Morning SESSIONS (A): 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - $220/SESSION (3.5 hours daily) Afternoon SESSIONS (B): 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (on some weeks) - $220 (3.5 hours daily) Drop off/pick up time: 15 min before or after the time of the camp (ex. 8:45- 12:45 pm) If you can't commit to the entire session, you can split it into two weeks (for example 3/2 days) or pay per day $55/day (3.5 hours) . Parents will be charged a late fee if they don't come on time. Bring a snack and a bottle of water! Art supplies are provided! Teens are welcome! They can pick their own art projects to work on!
Address: 736A Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 205 862-2789
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SESSION I (Morning) - JUNE 3 – JUNE 7 Wildlife (NEW) Ages 6 and up 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
The wildlife art camp is an excellent opportunity to indulge in drawing, painting, and crafting projects related to various types of animals and plants in the wilderness. You can choose to depict any creature, from birds, reptiles, and fish to mammals, that you find fascinating. If you have a favorite animal, this camp is perfect for giving it your artistic touch!
____________________________________ SESSION II (Morning) - JUNE 10 – JUNE 14 Magical Forest (NEW) Ages 6 and up 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Have you ever wondered what you can see and who you can meet in a magical forest? In a magical forest, you can find various mesmerizing things such as trees, mushrooms, frogs, fairy houses, and hidden forest creatures. These creatures could be anything from dryads that live in trees to dwarves, elves, fairies, gnomes, goblins, giants, trolls, unicorns, and more. The possibilities are endless! Imagine a world full of enchantment, surprises, and wonder, and let us create it together. Art and craft projects are included.
SESSION II (Afternoon) - JUNE 10 – JUNE 14 Drawing Bootcamp (NEW) Ages 9 and up 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for an intensive and rigorous drawing session where you can progress your drawing abilities. In this session, you will learn key concepts in a condensed time frame, which will help enhance your observation, composition, and proportion skills. We will be using 2D and 3D sources to learn sketching techniques and adding shading to create depth illusions. The focus of this session will be on drawing materials and tools. Take advantage of this opportunity to improve your drawing skills!
____________________________________ SESSION III (Morning) - JUNE 17 – JUNE 21 All My Favorites Ages 6 and up 9:00 am -12:30 pm
This popular session from last year returns due to high demand. Each day will feature a different theme focused solely on your favorite things Drawing, painting, mixed media techniques, and crafts will be included. Art supplies are provided. Participants can bring images of their favorite things or use the provided images.
Day 1 - My favorite food! (Ice cream, cupcakes, donuts, hamburgers, etc.) Day 2 - My favorite pet! (Dog, cat, parrot, lizard, fish, etc.) Day 3 - My favorite movie, cartoon, or computer game character! Day 4 - My favorite place! (Beach, mountains, home-sweet home, Disney World, etc.) Day 5 - My favorite season of the year! (or weather).
SESSION III (Afternoon) - JUNE 17 – JUNE 21 Exploring Cartoons and Comics (NEW) Ages 8 and up 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Are you fond of sketching your favorite characters or creating comics and stories? If so, let's delve into cartoons and comics together! We can make engaging art projects based on your preferred characters or even develop your own. You can sketch anything from Mickey Mouse to Star Wars characters, and we can even combine them into one story. If you're an anime enthusiast, we can include that too! Our focus won't only be on the characters themselves but also on exploring narrative storytelling through visual art. ____________________________________
SESSION IV (Morning) - JUNE 24 – JUNE 28 Paint Like Famous Artists Ages 6 and up 9:00 am -12:30 pm
This was one of the most popular sessions last year, where children created fantastic art inspired by famous artists' paintings. If you're interested in painting and want to learn how to paint like famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, and O'Keeffe, this session is perfect for you. During this week, campers will learn about different art styles and the artists who created them, from realism to abstract art. This session will enhance participants' understanding of art and enable them to take home pieces they can be proud of.
SESSION IV (Afternoon) - JUNE 24 – JUNE 28 Artsy-Craftsy week Ages 6 and up 1:00 am - 4:30 pm
Do you enjoy experimenting with different materials to create unique art and craft projects? If yes, this week's camp is perfect for you! Our campers will use found objects, hot glue guns, yarn, felt, natural materials, resin, paper mache, plaster, air-dry clay, and more to create their masterpieces. This is an excellent opportunity to unleash your creativity, learn new skills, and have fun! ____________________________________
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SESSION V (Morning) - JULY 8 – JULY 12 Upside Down (NEW) Ages 6 and up 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
When you think of things that are upside down, what comes to mind? Can you name some animals that can be found in that position? Bats and sloths are two examples! But did you know that the upside-down jellyfish feeds by resting on its back? Have you ever hung upside down yourself? It can be a lot of fun! Can you imagine what a house or a tree would look like upside down? And what if an artist inverted the colors and painted a green sky and blue grass? Or what if you try painting/drawing an entire painting upside down? Let's brainstorm together and develop some more exciting ideas for our art!
SESSION V (Afternoon) - JULY 8 – JULY 12 Anime Madness Week Ages 8 and up 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Anime Session is back! It has been popular for many years! This week's theme is anime characters! Campers will begin by using references to study the fundamental proportions of the face and body. They will then create anime-style renditions of themselves and their peers. Finally, campers will work on designing their characters, outfits, and environments. ____________________________________
SESSION VI (Morning) - JULY 15 – JULY 19 Under the Sea Ages 6 and up 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Let's dive deep and explore the underwater world and unleash your imagination. The ocean can be mesmerizing, but it can also be scary. Beneath the surface, marine life is full of wonder and saturated with vibrant colors and fascinating creatures. However, besides cute dolphins and fish, you can find terrifying creatures like giant squids, goblin sharks, and more. What else can we find under the sea? Can you spot a mermaid or a sea monster? There are caves, underwater cities, sunken ships, and even treasures! The deep sea always evokes a sense of mystery, and campers will use various art techniques to create under the sea-themed art.
SESSION VI (Afternoon) - JULY 15 – JULY 19 All About Drawing Ages 9 and up 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This drawing workshop is designed for students who want to improve their drawing skills. We will focus on various drawing materials and techniques. We will explore composition, proportions, values, shading techniques, etc. We will work on honing your artistic skills while working from observation of still lives and using many references. In this drawing workshop, we will work with various media, including graphite, charcoal, ink, Conte, and more. Art Supplies are provided. ____________________________________
SESSION VII (Morning) - JULY 22 – JULY 26 Around the World Ages 6 and up 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Do you like to travel and explore different countries? This week, we will travel worldwide, learning about other countries and cultures. Campers will produce masterpieces related to particular parts of the world, their architectural structures, famous landmarks, plants, and animals that inhabit that place, and more.Do you have any favorite tourist destinations and attractions you want to learn about? Drawing, painting, mixed media, and crafting are included.
SESSION VII (Afternoon) - JULY 22 – JULY 26 I Can Fly (NEW) Ages 6 and up 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
What is the session about? Can you tell me about beings or objects that can fly? From adorable fuzzy bumblebees, bats, and birds to hot air balloons, helicopters, spaceships, and UFOs. Do you know of anyone or anything else that can fly? Perhaps Pixy fairies, unicorns, or dragons? We can draw, paint, and create any of them. It will be a lot of fun to explore and discuss ideas together. Art and Craft projects are included! ____________________________________
SESSION VIII (Morning) - JULY 29 – AUGUST 2 Experimental Camp Ages 6 and up 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ages 6 and up
If you are open-minded and like to experiment, come to this session. This week, we will explore, experiment, and play with various art styles and materials. Have you ever tried to paint using coffee or stain your paper with tea, plants, or vegetables? Have you ever used your fingers, sticks, feathers, or cotton swabs instead of a brush to create an artwork? You can try it! In addition, make paper from recycled paper and build an art piece using wallpaper, cardboard, bark, wood, sand, rocks, leaves, and more. Create 2D and 3D artworks, collages, prints, paper mache, splatter art, paint on fabric, etc. ____________________________________