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ART Camp 2023!
We had an AWESOME first-summer-back to in-person camps.
Camps were held in SW Portland at Forest Hall on the WHUUF property. The room has wood floors and tall windows that look out into a sweet forest area with access to a recognized green sanctuary. We made artwork indoors and outside in the magical, treed space. Map here.
Students are introduced to step-by-step skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration and clay! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork (not crafty stuff). Small group instruction with an Art Show on Fridays. Each Art Camp day has a different spirit theme (PJ day, crazy hair day, etc.)!
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Summer Camps are directed by artist and licensed Art Teacher, Ms Sascha, who has been teaching art to kids for over 20 years. She was one of three nominees for the 2021 State of Oregon Art Educator of the Year Award. All summer staff is selected and/or personally trained by Sascha. |
Is my camper ready?
If your child is headed to kindergarten this fall, has experienced preschool, is toileting independently, and able to follow directions safely, then they're likely ready for half-day camp (and possibly full day). Campers who have finished K-8 usually enroll in full day camps, but are also welcome to attend any of the half-day camps if it fits your schedule best.
Our program requires that campers are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as well as independently at times. We mix up the day between focused, seated instruction and breaks with movement out in nature. We are not a sports camp or a daycare program. We want our campers to want to be at ART Camp, making art! If their behavior demonstrates they're not ready for our program in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know on Monday and assess the situation on a case by case basis.
Our program requires that campers are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as well as independently at times. We mix up the day between focused, seated instruction and breaks with movement out in nature. We are not a sports camp or a daycare program. We want our campers to want to be at ART Camp, making art! If their behavior demonstrates they're not ready for our program in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know on Monday and assess the situation on a case by case basis.
2023 Camp DatesSession 1: Art Exploration!
NEW projects each time you repeat this camp! June 26-30 Grades K-2 & 3-5 Session 2: Clay, Sculpture & Pottery! July 10-14 Grades K-2, 3-5 & 6-8 Session 3: Art Exploration! NEW projects each time you repeat this camp! July 17-21 Grades K-2 & 3-5 Session 4: Art Exploration! NEW projects each time you repeat this camp! July 24-28 Grades K-2 & 3-5 Session 5: Art Exploration! NEW projects each time you repeat this camp! July 31-August 4 Grades K-2 & 3-5 Session 6: Draw, Paint & Print! August 7-11 Grades K-2 & 3-5 Session 6: Manga, Cartooning & Comics! August 7-11 Grades 5-8 |
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Camp Descriptions
All weeks conclude with an Art Show on Friday of your camp week!
Art Exploration
Draw, paint and sculpt with clay in this popular camp week. If you've taken it before, it’s new every week and every summer! Sign up for one, two or more! Explore skills in drawing, painting, and hands-on clay! We'll fill the week with a kaleidoscope of color and fun projects! Each day has a different theme such as nature, animals, great artists, cultural projects, "Hoppers" (free-choice time for self-directed projects like collage, paper making, and printmaking).
Clay, Sculpture & Pottery
Get your hands into clay and exercise the right-hand side of your brain! Learn basic hand-sculpting techniques (coil, slab, negative and additive sculpture) to create 3-dimensional projects in clay that will be glazed and fired. "Hoppers" stations for free-choice time available this week, along with a pottery wheel experience. No previous experience required. Clay pick-up date will be later in the summer, exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule).
Draw, Paint & Print
Experience a variety of projects in drawing, painting, and 2-D mixed media! Each day is different, so be ready for lots of creative encounters, even if you’ve taken this camp before. Students are introduced to real fine art skills, with which they balance their own ideas to make unique artwork (no crafty-schmafty stuff). Each day has a different theme and a special day for "Hoppers" (free-choice time to explore a variety of materials like paper making, mandalas and more). Camp includes drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.
Manga, Cartooning & Comics
Join us for one of the only manga, cartooning, graphic novel & character design camps around! Bring your creative characters and stories to life as you learn more about character design, proportions, shading, storyline, inking cels and comic covers! Returning and advanced students will be challenged while new students learn strong basics while using pencil, ink, colored pencil, marker, and some watercolor.
Art Exploration
Draw, paint and sculpt with clay in this popular camp week. If you've taken it before, it’s new every week and every summer! Sign up for one, two or more! Explore skills in drawing, painting, and hands-on clay! We'll fill the week with a kaleidoscope of color and fun projects! Each day has a different theme such as nature, animals, great artists, cultural projects, "Hoppers" (free-choice time for self-directed projects like collage, paper making, and printmaking).
Clay, Sculpture & Pottery
Get your hands into clay and exercise the right-hand side of your brain! Learn basic hand-sculpting techniques (coil, slab, negative and additive sculpture) to create 3-dimensional projects in clay that will be glazed and fired. "Hoppers" stations for free-choice time available this week, along with a pottery wheel experience. No previous experience required. Clay pick-up date will be later in the summer, exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule).
Draw, Paint & Print
Experience a variety of projects in drawing, painting, and 2-D mixed media! Each day is different, so be ready for lots of creative encounters, even if you’ve taken this camp before. Students are introduced to real fine art skills, with which they balance their own ideas to make unique artwork (no crafty-schmafty stuff). Each day has a different theme and a special day for "Hoppers" (free-choice time to explore a variety of materials like paper making, mandalas and more). Camp includes drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.
Manga, Cartooning & Comics
Join us for one of the only manga, cartooning, graphic novel & character design camps around! Bring your creative characters and stories to life as you learn more about character design, proportions, shading, storyline, inking cels and comic covers! Returning and advanced students will be challenged while new students learn strong basics while using pencil, ink, colored pencil, marker, and some watercolor.
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DiscountsDiscounts may not be combined together.
Sibling Discount: First artist at regular price, second artist 10% off after April 1st. Cannot be combined. Financial Assistance: Please email us after February 1, 2023 for an updated application for summer camps. Find the Registration/Refund/Photo Permission / Online Gallery Waiver here. |
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