Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

Thursday

PC Compass Camp: 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 9-13 only. This camp is offsite.




















PC Compass Camp: Cartooning & Comics

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Campers develop their own storyboards and characters to create a comic book. Anatomy, facial expressions and different cartooning techniques are covered as well as a variety of art materials from pens to paint.

This camp is suited for ages 6-9. This camp is Offsite.




















PC Compass Camp: All About Nature

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Come explore nature through fun art projects with nature! Little ones paint flowers, create bug collages and make tree crafts while learning about the world around them. Using simple materials and lots of color, kids bring nature’s beauty to life in playful, creative ways. Perfect for young artists who love to explore and get messy with their hands!

Suited for ages 4-6 only. This camp is Offsite.


Evening Intermediate Wheel Throwing Summer Session

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Our eight-week Intermediate Wheel Throwing class is designed for students with a foundational understanding of wheel-throwing who are ready to advance their skills. This weekly course delves into more complex techniques, refining throwing methods, and exploring decorative elements. Students will enhance their proficiency through various projects. Each session combines demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized feedback from our experienced instructor, fostering a supportive and creative learning environment to help students elevate their pottery skills. This class is not intended for beginner potters. Please check our calendar to find a more appropriate course.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 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. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Painting Concepts – Plein Air

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Develop your own unique style while exploring the tools and techniques to make a great landscape painting from start to finish, using nature as your studio. Immerse yourself in Utah’s natural beauty with plein air painting concepts and elevate your artistic practice to capture the stunning scenery surrounding us.

With a new location chosen each week, student’s will have the chance to paint outdoors amidst Park City’s varied and beautiful natural landscape. We will learn about composition, value and color relationships, layering, and steps to develop a plein air process. Overcoming the challenges of painting in shifting light and changing weather is invigorating and fulfilling! Oil or acrylic medium is encouraged. This is an 8 week session.

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Daytime All Levels Wheel Throwing Summer Session

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Explore the art of ceramics at the wheel in this all-levels class designed for both beginners and returning students. Whether you’re brand new to wheel throwing or looking to refine your skills, this class offers step-by-step instruction tailored to your experience level. Students will learn and practice essential techniques such as centering, pulling walls, shaping forms, trimming, and glazing. Beginners will build a strong foundation, while more experienced students will focus on improving consistency, exploring new forms, and developing their personal style. With demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individualized feedback, this class provides a supportive and creative environment to grow your skills and confidence on the wheel. Students will finish the course with a collection of functional ceramic pieces.

All ability levels are welcome. This is an 8-week course.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 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. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.