ArtCenter Manatee KidsArt Summer Camps
Sprouting Artists Ages 4-6
Sawyer Ramsey
Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00
Session 1: 3 wk: Jun 23, 30, Jul 7
Session 2: 4 wk: Jul 14, 21, 28, Aug 4
Nurture the young artist within! Students will be encouraged to explore the wonderful world of art by experimenting in numerous different mediums such as painting, printing and sculpting. They will be having fun so please dress your "spout" for play!
3 wk: $73 ACM Members
$98 Future Members
4 wk: $97 ACM Members
$122 Future Members
Terrific Tuesdays Ages 6-10
Paper-mâché
Lynette Dugan
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00
Session 1: Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: Jul 8, 15, 22, 29
Paper-mâché, French for "chewed paper" is a great way to create a variety of sculptures. From bowls to balloons from creatures to art, you can make it with Paper-mâché. We'll start with a form, add glue and paper, then color to create a piece of paper art.
$97 ACM Members
$122 Future Members
Thrilling Thursdays Ages 6-10
Play with Clay!
Paula Olivero
Thursdays 1:00-3:00
Session 1: Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: Jul 1, 8, 15, 22
Play with Clay! Come play with clay! Building methods, glazing techniques and special tools will inspire students to make useful objects and animal figures. Bring your imagination and creative ideas to attend this fun class!. All materials covered by fee.
$97 ACM Members
$122 Future Members
KidsArt Ages 6-10
Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm
10, Full week camps
$190 ACM members
$215 non-members
Aftercare available from 3pm–5pm*
KidsArt 1: Octopus' Garden
Session 1: Jun 1-Jun 4
Paper mâché sea life, underwater seascape painting, ceramic fish, coral reef sculptures
KidsArt 2: Natural Wonders
Session 2: Jun 7-Jun 11
Ceramic animals, paper mâché' birds, nature prints, tropical paintings
KidsArt 3: Discovering Earth's Mysteries Above & Below
Session 3: Jun 14-Jun 18
Paper mâché aliens, cave paintings, gemstone mosaics, ceramic sea monsters
KidsArt 4: Space Encounters
Session 4: Jun 21-Jun 25
Paper mâché UFO's, ceramic space creatures, planet landscape paintings, pastel galaxies
KidsArt 5: Artist Extravaganza
Session 5: Jun 28-Jul 2Matisse styled cutouts, Jackson Pollack drip paintings, surrealist dream collage, paper mâché Rizzi sculptures
KidsArt 6: Animal Safari
Session 6: Jul 6-Jul 9
paper mâché animal masks, pastel pet portraits, ceramic critters, 3D safari paintings
4day wk
Members $152
Future Members $177
KidsArt 7: Seahorse Secrets
Session 7: Jul 12-Jul 16
Treasure maps, sunset paintings, paper mâché lighthouses, sand ar
KidsArt 8: Magical Creatures
Session 8: Jul 19-Jul 23
Mythical creature paintings, ceramic sea serpents, wild animal prints, hanging paper boas
KidsArt 9: Soaring Superheroes
Session 9: Jul 26-Jul 30
Ceramic hero plaques, 3D cartoon paintings, paper mâché head gear, Superhero capes
KidsArt 10: Celebrating Cultural Diversity through Art
Session 10: Aug 2-Aug 6
African masks and shields, fantastic flags, creative Molas, Chinese painting, Egyptian ceramic creations
*Aftercare is available from 3:00-5:00 for $10 each hour or portion of an hour and must be paid in advance.
Emerging Artists Ages 11-15
Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00
10, half-day camps
Emerging Artists 1: Bracelets, Bracelets, & More Bracelets
Kristine Johansen
Session 1: Jun 1-Jun 4
Learn how to make all kinds of bracelets for yourself or to share! From Friendship bracelets to paracord bracelets, to colorful safety pin bracelets.
4 day wk:
Members $112
Future Members $137
Emerging Artists 2: Painted Surfaces
Kristine Johansen
Session 2: Jun 7-Jun 11
Learn how to paint on anything! From chairs to tables, to clothing; such as jeans, jackets, sneakers and more! Bring a favorite item to paint and embellish.
Emerging Artists 3: It's All About Clay
Michelle Polito
Session 3: Jun 14-Jun 18
Come play in the mud with us! Learn as a beginner or hone skills on the potter’s wheel through demonstration and hands on instruction. Also this week you will learn how to create with various tools (slab roller/extruder, e.g.)through hand building which has no limits on creativity!
Emerging Artists 4: Drawing
Janet Flickinger
Session 4: Jun 21-Jun 25
If you have always wanted to draw or you just want to sharpen your drawing skills, this class is for you. In this class we will focus on how to see direction of line and proportions. We will work on training the eye how to draw what you see. We will then finish by shading form using either pencil or color pencil. We will learn how to take a drawing form sketch to finished art work.
Emerging Artists 5: The Art of Mosaics
Donna Slawsky
Session 5: Jun 28-Jul 2
Mosaics is limited only by your imagination. You'll learn how to compose a piece, select colors and materials, and assemble a work of art using skills you’ll learn as you work. Mosaics is a reverse jigsaw puzzle. You draw or envision the final artwork and create the pieces by cutting glass, pottery, or found objects, and fixing to a surface with the appropriate glues. Finally, the piece is grouted to ensure its beauty and permanency. Basics will be taught during the first session as we begin to think about whether your piece will be abstract or a depiction of something in the real world. Sample drawings will be available, as will examples of mosaic artwork to serve as inspiration.
Emerging Artists 6: Practical Woodworking
Norman Niedert
Session 6: Jul 6-Jul 9 (No Jul 5)
This fast paced class will focus on learning how to make wooden projects with some very basic tools and your imagination. We will make a Passive Smart Phone speaker and an Heirloom fruit basket.
4 day wk:
Members $112
Future Members $137
Emerging Artists 7: Creative Jewelry Making
Wendy Thurlow
Session 7: Jul 12-Jul 16
Join Jewelry designer and teacher Wendy Thurlow for a fun hands-on week of designing and creating jewelry. Create beautiful jewelry for yourself, friends and family! Students will learn the art of jewelry making through creating daily projects. We will explore a variety of techniques such as: metal stamping, soldering, bracelet making, forming wire, hammering and torch fire enamel on copper. Students will learn safety of studio, tools and torches.
Emerging Artists 8: Painting
Robert Koutny
Session 8: Jul 19-Jul 23
Painting on canvas can be fun! Learn composition, color mixing, perspective and blending just like the pros. We'll explore different styles from still life to landscapes and abstract. Let creativity by your guide.
Emerging Artists 9: Clay Totem
Michelle Polito
Session 9: Jul 26-Jul 30
Looking for maximum fun in clay? Create gargoyles, monsters, flowers, animals ... whatever you can imagine. Stack them on top of each other on a pole or hang then on a tree. Put them in your garden and share the beauty. Perfect for any skill level. Hand build or throw basic shapes on a potter's wheel.
Emerging Artists 10: Painting
Julie Bucker
Session 10: Aug 2-Aug 6
We'll do two types of painting using acrylic. We'll take an approach using color blocks. Using a photo we'll find the dark medium and light values and paint clearly blocked sections of the photo. In a second photo, we'll choose from a pile of paint swatches, mix the color, then use these colors to achieve the same color blocking technique.
Cost is $73-$215. Scholarships are available. Call for application or visit our website.
Business Review
“My kids always look forward to art camp at ArtCenter Manatee. It’s a place where they can be creative and express themselves through all different forms of art. Thank you for such a wonderful place for children to learn and grow from art.”
~ Amanda, Mother of KidsArt Students
