Create a world of your own that’s filled with zany characters, sets, props, and original stories. This class combines sculpture, painting, and collage art with storytelling and animation. Bring your ideas to life through stop-motion animation using tablets and apps.

Create a world of your own in this camp that combines storytelling and animation! Design zany characters, sets, props and create original stories. Then, bring everything to life through animation using tablets and apps.

Pablo Picasso created the artistic style of cubism that incorporated collage and drawing into his paintings. In this camp, we will explore the mixed media methods of one of the greatest artists from the 20th century while creating our very own cubist masterpieces! Dive into the creative world of Picasso and study one of history’s greatest master artists.

Extended care options are available before and after camp hours for students ages 6 – 17. Space is limited, so it is recommended you enroll for Pre and/or Post-camp at the time of camp registration. Registrations for extended care must be made no later than the Friday before camp begins. Students may only be registered for a full week of pre or post-camp, not on a daily basis.

The Pre and Post-camp counselors take campers to their designated studio at sign-in time, and escort campers to the post camp studio at sign-out. Campers in Pre and/or Post-camp may signed in or out by an authorized adult at any time within pre/post camp hours.

Extended care options are available before and after camp hours for students ages 6 – 17. Space is limited, so it is recommended you enroll for Pre and/or Post-camp at the time of camp registration. Registrations for extended care must be made no later than the Friday before camp begins. Students may only be registered for a full week of pre or post-camp, not on a daily basis.

The Pre and Post-camp counselors take campers to their designated studio at sign-in time, and escort campers to the post camp studio at sign-out. Campers in Pre and/or Post-camp may signed in or out by an authorized adult at any time within pre/post camp hours.

Travel to a magical realm where dragons and wizards roam. Transform a mythical creature in your mind into reality through 2-D sketches and 3-D maquettes. Expand your wizard horizons as you conduct experiments to create colorful potions and conjure up rhythmic spells. Complete your magical experience by constructing a magical wand, sculpting a companion animal, and designing enchanting costumes.

Make art inspired by your favorite furry friends! Experiment with 2D and 3D processes like printmaking and assemblage as you create with fabric, cardboard, paints, and (faux) fur to build a dream animal shelter model, make pet portraits on canvas, and even design clever pet toys.

Nature lovers and art lovers alike, let your creativity take root! Help create and maintain an art garden, growing flowers and vegetables on PCA&M grounds. Combine the beauty of natural and man-made art by installing sculptures and building planters to adorn the outdoor garden space. Take inspiration from the natural world as you create various artworks, and work with fellow art gardeners to build a final, collaborative masterpiece.

Explore the surface of Mars, so similar to earth, yet unknown to man! Create a creature that craws across the land, imagine a terrain, and experience an extraterrestrial adventure like none before you! Learn how to portray the characteristics of life in space through drawing, painting, paper mache, and more.

Jump into the wild during a week filled with friends from the outdoors. We’ll be experimenting with textures in drawings, paintings, and sculptures as we learn about big cats, slimy snakes, and many other members of the animal kingdom. As the week progresses, we’ll adventure to different habitats around the world and transform our classroom into a kingdom of our own. Grab your safari hats and binoculars because we’re not in Pittsburgh anymore!