An exciting summer is just around the corner at the Amarillo Museum of Art's Summer Art Camp 2007.  Our summer art camps provide children with an exciting range of classes and themes to fit any area of artistic interest.  The Museum is the perfect place to learn about art and to discover the budding artist in everyone.  At summer art camp children have the opportunity to draw, paint, sculpt, work with clay, or experiment with mixed media.  Students are encouraged to explore their imagination and creativity while making their own artistic masterpieces. 

 All children's classes are taught by experienced art educators.  Please note that camps run Tuesday through Friday as the Museum is closed on Mondays.  Enrollment fees cover all art supplies, a mid-morning snack for the 3 hour camps, and a Summer Art Camp 2007 T-shirt.  Museum members receive a 10% discount on enrollment.  Because art can be messy, children should wear old or play clothes to class.

Enrollment is limited so register early by calling the Museum at 371-5050.  Registration is not complete until tuition is paid in full.  Tuition for Camps is due by May 25th. 

Children Ages 3-5

ArTogether (ages 3-5 with parent)      Teacher:  Sara Adamchak

This camp is specially designed for the parent and child to experience art together.  Basic art elements will be introduced in a fun and creative environment.

June 19-22                                         2:30-3:15 p.m.                                                            $35

July 17-20                                          2:30-3:15 p.m.                                                            $35

Art Adventure (ages 4-5)                                              Teacher:  Sara Adamchak

This camp is a wonderful opportunity for young children to take their first step into the amazing world of art.  Students will experiment with lines, shapes, colors, patterns, and textures using crayons, paints, clay and more.                                                         

June 5-8                                            1:00-2:00 p.m.                                               $35

June 19-22                                         1:00-2:00 p.m.                                               $35

July 17-20                                          1:00-2:00 p.m.                                               $35

Children Ages 6-11

The following camps run Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Each camp features two different artistic themes.  A visit to the Museum's galleries encourages students to look, ask questions, and consider the variety of methods and materials used in the making of art.  Tuition is $80 per week. 

June 5-8                                                                 3-D for Me/Watercolor Wonders

             Have you ever wanted to create your own sculptures but didn't know where to start?   In this camp you will experiment with a variety of materials to make your own 3-dimensional works of art!  Then create bright and bold paintings while learning interesting watercolor and collage techniques.  Teachers:  Jacob Breeden/Helen Kilburn

June 12-15                                                                    Art in Action/Summer Bling

            Let your body lead as you drip, pour, splatter, and brush paint on paper and canvas.  Fun and creativity abound as you explore the action of artmaking!  Show off your bling in the second part of this camp as you create beautiful copper enamel jewelry pieces inspired by summertime.              Teachers:  Laura Caldwell/Helen Kilburn

June 19-22                                                        Reflections of You/Paint Explosion

            Who looks back at you when you look in the mirror?  Express who you are by creating self-portraits with paint, pencil, and photos in this camp that's all about you!  Then get ready for a paint explosion as you use paint to create everything from abstract works of art to luscious layered landscapes.          Teachers:  Laura Caldwell/Helen Kilburn

July 10-13  *                                                               Musical Clay/Creativity Camp

            Shake, rattle, and roll this summer as you create your own musical instruments using clay.  Then let your imagination soar!!  In the second part of this camp you can make your wildest dreams come to life on paper as you draw and paint the most amazing things you can think of.                                 Teachers:  Alex Gregory/Laura Caldwell

July 17-20  *                                                      South of the Border/Under the Sea

            Aztec sun shapes, chili peppers, and howling coyotes will be our inspiration in this "south of the border" clay camp.  We will also explore the fascinating world that lives under the water as we draw, sculpt, and paint the incredible creatures that live in our oceans.                                                 Teachers:  Helen Kilburn/Laura Caldwell

July 24-27  *                                                        Printmaking Pizzazz/The Art Zoo

            What could be more fun this summer than learning how to make prints?  Your creativity will leap onto the paper as you learn about color, shape, line and composition in this printmaking extravaganza.    Then, if you love animals this camp is for you.  Experiment with clay, paint, and other materials as you create your own artsy animals!

                                                                   Teachers:  Helen Kilburn/Alex Gregory

* These camps will require parents to pick up some of the finished projects one week after the camp is over due to the firing time involved in the clay projects.

Youth Ages 12 to 15

The following camps run Tuesday through Friday.  Tuition is $55 per week and all supplies are furnished.

Wheel Thrown Pottery

Session I (1:30-3:30 p.m.)                                                                        June 12-15

Session II (10:30-12:30 p.m.)                                                               July 31-Aug. 3

Experience the delight of shaping clay on the wheel.  Demonstration and hands on practice will introduce teens to wheel thrown pottery.  Due to limited time, staff will glaze the finished pieces after the camp and they will be ready for pickup in approximately two weeks.                                                             Teacher:  Alex Gregory

Copper Enameling (1:30-3:30 p.m.)                                                     July 10-13

This camp will introduce students to the delicate Chinese art form of copper enameling.  Students will create their own unique jewelry pieces as well as a small enamel painting.Teacher:  Helen Kilburn

Painting (1:30-3:30 p.m.)                                                                        July 31-Aug. 3

Students can brush up on their painting skills in this camp that focuses on a variety of materials and techniques.  Students will look to the works of famous artists for inspiration.                                                                         Teacher:  Helen Kilburn

Adult Classes & Workshops

Copper Enameling:  Summer Breeze                                               Teacher:  Helen Kilburn

1:30-3:30 p.m.                                                                                                                        July 18-21

Let the summer breeze inspire you this summer as you experience the fun of learning about the art of copper enameling.  Create beautiful jewelry pieces and a small enamel painting in this fun and relaxed class perfect for beginners or more experienced students.                                     Tuition:  $75

Oil Painting                                                                                                     Teacher:  Emin Abbasov

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.                                                                                                   June 7- Aug. 2

This class is for any level of student who wishes to learn about or improve in the painter's craft.  Students will learn to execute monochromatic studies in oil paint, several concepts of color application and drawing with the brush in this study using the still-life and portrait as subjects.   Supply list provided.  Class will not meet on July 5th.                                                   Tuition:  $100