Join us this week as we focus in on two elements of art that highlight our experience of dimension: shape and form! Campers will play with going back and forth between two and three dimensional artmaking and combine the two into a single artwork. They will explore the difference between organic and geometric shape and form, taking inspiration from artists like Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, Keith Haring, and Barbara Hepworth along the way.
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Fun with Fundamentals: Pattern and Emphasis
Join us for our final week of Fun with Fundamentals as we explore pattern and emphasis, two principles of design that both guide and thrill the viewer's eye! Campers will take inspiration from the repeated motifs of traditional cultures the world over, as well as the quilters of Gee's Bend, Anni Albers, Gustav Klimt, and Yayoi Kusama. And no one knows the art of emphasis like the ancients, so campers will also travel back in time this week to Egypt, Greece, and Rome!
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Fun with Fundamentals! Summer Art Camp
Join us this summer as we take a deep dive into the elements of art and principles of design! Each week students will create works inspired by one or more of the elements (i.e. color, texture, shape) and one or more of the principles (i.e. pattern, emphasis, scale). They will look at work by artists that exemplify and exalt these basics. Each 4 day camp will include a combination of two dimensional and three dimensional projects and, as always, we will learn a lot, play, explore, and expand our understanding of art and the world around us!
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April Wheel 1 Beginning Throwing Classes
Dive into the world of pottery with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for those new to the pottery wheel or looking to refine their basic skills. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll learn the essential techniques of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms.
April Wheel II: Building on the Fundamentals
Take your pottery skills to the next level with Wheel Throwing II! This class is designed for those who have completed our Beginning Wheel Throwing class or have basic experience on the pottery wheel. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll deepen your understanding of the techniques learned in Wheel One, with a focus on refining your forms and exploring more complex shapes.
April Beginning Mosaics - Serving Tray
In this Beginning Mosaics class, you will create a serving tray with a
mosaic of your own design. Students will choose their colors, learn to cut tiles, apply adhesives, and select and apply grout using various methods. Sealing techniques will also be covered. No prior experience is necessary!
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