Art Camp 2010
Ages 9-11
Art Campers may attend morning courses, afternoon courses or both for a full day of Art Camp. Those registered for the full day should bring a non-perishable lunch, drink and snack and will be supervised by museum staff during a 30-minute lunch break.
CAC’s Compliance with Code of Virginia: Please note, in compliance with the Code of Virginia, no child is allowed to attend Art Camp for more than 25 days (or a total of five Art Camp weeks) during a three month period.
Week 1, July 5-9
Noisy, Smelly, Yummy Art
AC1020; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Amanda Outcalt
Investigate art with more that just your eyes! Each day create artwork that incorporates one of the five senses - taste, touch, sight, smell and sound. Paint, sculpt, draw and print artwork that will cause a sense-ation!
Members $85/Non-members $100
Imaginative Faces
AC1021; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Suzanne Stevens
Take inspiration from artists throughout history who created incredible and imaginative portraits. Use paint, pastels, charcoal and more to create portraits of family, friends and imaginary characters.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Week 2, July 12-16
Zoom! Blam! Comic Book Creations Sorry, this class is full
AC1022; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Emily Cayton
Use creative writing techniques and your imagination to write and illustrate your own comic book. Learn ways to depict movement and action through drawing using watercolor, markers, pens and more.
Members $85/Non-members $100
The Glass Lab Sorry, this class is full
AC1023; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Ali Rogan
Find inspiration in works of contemporary glass art and experiment with different techniques to create your own unique glass artworks. Create fused glass jewelry, a kiln carved portrait tile, a fused glass vase and a mixed media glass animal sculpture. Each day reveals a new technique and opportunity for creative expression.
Members $115/Non-members $130
Week 3, July 19-23
Rings & Things
AC1024; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Amanda Outcalt
Learn about contemporary art jewelry as you stretch your imagination of what jewelry can be. Experiment with plastics, polymer clay, beads, wire, balloons, recycled materials and lots more to create art that you can wear.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Animal Artz
AC1025; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Donna Iona Drozda
Turn recyclable materials into an amazing animal art sculpture. Choose your favorite animal, either real or make believe and sculpt it from newspaper, boxes, grocery bags and more. Finish the surface with a glue solution and paint for a one-of-a-kind sculpture that is also kind to the environment!
Members $85/Non-members $100
Week 4, July 26-30
Claymation (For ages 6-11) Sorry, this class is full
AC1007; 9-11:45am; Monday to Wednesday only
Instructor: Andrew Morgan
Use teamwork to write a script, sculpt characters, create props and shoot a short video, complete with sound. Guests are invited to your premiere on the last day.
Members $120/Non-members $135
If you would like to have a copy of the video or DVD, please add $15.
Drawing in the Galleries
AC1026; 9-11:45am
Instructor: James O’Connor
Create paintings and drawings inspired by CAC’s summer exhibitions. Learn basic drawing skills, line, shape, value, proportion and more while sketching in the galleries. Get creative inspiration from the artworks on view and then return to the art studio to use your imagination and discover your own personal style.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Dive into the Deep Blue Sea Sorry, this class is full
AC1027; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Suzanne Stevens
Dive beneath the surface and discover the colorful habitat of marine life in the deep blue sea. Learn to draw, paint and sculpt squid, octopus, eels, whales, sharks and lots more
Members $85/Non-members $100
Week 5 August 2-6
Eco-Flags
AC1028; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Donna Iona Drozda
Create awareness about the condition of our rivers and watersheds by creating a series of eco-flags that can be displayed indoors or out. Learn to draw and print water dwellers such as fish, water plants and crustaceans, as well as animals, birds and flowers that are native to the river area that will decorate your flags.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Action Art!
AC1029; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Lea Deglandon
How can you show movement and emotion in your artwork? Come explore the art of the Abstract Expressionists through a variety of interactive drawing and painting techniques. Create your own method of “action art” to make a personalized portfolio of work.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Week 6, August 9-13
3D Canvas
AC1030; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Rachel Rodgers
Create a three-dimensional canvas artwork inspired by nature and your everyday environment. Explore a variety of painting and sculptural techniques as you learn about composition, color, texture and other elements of art.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Animation Station
AC1031; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: James O’Connor
“And this year’s Oscar goes to…you!” Create your very own animated short video using just your imagination and drawing talents. Each student receives a video of the class animations. Guests are invited to your premiere on the last day
Members $85/Non-members $100
Hand-Building in Clay Sorry, this class is full
AC1032; 12:15-3pm; Monday-Thursday only; continues on Thursday of week 7 to finish and glaze work
Instructor: Janet Yousey
Learn the fundamentals of hand-building with clay including coiling, extrusion, pinch pots and slabs as well as surface decoration and texture. Create objects, either functional or sculptural that serve a purpose in your life or can be shared with family and friends.
Members $90/Non-members $105
Week 7, August 16-20
Groovin’ in the Greenhouse
AC1033; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Beverly Mayfield
Take inspiration from contemporary artists who explore themes of nature and the environment in their work to create a range of original artworks using painting, drawing, collage and more.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Folk Art Animals
AC1034; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Donna Iona Drozda
Create a folk art inspired brightly patterned animal painting on wood that expresses your personality and characteristics. Use sandpaper, gesso and other tools to complete this whimsical and unique painting.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Week 8, August 23-27
Origami: Destination Japan
AC1035; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Rich Gray
Learn how line, texture, color and shape can be used to turn flat sheets of paper in to three-dimensional sculptures of pagodas, festival dolls, samurai helmets, iris gardens and lots more. Use a wide range of origami patterned paper to create your own versions of traditional and contemporary origami designs inspired by Japanese culture, gardens and celebrations.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Creative Puppet-Making Sorry, this class is full
AC1036; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Jacqueline Poutasse
Use a variety of materials such as papier-mâché, fabric, clay and paint to create unique handmade finger puppets, stick puppets and hand puppets. Learn how to make, string and operate a simple marionette.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Week 9, August 30-September 3
Artist Trading Cards
AC1037; 9-11:45am
Instructor: Kim Herman
Experiment with one of the newest crazes to hit the art world. Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) are miniature artworks that are made to be traded between artists. Learn a variety of art techniques from painting and drawing to collage to create over a dozen ATC’s and then trade one of more with fellow artists on the last day of class.
Members $85/Non-members $100
Art Outside the Door
AC1038; 12:15-3pm
Instructor: Donna Iona Drozda
What wonders will you discover when you open the door of the art studio? Explore the observed and also the imagined worlds of plants, birds, insects, small animals on the grounds of CAC. Discoveries will be recorded in a variety of formats including pen, ink, watercolor, oil pastel on acetate, hand stamping, printmaking and sculpture.
Members $85/Non-members $100
