Summer Break Camp: Fun with Clay

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, June 20 – 24 
9 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

 

Summer Break Camp: Fun with Clay

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, June 13 – 17 
9 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

 

Summer Break Teen Art Camp: Digital Art and Illustration

Teens ages 12 – 15 will explore the basics of Procreate on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on storyboarding, character design and animation in this spring break camp. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work.

Monday – Friday, June 27 – July 1 
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 12 – 15 | All levels

 

Summer Break Art Camp: Digital Art and Illustration

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun playing on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this after school series. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, June 13 – 17
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

 

Sewing Basics: Zippered Bags Workshop

Ever need a zippered bag to keep something small safe and organized? Whether its for pencils, make-up, stickers, glasses or just a thoughtful gift, zippered bags come in handy all the time. In this workshop, students will make a small, zippered bag. With the guidance of the instructor students will have the choice to make it waterproof and durable or soft or even shiny, you bring the fabric and we’ll make a bag! 

Note: The Museum School will have a limited number of Singer Brilliant 6180 sewing machines for students to use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. 

Saturday, June 25 
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: (15+) | Some machine sewing experience needed 

Supply List: 

  • 1/4 – 1/2 yard of fabric for external part of the bag
  • 1/4 – 12 yard of fabric for internal part of the bag
  • Zipper

Sewing: Zippered Bags Workshop

Ever need a zippered bag to keep something small safe and organized? Whether its for pencils, make-up, stickers, glasses or just a thoughtful gift, zippered bags come in handy all the time. In this workshop, students will make a small, zippered bag. With the guidance of the instructor students will have the choice to make it waterproof and durable or soft or even shiny, you bring the fabric and we’ll make a bag! 

Note: The Museum School will have a limited number of Singer Brilliant 6180 sewing machines for students to use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. 

Wednesday, June 1 
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: (15+) | Some machine sewing experience needed 

Supply List: 

  • 1/4 – 1/2 yard of fabric for external part of the bag
  • 1/4 – 12 yard of fabric for internal part of the bag
  • Zipper

Sewing Basics: Grocery Totes Workshop

Never forget your grocery bag again! In this workshop, students will make a one-of-a-kind grocery tote. The instructor will guide students through the process on making a tote that will suit all your needs. Made with industrial fabric, these double-sided totes will be sturdy, stylish and of course life and planet saving. Some knowledge of sewing is needed. 

Note: The Museum School will have a limited number of Singer Brilliant 6180 sewing machines for students to use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. 

Wednesday, May 25 
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: (15+) | Some machine sewing experience needed 

Supply List: 

  • 1 yard of fabric for the exterior part of the bag
  • 1 yard of fabric for the interior part of the bag
  • Fusible interfacing with matching thread

Sewing Basics: Grocery Totes Workshop

Never forget your grocery bag again! In this workshop, students will make a one-of-a-kind grocery tote. The instructor will guide students through the process on making a tote that will suit all your needs. Made with industrial fabric, these double-sided totes will be sturdy, stylish and of course life and planet saving. Some knowledge of sewing is needed. 

Note: The Museum School will have a limited number of Singer Brilliant 6180 sewing machines for students to use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. 

Wednesday, May 11
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: (15+) | Some machine sewing experience needed

Supply List: 

  • 1 yard of fabric for the exterior part of the bag
  • 1 yard of fabric for the interior part of the bag
  • Fusible interfacing with matching thread

Sewing Basics: Doggie Wear Workshop

In this workshop, students will make a custom outdoor pet jacket or vest. The instructor will help you step by step from taking the correct measurements to bring to class to picking the right fabric. All garments will have a waterproof exterior, reflective stripe for nighttime visibility and soft fleece liner. Basic sewing machine skills needed. 

Note: The Museum School will have a limited number of Singer Brilliant 6180 sewing machines for students to use but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. 

Wednesday, April 13
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: (15+) | Some machine sewing experience needed 

Supply List:

  • 1 yard of waterproof fabric 
  • 1 yard of fleece
  • 24 inches of reflective tape

Summer Break Camp: Intro to Painting

Learn the versatility of this multi faceted medium. Using color theory and form, this camp will focus on  different styles and techniques of painting each day. Color mixing will be an important aspect during camp as well as awareness of composition. Students will create a different piece of art each day and will come away from camp with an understanding of how to construct a painting. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 7-12 | All Levels