other materials on the animal to create its details and body texture. On Thursday we will paint and decorate our animals. We will provide all the materials besides paint, brushes, scissors and glue. After registering we will email you a Zoom invitation, details of the camp and options for either delivery or pick up of art materials.
Plaster Dragon 3D
This two day sculpture will introduce children to working with plaster. On Tuesday we will build the sculpture out of plaster over a hand built armature of newspaper, wood and foam core. On Thursday we will paint and decorate our sculpture. We will provide all the materials besides paint, brushes, scissors, glue and masking tape. After registering we will email you a Zoom invitation, details of the camp and options for either delivery or pick up of art materials.
Foam core Animal/Creature 3D
This two day sculpture project is an imaginative way of working with foam core to make a standing sculpture. On Tuesday we will glue together the various pieces to create our sculpture. We will also embellish the sculpture with an assemblage of other materials to create a unique skin. On Thursday we will paint and decorate our sculpture. We will provide all the materials besides paint, brushes, scissors and glue. After registering we will email you a Zoom invitation, details of the camp and options for either delivery or pick up of art materials.
Plaster/Papermache Person 3D
This two day sculpture project will allow children to create with a wire armature and experience plaster/paper mache as a sculptural medium. On Tuesday we will cover the wire armature and create our person. On Thursday we will paint and decorate our project. We will provide all the materials besides paint, brushes, scissors, water bucket and papermache. After registering we will email you Zoom invitation, details of the camp and options for either delivery or pick up of art materials and directions with how to make papermache mixture.
Clay Person/Animal Sculpture 3D
This two day sculpture project is a great way to discover clay and its wonderful properties. Depending on the curriculum we will either make a relief sculpture of an animal or a person out of clay. On Tuesday we will work with the clay and glue it onto a wood support. On Thursday we will paint the sculptures and collage various other materials onto our projects. You can hang this sculpture on the wall when it is finished. We will provide all the materials besides paint, brushes, scissors and glue. After registering we will email a Zoom invite, details of the camp and options for either delivery or pick up of art materials.
Abstract Exploration 2D
This summer camp will meet two days a week, on Monday and Wednesday, from 10:00-11:30 am. On Monday, we will explore pattern, design, color, shape and rhythm through making a unique drawing or collage of a mandala. On Wednesday, we will make an abstract painting or collage inspired by Alexander Calder and Joan Miro’s shapes and symbols. Materials for this camp are not provided but should be easy to purchase or find around your house. We will email a zoom invite and the details of the camp after you enroll. Materials you need:
1.white paper, ideally in the range of 12 x 18 or slightly larger, strong enough to handle water color
2.pencil/eraser, scissors/glue stick
3.marker, colored pencils, crayons
4.watercolor set and brushes, at least one small brush– paper towels, water bowl
5.sharpie, fine and regular
6.extra pieces of paper for sketching
7.construction paper, various colors and misc patterned paper
Fantasy Painting/Drawing 2D
This summer camp will meet two days a week, on Monday and Wednesday, from 10:00-11:30 am. This camp will be about exploring our imagination. On Monday, we will create a jungle world inspired by the painter Henri Rousseau or a collage of people in a magical world. On Wednesday we will draw and paint a fantastical monster/creature incorporating collage elements. Materials for this camp are not provided but should be easy to purchase or find around your house. We will email a zoom invite and the details of the camp after you enroll. Materials you need:
1.white paper, ideally in the range of 12 x 18 or slightly larger, strong enough to handle water color
2.pencil/eraser and scissors/glue stick
3.marker, colored pencils, crayons
4.watercolor set and brushes, at least one small brush– paper towels, water bowl
5.sharpie, fine and regular
6.extra pieces of paper for sketching
7.construction paper, various colors and misc patterned paper
Drawing/Painting Portrait 2D
This summer camp will meet two days a week, on Monday and Wednesday, from 10:00-11:30 am. On Monday, we will draw/paint a portrait of a special person. On Wednesday, we will work on a portrait of a pet or animal you love. We will work from observation of a photograph to try to capture a likeness through drawing, painting and collage, discovering line, color values, and expression through the process. Materials for this camp are not provided but should be easy to purchase or find around your house. We will email a zoom invite and the details of the camp after you enroll. Materials you need:
1.white paper, ideally in the range of 12 x 18 or slightly larger, strong enough to handle water color
2.pencil/eraser, scissors/glue stick
3.marker, colored pencils, crayons
4.watercolor set and brushes, at least one small brush– paper towels, water bowl
5.sharpie, fine and regular
6.extra pieces of paper for sketching
7.photocopy of a person and an animal
8. construction paper, various colors and misc patterned paper
Still Life Painting 2D
This summer camp will meet two days a week, on Monday and Wednesday, from 10:00-11:30 am. This group will explore classic still life painting through observation of flowers in a vase, fruits, bowls, and arrangements of various pots through drawing, painting and collage. Color, line, contour and dimension will be taught. If feasible, this class may also have an outdoor garden painting day. Materials for this camp are not provided but should be easy to purchase or find around your house. We will email a zoom invite and the details of the camp after you enroll. Materials you need:
1.white paper, ideally in the range of 12 x 18 or slightly larger, strong enough to handle water color
2.pencil/eraser, scissors/glue stick
3.marker, colored pencils, crayons
4.watercolor set and brushes, at least one small brush – paper towels, water bowl
5.sharpie, fine and regular
6.extra pieces of paper for sketching
7.construction paper, various colors and misc patterned paper