Bright green hand-drawn text reading “ART!” on a black background. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Bright green hand-drawn text reading “NATURE!” on a black background. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Bright green hand-drawn text reading “NATURE!” on a black background. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Bright green “CONNECTION!” text on a black background. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Children in a forest holding handmade cardboard animal masks and colorful animal artwork. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon

Camps are held in SW Portland at Forest Hall on the lovely WHUUF property. We make artwork indoors and outside in the magical, treed space.

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The SW Portland

Art Camp Experience!

SW Portland Camps are held in Forest Hall on the lovely WHUUF property.

We spend our time both in nature, surrounded by tall evergreens, as well as in air-conditioned Forest Hall, with windows that look out into the recognized green sanctuary. Come join us in this magically treed location! Map here.

Campers are introduced to step-by-step skills in drawing, digital art, painting, printmaking, illustration, pottery and clay! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork (not crafty stuff). Each week is uniquely themed, so be ready for lots of creative encounters!

Abstract cream-colored mountain silhouette on a black background Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Abstract cream-colored mountain silhouette on a black background Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Abstract cream-colored mountain range silhouette on a black background Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Abstract cream-colored mountain range silhouette on a black background Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon

Art Camp Highlights:

Small Groups

We aim for a 12:1 camper-to-staff ratio, so lots of time for small-group connections.

Quality Materials

Campers have access to quality materials in drawing, painting and sculpture.

Instruction

Step-by-step demos and instruction, then self-directed exploration.

Friday Art Shows

Students share their artwork on Friday afternoons in a casual camp Art Show!

SW PDX Art Camps 2027 Schedule

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June Camps

Children petting and feeding a white goat leafy greens at a farm Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp 2027 Portland, Oregon
Children petting and feeding a white goat leafy greens at a farm Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp 2027 Portland, Oregon

Grades K-5

June 21-25, 2027

Awesome Animals!

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Person coloring illustrated comic pages with markers at a table covered in artwork and art supplies. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Person coloring illustrated comic pages with markers at a table covered in artwork and art supplies. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon

Grades 3-8

June 21-25, 2027

Manga & Comics!

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Child's drawing of a yellow winged dragon displayed outdoors in a forest. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp 2027 Portland, Oregon
Child's drawing of a yellow winged dragon displayed outdoors in a forest. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp 2027 Portland, Oregon

Grades K-5

June 28-July 2, 2027

Fantasy Forest!

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July Camps

Smiling child holding up both hands covered in dried mud during an outdoor activity Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon
Smiling child holding up both hands covered in dried mud during an outdoor activity Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon

Grades K-8

July 6-9, 2027

Hands on Clay!

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Multiple people shape wet clay around a small white ceramic pot on a blue tray. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Multiple people shape wet clay around a small white ceramic pot on a blue tray. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon

Grades K-8

July 12-16, 2027

Woodland Pottery!

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Children in a forest wearing handmade animal masks and holding colorful cardboard artwork. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon
Children in a forest wearing handmade animal masks and holding colorful cardboard artwork. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon

Grades K-6

July 19-23, 2027

Cardboard Land!

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Child drawing a portrait on a tablet with a stylus during an art activity. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon
Child drawing a portrait on a tablet with a stylus during an art activity. Fine Art Starts Portland, Oregon

Grades 4-8

July 19-23, 2027

Dynamic Digital Art!

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Children and an adult gather around a rustic platform during an outdoor activity in a wooded forest. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon
Children and an adult gather around a rustic platform during an outdoor activity in a wooded forest. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon

Grades 3-8

July 26-30, 2027

Forest Theater!

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Child in a pink shirt painting a colorful rainbow artwork outdoors at a picnic table. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon
Child in a pink shirt painting a colorful rainbow artwork outdoors at a picnic table. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon

Grades K-5

July 26-30, 2027

ART Exploration!

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Full Day Camps: 9am-4pm

Morning Camps: 9am-12pm

Extended care available at both ends of the day (as early as 8am M-F and as late as 5pm M-Th). If you're a morning camper, extended care is available until 1pm M-F.

Camp Hours:

Tuition:

Full Day Camps:

$355 - $440

Half Day Camps:

$180 - $220

Child drawing with a pencil at a table covered in artwork and markers. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon
Hands shaping clay with a wooden tool beside a textured floral clay slab and small clay pot. Fine Art Starts Summer Art Camp Portland, Oregon

Financial Assistance

Fine Art Starts! offers multiple discounts and forms of financial assistance to help families afford Art Camp. We believe every child deserves a fun, fine art education.

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