Art Classes

Bookmaking

June 8, 9 & 10 @ 12 - 1pm

This is a perfect camp for kids ages 8 - 12 who love to get messy and tell stories. Learn how to use materials you can find around your home to create a story through simple printmaking techniques. Then, turn your prints into a hand sewn book! You will also make a hand printed satchel to hold your library books for the summer.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $40 per participant

Video Game Art

June 17 & 18 @ 12 - 1pm

This camp is all about pixels. On the first day we will collage a "pixel" self portrait out of paper materials and paint. On the second day we will create art inspired by Fortnight. You'll learn how to make a 3-D box llama from mixed media including cardboard paper, felt, and paint. This camp is for kids 6 - 12 years old.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $25 per participant

Nature & Art

July 13, 14 & 15 @ 12 - 1pm

On the first day we will create clay art with leaf imprints. The following day we will paint our creations and make a small garden from painted rocks. The last day we will complete our projects and make a floral sun catcher out of mason jar lids. This camp is for kids 6 - 12 years old.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $40 per participant

Mythical Creatures

July 29 & 30 @ 12 - 1pm

If you like mythical creatures (unicorns, mermaids, dragons, or monsters) this art camp was made for you! We will make an enchanted nightlight out of mason jars to take home. We'll also make a mythical creature from recycled materials such as cardboard, toilet paper rolls, tin foil, egg cartons, yarn, and felt. This camp is for kids 6 - 12 years old.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $25 per participant

Paint & Sip

Thursday, June 11 @ 1 - 2:30pm

Do you love to paint? This class is for any budding artist ages 13 - 18 interested in learning some basic acrylic painting techniques. We will discuss the color wheel, mixing colors, shading, highlighting, and adding texture. Canvas and refreshments included!
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $15 per participant

Paint, Sip & Splash

Thursday, July 9 @ 10am - 12pm

If you like to paint, play at the splash park and are 6 - 12 yeas old, this class is for you! First, we'll use watercolor to create a step-by-step painting. Learn about color mixing and blending while we paint some summer treats. Come with your swimsuits of you can enjoy the splash park when you're done painting! Materials, entry into the splash park, and refreshments included!
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $20 per participant

Adult Illustration Class

Thursday, July 30 @ 6 - 8pm

Learn to create a fun animal character! Would you like to draw a portrait of your pet or your favorite animal? Or is there an animal character you have in mind for a story? Learn the basic process of creating an animal portrait. All you really need is paper, a pencil and a pen. We'll discuss optional materials, planning your illustration, the sketching process, drawing your portrait, adding texture and depth, and finalizing.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $10 per participant (supplies included)