Summer Programs Listed by Week
PLEASE NOTE: Grades are those the child will be in during fall 2023
June 26-July 1
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Sweet Treats (Grades K-1) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 9:30-11:30 am During sweet treats week students with explore the elements of art while creating delicious art work. We will take a look at artist Wayne Thiebaud for inspiration as well as some children's books. Students will draw, paint, and sculpt tasty treats while honing their art skills. They will create an oil pastel cupcake, a mile-high sundae, delicious "line-sicles" and an ice cream cone triptych! #841371-A Fee: $110 for Residents or $120 for Non-residents Instructor: Kate Wolff |
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Cartooning (Grades 2-4) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Design your own original cartoon characters while learning basic drawing skills and inking techniques. Learn from the “Masters” of cartooning to explore comic strips and single-panel (“gag”) cartoons, “pantomime” strips, “Sunday funnies” and more. Game-like and interactive exercises will introduce each new aspect of our cartooning. Since cartooning is about both images and words, creative writing and lettering will also be a big part of this workshop. #841371-B Fee: $150 for Residents or $160 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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Cartooning (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 12:30-3:30 pm Design your own original cartoon characters while learning basic drawing skills and inking techniques. Learn from the “Masters” of cartooning to explore comic strips and single-panel (“gag”) cartoons, “pantomime” strips, “Sunday funnies” and more. Game-like and interactive exercises will introduce each new aspect of our cartooning. Since cartooning is about both images and words, creative writing and lettering will also be a big part of this workshop. #841371-C Fee: $150 for Residents or $160 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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Mindful Art (Grades 6-9) ~ 5 days
Wednesdays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1:00-2:30 pm Each week, create a fun new project that focuses on how relaxing and mindful art making is! Paint meditative mandalas, build a clay finger labyrinth, draw a layered meadow of flowers and more! #841371-D Fee: $80 for Residents or $85 for Non-residents Instructor: Kristy Endriss |
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From Sketch to Finish (Grades 6-9) ~ 5 days
Wednesdays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:15-7:45 pm Students will learn advanced drawing technique to develop contour, shading and proportion of still life objects first using graphite and ink, then working in color to create the finished piece. #841371-E Fee: $80 for Residents or $85 for Non-residents Instructor: Kristy Endriss |
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Wizarding World Camp (Grades 4-8) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Your magic wand awaits you. Enjoy a week of magical art experiences. Imagination is your most important tool! Create stories with drawings. Use watercolors and acrylics to depict magical moments. Sculpt pixies, gnomes or patronis in polymer clay. Heighten your wizarding skills. Study “herbology” and sculpt incredible plants. Find how one object can transform into another. Mix magical potions and discover their uses. Make a soft companion creature with wool, yarn and fabric by needle-felting and sewing. Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842371-A Fee: $315 for Residents or $325 for Non-residents Instructor: Robin McCahill |
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July 5-July 8
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Drawing Fun (Grades 1-2) ~ 3 days
Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 9:30-11:00 am This skill building class is for all levels using projects chosen to teach contour line, texture, shading and more with pens, colored markers and pencils. #841372-A Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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Drawing Fun (Grades 3-4) ~ 3 days
Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 11:00 am-12:30 pm This skill building class is for all levels using projects chosen to teach contour line, texture, shading and more with pens, colored markers and pencils. #841372-B Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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Drawing Fun (Grades 5-6) ~ 3 days
Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 1:00-2:30 pm This skill building class is for all levels using projects chosen to teach contour line, texture, shading and more with pens, colored markers and pencils. #841372-C Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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Who Was...? (Grades 3-5) ~ 2 days
Saturdays, July 8 & 15, 10:00-11:30 am Learn about master artists such as Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse and others, then try their techniques to create your own inspired masterpieces. Projects include, collage, painting, 3-D art and printmaking. Wear old clothes! #841372-D Fee: $35 for Residents or $40 for Non-residents Instructor: Kristy Endriss |
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Amazing Zines (Grades 4-6) ~ 3 days
Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 9:00-11:00 am “Zines”, short for “fanzines”, are handmade and copier-printed publications that can include drawings, poetry, comics, etc. For this workshop, we’ll choose topics we’re fans of to create our own personal Zines to produce and trade. We’ll also try our hands at collaborative Zines, which are also wildly popular in the Zine community! #841372-E Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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Animal Fiber Camp (Grades 4-8) ~ 3 days
Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Animals wear coats that can be shorn or brushed. Explore the techniques that turn these fibers into something about or for animals. Dogs, cats, sheep, alpacas and rabbits are some of these animals. Learn to spin and make yarn. Weave a leash, belt or tie using a back-strap loom. Needle-felt a pet to follow you anywhere. Create a felted bird house or a wall hanging of your favorite animal or bird. Tie-dye a bandana for you or your pet. Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842372-A Fee: $200 for Residents or $210 for Non-residents Instructor: Robin McCahill |
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July 10- July 15
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Animal Adventure (Grades K-1) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 9:30-11:30 am During Animal Adventure week the students will create various artworks all inspired by animals around the world such as lions, parrots and giraffes. We will learn about many colors, lines and patterns while creating a variety of drawings, paintings and more. Students will create a collage lion, a giraffe with pattern spots, a butterfly collagraph and rainbow-colored parrots! #841373-A Fee: $110 for Residents or $120 for Non-residents Instructor: Kate Wolff |
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Mosaic Wooden Tray (Grades 5-8) ~ 3 days
Monday-Wednesday, July 10-12, 3:00-5:30 pm Students will learn how to use tools to cut, shape, arrange and adhere glass pieces to create their very own mosaic wooden tray. We will discuss various techniques of mosaic styles and finish the tray with the grouting process. #841373-B Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-residents Instructor: Sarah Segovia |
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Crazy Creatures Camp (Grades 4-8) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Students will design and then draw a variety of creatures (dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, elves, faeries, griffins and mermaids) before transforming their chosen drawing into a three- dimensional character. Students will work with choice of clay, plaster, fabric, paper mache and recycled materials. Instructor will provide an overview of mythical creatures in art history and the myths “crazy creatures” have inspired since, including your very own story. Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842373-A Fee: $315 for Residents or $325 for Non-residents Instructor: Robin McCahill |
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Let's Get Sewing Camp (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 10:00 am-3:00 pm Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Kids will learn all about how a machine works, threading, operating and troubleshooting. Begin machine sewing by tracing simple lines on thick fabric, learning how to sew forward and backwards. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and soft felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, fancy stitches and bling! Projects will include pin cushions, small pillows, LOTS of stuffed animals, bags and more. You will be speeding along in no time! Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842373-B Fee: $265 for Residents or $275 for Non-residents Instructor: Christine Jewell |
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July 17-July 21
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High Seas Pirates (Grades K-1) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 9:30-11:30 am During High Sea Pirates week students will be exploring art materials and techniques as we adventure into the deep blue sea. Artists will learn about self-portraits, paper folding, seascapes and more while practicing their drawing, painting, cutting and gluing skills. Students will make pirate portraits, a sunken treasure surprise, a 3D Whale encounter and magical message in a bottle! #841374-A Fee: $110 for Residents or $120 for Non-residents Instructor: Kate Wolff |
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Mixed Media Mosaics (Grades 2-4) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 9:30am-12:30 pm Learn about mosaics to create fun projects including coasters made with foam squares and colorful tissue paper stained glass art. Paint and decorate a flower pot with glass nuggets, stones and other found objects #841374-B Fee: $165 for Residents or $175 for Non-residents Instructor: Sarah Segovia |
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Stained Glass (Grades 5-8) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 1:00-4:00 pm Students will learn the basic techniques of the copper foil method of stained glass. They will learn proper use of the tools, as well as how to create stained glass projects of their very own. Students will gain an appreciation of all the work involved in making stained glass artwork in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. #841374-C Fee: $210 for Residents or $220 for Non-residents Instructor: Sarah Segovia |
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Sharks & Mermaids Camp (Grades 2-6) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Summer is all about water and waves, and what better fin-tastic hosts to launch us into a week of artmaking than those characters from Myth and Legend, the Mermaid and the Shark? We’ll plunge into mythology to discover when Mermaids became the captivating characters they are, and we’ll look at some of our favorites (Ariel, Ponyo) for character design inspiration. We’ll take a deep dive into Shark biology, and use this info for our own drawings, as we reference our favorite animated sharks (Bruce, Destiny) in order to design our own cartoon characters. A “small craft(ing) advisory” will be in full effect as we create seaside towns, complete with waves, boardwalks, beaches and several beachgoing characters and accessories (messages in bottles, beach balls). Clean recyclables will be used for our “towns” to launch discussions about keeping the ocean clean and its inhabitants safe. Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842374-A Fee: $315 for Residents or $325 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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July 24-July 28
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Watercolor Fun (Grades K-1) ~ 3 days
Monday-Wednesday, July 24-26, 9:00-10:30 am Students will learn about the techniques and basics of watercolor painting by creating themed projects such as a beach landscape, fruit and abstract name designs. #841375-A Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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Watercolor Fun (Grades 2-4) ~ 3 days
Monday-Wednesday, July 24-26, 10:45 am-12:15 pm Students will learn about the techniques and basics of watercolor painting by creating themed projects such as a beach landscape, fruit and abstract name designs. #841375-B Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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Young Artists (Grades 1-2) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 10:45 am-12:15 pm Students will learn to “notice, wonder, and predict” through viewing art and then making their own masterpieces. A different art style will be explored each day (Impressionism, Hudson River School, Surrealism and more) followed by drawing, painting and creating a collage and mobile. The students will enjoy a daily scavenger hunt by looking at images of paintings and artwork to find shapes, textures, colors and objects. Please wear old clothes. At the completion of this workshop, parents will be provided with a list of local CT museums to see these famous artists’ works in person. #841375-C Fee: $80 for Residents or $85 for Non-residents Instructor: Christine Jewell |
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Young Artists (Grades 2-3) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 9:00-10:30 am Students will learn to “notice, wonder, and predict” through viewing art and then making their own masterpieces. A different art style will be explored each day (Impressionism, Hudson River School, Surrealism and more) followed by drawing, painting and creating a collage and mobile. The students will enjoy a daily scavenger hunt by looking at images of paintings and artwork to find shapes, textures, colors and objects. Please wear old clothes. At the completion of this workshop, parents will be provided with a list of local CT museums to see these famous artists’ works in person. #841375-D Fee: $80 for Residents or $85 for Non-residents Instructor: Christine Jewell |
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Acrylic Painting (Grades 5-6) ~ 2 days
Monday & Tuesday, July 24-25, 1:00-3:00 pm Art is so SWEET. Students will create sweet treat paintings inspired by Wayne Thiebaud while learning the techniques and the basics of acrylic painting. #841375-E Fee: $50 for Residents or $50 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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Jewelry Making (Grades 5-8) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 1:00-4:00 pm Bring your creative ideas and imagination to this class! Learn the basic techniques of cutting, grinding and foiling stained glass jewelry pieces, as well as soldering with lead-free jewelry solder. You'll have the opportunity to make earrings, pendants, bracelets and more! #841375-F Fee: $195 for Residents or $205 for Non-residents Instructor: Sarah Segovia |
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Sunset Beach Painting (Grades 6-12) ~ 1 day
Tuesday, July 25, 6:00-8:30 pm Come join us in creating a beautiful tropical landscape on canvas! Students will use acrylic paint to mix just the right colors in this step-by-step painting workshop! No experience needed! #841375-G Fee: $30 for Residents or $35 for Non-residents Instructor: Kristy Endriss |
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Summer Campfire Painting (Grades 6-12) ~ 1 day
Thursday, July 27, 6:00-8:30 pm In this step-by-step painting workshop, students will use acrylic paint to mix colors and then create a summer evening campfire on canvas! No experience needed! #841375-H Fee: $30 for Residents or $35 for Non-residents Instructor: Kristy Endriss |
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Superheroes & Villains Camp (Grades 2-6) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 9:00 am-2:00 pm The idea of good versus evil is never more apparent than in the clashes between our favorite superheroes and villains. We’ll talk about what makes a good Superhero good and what makes a Villain oh-so-evil and then design our own! In this character design camp we will learn about: “thumbnails,” “style sheets,” “turnarounds” and “splash pages.” We’ll discuss costuming and logos and learn why color combinations have played such key roles in defining heroes’ and villains’ looks in the past as we design costumes for our own original characters. With this new knowledge, we’ll create our own comic books! In the latter part of the week we’ll turn our attention to the phenomenon that is cosplay (aka “costume play,”) crafting key components from our hero or villain to become that character through costuming, cosmetics and acting. For our last day, we’ll put on a mini “Comic Con” in order to share our comic books with our families, and to show off our cosplay characters. Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842375-A Fee: $265 for Residents or $275 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 9:00 am-2:00 pm Enter the magical world of Fairies! We will create flower fairies with beads and wire, then give them a special world using plaster, paint, clay and stones. We will also create our own fairy costumes of wings, tiaras, wands and skirts using wire, beads, decoupage, watercolors, gems and of course lots of glitter! The whole week will end with a chance for your fairy to shower herself with our special fairy dust and display all her creations at our fashion show on Friday afternoon. Join us for this glitter filled week of story telling and fun! Bring a bag lunch and snack. #842375-B Fee: $265 for Residents or $275 for Non-residents Instructor: Deb Lasher |
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July 31-August 4
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Drawing Space Fantasy (Grades 2-4) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Find out how easy it is to design whole new galaxies, alien beings and spaceships using common household objects, game-like prompts and toys as inspiration! This week we’ll set our pencils to “blast off” as we conquer classic character design concepts such as style sheets, origin story, silhouettes, turnarounds and line-ups while designing the crews of two opposing spacecrafts, their gear, gadgets and planets! #841376-A Fee: $150 for Residents or $160 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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Drawing Space Fantasy (Grades 3-6) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4, 12:30-3:30 pm Find out how easy it is to design whole new galaxies, alien beings and spaceships using common household objects, game-like prompts and toys as inspiration! This week we’ll set our pencils to “blast off” as we conquer classic character design concepts such as style sheets, origin story, silhouettes, turnarounds and line-ups while designing the crews of two opposing spacecrafts, their gear, gadgets and planets! #841376-B Fee: $150 for Residents or $160 for Non-residents Instructor: Megan Jeffery |
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Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 2-6) ~ 5 days
Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Students will dive into the magical world of some of the most beloved animated movies of all-time including Toy Story, Enchanto, The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan by creating inspired projects using different multi-media and materials. Throughout the week they will design and create their own projects including building castles out of paper mache, paint and recyclable products and designing characters from The Little Mermaid using Sculpey clay. #842376-A Fee: $315 for Residents or $325 for Non-residents Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell |
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