SUMMER ART CAMPS

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Nichols
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th

Campers will learn basic skills of digital photography using digital Kodak cameras owned by the Center. Campers will enjoy a downtown excursion, a photo safari at the Abilene Zoo, and editing in the McMurry University Photo Lab.

INSTRUCTOR: Emilio Tolentino + Guest Artist David Reynaud
AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 3rd

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members

Campers will learn the joy of creating with 3/D. Students will have a variety of projects that deal with building. Students will leave camp with a good understanding of sculpture and 3/D.

INSTRUCTOR: April Rifenburgh
AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 3rd

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members

Painting tips and tricks will be covered in this fun class. Campers will work with different kinds of paint and will learn about color and different artists. Students will learn about the different styles of painting and will go home with their own masterpieces.

INSTRUCTOR: Bethany Connell
AGES: Entering Grades 5th - 8th

Welcome to the world of illustration, drawing, and anime. Join Mrs. Connell on an introduction to the world of comics. Students will study artists from around the world including Studio Ghibli, Christopher Hart, Yamamuro, and more. Students will learn from various animators' styles to create their own unique style! Students’ goal will be to leave at the end of the week with their own comic book. *Fee includes all supplies, a tote bag, and snacks.

INSTRUCTOR: Victoria Spangler
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th

The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of designing a performance piece. Using music, literature and visual art, Dr. Victoria Spangler will help campers create original material from the smallest seed of an idea. Campers will also build costume pieces and props and select music and sound for their pieces. Campers will perform their program to an audience on their last day of camp. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.

INSTRUCTOR: Emilio Tolentino
AGES: Entering Grades 9th - 12th

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members

The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of understanding and creating an art portfolio. Students will learn how to write an art statement and create a sample of works from one big idea. Skills learned will help students create advanced placement portfolios.

INSTRUCTOR: Abbie Brentham Sandoval
AGES: Entering Grades 1st-3rd

$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members

Join Art Educator, Abbie Brentham Sandoval, for a week of exploration in art! Students will explore many materials and art processes throughout the week. Students will draw, paint, and make prints as they learn about the hows and whys of being an artist. This camp will be fun and colorful and perfect for a student wanting to try many things.

INSTRUCTOR: Brittany Bennett
AGES: Entering Kindergarten

This camp is JUST for kids entering Kindergarten this school year! Campers will work with artist Casey Chavez to learn about art and try many materials. This camp is two days only and there are two sessions. Each session will feature different activities so campers can choose to take one or both! *Fee includes all supplies and snacks.

INSTRUCTOR: Casey Larue Chavez
AGES: Entering Kindergarten

This camp is JUST for kids entering Kindergarten this school year! Campers will work with artist Casey Chavez to learn about art and try many materials. This camp is two days only and there are two sessions. Each session will feature different activities so campers can choose to take one or both! *Fee includes all supplies and snacks.