For 19 years K12 Gallery has been providing the Miami Valley with summer art making experiences for all ages. With summer art camps offered in three separate studio spaces for three age groups (K-2nd grade, 3rd-6th grade, and 7th-12th grade), students are able to explore and truly immerse themselves in the project for the week. Each week offers a different art medium for each age group.
The newest addition to K12 Gallery is TEJAS the “Teen Educational & Joint Adult Studio”. This 1,000 sq ft space allows teens to learn more than just the basics; it provides them with a mentorship opportunity and a chance to exhibit their work. “When I teach a K12/TEJAS summer art camp I bring my knowledge and passion for art as well as life experiences to my students, and they in turn, inspire me. It is a rare opportunity to grow and learn together in a completely open and creative environment,” states Rebecca Sargent, MFA, TEJAS Exhibition and Programming Coordinator.
This year, the line-up of camps has been the best yet. Eco-friendly art, Portfolio Development, Gamers Camp, and Clay are just a few of the camps that have already taken place this summer. Teen camp participant Alexis Geeting shared her favorite camp experience. ”My favorite camp this year has been Portfolio Development, we learned everything from drawing and painting skills to prepping and hanging a show-we even designed our own exhibition announcements!” Every year K12 Gallery/TEJAS provides quality instruction in the visual arts to hundreds of kids and teens in the Dayton area. Our camp staff consists of working artists in the community, art teachers, and arts professionals. The lead artist for each camp has the education and experience to offer students a unique and valuable experience in art camp. Students are engaged and they have FUN!
In addition to creating art in the studio, students get an opportunity to visit artists at work in our community, see and explore art related spaces on daily field trips and artist talks. On Friday students get to spend time eating lunch and splashing in the fountains at Riverscape Metro Park! The week ends with an art show and reception that celebrates the creativity and hard work each student has been involved in during the week’s camp.
Although the summer is halfway gone, K12 Gallery/TEJAS still has plenty of opportunities to get your child involved in an extraordinary experience. Summer Art Camps run through August 10, 2012. It is not too late to sign up for a camp! The cost of a weeklong camp is $150 for members and $225 for non-members. You can see the full schedule, pricing information and details at www.k12gallery.com or by calling 461-5149.
Summer Art Camp Schedule
K-2 Camps:
Week 6: July 23-27th 9:30am-3:30pm
“Duct, Duct, Glue”
Design and create your own costume from all kinds of materials including fabric, duct tape, paper, junk jewelry, glue and much more. Students will have a set of designs and sketches as well as a finished costume to show at the end of camp. Join us Friday July 27th at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Atalie Gagnet
Week 7: July 30-August 3rd 9:30am-3:30pm
“Clay Family Portraits”
Learn clay techniques including hand building and wheel throwing. Make family heirlooms, dog bowls or cat cookie jars for your family pets . Create a portrait of your family in a 3-D clay relief. Use photos and other materials to collage your background and frame the entire piece. Join us Friday August 3rd at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Ben Deeter
Week 8: August 6-10th 9:30am-3:30pm
“HandPRINTS: clay and ink”
Explore the world of printmaking! Students will create and embellish prints in a variety of ways including sun prints, monoprinting and screenprinting. Add painting, drawing and collage to prints to create a fantastic finished masterpiece. Students will also explore mold-making: cast your face out of plaster and sink your hands in clay to make a mold of your handprints. Join us Friday August 10th at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Bethany Booth
3-6 Camps:
Week 6: July 23-27th 9:30am-3:30pm
“City Shapes: Painting and Drawing”
The city is a fantastic place to explore sights, sounds and shapes. Students will view, paint and draw buildings from a variety of locations including street-level on the side walk, inside a downtown building, several stories high and on a downtown rooftop! Join us Friday July 20th at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Phyllis Niemeyer Miller
Week 7: July 30-August 3rd 9:30am-3:30pm
“Costume Design”
Warrior’s, fashionistas, super heroes and fairytale characters all have one thing in common…fantastic costumes! Design and create your own costume using materials such as fabric, junk jewelry, glue, needle and thread, and other embellishments. Walk the runway at the end of camp in our costume fashion show. Join us Friday August 3rd at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Atalie Gagnet
Week 8: August 6-10th 9:30am-3:30pm
“Alternative Processes: Photography, Graphic Arts, Drawing & Painting”
Learn the basics of photography and graphic arts, including photoshop. Manipulate your images to create new and exciting pieces of artwork. Use cameras, drawing materials, paint and other materials to finish your masterpiece! Join us Friday August 10th at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Diana Cordero
7-12th Camps:
Week 6: July 23-27th 9:30am-3:30pm
NEW“Art of Innovation: Film”
Learn the basics of filmmaking. Students will learn the history of film, sketch storyboards and create and edit their own group short film. Launch your film on K12’s YouTube Channel with help from fellow teen Bradley Lee (a YouTube expert!) Friends and family are invited to view the final cut (complete with popcorn and soda) at the week’s end. This camp made possible through funding from the Ohio Arts Council.
Join us Friday July 27th at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Film Dayton & Bradley Lee
Week 7: July 30-August 3rd 9:30am-3:30pm
“Hot Glass”
Manipulate glass under a torch head to create colorfully designed beads. Students will learn the art of “lampworking” or glass bead making. Turn your beads into finished pieces; necklaces, bracelets, earrings or even small sculptures with wire. Students will also learn glass fusing.
Join us Friday August 3rd at 3:00pm to celebrate the week with family, friends and refreshments!
Lead Artist: Kelly Smith & Karen Armacoft
Week 8: August 6-10th 9:30am-3:30pm
“Clay Throwing & Handbuilding”
Learn wheel throwing techniques or build on the skills you already have. Use hand built elements, clay tools and glazes to finish your clay creations. All clay pieces will be fired and ready to go at the end of camp.
(submitted by K12 Gallery)
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