2013 SUMMER ART CAMPS

An exciting summer is just around the corner at the Amarillo Museum of Art’s 2013 Summer Art Camps. Our camps provide children with a range of classes and themes to fit any artistic interest. AMoA is the perfect place to learn about art and discover the budding artist in everyone. At art camps, children have the opportunity to draw, paint, sculpt, work with clay, or experiment with mixed media. Students are encouraged to imagine and explore 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 three hour camps, and a 2013 Summer Art Camp t-shirt. Because art can be messy, children should wear old or play clothes to class. Unruly behavior is not acceptable and will result in dismissal from the Summer Art Camp without a refund. 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 30th.

CHILDREN AGES 4 - 5

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 Art Adventure
June 11 - 14, 10 - 11 a.m. or June 25 - 28, 1 - 2 p.m. (Julie Talley)
This camp is a wonderful opportunity for young children to take their first step into the amazing world of art. Students will experiment with line, shape, color, pattern, and texture using crayon, paint, clay and more. Tuition is $45. (Members $40.50)

CHILDREN AGES 6 - 11

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The following camps run Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 12 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 $90/week. (Members $81)

Let’s Get Surreal / Ready, Set, Draw!
June 18 - 21 (Carol Snelson / Parks Lowe)
Unlock the power of your imagination and step into the world of the surreal. Surrealism was one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. From crazy clocks to dreamy animals, come explore this strange and imaginative world as you create fantastic works of art. Then, sharpen your pencils and prepare for a 3-D drawing adventure as you explore a variety of drawing techniques and mediums that make your art “pop” off the paper.

Peacocks, Panthers, Patterns, and Pizzazz / Painting Outside the Box
June 25 – 28 (Carol Snelson / Parks Lowe)
With the majestic peacock and the powerful panther as your muse, come explore the importance of symbolism in ancient art. Create original works of art with hidden messages using paint, collage, clay and more. Next, get ready to create landscapes, seascapes, and underwater worlds using the techniques of “painting” with a variety of non-traditional materials.

African Art Safari / Mix it Up
July 9 - 12 (Julie Talley / Charlie McGilvary)
Art and culture come together as we marvel at the texture, shapes and colors in African art. Produce dramatic artworks inspired by the rich and varied cultures of the earth’s second largest continent. In the second part of this camp, use your imagination as we explore fun and innovative collage and photo transfer techniques. You will be a “mix-it-up” master by the end of the week.

Letter Mania / Passport Asia
July 16 - 19 (Julie Talley / Charlie McGilvary)
You’ll be on the “write” track in this art camp which explores the world of typography. Discover how artists and designers use letters, numbers, shapes, and more to create bright and vibrant works of art. Then pack your bags for a trip to Japan, China, Bali and Thailand. Uncover the beauty and history of Asian art as you experiment with painting, origami, relief carving, and printing techniques.

Connecting with Kandinsky / Mechanics of Art
July 23 - 26 (Cynthia Valverde / Julie Talley)
What do math, science and art have in common? Come find out in this art camp that integrates the colorful world of the Russian master of abstract art, Wassily Kandinsky, with a dash of science and a touch of math. Then start your engines and get in gear for this fun, industrial themed art camp. Build a cityscape and sculpt a car as you learn about the importance of design and architecture in everyday life.

Block Party / ARTbots
July 30 - August 2 (Julie Talley / Trina Brown)
Looking to our summer exhibition Biennial 600: Printmaking for inspiration, this camp explores different techniques in printmaking. See actual fine art prints hanging in the AMoA’s galleries, then try your hand at making your own unique works multiply before your eyes. Next, step into the 21st century as you create your own art-making robots. These kinetic 3D sculptures can create their own 2D abstract art.
 

YOUTH AGES 12 - 15

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The following camps run Tuesday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Tuition is $70 per week. (Members $63)

Acrylic Painting
June 11 - 14 (Helen Kilburn)
In this camp students will explore acrylic painting while studying a variety of techniques.

Wheel Thrown Pottery
June 18 - 21 or July 16 - 19 (Alex Gregory)
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 finished pieces after the camp and artwork will be ready for pickup in approximately two weeks.

Copper Enameling
July 9 - 12 (Helen Kilburn)
This camp will introduce the delicate Chinese art form of copper enameling as students create their own unique jewelry pieces.

Watercolor and Collage 
July 23 - 26 (Helen Kilburn)
Discover the wonders of watercolor and collage in this camp where you will be introduced to a variety of techniques and materials.

ADULTS

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 Copper Enamel Jewelry Workshop
July 30 - August 2, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Helen Kilburn)
Experience the fun of learning about the art of copper enameling! Create beautiful jewelry pieces in this fun and relaxed class perfect for beginners or the more experienced student. Tuition is $120.