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SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2010 AT THE ART CENTER
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
All of the classes listed on this page are held at the Art Center.
Summer Arts Camp Student Exhibition
The Closing Show
Save-the-date
Summer Arts Camp Show: July 29 – August 26, 2010
New this year, our talented Arts Camp faculty will exhibit their artwork alongside that of their students in an exciting new take on this exuberant exhibit. Be sure to attend the closing reception on August 26th, 5-7 PM to share snacks and stories about the busy, artful summer gone by…
Closing Reception: thursday, August 26, 5-7 PM
Free and open to the public!
Artwork in the show should be taken home at the Closing Reception.
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(for camp registration and questions call 952.473.7361, ext. 16)
or:
Click Here for Summer Arts Camp Registration Information
NOTE: Art projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
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Click on a group to jump to class descriptions:
Group A: 5 to 7 year-olds
(May register for one 1/2-day class per day.)
Group B: 7 to 9 year-olds
(May register for one or two 1/2-day classes per day.)
Group C: 10 to 12 year-olds
(May register for one or two 1/2-day classes per day.)
Group D: 13 to 15 year-olds
(half-day classes 5 mornings a week.)
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for an overview of Summer Arts Camp classes, click the image below for a PDF:
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SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2010 AT THE ART CENTER
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GROUP A:
5 to 7-year-olds
Multi-Media Paintings
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
In this class we will push the boundaries of traditional painting techniques by combining printmaking, collage, montage, textural elements and 3-dimensional elements into our paintings. Basic painting techniques will be taught and projects created on paper and tag board.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK ONE:
Monday, June 14
A100 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A100 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK ELEVEN:
Monday, August 23
A129 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A129 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Draw, Paint, Sculpt (Mixed-media)
Three 1/2-days, $85 Members / $94 Non-members
Come to the Art Center and experiment with various drawing, painting and sculpting techniques. Each class will focus on a different art medium and teacher directed projects will help to develop foundational art skills while encouraging self-expression and process exploration.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK ONE:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., June 15-17
A101 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A101 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK SEVEN:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., July 27-29
A118 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A118 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Eco-Friendly Art (Environmental Art)
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
In this class we will create art pieces with environmentally friendly materials and subject matter. Recycled cardboard, wood, wire, foam core, fabrics and various found objects will be used to create 2- and 3-dimensional art pieces that teach students about the environment, our effect on it and how to recycle common materials to make beautiful art pieces.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK ONE:
Friday, June 18
A102 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A102 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK EIGHT:
Friday, August 6
A122 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A122 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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3-Dimensional Masks (Mixed-media)
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
In this class students will look at different masks from various cultures and discuss their purposes, materials and styles. Then we will design and create our own 3-dimensional masks using paper sculpting and other art making techniques. Tag board, cardboard, foam core and various arts and crafts materials will be used to create, color and embellish our masks.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK TWO:
Monday, June 21
A103 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A103 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday, July 26
A117 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A117 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Glorious Gardens (Mixed-media)
Three 1/2-days, $85 Members / $94 Non-members
In this fun multi-media class students will paint terra cotta pots, make handmade paper with flower seeds in it (to plant in our pots), create ceramic garden sculptures, wind chimes and make garden name tags. These projects will look great in any indoor or outdoor garden space.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK TWO:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., June 22-24
A104 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A104 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK EIGHT:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., August 3-5
A121 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A121 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Painting Basics
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
Have fun learning the many ways you can create great paintings. Starting with brushes and moving on to stamps, sponges, Q-tips, and other mark-making tools students will learn how to make dynamic and colorful pictures with paint. Color mixing and basic composition skills are also a part of this class.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK TWO:
Friday, June 25
A105 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A105 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK SEVEN:
Friday, July 30
A119 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A119 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Clay Lanterns (Ceramics)
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
Light up your home or yard with a ceramic lantern! Using basic slab and coil handbuilding techniques students will create a basic lantern shape and then cut out decorative holes to allow light through (from an LED light). Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked up two-three weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK THREE:
Monday, June 28
A106 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A106 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Project Pick-up: Monday, July 19
WEEK SIX:
Friday, July 23
A116 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A116 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Project Pick-up: Friday, August 13
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Imagination Celebration (Mixed-media)
Three 1/2-days, $85 Members / $94 Non-members
Are you still trying to decide what your favorite medium is? Or, are they all your favorites? In this fabulous class kids can experiment with a variety of artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture. Kids will learn basic art techniques and terminology and have many opportunities to explore their own creative processes and interests.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK THREE:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., June 29 - July1
A107 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A107 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK TEN:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., August 17-19
A127 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A127 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Adventures In Art (Mixed-media)
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
This class will take students on a whirlwind adventure around the globe to discover exotic places, people, fine treasures and unique art. Student’s will explore different global destinations and focus on the art and culture of that people or region. Europe, India, Asia and Africa are just a broad overview of the possible destinations students will “visit” in this exciting multi-media class.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK THREE:
Friday, July 2
A108 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A108 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK ELEVEN:
Friday, August 27
A131 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A131 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Influential Artists (Art History)
Three 1/2-days, $85 Members / $94 Non-members
Come discover famous artists and movements throughout the ages! Kids will travel through time and study select art movements, artistic styles, and the artists that made them famous from the Renaissance to Post-Modern times. In each class, we will experiment with different art materials and create pieces in response to the artist and movements introduced.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK FOUR:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., July 6-8
A109 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A109 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK NINE:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., August 10-12
A124 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A124 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Clay Creatures (Ceramics)
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
Students will use basic hand building techniques to create sculptural clay creatures. Pinch, slab, and coil techniques will be used and finished pieces will be glazed. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, projects will need to be picked-up two-three weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK FOUR:
Friday, July 9
A110 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A110 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Project Pick-up: Friday, July 30
WEEK EIGHT:
Monday, August 2
A120 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A120 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Project Pick-up: Monday, August 23
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Pop-Up Books for Kids (Bookmaking)
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
In this class students will learn how to illustrate, design and engineer one-of-a-kind pop-up books. Projects will start with simple single-fold pop-up book structures and move into multiple page pop-up books. Basic drawing, collage and painting techniques will be covered and writing skills encouraged.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK FIVE:
Monday, July 12
A111 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A111 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK TEN:
Friday, August 20
A128 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A128 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Super Hero Costumes (Fibers)
Three 1/2-days, $85 Members / $94 Non-members
Students need to bring one plain white t-shirt to the first day of class. Do you have an active imagination, like to dress up in costumes and pretend that you have super powers? Well guess what…so do we! In this class students will design and make their own superhero costumes including painted t-shirts, masks, capes and accessories. Using t-shirts, fabrics and other arts and crafts materials, students will create costumes that look like their favorite superheroes, or maybe you create your very own superhero.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK FIVE:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., July 13-15
A112 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A112 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK ELEVEN:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., August 24-26
A130 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A130 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Drawing Basics
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
This class will introduce students to various drawing materials; graphite, markers, colored pencils, oil and chalk pastels. Class projects will focus on still life observation, cartoons and children’s book illustration examples. Children will learn how to use line, shape, color and shadow to build an interesting and dynamic composition.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK FIVE:
Friday, July 16
A113 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A113 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK NINE:
Friday, August 13
A125 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A125 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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3-Dimensional Paintings
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
In this class students will create fun and vibrant 3-dimensional paintings using tag board, watercolor paper and cardboard. Tempera and acrylic paints will be used in combination with collage and basic relief sculpture techniques. Brush handling, color mixing, blending and stamping techniques will also be covered.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK SIX:
Monday, July 19
A114 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A114 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK TEN:
Monday, August 16
A126 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A126 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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World Arts (Mixed-media)
Three 1/2-days, $85 Members / $94 Non-members
In this class students will embark on an adventure around the globe to learn about the art and cultures of other countries. In each class students will view different art pieces and techniques from different parts of the world. Then using these inspirational cultural art pieces students will create their own artwork to take home. Come and see where this class takes you!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK SIX:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., July 20-22
A115 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A115 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Printmaking for Kids
One 1/2-day, $30 Members / $33 Non-members
Come learn about the versatile medium of printmaking! This class will teach students two different printmaking methods; found object prints and relief prints. We will handprint 2-dimensional wall pieces and create a small hard cover hand printed accordion book.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 5-7
WEEK NINE:
Monday, August 9
A123 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
A123 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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GROUP B:
7 to 9-year-olds
New Class for 2010!
3-Dimensional Tunnel Books (Bookmaking)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
What’s a tunnel book you ask? They’re books with a 3-dimensional “stage-like” window containing different layers of images. Students will start by designing the image they want their book to show. Then we will separate the information into different foreground, mid-ground and background layers and construct the book. Basic drawing, collage and painting techniques will be covered and basic bookmaking skills developed.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK ONE:
Monday-Friday, June 14-18
B200 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Drawing to Painting
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
Drawing and painting are at the foundation of nearly all art. We will start out by learning basic drawing techniques and build them into successful watercolor, tempera and acrylic paintings. Realistic and abstract subjects will be explored and basic color mixing and painting techniques covered.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK ONE:
Monday-Friday, June 14-18
B200 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Ceramic Sculpture
Ten 1/2-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Using handbuilding techniques students will create a variety of functional and decorative ceramic sculptures for indoor or outdoor use. Projects will either be glaze fired or painted with acrylics. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up two weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK TWO & THREE:
Monday-Friday, June 21-25 and
Monday-Friday, June 28 - July 2
B201 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project Pick-up: Monday, July 26
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New Class for 2010!
The Art of Ancient Civilizations (Mixed / art history)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
In this class we will travel back in time to study the art work of Egypt, Islam, Mesopotamia, Mycenaean and the Ancient Greeks. Mixed-media art processes and techniques will be used to create mosaics, paintings, ceramic and fiber art pieces in response to these different cultures and ancient civilizations.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK TWO:
Monday-Friday, June 21-25
B201 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Fabulous Fashionistas (Fibers)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
Are you the “fashionista” in your group of friends? Are you someone who likes to draw and design? Come and use your talents to create your own jewelry, modified clothing and accessories. Get creative, learn some design tricks and make wearable art, jewelry and accessories that you can show off to all of your friends!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK THREE:
Monday-Friday, June 28 - July 2
B202 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK SIX:
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
B205 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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New Class for 2010!
Artful Aeronautics (Mixed-media)
Four 1/2-days, $99 Members / $110 Non-members
Planes, flying ships, space craft and kites are just a few of the project ideas for this class – if it can fly – we want to make it! Using basic arts and crafts materials students will create 2- and 3-dimensional aeronautical art pieces that will fly, hang, and decorate your walls and ceiling. Come with your imagination and a willingness to earn your pilot’s wings.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK FOUR:
Tuesday-Friday, July 6-9
(No class Monday, July 5)
B203 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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New Class for 2010!
Multi-Media Paintings (Painting / Mixed)
Four 1/2-days, $99 Members / $110 Non-members
In this class we will push the boundaries of traditional painting techniques by combining printmaking, collage, montage, textural elements and 3-dimensional elements into our paintings. Basic painting techniques will be taught and projects created on paper.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK FOUR:
Tuesday-Friday, July 6-9
(No class Monday, July 5)
B203 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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New Class for 2010!
Harry Pottery (Ceramics)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Do you love the fantastic world of Harry Potter? We do! In this kid’s ceramics class we will create hand built mythical creatures, wonderful wizards, magical forests and castles. Bring your imagination, images and stories of your favorite Harry Potter characters, some of your own ideas for fabled creatures and be ready to create. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up two-three weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK FIVE:
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
B204 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project Pick-up: Friday, August 6
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Cartoons & Comics (Drawing)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
Do you love to create cartoons and comics? In this drawing class we’ll look at different cartoon and comic styles for inspiration and then create some of our own. Students will learn how to develop cartoon characters, write storylines and create cartoon strips and comic books. Join us and discover your hidden cartoon genius!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK FIVE:
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
B204 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Painting Techniques for Kids
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
In this fundamental painting class students will learn the basics of using tempera and acrylic paint. Various assignments will focus on how to mix and control gradations in color, stamp, blend, dry-brush, create washes, incorporate paint modifiers and combine mixed-media processes. Subject matter will include both observational and abstract skill building projects!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK SIX:
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
B205 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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New Class for 2010!
The Art of Asia (Mixed / Art History)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
In this class students will study various traditional Asian art forms. Sumi ink paintings, relief block printing, mask making and silk dying are just a few of the possible art projects. Come learn about Asian countries and make some fantastic art while you do it.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
B206 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Functional Pottery (Ceramics)
Ten 1/2-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
In this ceramics class students will create functional clay pieces using basic handbuilding techniques. Mugs, bowls, vases, pencil holders, book ends and platters are a few of the possible projects students will make and glaze. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up two-three weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK SEVEN & EIGHT:
Monday-Friday, July 26-30 and
Monday-Friday, August 2-6
B206 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Project Pick-up: Friday, August 27
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Jewelry Making
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
In this class students will create one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry using colored linen threads, beads, decoupage, metals findings, Shrinky-Dinks, modified and found materials. Handmade beads, barrettes, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants are just a few of the possible projects. Come learn how to make beautiful and fun handcrafted jewelry you can wear anytime-anywhere.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK EIGHT:
Monday-Friday, August 2-6
B207 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Youth Sculpture
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn basic sculpture techniques and have the opportunity to experiment with various mediums. Wire, plaster wrap, wood, clay and fabric will all be used to create abstract and realistic, hard and soft sculptures. This is a great introductory sculpture class for any student!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK NINE:
Monday-Friday, August 9-13
B208 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Drawing Skills
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
Drawing skills are the foundation of nearly all other art forms. In this class we will start out with simple skills lessons covering basic drawing techniques and foundational elements and build them into successful and finished drawings. Graphite pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers will be the materials used. Subject matter will cover still lives, animals, portraits and landscapes.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK NINE:
Monday-Friday, August 9-13
B208 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Put On A Play (Theatre Arts)
Five full-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
Students must bring a bag lunch and snacks as needed for this all-day class. Have fun and let your imagination go wild in this fast paced full-day class! Children will learn basic theatre terminology, create their own play with a theatre artist, and create set pieces, costumes, props, and more with a visual artist for a unique all-around collaborative experience. Invite your family and friends to view the final presentation and show off your theatrical talents. The final performance will be from 3:00-3:30 PM on the last day of class.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK TEN:
Monday-Friday, August 16-20
B209 AM & PM: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Lunch break from 12 - 1 PM
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New Class for 2010!
Illustration Arts (Painting / Drawing)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
In this class we will learn the process of illustrating a children’s book, from writing, layout, and sketching, to the final inking and binding process. You will be able to sketch an entire 12 page children’s book, and complete 3-5 illustrations using the media of your choice; graphite, pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor and markers.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK ELEVEN:
Monday-Friday, August 23-27
B210 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 noon
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New Class for 2010!
Experimental Painting Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
In this class students will experiment with various mark-making tools, paint application techniques and paint additives. Sticks, sponges, Q-tips, string, soap, salt and shaving cream are just a few of the tools and materials that young artists will use to create amazing and unique paintings. Come dressed for mess and ready to experiment!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 7-9
WEEK ELEVEN:
Monday-Friday, August 23-27
B210 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Click Here for Summer Arts Camp Registration Information
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GROUP C:
10 to 12-year olds
Project Runway (Fibers)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$10 Materials fee
All participants need to bring 1 plain white T-shirt, 2 T-shirts with graphics and 1 pair of jeans to the first day of class. Are you daring with your wardrobe? Students will deconstruct and re-construct clothing to create their own fabulous fashion designs. Students will also get the chance to make accessories to complement their new apparel.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK ONE:
Monday-Friday, June 14-18
C300 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Stone Carving
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Learn the techniques of a stone sculptor by carving, filing, and sanding limestone blocks into artistic 3-dimensional art pieces. Traditional carving techniques will be taught and historical stone sculptures referenced. These unique art pieces will last a lifetime!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK ONE:
Monday-Friday, June 14-18
C300 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
C306 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Drawing Skills for Young Artists
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
Drawing skills are the foundation of nearly all other art forms. In this class we will start out with simple skills lessons covering basic drawing techniques and build them into successful and finished drawings. Graphite, chalk pastels, oil pastels, and pen & ink materials will be used.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK TWO:
Monday-Friday, June 21-25
C301 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Ceramics: Wheel & Hand
Ten 1/2-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Using handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques students will create a variety of functional and decorative ceramic ware. Three days will be devoted to the potter’s wheel and three days to handbuilding. Functional pieces will be glaze fired and some decorative pieces painted with acrylic. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up two-three weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK TWO & THREE:
Monday-Friday, June 21-25, and Monday-Friday, June 28 - July 2
C301 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Project Pick-up: July 26
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Woodcarving (Sculpture)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn that wood carving is more than just whittling. Woodcarving techniques, proper use of tools, and safety will all be demonstrated and discussed in class. Come learn a new art form and make something beautiful out of wood.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 10-12
WEEK THREE:
Monday-Friday, June 28 - July 2
C302 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
WEEK NINE:
Monday-Friday, August 9-13
C308 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Awesome Accessories
Four 1/2-days, $99 Members / $110 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
Do you love to accessorize and wear things that no one else has? Then this is the class for you. Using contemporary fashion trends as inspiration, students will design and create awesome accessories from traditional and non-tradition fashion materials. Bags, hats, scarves and jewelry are just a few of the projects that we will explore in this wildly creative and terribly trendy fashion class.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK FOUR:
Tuesday-Friday, July 6-9 (No class Monday, July 5)
C303 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Relief Printmaking
Four 1/2-days, $99 Members / $110 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn the basics of relief block printmaking. Relief prints are created by cutting away material on a linoleum block to create a printable surface with positive and negative (cut-away) areas. Once cut, ink is rolled onto the linoleum blocks surface and transferred via friction onto paper. Students will design, cut and create their own blocks producing single- and multiple-color prints.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK FOUR:
Tuesday-Friday, July 6-9
(No class Monday, July 5)
C303 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Ceramic Sculpture
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Using basic handbuilding techniques students will create a variety of functional and decorative ceramic sculptures. Projects will either be painted or glaze fired. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked-up two-three weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK FIVE:
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
C304 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project Pick-up: August 6
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Acrylic Painting Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$8 Materials fee
In this fundamental painting class students will learn the basics of using acrylic paint. Various assignments will focus on how to mix and control gradations in color, stamp, blend, dry-brush, create washes, utilize collage, texturize and use acrylic modifiers. Specific observational and skill building goals will also be covered to instruct students on how to break down an image into simple shapes, dark and light, warm and cool colors and train the eye to see reflective light!
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK FIVE:
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
C304 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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3-Dimensional Drawing & Painting
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$8 Materials Fee
In this class students will create fun and vibrant 3-dimensional drawings and paintings using tag board, watercolor paper, chipboard and foam core. Paints and drawing materials will be used in combination with collage and basic relief sculpture techniques.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK SIX:
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
C305 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Comic & Illustration Arts (drawing)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
Are you interested in comic and illustration arts? In this class students will look at various cartoon and illustration styles and practice drawing, inking and coloring your choice of these styles. Youth will expand their drawing skills while exercising their creativity and imaginations.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK SIX:
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
C305 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
WEEK ELEVEN:
Monday-Friday, August 23-27
C310 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sculpture Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn basic sculpture techniques and have the opportunity to experiment with various mediums. Wire, plaster, wood, clay and fabric will all be used to create abstract and realistic, hard and soft sculptures.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
C306 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Theatre Arts
Five full-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
Students must bring a bag lunch and snacks as needed for this all-day class. Are you an extroverted or imaginative person who loves acting and creating? If so, then this is the class for you! This is a full-day class where students will develop, write and create a play from concept to finished piece. Students will spend the week writing their scripts, practicing their parts, designing costumes, props and the set. On the last class day students perform their play for family and friends from 3:00-3:30 PM.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK EIGHT:
Monday-Friday, August 2-6
C307 AM & PM: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Lunch break from 12-1 PM
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Drawing to Painting
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
Drawing and painting are at the foundation of nearly all art. We will start out by learning basic drawing techniques and build them into successful watercolor, tempera and acrylic paintings. Realistic and abstract subjects will be explored and basic color mixing and painting techniques covered.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK NINE:
Monday-Friday, August 9-13
C308 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Collaborative Public Mural (painting)
Ten 1/2-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques while creating an 8 foot x 16 foot collaborative painted mural to be installed and displayed at Ridgedale Center in the Minnetonka Center for the Arts shop (2nd level next to Sears). Students will define the concept of the piece, design the image and layout, transfer the image onto masonite and paint it. Small skills projects will be produced for students to take home.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK TEN & ELEVEN:
Monday-Friday, August 16-20, and Monday-Friday, August 23-27
C309 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Eco - Chic (fibers)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
We’ll take our first steps into fashion design by creating custom accessories using sustainable and recycled fibers. After sketching our collection we’ll choose the color palette and fabrics. Everyday we will make a fun accessory; headband, belt, leg warmers, jewelry, water bottle coozie, handbag or whatever accessories you’ve designed in your collection.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 10-12
WEEK TEN:
Monday-Friday, August 16-20
C309 PM: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sequential Art & Illustration (Drawing)
Ten 1/2-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
In this class we will learn the process of illustrating a sequential story from writing, layout, and sketching, to the final finished pages. Students will design and roughly sketch an entire 12 page story and complete 5-6 illustrations using the media of their choice. We will explore the wide range of art materials used to create illustrations including; watercolor, India / colored ink, markers, pens and colored pencil. Students will define their illustrative style while exploring how different media change the mood within their stories.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 13-15
WEEK TWO & THREE:
Monday - Friday, June 21-25 and June 28-July 2
D100 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Painting Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $99 Members / $110 Non-members
$5 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn the basics of painting with acrylics. Composition, color mixing, stamping, stencils, blending, glazing, washes and dry brush techniques will all be covered. Color value, shading and perspective are also some of the fun basic skills you will learn to form a good foundation. Paintings will be created on paper and canvas board.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 13-15
WEEK FOUR:
Monday-Friday, July 6-9
No Class Monday, July 5
D101 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Beginning Stained Glass
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
In this class students will design and create two stained glass projects utilizing the copper foil technique. No experience is required as we will cover the basics of; tool safety, pattern design, cutting glass, foiling and soldering. This class will give students a firm understanding of the process, tools and techniques used in stained glass.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK FIVE:
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
D102 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Sculpture Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn basic sculpture techniques and have the opportunity to experiment with various mediums. Wire, plaster wrap, wood, clay and fabric will all be used to create abstract and realistic, hard and soft sculptures. Images of famous historical art pieces will be shown for inspiration and instruction.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK SIX:
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
D103 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Glass Fusing
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$18 Materials Fee
This class will explore the basic techniques of fused glass art. Students will create small scale projects like jewelry and tiles that utilize basic glass cutting techniques, color composition and design concepts. Projects will be kiln fired so some may need to be picked-up 2-3 weeks after the last class meeting date. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
D104 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project pick-up: Friday, August 20
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Ceramic Sculpture
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$30 Materials Fee
Using intermediate and advanced handbuilding techniques students will create larger-scale ceramic sculptures. Sculptural engineering, surface decoration, relief sculpture and glazing techniques will be covered. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process projects will need to be picked-up 2-3 weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK EIGHT:
Monday-Friday, August 2-6
D105 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project Pick-up: Friday, August 27
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Woodworking
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn that wood carving is more than just whittling. Woodcarving techniques, proper use of tools, and safety will all be demonstrated and discussed in class. Come learn a new art form and make something beautiful out of wood.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK NINE:
Monday-Friday, August 9-13
D106 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Restyled Fashion (Fibers)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
Is there stuff in your closet that you don’t like or never want to wear again? Or maybe you want to take that thrift store find and turn it into something fabulous! You can always repurpose it by restyling it! Cut it up, and stitch it back into something that is totally you. No sewing experience necessary. Please bring around 5 garments that you’d love to restyle.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK TEN:
Monday-Friday, August 16-20
D107 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Black & White Photography
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Students must provide their own 35mm SLR camera, B/W 35mm film, and photographic paper. A materials list will be available from the front desk. This black and white photo class will introduce students to the camera and the darkroom. Class assignments, examples and discussion will provide the backdrop for instruction on techniques and processes. More advanced students will have the opportunity to experiment with composition and developing techniques.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK ELEVEN:
Monday-Friday, August 23-27
D108 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Click Here for Summer Arts Camp Registration Information
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Group D:
13 to 15-year-olds
Sequential Art & Illustration (Drawing)
Ten 1/2-days, $249 Members / $277 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
In this class we will learn the process of illustrating a sequential story from writing, layout, and sketching, to the final finished pages. Students will design and roughly sketch an entire 12 page story and complete 5-6 illustrations using the media of their choice. We will explore the wide range of art materials used to create illustrations including; watercolor, India / colored ink, markers, pens and colored pencil. Students will define their illustrative style while exploring how different media change the mood within their stories.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 13-15
WEEK TWO & THREE:
Monday - Friday, June 21-25 and June 28-July 2
D100 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
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Painting Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $99 Members / $110 Non-members
$5 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn the basics of painting with acrylics. Composition, color mixing, stamping, stencils, blending, glazing, washes and dry brush techniques will all be covered. Color value, shading and perspective are also some of the fun basic skills you will learn to form a good foundation. Paintings will be created on paper and canvas board.
Enrollment limited to 16, ages 13-15
WEEK FOUR:
Monday-Friday, July 6-9
No Class Monday, July 5
D101 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
***
New Class for 2010!
Beginning Stained Glass
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
In this class students will design and create two stained glass projects utilizing the copper foil technique. No experience is required as we will cover the basics of; tool safety, pattern design, cutting glass, foiling and soldering. This class will give students a firm understanding of the process, tools and techniques used in stained glass.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK FIVE:
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
D102 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
***
Sculpture Techniques
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn basic sculpture techniques and have the opportunity to experiment with various mediums. Wire, plaster wrap, wood, clay and fabric will all be used to create abstract and realistic, hard and soft sculptures. Images of famous historical art pieces will be shown for inspiration and instruction.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK SIX:
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
D103 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
***
Glass Fusing
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$18 Materials Fee
This class will explore the basic techniques of fused glass art. Students will create small scale projects like jewelry and tiles that utilize basic glass cutting techniques, color composition and design concepts. Projects will be kiln fired so some may need to be picked-up 2-3 weeks after the last class meeting date. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
D104 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project pick-up: Friday, August 20
***
Ceramic Sculpture
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$30 Materials Fee
Using intermediate and advanced handbuilding techniques students will create larger-scale ceramic sculptures. Sculptural engineering, surface decoration, relief sculpture and glazing techniques will be covered. Because of the bisque and glaze firing process projects will need to be picked-up 2-3 weeks after the last class day. Projects not picked-up by Sept. 10 will be recycled.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK EIGHT:
Monday-Friday, August 2-6
D105 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Project Pick-up: Friday, August 27
***
New Class for 2010!
Woodworking
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
In this class students will learn that wood carving is more than just whittling. Woodcarving techniques, proper use of tools, and safety will all be demonstrated and discussed in class. Come learn a new art form and make something beautiful out of wood.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK NINE:
Monday-Friday, August 9-13
D106 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
***
New Class for 2010!
Restyled Fashion (Fibers)
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee
Is there stuff in your closet that you don’t like or never want to wear again? Or maybe you want to take that thrift store find and turn it into something fabulous! You can always repurpose it by restyling it! Cut it up, and stitch it back into something that is totally you. No sewing experience necessary. Please bring around 5 garments that you’d love to restyle.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK TEN:
Monday-Friday, August 16-20
D107 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
***
Black & White Photography
Five 1/2-days, $127 Members / $140 Non-members
$15 Materials Fee
Students must provide their own 35mm SLR camera, B/W 35mm film, and photographic paper. A materials list will be available from the front desk. This black and white photo class will introduce students to the camera and the darkroom. Class assignments, examples and discussion will provide the backdrop for instruction on techniques and processes. More advanced students will have the opportunity to experiment with composition and developing techniques.
Enrollment limited to 12, ages 13-15
WEEK ELEVEN:
Monday-Friday, August 23-27
D108 AM: 9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Click Here for Summer Arts Camp Registration Information
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