“Our kids appreciate art. And so, we are proud parents of artists and display their small masterpieces in our home.”

Karen, parent

Summer Programs

Art Camps 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Ages 5*-10)

Here’s your chance to Explore the Artist in You! Using our curriculum and your imagination, you’ll create one-of-a-kind works of art using an exciting variety of materials and art-making processes. Students might work in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media/collage, sculpting, and other mediums all in one week! Our teachers will encourage each child to explore imagery that interests him or her. Subject matter can include people, places, things, activities, animals, and more. Individualized instruction combined with projects that offer wonderful results at any level guarantee a great experience. A special Artist’s Reception will be held on the last day of class. These camps are designed to encourage and nurture creativity, to enhance art skills and to inspire young artists. Come join the FUN!

*As a pre-requisite for enrollment all 5 year olds must schedule a Free Introductory Class to determine readiness for these camps. Please call our office to discuss scheduling.

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Summer Workshops (Ages 8-16)

ArtWorks’ summer program includes a variety of workshops for students interested in the arts. These courses offer students a rich exploration into specialized disciplines in art. All workshops are designed to be comprehensive educational experiences on their own, as well as to supplement the ArtWorks Foundations Program. These workshops are designed to broaden perception, abilities and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We invite friends and family to attend a reception on the final day of classes each week to view the wonderful work the students have created.

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CARTOONING

Whether you’re new to cartooning and looking for an introduction, or an experienced cartoonist looking to refine your characters and hone your craft, this workshop is for you! Designed for cartoon enthusiasts, this workshop offers customized projects geared toward the skill level and interests of each student. Learn easy ways to draw favorite popular cartoons, develop your own imaginative characters, and create animation cells. Subject matter is unlimited, and can include Anime, Pokemon, Superheroes, and popular characters in the tradition of Disney and Hanna-Barbera. You’re also welcome to bring your own reference from home! All students will have the opportunity to use various media, including graphite, ink, marker, colored pencil, watercolor pencils, and acrylics. Come join the fun!

DRAWING EXPLORATION

Here’s your opportunity to learn realistic drawing methods, improve your drawing skills and explore your creativity all in once place! For those new to drawing, you’ll discover how simple drawing can be. For those with some experience, this is a great chance to strengthen your skills and learn many new techniques. In this workshop we’ll teach you a step-by-step approach to drawing that can be applied to any subject matter; and that with practice, will offer you both a sense of control and confidence. You’ll apply what you learn to a variety of subjects including landscape, animals, and inanimate objects. As this workshop progresses, you’ll see how your drawing can be applied to a variety of exciting materials and art forms such as scratchboard and printmaking. All methods can be accomplished at many levels of expertise so come join us and see what you can do!

MIXED MEDIA SCULPTING

Join us for a unique exploration of contemporary and traditional sculpting and modeling techniques. Work with inspiring materials such as “Sculpt-a-Mold” mache, “Model Magic”, traditional terra cotta clay, wire and found objects. You will discover that you can transform just about any material into a distinctive and remarkable sculpture. Our teachers will introduce you to a variety of basic sculpting methods including additive and subtractive work, assemblage, casting and carving. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide array of tools, and subject matter will be customized to your individual interests. A variety of projects will be completed over the course of the week and may include masks, reliefs, animals, vessels, imaginary creatures and more. Simple step-by-step approaches offer guaranteed success!

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION (Middle School and High School)

The process of preparing a portfolio can be a daunting task. Here’s your opportunity to learn how to approach it with confidence! Our teachers will work with you to assess individual portfolio requirements, and customize exercises to provide you with experience in each subject matter, and a variety of mediums. You will explore graphite, charcoal and pastel as the primary drawing mediums, and painting projects will be offered where appropriate. Subject matter will include landscape, still life, portraiture, and self-portraiture. This workshop is designed to teach you how to approach each of your required projects whether undertaken in our classroom, or for completion outside of class. We have extensive experience working with students on portfolios for high school applications, particularly for School of the Arts; and are equally comfortable providing support for college level work. Give it a try. You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish!