Joy and Magic of Color (Painting and Mixed Media) (in person) Drawing and Painting Color is a powerful and exciting way for artists to express themselves. Explore the basics of color theory and color mixing to create personally expressive artworks in acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media. Ages 9–12 Starts June 17 | $300.00 Waitlisted.
Paper and Pop-Ups! (Paper Sculptures) (in person) Sculpture and Furniture Clip and snip, crease and curl, mix and match, stick and attach! In this class, students exercise their imaginations and explore fun and fanciful 3-D paper collage techniques. Ages 6–9 Starts June 17 | $300.00 Waitlisted.
Something Sketchy! (Drawing) (in person) Drawing and Painting Explore various styles and techniques of drawing beginning with the fundamentals of art elements most notable in drawing such as line, value, shape and form. Ages 9–12 Starts June 17 | $300.00 Waitlisted.
Awe Inspiring Art Books (Bookmaking and Printmaking) (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking In this class focused on handmade books, explore traditional and non-traditional book forms. Create books that pop out and up, become stage sets, hold treasures, are wearable, and so many more. Ages 9–12 Starts June 24 | $375.00 Open for registration. Only 1 seats left.
Carnival of Cats (2D and 3D Art inspired by Felines) (in person) If you love cats, this camp is pawsitively purrfect! Inspiration for our creations comes from famous artists such as Theophile Steinlen, Andy Warhol, Wanda Gag, Paul Klee, from Oaxacan wood carvings, and a trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to see works that feature felines. Ages 6–9 Starts June 24 | $375.00 Waitlisted.
From Bugs to Butterflies: The Art of Entomology (in person) Dive into the world of insects! Create distinctive, colorful, and engaging bugs, beetles, and butterflies through drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture. Learn how naturalists and artists showcase insects and create an enchanting collection of creepy crawlers and beautiful bugs. Ages 9–12 Starts June 24 | $375.00 Open for registration.
Awesome Animations (Stop-Motion Filmmaking) (in person) Animation Students create characters, set designs and stories as they learn how to use a variety of materials, clay, paper, everyday objects and their own body, to tell a story. Students are guided through the use of iPads and video editing software to produce animation shorts while exploring frame by frame techniques. Ages 9–12 Starts July 8 | $375.00 Waitlisted.
The Art of Storytelling: Comic Books (in person) Illustration and Comic Art Cats in capes, space girls and pandas with powers; comics allow a kid's imagination to come to life in images and words. Learn how to turn ideas into characters, design worlds and how body language and expressions are used to tell a story. Ages 6–9 Starts July 8 | $375.00 Waitlisted.
The Fascinating World of Me! (Portraits) (Section 1) (in person) Drawing and Painting Explore the world of self portraits with a character twist! Using a unique theme each day, students imagine themselves a pirate aboard Blackbeard's ship, living among the royals, and hopping into the fantastic world of cartoons! Ages 6–9 Starts July 8 | $200.00 Open for registration.
The Fascinating World of Me! (Portraits) (Section 2) (in person) Drawing and Painting Explore the world of self portraits with a character twist! Using a unique theme each day, students imagine themselves a pirate aboard Blackbeard's ship, living among the royals, and hopping into the fantastic world of cartoons! Ages 6–9 Starts July 8 | $200.00 Open for registration.
Comic Art Craziness (in person) Illustration and Comic Art Explore an expanded definition of comic artists to include everything from Egyptian hieroglyphics, to 19th century cartoonist Rodolphe Topffer, to Hilda Terry, a pioneering female comic artist. Ages 9–12 Starts July 15 | $375.00 Waitlisted.
Let’s Paint! Vibrant Colors and Fantastic Experiments (in person) Drawing and Painting Painting is a tool for experimentation, expressionism and exploration in art by letting the processes guide the fun and creativity. In this class explore painting techniques, color theory, shapes and textures, while pushing the boundaries through discovery and questioning. Ages 6–9 Starts July 15 | $375.00 Waitlisted.
Minnesota Nature Through Mixed Media (in person) Drawing and Painting Create mixed media artwork inspired by the amazingly diverse plants, animals, and habitats found in Minnesota. Students enjoy a variety of art mediums in this nature-based camp. Ages 6–9 Starts July 15 | $375.00 Open for registration.
A Tiny World: Terrarium Dioramas (Nature Inspired Art) (in person) Explore nature and create nature-inspired artworks in this class that combines the outdoor world with fun and creative projects. Ages 6–9 Starts July 22 | $375.00 Open for registration. Only 3 seats left.
Drawing Extravaganza! (in person) Drawing and Painting Explore a variety of drawing materials and drawing styles - from marker doodles to watercolor landscape sketches - in this class that celebrates all kinds of mark-making. Ages 6–9 Starts July 22 | $375.00 Open for registration.
Kardboard Kingdom: The Magic of Medieval Art (in person) Sculpture and Furniture Hear ye hear ye! Explore the art and fantasy of medieval times with art projects that draw from the worlds of castles, knights, kings, queens, jousts, and more. Ages 9–12 Starts July 22 | $375.00 Open for registration.
Dream Big: Design Thinking and Innovation (Product Design) (in person) Product Design Put your thinking cap on and become a problem solver in a class that encourages students to explore and innovate in a safe, inviting space. Learn and apply the Design Thinking process to design, develop and effectively prototype a product to solve a real world problem. Ages 9–12 Starts July 29 | $375.00 Waitlisted.
Put A Bird On It! (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Collage) U of MN Raptor Center Partnership (in person) Drawing and Painting Print, Paper, Bookmaking Studio Kids is very excited to be partnering with the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center this week! Each day of the week an Interpretive Naturalist from the Raptor Center introduces students to one or two raptors to observe, learn about, and draw. Ages 9–12 Starts July 29 | $430.00 Open for registration. Only 2 seats left.
The Colorful World of Raptors! (Color Exploration) U of MN Raptor Center Partnership (in person) Drawing and Painting Studio Kids is very excited to be partnering with the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center this week! Each day of the week an Interpretive Naturalist from the Raptor Center introduces students to one or two raptors to observe, learn about, and draw. Ages 6–9 Starts July 29 | $430.00 Waitlisted.