July 6-10

Paint, Paper, and Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

Handbuilding with Clay: Campers will learn about the three phases of the clay process: building, firing and glazing. Using the basic methods of hand building (coil, pinch, and slab), kids will create pots, mini-tea sets, slab boxes, and ceramic rattles. Campers can then use their new skills to produce a variety of other project or gifts.

Painting and Printmaking: Using a variety of sources including still life, photographs, and nature, campers will explore the difference between acrylics, water based oils, and watercolors. Kids will experiment with an assortment of painting and printmaking techniques and create several paintings on canvas and a variety prints on paper.

July 13-17

Fabric Creations and
Handbuilding with Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

Fabric Creations: Using a variety of fabrics and decorations, designs, cut and sew your own handbag. Experiment with tie-dying and batik (a wax-resist dyeing technique). Campers will learn the basics of sewing and will plan a project from start to finish.

Handbuilding with Clay: See above description.

July 20-24

Mosaic and Handbuilding with Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

Mosaic: Campers will learn the basics of mosaics such as tile preparation, grout mixtures, and even a bit of history of the mosaic. Each child will have a choice about what they produce and will leave proud of their work and new artistic skills. Table tops, planters, and garden stones are among the possibilities for a final project.

Handbuilding with Clay: See above description.

July 27-31

Let’s Learn Digital Photography

9:00am-4:00pm

Learn the basics of digital photography. Campers will spend the first part of each day at a different outdoor site taking photos. After lunch, each camper will work on a computer at Shelburne Community School learning how Photoshop Elements can create different photographic effects. Discover how to add texture, adjust color, and create collages. Kids should bring their own digital camera and USB cords for downloading their images. Campers should be comfortable with their digital camera and on the computer.

Aug. 3-7

Inspired Sculpture and Handbuilding with Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

Inspired Sculpture: Students will create wonderful and whimsical works of art using a wide variety of materials such as foam, hot glue, plaster, clay, papier-mâché, wood, paints and more. Children will experiment with different techniques, dimensions, and colors. Each child will have the opportunity to create several small scale sculptures as well as a large group sculpture. At the end of the week we will display our artistic creations in our very own mini sculpture garden. Campers will draw inspiration from famous sculptures like Alexandra Calder and Henry Moore. Discover what how exciting sculpture can be!

Handbuilding with Clay: See above description.

Aug. 10-14

Fabric Creations and Mosaic

9:00am-4:00pm

Fabric Creations: See above description.

Mosaic: See above description.