This summer art camp is designed for the dreamer in mind! Do you like to create extraordinary make-believe worlds, imagine fantastical stories, or turn mundane things into new exciting creations? We will find inspiration in the Museum's collection and Art History and then create a variety of 2D and 3D masterpieces with a range of art materials with the only limit being your own imagination!
Food engages our senses, combining flavors, colors, scents, and textures to create an experience that is far more than just a meal?it?s a work of art. Feast your eyes on works on display in the exhibit Food for Thought which reflect a rich history of art and culinary traditions that have shaped how we engage with food today. Then bite into a variety of food related art activities including learning about famous food art, creating art that looks like food, utilizing edible art materials, and even creating actual edible art good enough to eat!
Depart from drawing realistic pictures and go full S.T.E.A.M. ahead in this unique camp! Explore the intersection of subjects: science, engineering, art, and creativity creating new abstract masterpieces. Campers will learn about famous abstract art while being surprised at how much math and engineering is involved in its creation. See firsthand the amazing abstract art on display in the CMA exhibit Organized Ambiguity: Recent Grids of David Kuntzman.
Delve into the mind of an illustrator! Instructor Douglas Laubacher will share his insight on the principles behind style and effectively communicating a message through art. Explore the skills necessary to design unique characters through fundamental drawing, illustration and cartooning. Analyze commercial, cartoon, and fine art to build an understanding of visual language and use that knowledge to create your own illustrations throughout this summer session of camp.
Every artist needs a sketchbook! Drawing in a sketchbook regularly is one is one of the best ways to build and improve drawing skills. Exercise your creativity as well as develop and record ideas for future works. Instructor Douglas Laubacher will share his expertise from working in the classroom and as a professional illustrator. Learn fundamental drawing skills through experimenting with a variety of drawing materials. Students will also visit the galleries to sketch on-site. Fill your sketchbook and push your drawing skills to a whole new level!
