Summer Art Camp

SUMMER ART CAMP - 2025

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CAMP CREATE: SUMMER ART EXPERIENCE

with Julia Castner & Kathi Gorman

Do you have a creative teen or tween? Enroll them in Camp Create for an unforgettable, immersive summer art experience!

2 SESSIONS AGES 8 -12 l 3 SESSIONS AGES 11 – 14 l HALF-DAY OR FULL DAY l SPECIAL FOCUS EACH SESSION

Camp Create is designed for teens and tweens to explore their creativity with hands-on projects, and grow artistically and socially.

This year students can join us for a half day - morning or afternoon - OR for a full day. For students staying for the full day, we've scheduled one hour for lunch and games with supervision. We're also introducing age-specific, themed sessions where students can explore new media such as jewelry making, ceramics, printmaking and more! Plus, we have a session dedicated to intensive drawing for older kids who are ready to take their art to the next level.

Camp Create is a fantastic opportunity for your teen or tween to experience a creatively-charged, screen-free environment focused on positive self-expression!

$325 Full Day Session l $150 Half-Day Session

REGISTER NOW!!!

1. Click buttons below for desired session(s).
2. Fill out the registration form with basic information on your camper
3. Click "Submit," and you'll be directed to a payment page to complete your registration.

SESSION 1
June 23 - 27 l Ages 8 - 12

WORLD OF MINIATURES - morning
9am- 12 noon

Step into the tiny and magical world of miniatures! Campers will design and build small-scale scenes, dioramas, or tiny objects using a variety of materials and techniques. Suggested ages: 8-12

COMIC BOOKS & ILLUSTRATION - afternoon
1 pm - 4 pm

Bring your stories to life through comics and illustration! Campers will develop characters, craft storylines, and learn drawing techniques to create their very own mini books. Suggested ages: 8-12.

SESSION 2
July 7 - 11 l Ages 8 - 12

JEWELRY MAKING - morning
9 am - 12 noon

Create wearable works of art! Campers will explore different jewelry-making techniques, including beading, wirework, and polymer clay, to design their own unique accessories. Suggested ages: 8-12

PRINTMAKING - afternoon
1pm - 4pm

Discover the exciting possibilities of printmaking! Using stamps, stencils, and relief techniques, campers will experiment with color, texture, and repetition to make bold and beautiful prints. Suggested ages: 8-12

SESSION 3
July 28 - August 2 l Ages 11 - 14

INTENSIVE DRAWING - morning
9 am - 12 noon

Sharpen your drawing skills in this focused workshop! Campers will practice techniques in shading, perspective, and composition while working with a variety of drawing materials. Suggested ages: 11-14

FIBER & FABRIC MAGIC - afternoon
1 pm - 4 pm

Explore the colorful world of fiber arts! Campers will learn techniques like tie dye, batik, felting, and embroidery to create unique fabric-based artworks and imaginative textile pieces. Suggested ages: 11-14

SESSION 4
August 4 - 8 l Ages 11 - 14

INTENSIVE CERAMICS Part I - morning
9am- 12 noon

Get your hands dirty and dive into the world of clay! Campers will learn hand-building techniques such as slab, coil, and pinch construction to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Suggested ages: 11-14

BOOKMAKING - afternoon
1 pm- 4 pm

Turn paper into art! Campers will learn how to craft handmade books using folding, binding, and decorative techniques to create journals, sketchbooks, and explosion books. Suggested ages: 11-14

SESSION 5
August 11 - 15 l Ages 11 - 14

INTENSIVE CERAMICS Part II - morning
9am- 12 noon

WATERCOLOR WONDERS - afternoon
1pm- 14pm

Explore the beauty of watercolor painting! Campers will experiment with washes, layering, and special effects to create stunning landscapes, abstract art, and expressive illustrations. Suggested ages: 11-14

ABOUT JULIA CASTNER

Julia Castner is a local teaching artist who instructs the middle grades of Wallingford Public Schools. She has a State of Connecticut Art Teaching Certificate and is just completing her Master in Art. While she has a fondness for many different media in art and craft, painting will always be her first art love.

ABOUT KATHI GORMAN

Kathi Gorman is a retired Meriden Public Schools Art Teacher and Co-President of Gallery 53's Board of DIrectors. In her role at Gallery 53, Kathi teaches numerous art and craft classes and is an integral part of the Gallery's "Mosaic Magic" Team!