Summer Art Camps: Ages 10-17
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July 1 - Aug 2
Summer Art Fun for Ages 10-17
Each class is designed to spark curiosity and encourage problem solving while introducing a variety of mediums and materials. With an emphasis on the creative process vs. the finished product, our classes offer a fun, enriching experience.
Sonoma Art School has partnered with the City of Healdsburg Parks and Recreation for this age group. Register with the City at the links below to guarantee your space. Full and partial scholarships are also available.
WEEK 1 (July 1 – 5, no class on July 4)
Ceramics: Wheel and Hand-Building
Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel to form functional pieces, such as cups, bowls and plates. Explore hand-building clay using simple tools using common techniques of pinch pottery, coil building, and slab building. Please note: We will glaze and fire selected pieces which require two kiln firings, so pieces will not be available for pickup until approximately 14 days after class ends. No experience required. Students who have had experience with pottery and clay can hone their existing skills.
Instructor: Kelly Ebeling
Location: Healdsburg Community Center, Room 11
Ages: 10 – 17
Times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fee: $250
WEEK 2 (July 8 – 12)
Ceramics: Wheel and Hand Building
Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel to form functional pieces, such as cups, bowls and plates. Explore hand building clay using simple tools using common techniques of pinch pottery, coil building, and slab building. Please note: We will glaze and fire selected pieces which require two kiln firings, so pieces will not be available for pickup until approximately 14 days after class ends. No experience required. Students who have had experience with pottery and clay can hone their existing skills.
Instructor: Linus Lancaster
Location: Healdsburg Community Center, Room 11
Ages: 10 – 17
Times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fee: $250
WEEK 3 (July 15 – 19)
Multiples: Printmaking, Stamping and Stenciling
Explore the joy of printmaking using a variety of methods from simple to more complex. Try printing with found objects, lino cuts, mono-printing with gelli printing plates and intaglio with a mini-printing press. Create your own stamps and stencils or use those we have on hand to create expressive mixed media projects.
Instructor: Taryn Nicoll
Location: Healdsburg Community Center, Room 11
Ages: 10 - 17
Times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fee: $250
WEEK 4 (July 22 – 26)
Comics + Characters
Get into character! Students will create their own characters, exploring shape, language, exaggeration, and facial expressions. They will then craft their own comics exploring visual storytelling using industry techniques. A great class for students interested in character design, animation, graphic novels, comics, and cartooning.
Instructor: Taryn Nicoll
Location: Healdsburg Community Center, Room 11
Ages: 10 - 17
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Fee: $250
WEEK 5 (July 29 – Aug. 2)
Studio Painting, Drawing and Collage
Students will draw and paint with various materials such as charcoal, graphite, color pencils, markers, watercolor, and ink pens and fine papers. We will learn techniques in shading, blending, and building texture. Various collage techniques will also be incorporated. Through each medium, students explore the art of various modern and contemporary artists.
Instructor: Kelly Ebeling
Location: Healdsburg Community Center, Room 11
Ages: 10 - 17
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Fee: $250