Re-create Studio
- Drawing and Painting Intensive- This focused art camp is designed for middle school artists who are ready to level up their skills and spend the week fully immersed in drawing and painting. Campers will strengthen observational drawing, shading, composition, color mixing, and painting techniques through a balance of guided instruction and creative choice. Students will work with pencil, ink, watercolor, and acrylic while exploring projects like still life, expressive portraits, illustration, and layered paintings. Along the way, they’ll learn how to plan their work, build depth through layering, and make thoughtful design decisions that bring their ideas to life. This intensive is perfect for young artists who love to draw, want to improve quickly, and are excited to develop their own visual style in a supportive studio environment. Campers leave with a portfolio of finished work and stronger artistic confidence.
- Accessories Design- In this creative camp, middle school makers design and create their own stylish accessories and handbags from start to finish. Campers will work with beads, cords, fabric, resin, wire, fabric, and mixed materials to make bracelets, necklaces, keychains, hair accessories, charms, small wearable pieces, and custom-designed handbags that reflect their personal style. Along the way, students learn design skills like color pairing, pattern building, craftsmanship, and how to turn an idea into a finished piece. With plenty of choice built into each project, campers are encouraged to experiment, refine their designs, and develop their own aesthetic. Perfect for students who love fashion, detail work, this camp blends creativity, design thinking, and hands-on fun.
- Kinetic Sculpture- Get ready to build art that moves! In this hands-on camp, artists explore the exciting world of kinetic sculpture, creating artworks powered by motion, balance, and simple mechanics. Campers will experiment with wire, cardboard, wood, found objects, and lightweight materials to design sculptures that spin, sway, roll, or hang in motion. Along the way, they’ll learn about balance, structure, engineering basics, and how artists combine creativity with problem-solving to bring moving ideas to life. Projects will include rolling art pieces, wind-powered designs, and imaginative moving creatures. This camp is perfect for curious makers who like to tinker, build, and think creatively. Campers leave with dynamic sculptures and a new understanding of how art and motion work together.
- Illustration & Comic Arts- Calling all storytellers and sketchbook artists! This camp is designed for middle schoolers who love to draw, invent characters, and turn ideas into visual stories. Campers will explore illustration and comic art through guided lessons and creative freedom, learning how artists combine drawing, design, and storytelling on the page. Students will practice character design, facial expressions, poses, panel layout, lettering, and visual pacing while creating their own comics, graphic scenes, and illustrated worlds. Along the way, they’ll strengthen drawing skills like line quality, shading, composition, and perspective. Perfect for artists who love to doodle, dream up stories, and bring characters to life, this camp helps students build confidence, develop their own style, and leave with a portfolio of original comic and illustration work.
- Clay Studio- Get creative in this fun, hands-on clay class! Students will explore and build on the basics of working with various types of air-dry and oven-dry clay, learning hand-building techniques such as coil building, pinching, slab construction, and sculptural forms. Artists will experiment with texture, pattern, and surface design, then finish their pieces using paint and sealants to create polished, expressive work. Projects may include functional objects, small sculptures, decorative containers, and imaginative creations inspired by personal interests. This class builds creativity, patience, and problem-solving skills while giving students a strong foundation in three-dimensional art.
- Art Sampler- Perfect for creative middle schoolers who love to try a little bit of everything, this Art Sampler camp explores a wide range of materials, techniques, and artistic styles. Campers will experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media while discovering new ways to express their ideas. Each day introduces a different material and process, such as illustration and design, watercolor layering, clay creations, printmaking, t-shirt transfers, and mixed media projects. Students are encouraged to explore, take creative risks, and make personal choices within each project. This camp is ideal for curious artists who enjoy hands-on creativity and want to expand their skills while having fun. Campers leave with a collection of unique artwork and fresh inspiration for future projects.
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