Past Youth Workshops

In this week of art camp we will have fun creating artworks inspired by pioneering conceptual artists of the 1970's like On Kawara, Joseph Kosuth, and Yoko Ono. We will also learn about Land Art, making our own temporary, collaborative, nature-based sculptures here at the center. Expect a week that, like the 70's, emphasizes experimentation, process, and free-thinking! 

Prairie Arts Center is excited to once again partner with the OSU Museum of Art for this year's Spring Break Camp. Camp will begin with a visit to the museum for an interactive tour of  BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art, a whimsical exhibition that explores "the imaginative ways that air is used as a tool to create large-scale sculptures." Students will use these larger than life artworks for inspiration as they collaborate to create a large scale sculpture of their own. We will also visit some of downtown Stillwater's public sculpture, and have the chance to plan and draw out an imagined piece of public art. Finally, as a class, we will create a sculpture garden in miniature, creating works made from polymer clay, cardboard, wood, and more. 

In this special Saturday class, students will learn about the pop art movement and American pop artist Jim Dine. They will look at his piece, The Confetti Heart, and be inspired to make their very own colorful heart paintings on canvas. They will then be able to share their hearts with family and friends for Valentine's Day!

In this 3 hour workshop, we will cover how to start an oil painting and learn foundation techniques such as how to hold a brush, how to use a palette, and how much oil and paint to use. This workshop will focus on values and transitions, using a monochromatic palette. Students will produce a monochromatic painting from photo reference. 

Students should have previous drawing experience.