Summer Art Camps 2008
An exciting summer is just around the corner at the Amarillo Museum of Art's Summer Art Camp 2008. 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 2008 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 19th.
Children Ages 4-5
Art Adventure; Teacher: Julie Brooks Talley
June 3-6 1:30-2:30 p.m. $35
June 29-Aug 1. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $35
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.
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 10-13: Wild Wild West/All That Jazz; Teachers: Julie Brooks Talley/Helen Kilburn
Yeehaw!! Adventure back in time this summer to the “Wild Wild West” as you create your own “Wanted” self-portrait, Native American pottery and a beautiful southwestern landscape painting. Next, let yourself be moved by the music to create paintings and prints inspired by Jazz greats.
June 17-20: World Traveler/All About Me; Teachers: Julie Brooks Talley/Memorie Williams
Travel the world this summer as you learn about the art and culture of several different countries. See how people across the globe express themselves through art as you create your own artwork in a similar style. Then learn how to express the real you by creating artworks that focus on your favorite subject, YOU! Lettering, painting, printing, sculpture, and collage will all be incorporated into this “personal” summer art camp.
June 24-27: Art du Jour/So Charming; Teachers: Julie Brooks Talley/Helen Kilburn
Paris during the early 20th century was a time of great excitement in the history of art. In this camp you will paint in the style of great French artists such as Matisse, Renoir, Monet, and Seurat and learn how they stirred things up by painting in new and bold styles. In the second part of this camp you will make beautiful copper enamel charms for bracelets, necklaces, key chains, and more.
July 8-11: Black & White is Out O’ Sight/Clay with a Twist; Teachers: Julie Brooks Talley/Helen Kilburn
Fun and creativity abound in this camp which is all about how cool making art in black and white can be. Photography, printmaking, design and more will all be explored. Then learn how to make pottery with a twist. Twists and turns are everywhere as you create unique works of art from simple balls of clay.
July 15-18: Made in the USA/Palo Duro Canyon Artventure; Teachers: Julie Brooks Talley/Helen Kilburn
American artists are some of the most famous artists in the world. In this camp we will play with brushstrokes, color, dots, and lines as we look to 4 American artists who made a significant impact in the world of art for inspiration. Next we will learn how to capture the beauty of our very own Palo Duro Canyon in artistic sculptures and color rich landscape paintings.
July 22-25: Summertime & the Livin’ is Easy/Terrific Textiles; Teachers: Helen Kilburn/Julie Brooks Talley
Beautiful gardens with fresh summer breezes will be our destination this summer as we learn how to paint sunflowers in an impressionistic style, create a bold and bright still-life painting of fruit, and dabble in the pond as we make a lily pad out of clay. Then discover the artist in you by creating wearable art and giant canvas paintings using a variety of textile arts techniques.
Youth Ages 12-15
The following camps run Tuesday through Friday. Tuition is $55 per week and all supplies are furnished.
June 3-6: Painting; Teacher: Helen Kilburn
This camp focuses on techniques of painting in watercolor and acrylic. Landscapes and still-life will be the subject as students experiment with color, texture, line, and composition.
June 17-20: Copper Enameling; Teacher: Helen Kilburn
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.
July 8-11: Wheel Thrown Pottery, Session I; Teacher: Alex Gregory
July 29-Aug. 1: Wheel Thrown Pottery, Session II; Teacher: 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 the finished pieces after the camp and they will be ready for pickup in approximately two weeks.
Adult Classes & Workshops
(Registration must be made at least one week prior to the camp, class or workshop by calling the Museum at 371-5050.)
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August 5-8, 1:30-3:30 pm
Painting Camp; Teacher: Helen Kilburn; Tuition: $75
A fun and stress free introduction to painting with acrylics, watercolors, and pastels. Basic techniques will be covered as you create a different work of art each day. All supplies included.
Thursdays, June 5-July 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oil Painting Class; Teacher: Emin Abbasov; Tuition: $80
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 3rd.
July 15-18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Pottery Camp; Teacher: Alex Gregory; Tuition: $80
This four day camp is a great introduction to clay for beginners as well as a way for more experienced potters to expand on their current skills. Both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques will be explored in a relaxed setting. All supplies are furnished and finished pieces will be fired and available for pick up two weeks after the last day of class.
Saturday, July 19; 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Raku Workshop; Teacher: Alex Gregory; Tuition: $60
Experience the mystery and excitement of this unique firing process. You will learn about glazing and other surface decorating techniques for Raku as well as participate in the firing of a Raku kiln. Students may bring their own clay pieces or use pieces provided by the Museum for an additional $10 fee. The workshop will break one hour for lunch.
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! Please use the Van Buren St. entrance as all classes are on the first floor of the Museum.
Members receive a 10% discount on classes.
Mail payments to:
Amarillo Museum of Art
PO Box 447
Amarillo, TX 79178