“Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the
beauty of flowers and never succeeding.” - Marc Chagall
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
FOR VALLEY VILLAGE AND AGOURA HILLS
ACRYLIC PAINTING Acrylic paint is a very versatile medium. It can be used in thin washes like watercolors or in thicker strokes similar to oils but with a quicker drying time. Acrylic painting introduces the beginning art student to the basics from how to handle the paint and its tools to introducing techniques used by professional artists to produce beautiful paintings. Subjects include landscapes, still life and a variety of animals portraits. WATERCOLOR Watercolor is delightful, fresh, exciting, messy, delicate and tender, all at the same time. It is an enormously popular painting medium and has been since the nineteenth century. The most brilliant quality of watercolors is transparency and in this workshop students will learn how to use it in their watercolor paintings. We will learn how to use the palette, how to mix color in order to have the right shade, and a lot about brushes and brushstrokes. In this workshop we will learn a lot about composition, light and form, tonal painting, and negative space. PASTEL TECHNIQUES In this workshop campers will learn basic principles of color as well as pastel blending to execute a series of projects including landscapes, still-lifes, and animals. They will learn about shading, proportion, volume, texture, and composition. At our Valley Village campus we will look at the Master’s such as Degas and Monet. Pastels are all about Light and movement. THE MASTERS IN MIXED MEDIA While exploring various artists and the wide range of materials they use, we will go beyond just using one traditional media. Mixing media gives an art piece depth, makes it one of a kind and flat becomes alive and dimensional. By using a variety, you can go beyond being conventional and realize the skies the limit in creating a work of art. We will be exploring Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Claude Monet, just to name a few! Their are no mistakes in art, explore, create and most of all have fun.
ANIMAL DRAWING AND PAINTING Campers will learn to draw and paint their favorite animals from dogs and cats to icky toads and snakes through the use of color, shading, composition, and perspective. In this workshop campers will utilize colored pencils, markers, and blending stubs.....sponging, spattering, and soft wash techniques to produce a series of masterpieces as they create animals in a whole new light. CHARCOAL SKETCHING In this workshop campers will learn to draw and shade with charcoal sticks and charcoal pencils. They will learn to understand light, shadow, and volume in this traditional technique used by the masters. This is a great class for loosening their drawing skills.
SCULPEY CREATIONS Have a great time learning how to use this pliable clay to create your favorite animals and cartoon characters. You will paint your creations with acrylics. This is a wonderful and fun class as you learn how to transfer your 2D drawings to 3D sculptures.
STORY ILLUSTRATION This very imaginative workshop engages the young student's ability to write and produce their ideas with basic illustrations that will be colored through the use of markers, colored pencils, paint, and mixed media.
SCULPTURE STUDIO Imagine, Design, Carve, Build, Mold & Sculpt. You can do it all in this hands-on workshop. Design your own sculpture pieces and experience an exciting range of techniques with materials that include clay, paper-mache & some unexpected ones. Discover the Sculptor in you!
ART-O-RAMA Paint like a modern master! Carve like a famous sculptor! Create your own masterpiece!! An artist's dream come true. Make all kinds of art, using all kinds of materials. Every class is a surprise as you have loads of creative fun making the coolest art around....Yours!
TRASH TO TREASURE Protect the environment and make something useful or special at the same time? Yup, it can be done and you can find out how in this workshop! Mac & Cheese boxes become hand puppets, outgrown or stained clothes become... well, if you want to know, you will have to join us where we take things that would probably be tossed in the garbage and turn them into something new instead.
ART IN MOTION Make Art That Moves! Experience creative fun in this different art workshop that centers on kinetic (moving) art. We'll use various materials to create very unique art pieces. Wind up your imagination and get ready to create your own Art In Motion!
MEET THE ART MASTERS Wow! Our world is so interesting. It can also be beautiful, unexpected and even strange! Artists show us different ways to see things. Art animates history. Weekly workshops explore art history’s facts and folklore and the master's techniques that will produce masterpieces by you! Good companion class to Da Vinci’s Workshop.
DA VINCI'S WORKSHOP Leonardo Da Vinci is thought to be one of the world’s most gifted inventors and artists that ever lived. Part mad scientist laboratory, part art studio we will recreate Da Vinci’s workshop, paint using Da Vinci's own paint recipes. Explore the wonders of nature through the eyes of an artist. All workskhops are nature-based blending Science, Math, Art & History!
THE NATURE OF ART Experience the WOW when Art & Science join together to create an enriching, magical, mysterious adventure into the world of Nature. Scientific laws are brought to life before your child's eyes to create intriguing works of Art. All lessons blend art, science & nature.
HOT ART-COOL SCIENCE Let's roll up our sleeves & dig in to the mysterious "coolness" of our planet!! We will explore Earth Science that Rocks & Rolls, weather phenomenon in our atmosphere and beyond into space to inspire artwork that is truly out of this world!
AFRICAN EMBROIDERY Experience Africa by learning about the history and culture of the Ndebele Tribe in South Africa. Using colorful African threads and beads against a black background, students embroider images of Ndebele life as they learn about the lifestyle and customs of this fascinating culture and community. Students chose designs of African Lions, Elephants or Giraffes, and will learn Chain Stitch, French Knots and beadwork. MONSTERS, WIZARDS AND CREATURES Fire-Breathing Dragons, Flying Creatures and Magical Wizards abound! Enter into the Land of… Your Imagination! Draw, Sculpt & Paint to create your own fantasy world and creatures with many different art materials & techniques. Join us in our quest for creative fun in this fantastic hands-on workshop.
MASKS AROUND THE WORLD From New Orleans to Venice, Juneau to Barcelona, masks are a part of human cultures all over the world. Join us as we make your own versions of various masks. We’ll use all kinds of art materials while discovering the different stories of masks. Masks to wear, masks to display...Masks created by YOU!
MUMMIES OF EGYPT For thousands of years, Egyptians were ceremoniously enshrined and their stories told through elaborate art surrounding their mummies. Each camper will create an ancient Egyptian, we’ll weave their life story, imagine how they looked, and what they did during their lifetime. We’ll go through the mummification process with papier-mâché, and paint a sarcophagus that tells their story. Campers can travel back to ancient times to a land of mystery and beauty in this class.
NATIVE ARTS OF MEXICO Mexico has a combination of many different influences to its native arts. From the Caribbean flavor of the tropical masks of Veracruz, the Mayan storytelling art of their stellas, the painted gourds of the Pacific Coast, and the storytelling yarn paintings and bead art of the Huichol Indians. All display the vibrant colors and rich textures of this beautiful country. Join our summer Fiesta de Artistas!
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS The lives of the Native Americans of the southwest were captured in their artwork, which features the resources of the land, and how they used them. Gain some insight into Native American cultures by working on some projects inspired by traditional crafts. Campers will use natural inspirations to make Hopi Kachina dancing figures, Rainsticks, rattles, and weave Dreamcatchers at our Valley Village campus and Plains Indian beaded pouch, Haida totem poles and Plains Indians beaded bags at our Agoura Campus. Each project will tell the story of this great culture, and how they used these items in their everyday life. WOODWORKING* CREATIONS IN CLAY In this ceramic workshop we will study the styles of well known artists and then create our own unique variations in clay. Henry Moore, Georgia Okeefe, and Alexander Caulder are just a few of the artists that will be our inspiration as we create wonderful projects. At our Valley Village campus our projects will be inspired by studying the Arts of Asia along with examining several well known American and European Artists. Different glazes and techniques will be incorporated into this workshop. MOSAIC CREATIONS Design & create stunning mosaic art projects using special and unexpected materials. Glass, paper and untraditional materials get worked into fabulous mosaic creations. Let your inner artist go totally creative and get mosaic crazy! *KID-SAFE - No grout, sharp-edged glass or toxic materials are used in this workshop.
SCRAPBOOKING Learn the basics of scrapbooking and the tools used to complete many different pages. Using decorative scissors, stickers, paper and more, we will create a variety of pages to ensure a lifetime of memories. Topics covered include cropping, mounting, creative lettering, designing a layout, matching colors and journaling. The workshop atmosphere is very fun and relaxed with music in the background and everyone chatting about their happy memories. Students will use approximately 3-5 photos each day so start taking pictures now and be sure to bring them on the first day of class.
PUPPETS AND PLAYS Campers will organize an entire puppet production in this class. They will start by writing a play, then design a stage and make a variety of puppets and props in order for them to act out their story. Lots of room for imagination, creativity and practical planning as they put all this together in either the hand or shadow puppet format they have chosen for themselves.
THE ART OF PAPER In this workshop, we will learn some decorative ways to turn paper into art. We will make pop-up greeting cards, origami animals, fortune tellers and even a mini scrapbook for all your summer pictures and memories.
COLONIAL CRAFTS Take a leap back in time and see what kids did to build their skills and pass the time long ago. We will try our hand at making a sampler, whittling, making rope and the like. It should be fun to work on the projects and at the same time build some awareness and appreciation for what life was like 200-300 years ago.
CERAMICS Join us for another summer of creative ceramic fun! Artists of all interests and abilities will learn how to handbuild and glaze original artistic projects in clay. We will create decorative mugs, plates, bowls and much, much more! Your dishes will be lead free and safe to eat and drink from. PAPER SCULPTURE Fold, Cut, Mold, Tear, Crush and Create Wonderful Artworks with …PAPER! From creations in paper mache, collage, and other delightful surprises, paper is an amazing (if unexpected) sculpture material. We will explore paper and other art materials to create Folded Critters, Decorative Bowls, painted Treasure Boxes, Molded Sculptures and more.
SEWING LAB, FOCUS: CLOTHING This is a perfect class for anyone who wants to learn to sew using a sewing machine. You will learn the sewing basics, how to read a pattern, what’s the best fabric to choose for your project and more. You will be able to make a garment that you can wear in our Camp Fashion Show!
SEWING LAB, FOCUS: QUILTING This is a perfect class for anyone who wants to learn to sew using a sewing machine. You will learn the sewing basics, what’s the best fabric to choose for your project, how to make a quilt block, and more. You will be able to complete a lap quilt or quilted purse.
BEAD MANIA! Make Your Own Beautiful Beads! Your designs, your style & colors! Not just stringing beads, but creating your own beads, then using them in wonderful beaded art projects. Your creativity will come out as you are guided through special techniques and work with the latest materials & tools. Design, Create and have FUN...Be A Bead Maniac!!
SUMMER SPA Do you like bubble baths and body glitter? Learn to make your own! In this workshop students will make a variety of bath and beauty products to take home and enjoy with friends and family such as soap and eye pillows. Some class time is also set aside for spa-like activities. On the last day of class, all the projects are assembled into lovely gift baskets that are a great source of fun and pride for their creators.
ART IN THE GARDEN Nature is an open canvas as we design growing art creations to take home. Gardening can be a lifelong hobby, when you develop a connection to the natural world outside your home. Students will learn how different plants develop and grow by tending our garden of planted seeds and rooted cuttings, as well as feeding the hummingbirds in the neighborhood. We’ll plant a water garden, work with dried and pressed flowers, and have a tea party of various herbs grown in our garden. Kids will find the art of gardening, as well as art in the garden in this workshop!
DECOUPAGE Decoupage is a basic technique using paper, fabric or natural materials that can be applied to a wide variety of objects. Mix it with a little creativity and patience and the end result is a good time spent making something special. You can make a scene of the African grasslands with decoupage, make a beaded egg, and transform a laundry detergent box into a useful tote. Whether you have done decoupage before or not, this is a great workshop.
FASHION DESIGN Want to be a fashion designer without starting from scratch? In this workshop, you bring in plain, old clothes and learn how to transform them into your own original wearable works of art using, buttons, beads, trim and more. You will be able to wear your designer original in our Camp Fashion Show!
SPOOL KNITTING This is a great introduction for campers into the fulfilling world of knitting. Workshop participants will learn how to work with yarn by finger knitting and spool knitting to create a few fun projects. Possibilities include making finger puppets, hair scrunchees, stuffed animals, hats, doll clothes, headbands and friendship bracelets. Lots of fun to be had knitting and chatting with summer camp friends in this course.
QUILTING Learn this timeless art of piecing fabric together to make new designs. You will see how this art form has transcended time to become a modern way to express yourself. We will learn several different techniques to make quilt blocks. You will learn about the different types of batting (the stuff that goes inside) and backing fabrics. The final project of a lap quilt will show off the things you have learned.
PAPERCRAFTING The Chinese really did a wonderful thing when they invented paper. In this workshop, we will learn some decorative ways to turn paper into art with a quilling, iris folding and paper piercing project. Paper goes from being something very ordinary to being something beautiful in our hands.
FABRIC ART: FIBER AND BEAD FUSION Learn how to combine, stitch, and embellish an African Folklore Embroidery design with a selection of fabrics and beads. You will have a choice of over ten different designs from which to choose: animals, flowers, village scenes or sea life. Campers will learn how to do basic stitching, individual application of beads, incorporating strings of beads, necklaces and other fibers, textures into the design. The end result is a true fiber art that at a later stage can be made into a purse or pillow. Designs can be viewed at www.aflembroidery.com each child will receive their own design, additional designs can be purchased from website. Leora Raikin, instructor for this class has exhibited her work at museums and fiber art shows across the country. Her book a visual safari through African Folklore Embroidery will be on display for students to get ideas and inspiration.
CRAZY CROCHET Learn how to master the art of crochet, using fun fibers and wools. Students will crochet scarves and learn how to apply beads and other embellishments to their scarves. Fiber artist Leora Raikin will be teaching the class.
MUSICAL THEATRE AGOURA HILLS MYSTERY RADIO: THE SHADOW KNOWS! “Hidden in the heart of men, is what the Shadow knows! Relive the beginning of the live broadcasted theatrical production of a story. Loosely based upon “A Prairie Home Companion “, the students will have a chance to relive one of the oldest forms of entertainment. Radio styled shows were once popular back in the 1940’s. They will get to write their own script, design the stage, acquire proper props and sound effects for the show and thus perform it as old time story tellers use to do on a stage and being broadcasted to other areas.
THEATRE Our young actors with in this course will learn the art of the theatre. The stage design, presence, props, costumes, working as an ensemble and blocking. Students will also learn proper memorization, scene study and overall acting with their peers on a stage. Those with a desire for the theatre are strongly suggested sign up for a new take on these now classics Session One and Two: Shrek and Hannah Montana LIVE!
TREASURE PIRATES Aaaaaaaargh! Have ye ever dreamt of becoming an actual Pirate of the 7 1/2 seas? Well here be ye chance mateys! Ye be joining Mystery Mike (aka: Captain Big Mouth) where ye be learning all ye need to be making ye one of the greatest pirates of all time. You'll learn to walk, talk and of course 'sing' like a pirate. There be 'plank walking' as well other "Pirate Games" that we be playing on the ship. And ye also be creating ye very own Pirate "name" that works for you (keep in mind, it's always 3 words ie: Captain Big Mouth...Captain Blue Beard, etc...)Ye also will be learning how to navigate through the waters and how the Pirates of the past did this too. And you'll be learning the real history of the Pirates of the past. Did ye be knowing that Pirates used dolphins, turtles and albatross' (a really big bird) to find their way to their treasures along with their compass? Ye be learning how to use a compass, create your own treasure maps and build your own treasure chest to fill on an actual Treasure Hunt at the end of the course with all kinds of Pirate Treasure. The only course requirement is that ye must speak Pirate (ye will be taught if ye don't know how) and have a desire to find treasure wherever you go. Aaaaaaaaargh! See ye all there and be prepared to Aaaaaaaaargh!
SECRET AGENT TRAINING Learn to be a Secret Agent with Mystery Mike, the most famous goofy, wacky Secret Agent known by children all over the country. Join Mystery Mike as he takes you through the actual process with Spy Challenges, Map Making, Various Disguises, Spy Gadgets, Learning Accents, learning to create and decipher secret codes, clue writing and more. The course ends with a campus Scavenger Hunt that the children put together themselves using all of their 'Agent' training throughout the course. Each child also receives a 'dossier' at the end that includes digital photos of themselves from the course, an official 'Spy Certification' as well as some other 'mysterious' surprises.Looking foward to helping you 'find a clue' to become a great Secret Agent.
LET'S DANCE AGOURA HILLS CREATIVE DANCE In this workshop we will learn several dance techniques including jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop! We will have fun improving strength, flexibility and endurance. Also, we will learn about choreography and dance composition so campers can take part in choreographing their own performance!
AFRICAN AND CUBAN HAND DRUMMING In this workshop learn about the roots of African music in the Americas through the use of African Djimbe and Djun Dun drums of Africa as well as Conga drums of Cuba. Hear folk tales and myths and play many hand percussion instruments as well, such as shakers, bells and more.
MUSIC OF THE RAINFOREST In this workshop our campers will experience music from the rainforests around the world with real folk instruments. From Africa to Central America to the Amazon the people of the rainforests play drums, balifon (African xylophones), rattles and flutes to celebrate nature. Included are stories of the rainforests and simple dance movements.
THE WORLD OF DRUMMING In this workshop campers will learn to play drums from Africa, Latin America and Native America. Included this year are stick drums as well as hand drums. Would you like to be a Rock Drummer? Come and learn the rock and roll back beat and more. Many instruments to choose from for all ages and no experience needed!
EN GUARD! FENCING Touche! This workshop will introduce students to the ancient, elegant sport of Epee fencing, in which opponents salute, go on guard and sustain an intense yet graceful dialogue through their gestures and weapons. Classes will cover footwork, blade work, strategy, training drills and exercises. Beginning fencers will parrie, thrust, lunge and bout, while learning the etiquette and the strategies of this fun, safe sport.
VOICE ACADEMY This is no reality show! Here, campers can learn the basic skills to sing. Included in these are: proper warm ups, breath control, diaphragm control, scales, harmonizing, melodies, and proper counting of the 8 count in music. Session One: Big Girls Don’t Cry, Chasing Cars, and Surrender Session Two: The Musical 60’s- featuring Dianna Ross and the Supremes
FUN WITH FLUTES Come join Ernies flute workshop. See and try flutes from Native America such as medicine flutes, South American pan pipes, and Irish whistles just to name a few. All participants will receive their very own recorder/flutes as well. But wait, there’s more. Included are the use of drums, xylophones and other percussion instruments. This will truly be a rewarding and fun experience for all.
CHEER SQUAD Learn the sport of cheer. Be a Cheer Squad member on this year's Summer Art Academy roster. From the first Hoo-Rah, to the last HooRay, girls and boys alike may participate in this workshop designed to increase the level of positive team interaction. The sport of cheer increases motor skills, balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. We will explore the basics of a good cheer foundation, enthusiasm and positive thinking. We will learn an old cheer or two and create one anew. We'll twist and shout, and knock you all out with our sporty jumps, groovy grooves, and fancy dance moves!
YOGAWORKS In this workshop, we’ll explore and discover the mind and body in inspiring, creative ways. Through animated poses, basic stretching and movement exercises, you’ll gain strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques will teach you how to concentrate, relax and focus inward. The aim of the workshop is to stimulate the imagination, promote creative self-expression, instill self-respect and respect for others, and release energy. A typical class includes Breath Awareness, Sun Salutations, Standing and Sitting Poses, Stretching, and Relaxation. The integration of art, yoga games, and music add to the fun and adventure of this ancient practice. At our new Agoura Hills campus, this workshop will be taught by accredited instructors from YOGAWORKS of Westlake Village, one of the nation's leading Yoga centers. CAPOEIRA Capoeira is a Brazilian dance-martial art, developed by slaves to fight the oppression of their masters. Capoeira is the perfect balance between self-defense and rhythm. In this workshop, our students will develop their flexibility, confidence, cardio-vascular endurance, range of motion, rhythm, awareness of themselves and others and will have a great time doing it! This workshop incorporates learning different Brazilian percussion instruments, singing, acrobatics, and fight-like moves ending with a performance at the end of the session. MARTIAL ARTS - TANG SOO DO Tang Soo Do is a style of Korean martial arts, or karate, which is the study of self defense with a weapon-less hand. In this workshop, our students will enjoy taking karate, which can be applied to many areas in life including self dicipline and self control, goal achievement, mental clarity and above all else the confidence to over come any situation one desires! Our program will include, but is not limited to, the learning of basic kicks, punches, blocks and stances, a form (also known as a kata), attacking combinations, and karate games designed to be extremely fun while focusing on needed aspects such as hand-eye coordination and balance. This workshop will use positive reinforcement to motivate and connect with children so that this program becomes a fun, safe, and highly beneficial environment. There will be a performance, by all of the children attending this workshop, at the end of the session giving them a chance to show off their newly discovered martial arts talents! Each camper will get their own uniform to take home! PILATES 4 KIDS In this workshop you will be introduced to Pilates, the latest craze in movement. Fun, energetic, and exciting exercises combined with balls, balance devices, rings, mats and athletic skills makes this workshop a blast! Pilates helps focus for better grades, alignment for better posture and enhances sports ability for team and individual achievement, endurance and excellence. Pilates helps you develop balance and core strength for a happier and healthier life. This workshop gives you a fun, fascinating, playful and exciting way to be fit, be fast, be flexible and maintain balance and strength for your growing body and mind. Find out what the thrill is of the latest fitness phenomenon in town.
ASIAN CUISINE
Our culinary journey will begin with a visit to the distinct cuisines of Northern and Southern Thailand, which will feature recipes from world famous Chef Tommy Tang like Chiang Mai Thai (small bites) plus the noodle and curry dishes from Bangkok. From China we will do Dim-Sum and them some…recipes include wontons, potstickers, shu mai, and stir fry techniques. Our Korean menu will include bulgogi and short ribs. Japan will feature udon noodle soup, sushi tricks & techniques!
ITALIAN CUISINE A culinary journey through yummy Italy: This culinary trek will take us from the Island off of the tip of the boot (Sicily) to the top of the boot including the Lombardy and Northernmost region of Trentino that is bordered by the Alps. We will use the fresh fruits and vegetables that vary from region to region. Handmade fresh pasta and pizza dough making, with flavorful sauces and delicious bites of Italy are the feature attractions of this delicious class.
MEXICAN CUISINE Sadly, too many Americans only taste foundation of Mexican food is that of the fast food franchises that are on every street corner. The cuisine of Mexico is diverse from region to region with complexities and nuances in approaches to delicious food. Not to mention the culinary influences of the Aztec, Mayan, French and Spanish empires throughout the land. This class will feature a Tamale workshop covering different regional wrappers from corn husk and banana leaves and flavorings.
BLAST OFF BREAKFAST Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Students will learn how to prepare a complete and well balanced breakfast. Egg & Potato cookery will be explored extensively. Of course the traditional favorites like French Toast, Pancakes, Waffles and breakfast pastries will also be covered.
MASTERPIECE COOKIES! This class will take cookie making to another level. Take this artistic journey of creating cookie works of art. The class features a Gingerbread house project that will take you from baking the gingerbread from scratch then constructing a gingerbread masterpiece. We will also learn different cookie varieties including drop, cutout and rolled dough in this class.
SPY CHEFS Cracking Top Secret Recipes from Restaurants and Cookie Stores. This class will attempt to duplicate recipes like The Olive Garden’s pasta Alfredo and spinach and artichoke heart dip, California Pizza Kitchen’s Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and chopped salad, Mrs. Field’s & Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies and Chevy’s garlic mashed potatoes and mango salsa!
FINGER FOODS Fast and fabulous after school snacks and beverages. Learn how to create delicious and tasty and healthy snacks that your friends will always want to come by your house after school if you’re whipping up these tasty treats. Techniques learned will also allow you to help out at the next family gathering to create delicious appetizer or drink that your family will love. Recipes include; Zucchini ribbons, Caprese skewers, roasted garlic spread and crab and gruyere Nachos.
TV CHEFS Clash of the Culinary Titans. This exciting class will test the recipes of the top celebrity Chefs of television and their regional specialties. Chef battles include Mario Batali vs. Giada De Laurentiis (Italian cuisine) – Emeril vs. Paul Prudhomme (Cajun & Creole cuisine) – Gordon Ramsey vs. Jaime Oliver (United Kingdom cuisine) – Bobby Flay vs. The Two Hot Tamales (Tex Mex cuisine) and Martha Stewart vs. Rachel Ray (Holiday Cooking).
CARTOONING - MONSTERS
CARTOONING - SUPERHEROES Before SPIDER-MAN, THE X-MEN and BATMAN were blockbuster summer movies and the TEEN TITANS and the LEGION of SUPERHEROES were TV cartoon shows, those characters were line drawings in comic book stories on paper. These adventurers were rendered with dynamic power and drama that made them seem bigger than life. The basics of drawing dynamic superheroes are revealed by DR. SCOTT as each student makes daily entries into his and her SUPERHERO SKETCHBOOKS. We will also be learning a brief history of SUPERHERO comics and examining the work of great comic book superhero action artists like Jack Kirby, Bruce Timm, and John Buscema.
CARTOONING - FUNNY CHARACTERS
The Basics! All your favorite funny cartoon characters from today like the SIMPSONS, BUGS BUNNY, SPONGEBOB and ARCHIE, will broken down here as well as the classic cartoons of THE FLINTSTONES, MICKEY MOUSE and PEANUTS. Each student will be completing a day by day cartoon sketchbook full of famous characters rendered in their own hand, so we will be able to see the improvement in drawing technique as the weeks progress.
CARTOONING - ROBOTS & SPACESHIPS You think RD-D2 and C3PO were the movies first mechanized marvels? You think the Starship ENTERPRISE was the first cool Sci- Fi spaceship? Not by a long shot! In this class we will not only render popular Sci-Fi Mechanical Men like our favorite STAR WARS droids, but also become familiar w/ classic robots like ROBBY from FORBIDDEN PLANET and spaceships like the DISCOVERY from 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, plus many more. Students will also learn to use some basic drafting tools-such as the compass , the triangle, and the oval template .
CARTOONING - ANIME’ AND MANGA Do you wish you knew how to create MANGA (Japanese style comics) like DRAGONBALL Z, NARUTO or HELSING? What about ANIME’ inspired american cartoons like the TEEN TITANS? Learn the exciting techniques and ideas behind the Anime so popular in Japan and now the US! We will study the art of famous MANGA artists (such as Rumiko Takahashi, Clamp, and Akira Toriyama) and create our own MANGA-inspired characters.
COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP* The newest and most challenging comic art class yet! Each student will write, pencil, ink and color their own comic book featuring some of today’s best known characters. Doctor Scott has streamlined the process so that each student can try their hand at almost all aspects of comic book production. This class is specifically designed for campers that have gone through some of Dr. Scott’s other cartooning classes and now have some facility for figure drawing. Students who possess a greater ability to concentrate and “follow through” with projects will have the most fun and sense of accomplishment here. PARENTS: This is not a class for beginners, but for cartooning fans that are ready to take the “next step”.
CARTOONING - SCI-FI ALIENS They came from outer space and landed on our Movie and TV screens! Some were friendly - some were scary! The invasion began back in the 1950s and I guess they like it here, because they just keep coming! All these classic creatures actually sprung from the imaginations of talented artists and designers, and we’ll discuss what these artisans had in mind and where they drew their inspiration from. The secrets of drawing out -of -this -world creatures are explored by DR. SCOTT as each student makes daily entries into his and her SCI-FI ALIENS SKETCHBOOK. Finally, some basic planetary science will be discussed because all students will design their own alien creatures based on the actual conditions of one of the planets in our own solar system!. We will also see a brief history of Science Fiction Films and examine the Sci-Fi movies of popular directors like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, as well as the many pioneers that inspired them.
CARTOONING - DRAGONS, ROBOTS & MONSTERS In this fun but challenging workshop, students will learn to draw and cartoon dragons, robots, monsters, and other creature through the use of line, volume, and proportion. This is an extremely fun class which engages our campers imagination as well as technical skills.
CARD TRICKS, MAGIC MOVES & SLEIGHT OF HAND This workshop is going to cover a whole bunch of magic dealing with cards! We will learn magic with a regular deck of cards as well as "magic decks" of cards! We will cover all the basics of close-up magic! If you have taken magic with BADGE before, he has ALL NEW TRICKS up his sleeves! Not only will card tricks be taught but rope tricks and MIND READIN TRICKS! That's right, you will LEAN HOW TO READ MINDS in this class! Plus we will twist and tie balloon animals AND watch some AMAZING magic on DVD!
MAGIC, MAGIC AND MORE MAGIC When you see an amazing trick or illusion, don't you want to see it again, figure it out, or ask how it's done? We all know that a magician never tells — except at The Summer Art Academy, that is. We will learn magic that will amaze everyone! Everyone will get to keep every trick that is taught AND have their own personalized magic book with instructions and drawings! We will learn magic with numbers, coins, cards and many other easy to use props! If you have taken our magic workshops before, that's OK because we will learn some BRAND NEW MAGIC as well as review some of the classics. At the end of the workshop we will watch magic on DVD with some of the world's most famous magicians! Throughout this workshop we will have some GREAT non-magic surprises like card tossing, balloon sculpting and more! MYSTIFYING MAGIC This workshop is going to cover a whole bunch of magic! We are going to learn tricks that are very easy, but will really fool anyone! All of the tricks that we are going to learn are close-up pocket sized magic tricks! Some tricks will be with simple everyday objects like rubbers bands, coins, cards, pencils and paper. Whether you have done magic or not, this workshop will be a great introduction to the world of magic, and in the process you will learn skills that will open up the doors to a lifetime of magic! CARD SHARKS Cards, cards, and more cards! In this magic workshop you will learn classic card magic principles that will fry the minds of your spectators! A large emphasis is placed on the theatrical side of magic. As to make your tricks become little show pieces of magic. This summer turn yourself from a Card newbie to a Card Shark!!
BEGINNING CHESS Welcome to the game of Chess! Through songs, stories, and games, we introduce chess to students in a fun and exhilarating way. This experience not only teaches them the basic fundamentals and principles of the game, but also helps sharpen memory, develop problem solving skills, and encourage patient reflection as they visual each move before they make it. In this workshop, each lesson will incorporate 'fun facts' about the history of the game, an engaging lesson, and as always, multiple games between classmates. Though emphasis will be placed on classic strategies to defeat your opponent, it will focus more on creative, adaptable, and intuitive ways to approach the game. We will introduce the game on all levels, including (and not limited to) explaining the parameters of the board itself, piece movement, basic opening moves, and general 'tips' on how to increase your chances of controlling the board. So, if you are ready to learn how to play chess in an exciting environment this workshop is for you!
CHECKMATE This workshop is geared towards students who already have a strong grasp of chess fundamentals and are looking to learn more developed ideas about the game. We will learn such classic concepts as 'castling,' 'en passant,' the 'rook roller,' as well as strategies to accelerate checkmate if you are close to victory and recommendations to increase stalemate if you are the player at risk. Students in this workshop will be playing classmates who already perform at a more advanced level which in turn will raise their skill level dramatically. Though the stress is not solely focused on competition, this workshop will indeed have more tournament play. However, as in both classes, the focus is first and foremost on sportsmanship, respect, and always having fun. So, if you've played chess for a while and are looking for a more exciting challenge, come and join Checkmate!
ART PHOTOGRAPHY Combining photography with additional media makes this workshop both educational and fun! We cover all the basics of camera usage, as well as composition, color, light, shape, and texture. Creativity knows no bounds though as we use the photos taken by the kids to compose masterpieces including color added to black and white photos, and Pop Art inspired composites. A good skill for a photographer is knowing how to relate to the lens, so being in front of the camera for a self portrait is always a fun learning experience. Creative presentation is also important, so we’ll put together a display of each student photographer’s work and present them at the final show (Disposable 35mm cameras, film, and developing will be provided)
SHUTTERBUGS In this course we will be exploring many things that relate to photography in general such as lighting, composition, camera operations and features as well as film editing. We will be shooting landscapes, Still lifes, people and action scenes. We will be using 35mm cameras which will be reloadable and reusable. Throughout the course we will compiling our imagery to put together a book which will be handcrafted by each student and presented in the end of session show. (Disposable 35mm cameras, film, and developing will be provided)
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY In this workshop we will be exploring many things that relate to photographing people including lighting, composition, depth of field and angles of shooting. We will be photographing people in class using various backgrounds and settings. Throughout the course we will compiling our imagery to put together a book which will be handcrafted by each student and presented in the end of session in our school show. Our work will also include an introduction to Polaroid manipulation. (Disposable 35mm cameras, film, and developing will be provided)
This enables each student to learn at his/her own pace. GRAFITTI TECH Campers will explore and learn graphic design techniques using collaging and poster layout skills, photo alteration, and intermediate (and some advanced) PhotoShop techniques. In this workshop you will learn how to download, create, and install custom fonts, and download and install, or create and load custom brushes. Ages 8+. Must have basic PhotoShop proficiency.
FLASH! In this workshop we begin by learning the basics of animation and vector design! Flash is back! This time around we’ll be working on basic animation for first time Flash artists, and intermediate skills for return users.This extremely powerful animation and media tool requires that kids be able to follow instructions and have some proficiency in general computer skills.
DIGITAL ORIGAMI Join us in this workshop as we begin building beautiful paper party lanterns (complete with light!) out of patterns created on the computer and digitally colored. Very proficient artists who finish their lantern ahead of schedule will color, print, and create origami animals to attach to their lantern, using patterned origami paper. This class is good for beginners and experts alike!
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