Everyone has something to say, even you! Our voices matter, but how do we best express our ideas and thoughts to those around us? In this camp, we’ll take inspiration from artists such as Jenny Holzer, Barbara Kruger, and Shepard Fairey to create art that speaks–beyond social media and the internet! We’ll explore zines, posters, collages, and word art while learning how to take our big ideas and hone them into messages ready to share with others. You’ll leave this camp with an understanding of how mixed media art forms provide a unique opportunity to share your thoughts in creative ways and the power of art in shaping our communities.

Explore the art of relief printing in this printmaking class! Learn how to transform sketches into detailed prints using carving tools and linoleum, creating multiple editions of your works of art! We’ll also dive into color theory and ink mixing to enhance and personalize our prints.

Everyone has something to say, even you! Our voices matter, but how do we best express our ideas and thoughts to those around us? In this camp, we’ll take inspiration from artists such as Jenny Holzer, Barbara Kruger, and Shepard Fairey to create art that speaks–beyond social media and the internet! We’ll explore zines, posters, collages, and word art while learning how to take our big ideas and hone them into messages ready to share with others. You’ll leave this camp with an understanding of how mixed media art forms provide a unique opportunity to share your thoughts in creative ways and the power of art in shaping our communities.

Calling all new and experienced photographers! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essential techniques of film-based photography, from exposure and composition to processing and printing in a darkroom. Bring your own 35mm camera or borrow one of ours. All materials, including 35mm black-and-white film and photo paper are provided.

Sculptures and objects come to life in this class! Learn how to create your own short videos using stop-motion animation. Students will use iPads, animation apps, clay, Legos and Adobe editing software to make their own short videos, complete with a soundtrack. In-class animation screenings will complement the hands-on experience.

Ever wonder how film photos are processed and printed? Want to learn how to take artful photos with a 35mm camera? In this camp, we will focus on the techniques and skills necessary to shoot black and white photos on 35mm film, from composition to printing. Once we have our rolls of film with photos ready to develop, we’ll spend time in the darkroom processing the film, enlarging our photos, and printing our works of art. Students will leave with the foundational skills necessary to not only work in the darkroom, but also photo composition skills that translate from analog to digital.

The world of printmaking is huge! In this camp you’ll experiment with different techniques, methods, and materials needed to create different types of prints. Explore relief printing, etching, and monoprinting all in one week! We’ll create a variety of prints that will be ready to bring color and design to your walls.

Whether you’re new to making jewelry or already a budding metalsmith, this camp provides students with the skills necessary to making their own artworks in metal! Learn the fundamentals of working with metals while acquiring the necessary techniques to cut, solder, and shape metal into various projects of your own creation. In addition to construction, we’ll talk about texturizing methods like etching, embossing, and enameling which will add dimmension and flair to your projects. You’ll make some awesome handcrafted accessories and jewelry pieces to take home with you.

Explore the art of relief printing in this printmaking camp! Learn how to transform sketches into detailed prints using carving tools and linoleum, creating multiple editions of your works of art! We’ll also dive into color theory and ink mixing to enhance and personalize our prints.

Ever wonder how your favorite cartoons come to life? In this camp, we will focus on the art of 2D animation, taking our own drawings and using iPads and animation apps to create short videos! We’ll talk about storyboarding, character development and design, and more to bring our ideas from paper to screen!