Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

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Shapes & Artists

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With visiting artists Laura Palmer, discover how artists use shapes to create amazing artwork! In this creative camp, kids will explore circles, squares, lines, and patterns inspired by well-known artists from around the world. Through mixed media projects campers will experiment with color, movement, and composition while creating their own bold works of art. Perfect for curious young artists who love to create and explore new ideas!

Suited for ages 6-12



















Wheel Throwing 3

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Get ready to get messy in Wheel Throwing Camp! In this hands-on camp, young artists will learn the basics of pottery and wheel throwing. They’ll discover how to shape clay, create bowls, cups, and other fun pieces on the pottery wheel, all while exploring their creativity and learning new skills. Perfect for kids who love getting crafty and want to try something new with clay!  Ages 8-12 only.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. On the last day of camp, please join us for an art show to photograph work before it gets fired! 

















Game Making: Art & Play

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Create your own games from start to finish in this hands-on camp! Kids will imagine, design, and build unique ceramic game boards. Campers will explore drawing, painting, and simple sculpting techniques to make their games colorful, functional, and fun to play. Perfect for young artists who love creativity, strategy, and hands-on projects! 

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. On the last day of camp, please join us for an art show to photograph work before it gets fired!





Movie Magic!: Filmmaking

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This introduction to filmmaking invites kids to explore storytelling through video and motion. Campers will work together to imagine stories, act them out, and experiment with cameras and sound while learning how movies are made. Through guided projects, students will build creativity, teamwork, and confidence while bringing their ideas to life on screen.

​​The camp will be led by Parker Gehring, a director, writer, producer, and editor of the independently produced film Lucy and Whitney. Parker, who holds a BA in Media Arts from Brigham Young University , has a strong background in film theory, leadership, and group organizational skills. He also travels across Utah teaching film workshops for the Utah Film Center and brings his expert knowledge to help students master the filmmaking process.




Wearable Art

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Get creative and make art you can wear! In this hands-on camp, kids will explore a variety of exciting techniques to design one-of-a-kind wearable creations. Projects include cyanotype sun printing, bleach painting, collage art on graphic tees, and block printing. Campers will experiment with color, pattern, and texture while making unique pieces they can proudly show off. Perfect for young artists who love hands-on creativity and wearable projects!

This camp is suited for ages 6-12 only. No camp on July 3rd.




















Art from Around the World: The Americas

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Travel across the Americas through art in this hands-on camp for kids! Campers will explore artistic traditions from North, Central, and South America while creating projects inspired by patterns, animals, landscapes, and storytelling. Using a mix of painting, drawing, and mixed media, students will make colorful, imaginative works while learning about cultures and creativity from across the continents.

Suited for ages 6-12