Summer Camps - Registration Open

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Summer Camps - Registration Open

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Summer Camps - Registration Open • Summer Camps - Registration Open •

Summer Camps 2024

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Comics & Animation  Arts  (June 17 - 21, 24 - 27) In this camp we will use a multimedia approach to create a variety of comic art. Then expand on favorite storylines that can then be made into intriguing stop-motion shorts, through drawing, paper fabrication, or claymation. 8 days                

 Altered Book (July 8 - 12) What to do with that old book that looks genuinely awesome, but will never be read? The answer is—turn it into a repurposed upcycled book! Learn techniques to enable you to replace a book that once was, into a uniquely transformed piece of art! Note:  No class June 19.

 Mummified!  (July 15 - 19)   In this camp we’ll be archeologists for the week. Mornings we’ll dig into an assortment of art materials and unearth archeological remains at Articulture to create some amazing wonders of antiquity. Afternoons We’ll walk over to nearby Northern Clay Center to create clayworks inspired by ancient artifacts and anthropological relics. Note: Register through Articulture. Ages 13 & up      

Artist Prints (July 22 - 26) Printmaking is an expansive and varied art. Explore a variety of printing techniques including relief carvings, collagraphs, gel prints, and drypoint. Then work on our letter presses and etching press to create unique print series to both keep and share.

 Journals & Zines  (July 29 - Aug 1) This class will explore personal journaling and zines through a visual lens using prose, poems, and the incorporation of some unconventional techniques such as printmaking, stenciling, and layering. Simple bookbinding methods will be introduced to complete your personally designed projects. Note: No class June 19. 4 days           

 Animal Instincts (Aug 5 - 9) Learn to capture motion with visits by a variety of pets and a day at Como Zoo. Animal lovers will study anatomy, habitat, and diet to learn and depict animal species. Note: Zoo day determined by weather  , drop-off/pick-up at zoo. Zoo day—no before/aftercare.

In the Studio (Aug 19 - 23) Are you a serious artist wanting to refine your creative skills? If so, immerse yourself in this week-long arts intensive. Take a deep dive to focus on techniques and work on building skills with expert guidance to hone your personal visual style. Leave with a portfolio of work to be proud of.

5 Centers Camp - Artful Adornments (July 29 - Aug 2) Express yourself through art! Create your own useable and wearable pieces of art in this special collaboration with 5 Minneapolis art centers. Campers will spend one day at each center using a variety of creative mediums to explore personal expression and style, in this order: Northern Clay Center, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, Textile Center, and Articulture. Note: Register through Northern Clay Center. Ages 13 & up 

Teens grades 7 - 12

Grade levels refer to fall 2024  

Daily class programming is 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Week-long art camps are offered throughout the summer. Each week offers a different theme to pique creative interests. Each student can be registered for a number of different camps depending on desired dates and subject matter.

Offered:                                             

  • Curriculum is age appropriate and varies each day        

  • Enrollment dictates if ages are blended for children’s camps            

  • Extended care AM & PM options are available (details below)

  • Snacks & juice ($1 each) - optional

Please bring:

  • Bag lunch and two snacks  

  • Water bottle - recommended

  • Send appropriate gear for outside

  • After lunch, weather permitting, half an hour is spent at the local park

  • Remember to DRESS FOR MESS


Camps days are broken into three parts

Morning:

  • Drop off is 8:50 - 9:00 am*

  • Students go into the studio classroom at 9 am

  • The teaching artist will do introductions as needed, and begin art instruction in relation to the theme of the day

  • Morning session is 9 - noon 

  • Morning 15-minute snack break is midway during the session, and weather determines if class will go out back for some fresh air  

 Noon break:

  • Lunch is a half hour 12:00 - 12:30 pm, and weather dictates if lunch is outside or in

  • 12:30 - 1:00pm the class will gear up and go across the street to Triangle Park to play

  • The park has a full playground, swings, and a climbable dragon sculpture

 Afternoon:

  • 1:00pm class session starts

  • Afternoon 15-minute snack break is midway during the session, and weather determines if class will go out back or stay inside.   

  • Class day ends at 4:00 pm

  • Pickup is 4:00 - 4:10 pm*

 Extended Care:

  • Before care is 8:00 - 9:00 am 

  • After care is 4:00 - 5:30 pm 

 NOTES:

  • * If students are dropped off in the morning before 8:50 am or picked up in the afternoon after 4:10 pm, there is a charge for extended care

  • Extended care has free time to play games, draw, read, etc., there is no structured programming during this time

  • If students are picked up after 5:30 pm there is a charge of $1 per minute

  • Articulture Members: enter coupon code "member10" at checkout to receive 10% off!