Summer Art Camp 2006
An exciting summer is just around the corner at the Amarillo Museum of Art's Summer Art Camp 2006. 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. This summer’s teachers are: Megan Easley, Helen Kilburn, Memorie Williams, Jacob Breeden and Sara Adamchak. 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 2006 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 22nd. Scholarship applications are available upon request.
Children Ages 3 - 5
ArTogether (ages 3 - 5 with parent)
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 27-30
June 27-30
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1:00-1:45 p.m. $35
2:15-3:00 p.m. $35 |
Art Adventure (ages 4-5)
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 6-9
June 6-9
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1:00-2:00 p.m. $35
2:30-3:30 p.m. $35 |
June 20-23
June 20-23
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1:00-2:00 p.m. $35
2:30-3:30 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 6-9 Art From Down Under/Jewelry Jamboree
Travel to the Australian Outback in this explorative art class. Learn about Aboriginal
symbols and stories by making colorful acrylic paintings and rock art. You will also
experiment with the beautiful and delicate Chinese art form of copper enameling while
making unique jewelry pieces and small enamel paintings.
June 13-16 Collage O’Rama/Clay Creations
Combine the elements of watercolor and collage to create a unique visual description of you!!
Using various types of papers and photographic images, you will be guided through the elements
essential to constructing a self portrait collage. Then explore the endless possibilities of
clay as you make your own clay creations.
June 20-23 Prints Charming/Watercolor Whimsy
If one is good then more is great!! Enjoy learning a variety of printmaking techniques while
creating your own unique works of art. Then, what better time than summer to learn exciting
watercolor techniques that will allow you to create vivid reflections of the world around you?
July 11-14 Clay ArtiFacts/Flip It & Send It
Take a journey this summer through the prehistoric world using clay to create a variety of
different ArtiFacts. From fern fossils to prehistoric animals you’re sure to find something
to stir your imagination. In the second part of this camp, experiment with new ideas in making
book art, mail-art, and mixed media collages from hand-made papers, found objects and unusual materials.
July 18-21 Mosaic the Garden/Mixed Media Madness
Bring some fun into the garden this summer by creating artworks that make life more beautiful.
Mosaic flowerpots, watering cans and wind chimes will add a sparkle to any garden. Then learn
how to “mix up” your media to create original masterpieces using your own individual style.
July 25-28 Painting Extravaganza/Sculpture FUNdamentals
What could be more fun this summer than learning how to paint? Your creativity will leap onto
the canvas as you learn about color, shape, line and composition using watercolor and acrylic
paints to make your own colorful expressions. Then draw inspiration from this summer’s
exhibition “Material Terrain” as you create your own miniature sculptures!
Youth Ages 12 to 15
The following camps run Tuesday through Friday. Tuition is $55 per week and all supplies are furnished.
| June 27-30 Copper Enameling |
1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| 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. |
| June 27-30 Wheel Pottery |
10:30-12:30 p.m. |
| 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. |
| July 18-21 Cartooning |
1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| This fun and energetic class takes you on a wild ride through the world of cartooning. From basic character building to advanced storytelling, students will learn everything they need to bring their imagination to life. Whether you’re just learning to draw or are a highly skilled young cartoonist, this class will be a blast for all skill levels. |
| August 1-4 Mixed Media Painting |
1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| 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 Mondrian, Cezanne, and Van Gogh for inspiration as they create their own mixed media paintings. |
Adult Camps
| Wheel Thrown Pottery |
Teacher: Megan Easley |
| Thursdays, May 25-July 13 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
All potters beginning to advanced are welcome in this class. Instructions and demonstrations will focus on the fundamentals of wheel-thrown pottery. More advanced students will receive instruction in combining methods of hand-building and wheel-throwing using the Museum’s new slab-roller and extruder. The creative possibilities are endless in this class where the instructor will aid you in achieving your goals. Surface decoration and glazing will take place the last two classes. Pots will be available for pick-up no sooner than two weeks after the last class.
Tuition: $100
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| Figurative Sculpture |
Teacher: Jacob Breeden |
| Mondays, June 5-July 31 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Discover the art of figurative sculpture in this exciting hands-on class! Designed for beginning sculptors, this class will move from building armatures to completing the sculpture. All aspects of sculpting from the figure will be covered. Students will be educated in anatomy, gesture, materials and process, and a variety of techniques. Clay and tools provided.
Tuition: $120 |
| Copper Enameling Under the Tuscan Sun |
Teacher: Helen Kilburn |
| July 18-21 |
1:30-3:30 p.m. |
Let Italy be your inspiration this summer as you experience the fun of learning about the art of copper enameling. Create beautiful jewelry pieces and small enamel landscape paintings in this fun and relaxed class perfect for beginners or more experienced students.
Tuition: $75 |
Remember
Because enrollment is limited, camps and classes fill up very quickly. Call the Museum at 371-5050 to register. Registration is not complete until tuition is paid in full!
Mail payments to:
Amarillo Museum of Art
PO Box 447
Amarillo, TX 79178
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