Youth Classes

This summer's Kids' Art Studio will be an Encore! of our Art Below the Equator summer camps. Each day, we will take our inspiration from an artist or culture from the Southern Hemisphere to create a finished art project. Even though returning summer camp students may be familiar with the theme, the projects will be new. Unlike summer camp, students may attend one day, all four, or anything in between.

This summer we are excited to announce a clay specific half-day camp for our 11-14 year old artists. Students will explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques, as well as throwing on the wheel, and glazing. Two days will be devoted to the completion of multiple hand built projects, one day to getting the feel of the wheel, and one day to glaze. Please note that students should not expect a completed form from their one day on the wheel. This is a time to play and practice, get dirty, and make mistakes! 

Join us this summer as we explore the artistic traditions and artists of earth's southern hemisphere! Each week students will create works inspired by the history, geography, culture, and art of a different country or region. Each 4 day camp will include a combination of two dimensional and three dimensional projects, and will be divided into a 6-10 year old age group and an 11-14 year old group. As always, we will learn a lot, play, explore, and expand our understanding of art and the world around us!

Unleash your child's creativity at the Children's Theatre Summer Camp hosted by OSU Department of Theatre! Our camp provides an exciting journey into the enchanting world of theatre and storytelling. Your child will learn about stories and fables from below the equator and, with the guidance of our experienced theatre faculty and students, use them as a portal into the magic of theatre! Camp activities will range from improvisation and puppetry to the art of building imaginative worlds on stage. Each day promises a new adventure! Join us for two weeks of creativity and camaraderie that culminate in an unforgettable performance.

Join us for this first week of camp as we explore the artists and artistic traditions of Indonesia. Indonesia has a rich tradition in the textile arts and is well known for its ceremonial and performance based visual arts. Expect this week's projects to include, among other things, introductory batiking, mask making and puppetry!