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Cardboard + Paper Mache Sculpture (Ages 9 – 11)

February 04, 2025

Transform all those empty shipping boxes into sculpture with this versatile and approachable artform. We will learn how to create big and small armatures from cardboard, then apply durable and weather resistant paper mache to seal them for years to come. Each student will design their own project, with guided help from the instructor.

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Family Studio: Slimes, Goops + Goos!

February 04, 2025

Make art side-by-side as a family, explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. In this workshop we roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty as we learn how to make tactile slimes which families can take home and enjoy! All materials will be provided, just wear something cozy […]

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Paper Mache Sculpture (Ages 9-11)

February 04, 2025

We'll be using a variety of papers, flour, and glues to create a few different paper mache textures. Together we'll discuss putting new life into recyclable and reusable items such as paper, bottles, egg cartons and cardboard tubes to create art. Students will leave with sculptures they have made.

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Food Art Fun (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Explore different materials and processes in this class, while also making art about your favorite food. It's okay to play with your food in this class!

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Out of This World: Science + Space Art (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

This class will be packed with all the best parts of art camp plus some science lab added in to encourage curiosity and exploration. Weird and wonderful space facts will form the basis of learning. Projects will include watercolor galaxy painting, mixed-media rocket ships, and what space week would be complete without extra terrestrial 3D […]

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Piñata Party (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Create a paper-mâché piñata of your own! A piñata is an object made of paper that is decorated, filled with treats, and then broken open as a celebration. Mexican culture often use piñatas to celebrate a happy occasion. After you create your art, on the last day of class we will celebrate by smashing a […]

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Customizing Action Figures (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Make action figures out of discarded toys and parts! We will be using parts of existing toys to alter, reassemble and make unique creations. We will be upcycling and sculpting additional parts out of clay and whatever else we can find! Bring your own toy parts or use ours!

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Paper-Mâché: Make Your Own Hats + Helmets (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Get hat and helmet inspiration from your favorite shows, stories, or movies, or come up with your own designs. We'll draw, construct, paint, and finally wear our beautiful, monstrous, or fierce headwear together. Your creativity is the limit!

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Let’s Tell a Tale: Creative Storytelling (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

In this performing arts camp, everyone will work together to create a story and then perform it! First, students will brainstorm ideas, create their own characters, and build the group narrative. Next, students will develop their storytelling skills through theater games and movement activities. The emphasis will be on stage presence, confidence, facial expression, and […]

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Create Your Own Board Game (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Create your very own board game to play with friends and family! We'll share ideas about our favorite games, play some games together, and design our own game boards and pieces. You'll leave this class with your own one-of-a-kind board game, as well as ideas for several different games you can play with it.

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Let’s Tell a Tale: Creative Storytelling (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

In this performing arts camp, everyone will work together to create a story and then perform it! First, students will brainstorm ideas, create their own characters, and build the group narrative. Next, students will develop their storytelling skills through theater games and movement activities. The emphasis will be on stage presence, confidence, facial expression, and […]

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Customizing Action Figures (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Make action figures out of discarded toys and parts! We will be using parts of existing toys to alter, reassemble and make unique creations. We will be upcycling and sculpting additional parts out of clay and whatever else we can find! Bring your own toy parts or use ours!

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Make Your Own Felted Animal Masks (Ages 9-11)

January 21, 2025

Explore old needle felting techniques! Needle felting takes soft wool roving and uses a small needle in order to mat wool fibers together to make objects. In this class, students will utilize basic sewing and appliqué skills to transform themselves into furry tigers, sleek dragons, or any creature they dream up!

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Installation Art: Clouds Everywhere all at Once (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Make mini installations of raining clouds complete with parting sun rays and rainbows all over Visarts! We will shape and mold clouds with a new material every day while reading fun fantastical tales about clouds and adventures! Learn new skills using a variety of materials and make themselves into cloud adventurers. Share your tale through […]

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Customizing Action Figures (Ages 12-14)

January 21, 2025

Make action figures out of discarded toys and parts! We will be using parts of existing toys to alter, reassemble and make unique creations. We will be upcycling and sculpting additional parts out of clay and whatever else we can find! Bring your own toy parts or use ours!

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Welcome to Camelot: Medieval Art (Ages 6-8)

January 21, 2025

Hark ye families! This will be a fun and educational class to time-travel back to the medieval period. We'll make crafts while, of course, indulging in dress-up and role-playing. (Think shields, knights, and oh-so fabulous costumes!)

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