Summer Art Camps 2012

Summer Art Camps

Camp Information:

We have Half-Day/Full-Day Options for many classes. Each week offers a different subject for camp goers. Curricula include separate programming for morning and afternoon camps. Camps are open to PreK (age 4) and up through sixth grade unless otherwise indicated, and are listed for the grade students will be entering in Fall 2012. Smaller enrollment may dictate combined classes. Note: Extended care option on registration form.

Note:

Currently, to register for summer camps you need to call or email us at 612.729.5151 / info@articulture.org. If emailing, be sure to include your phone number so we can follow up!

Bring:

For half-day - one snack / For full-day - bag lunch & 2 snacks
Snacks/juice box options $ .75 each

Options (times and fees)

(For information on memberships, click here.)

Full-day 9 am - 4 pm $240 ($204 members)
Half-day AM 9 am - 12 pm $130 ($111 members)
Half-day PM 1 pm - 4 pm $130 ($111 members)

Extended Day

Before care is 8 - 9 am, $5 per day
After care is 4 - 5:30 pm, $7 per day

Camps with full and half day options:

June 11 – 15 Enchanted Arts

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

This fun camp will bring you into the world of tall tales where reality consists of magic spells, fairy dust, wizards, dragons and more. Join the fun for some enchanted folklore and legendary myths. Maybe myths could become frequent possibilities?

June 18 – 22 Shared Cultures

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

Our society is made of many diverse cultures and ethnicities. Come share your personal heritage and together we will explore experiences that reflect both our cultural differences and similarities. Curriculum will focus on student participants.

June 25 – 29 Print-Fest!

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

Explore various printing methods using our printing press, foam, stencil, wood, and even found objects. Discover the limitless world of printmaking as single creations or incorporated into larger projects.

July 2 – 6 Swallowed a Fly?

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

(4 days) Note: No class July 4 Tuition: full-day $192 ($164) half-day $104 ($84)

Insects make up 95% of all animal species—that’s a lot insects! Create bug inspired artwork through garden trips and other outdoor activities. Spider web dream catchers, ant colony maps, firefly lamps, and more.

July 9 – 13 Artistic Upcycling

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

It’s fun to think green when anything second-hand comes in first! This camp class will contemplate ways to reduce, reuse and recreate—from found object art to repurposing trash to become imaginative treasures!

July 16 – 20 Four Directions

Class options: 2nd grade & up

The Four Directions are associated with specific characteristics in many cultures. Often their mythologies have been intertwined with the Four Elements—earth, water, air and fire. We’ll explore global traditions to explore how these concepts are portrayed through symbolism.

July 23 – 27 Art Meets Science

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

Science concepts often interconnect with art—let’s find out how and look at color pigment verses light, chemistry in clays, physics in sculpture and kinetic art, optical illusions, patterns in nature and more. We can then use our science knowledge to create some art!

July 30 – August 3 Book Artists!

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

The phrase "one picture is worth a thousand words" is wonderful inspiration when it comes to book arts! Students will learn how to create a number of different books that will be perfect for communicating visual stories.

August 6 – 10 Urban Environments

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

We’ll visit local gardens and parks for artistic inspiration and project curriculum. By exploring our urban and natural green spaces, we’ll discover regional plants and animals that are part of the city ecosystem.

August 13 – 17 Art That Inspires

Class options: PreK-1st grade or 2nd grade & up

Let’s examine renowned artists and art movements and contemplate how their art became social icons? Fun projects will focus on what motivated these artists and how they mirrored and helped shape their culture.

August 20 – 24 The Performers

Class options: K- 2nd grade

Explore the world of artistic performance through the eyes of iconic artists. This week’s theme will investigate the world of entertainment from dancers to acrobats and aerialists to illusionists. We will look to artists as inspired spectators such as Calder, Degas, Chagall and more.

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Full-Day Camps

Art Car! (Grades: 3 & up)

Be a part of ArtiCulture’s Art Car team! We will use a donated car as our canvas for young artists with a vision. Campers will conceptualize and present their ideas for approval and then drive into action to create a mobile masterpiece. The grand finale will be class participation in the Art Car Parade Saturday, July 21.

Mon – Fri, July 16– 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $250 ($213 members)

Comic Book Arts & Animation (Grades: 3 & up)

In this popular camp, students will both design their own comics and storylines while working in teams to make animated claymation shorts. Learn techniques, processes and imaginative tricks used by professionals to show thoughts, feelings and ideas to create fun and imaginative stories.

Mon – Fri, July 23 – 27, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $250 ($213 members)

Reigning Cats and Dogs! (Grades: 2 & up)

This ever popular camp is for the young artist and animal lover! Examine a variety animal species and learn observation and technique to also capture them in motion. We will plan for class visits by various furry, scaly and feathered friends throughout the week and, if possible, for a mid-week day at Como Zoo. Note: No before/aftercare available on zoo day.

Mon – Fri, July 30 - Aug 3, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $250 ($213 members)

Art of Display (Grades: 3 – 7)

Co-Sponsored with Northern Clay Center Designing ways to display art, flowers, or food is a skill unto itself. Create ceramic vases, decorative bowls, and other items with NCC in the mornings, then work on decorative frames, shadow boxes, and artist books in the afternoons at ArtiCulture. Enjoy these ideas and more while exploring your own personal concepts and approach to artistic display. Note: contact Northern Clay Center 612.339.8007 to register.

Mon – Fri, Aug 6 – 10, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $295 ($275 members)

Art of Food (Grades 3 & up)

Co-sponsored with Seward Co-op The perfect combination - food as art and art as food! Create “foodwork” at ArtiCulture in the mornings with non-food art materials. Then spend afternoons at the Seward Food Co-op classroom kitchen concocting yummy edibles. Picking from the local Peace Garden when possible, ingredients will be chopped, measured, stirred, cooked, baked and of course eaten!

Mon – Fri, August 13 – 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $270 ($230 members)

Theatrical Arts A Real Myth! (Grades: 3 & up )

Oh no – two worlds have collided and something’s gone terribly wrong. People are waking up finding they’ve turned into fauns, centaurs, gnomes and dwarfs. Others have become fairies who keep crashing not knowing how to fly and house finches have turned to the skies as dragons! Meanwhile, in the world of mythology, everyone is horrified—the Griffin is now a goose, the Phoenix a pigeon, serpents are plain garden snakes and the sphinx’s have become common house cats. The most upset are the leprechauns, elves, pixies and nymths whom have lost all their powers and are just ordinary humans! The humiliation the shame of it all! Help tell the story of what went wrong and how to fix this awful mess. Students create story and all visuals for the play. Note: There will be an end of the week performance debut.

Mon – Fri, August 20 – 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuition: $250 ($213 members)

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Teen Camps

Tattoos & Graffiti - Is it ART?

1 week (grades 9 & up)

Often viewed negatively, what actually can make tattoo art and graffiti pleasing? Ideas and content in relation to artistic expression will be examined—graffiti transformed from criminal past to accepted urban art, when art is appropriate or offensive, and how some tattoo concepts go beyond skin deep. Focus will be on design, pattern, line, shade, color, symmetry, movement, and texture with drawing, ink, paint and paper. Note to parents: No tattooing will take place in or through this class.

Mon – Fri, June 11 – 15, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuition: $174 ($148 members)

Comics to Animation

2 weeks (grades 8 – 12)

Learn different approaches to comics by using selected imagery to enhance storylines. This class will take a multi-media approach to create all forms of comic art. Students can choose the most intriguing concepts to focus on, individually or collectively, through drawing or claymation to create a stop-motion animated video.

Mon – Fri, June 18 – 29, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuition: $353 ($301 members)

Art & Activism

1 week (grades 9 & up)

Art can be used as a powerful tool to raise awareness and create change in the public realm. Explore the rich history of community art and activism, and issues that have personal meaning for you. With assistance, design a project(s) to bring to the community and be guided through the process getting your message out! Note: No class Wed, July 4.

Mon – Fri, July 2 – 6, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuition: $140 ($119 members)

Art Infusion

2 weeks (grades 9 & up)

This summer intensive is for students who truly love to immerse themselves in art. This class will help refine technical drawing and painting skills – use of line, shade, color, perspective, proportions, and composition will be discussed. Personal Interests will also be explored, including work towards college entry portfolio.

Mon – Fri, July 9 – 20, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuition: $348 ($296 members)

Passionate Artist

1 week (grades 7 – 9)

This camp class is for students interested in enhancing their creative abilities. Learn techniques used by artists to draw what they see. How artists choose to interpret their observations will also be examined. Projects will incorporate color concepts and several painting techniques to foster creative development and personal artistic interests.

Mon – Fri, Aug 13 – 17, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuition: $174 ($148 members)