Consider these two full days of art camp a tasting menu of sorts. Students will be exposed to a variety of themes, media and techniques; allowing them to discover and develop an interest before committing to a week-long class.
Mixed Media
Drumleaf Binding for Books
Take a drumleaf binding workshop taught by visiting artist Nicole Pietrantoni, whose work will be featured in the Kimball’s Main Gallery (Nicole Pietrantoni: Alas, Alack, February 10–April 15, 2018)! The drumleaf binding is a wonderful structure for artists. Due to the unique spine and assembly, the book lays completely flat when open so it is perfect for artwork, drawing and sketches. In this workshop, students will create a blank drumleaf book with a decorative hard cover. Participants are encouraged to bring decorative papers and collage materials that they can use for their book covers.
Superhero Workshop for Kids
In this amazing workshop of adventure and fun kids will imagine themselves and their favorite characters through superhero art projects. Super-girls and super-boys will strengthen their creative muscles and practice drawing and painting skills while making awesome masks, props and fantasy worlds for their super-adventures.
Making Harry Potter Trinkets
Students will learn about the origins of the mythical creatures featured in the Harry Potter Saga. They will be making owl sculptures, Harry Potter glasses, a wand, a snitch and more! The last day of class, students will create their own imaginary mythical creature using the processes learned.
Winter Break Art Camp
Come have fun in the studio with Cameron in this 3-day art camp! Kids will start in the Kimball Clay Studio on Wednesday making all sorts of ceramic creations. Then, students will doodle, sketch, paint, layer, glue and have fun as they create unique pieces of art on Friday. Kids will take a break mid-day to eat lunch and relax. After lunch, students return to the studio for creative free time and a PG rated movie. We will provide popcorn for the movie – please notify
staff if your child has any allergies! Spaces fill fast – register in advance to reserve your space! Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready to pick up 12-14 days after the class.
Folded Books
Take a folded books workshop taught by visiting artist Nicole Pietrantoni, whose work will be featured in the Kimball’s Main Gallery (Nicole Pietrantoni: Alas, Alack, February 10–April 15, 2018)! Students will get to explore a series of simple folded structures–accordion, snake book, x-book and pants book. After practicing the four different structures with color copy paper, students will select one structure to make a more refined book using collage, writing/journaling and drawing to fill its pages. By the end of the class, students will have a finished product they get to take home. This workshop is recommended for teens and students who are 8 and older.
