Summer Art Camp

Be a Wizard, Harry Potter Puppets and Play

for ages 8 - 13, Instructor: Sylvia Benson
June 17th - 21st, 2013

Make your own Harry Potter character using Pariscraft, Sculptamold and acrylic paint. Use fabric, trim, fur, and buttons to design your puppet’s costume.  Work magic with the class to write an original play, record a sound track, and perform for family and friends using a professional puppet stage with backdrops, music, and sound effects.  No muggles allowed.

Mon – Fri
June 17 – 21
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee:  $140

Art Camp

Instructor: Karron Nottingham
June 17th - 21st, 2013

This popular half-day camp provides mixed media exploration of 2-dimensional art: drawing, painting, printmaking, and cartooning, as well as 3-dimensional: sculpture techniques to stimulate the creative energies of your child.

Mon – Fri
June 17 – 21
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 6 – 13)
1 – 4 p.m. class cancelled and combined with morning session
Fee:  $119

Wonders of Weaving

for ages 7-16, Instructor: Judy Larson
June 17th - 18th, 2013

Weave on a two-harness and rigid heddle loom. Practice using an inkle and a backstrap loom, too. Then discover twills on a four-harness floor loom, and take your individual weavings home.

Mon & Tue
June 17 & 18
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $99

Pottery on the Wheel

for ages 7 - 12
June 17th - August 21st, 2013

Learn foundational techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel.  Create cups and bowls on the potter’s wheel and finish them in a variety of fun and traditional ways. In the end you will bring home functional pottery you can use, fired with colorful food-safe glazes.

Pottery students must wear closed-toed shoes when using the pottery wheels - no sandals or flip-flops.

Glaze day is Friday and meets at the regular class time

Mon – Wed  
June 17 – 19
9 – 10:30 a.m.
or 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
or 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
June 24 – 26
9 – 10:30 a.m.
or 11 a.m.  – 12:30 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
July 8 – 10
9 – 10:30 a.m.
or 11 a.m . – 12:30 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
July 15 – 17
9 – 10:30 a.m.
or 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
or 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
July 22 – 24
9 – 10:30 a.m.
or 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  FULL
or 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
July 29 – 31
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FULL

Mon – Wed  
Aug 5 – 7
9 – 10:30 a.m.
or 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FULL
or 1:30 – 3 p.m. FULL

Mon – Wed
Aug 12 – 14
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Mon – Wed 
Aug 19 – 21
9 – 10:30 a.m. FULL
or 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  FULL
or 1:30 – 3 p.m.  FULL

Fee:  $89

Recycled Gems

for ages 8-15, Instructor: Greta Hammelman
June 18th - 20th, 2013

Have fun creating new jewelry using recycled parts and pieces. Projects include bottle cap earrings, pop can rose rings, mosaic pendants, and retro cuffs.

Tue – Thurs
June 18 – 20
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $64
 

Just Add Water

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Liz Malanaphy
June 19th - 21st, 2013

Explore our own St. Croix River, and explore water around the world on the 45th parallel. Don’t know what that is? Come and find out! Help create an interactive work of art for the Just Add Water lab and work with a “Mystery Guest” who will share what he/she knows about the river!
Wed – Fri
June 19 – 21
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $81

Duck, Duck, Duct Tape

for ages 9-12, Instructor: Lana Sjoberg
June 19th - 21st, 2013

Colored duct tape is all the rage. Use it to make old shoes and hats look new, create 3-D sculptures and design wallets, purses, and jewelry. Learn to create new textures and patterns with duct tape. Your imagination is the limit!

Wed - Fri
June 19 - 21
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $81 
 

Kookie Creature Dream Catcher

Ages 2 ½ - 4 with an adult and 5 – 7
June 20th - 21st, 2013

Imagine and draw a friendly creature to catch your bad dreams. Then, sculpt it using papier mache wrap and give it personality with paint and whimsical additions. Give it a home in a canvas bag you decorate to hang near your bed where it can do its job.

Thurs & Fri
June 20 & 21
12:30 – 2 p.m. (ages 2 ½ – 4 with adult)
2:30 – 4 p.m. (ages 5 – 7)
Fee:  $28

Animation Station

for ages 8-15, Instructor: Amy Moreland
June 24th - 28th, 2013

Learn how hand-drawn animation is done and see your drawings come to life on a DVD. Learn the process of stop-motion animation and create a movie. Improve your drawing skills and learn how to operate the camera equipment.

Mon – Fri
June 24 – 28
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $119

Clay Animation

for ages 8-15, Instructor: Amy Moreland
June 24th - 28th, 2013

Create clay characters, props, and stages, and learn camera tricks during the filming process. This fast-paced class offers a wide range of interests from story boarding to stage lighting, working towards the final DVD project.

Mon – Fri
June 24 – 28
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $121

Pet Portraits

for ages 9-12, Instructor: Gina Pedriana-Basche
June 24th - 27th, 2013

Create one-of-a-kind drawings and paintings of your favorite pet. Experiment with color, composition, and a variety of painting techniques in this fun and creative class. Bring a portrait of your pet to class.

Mon – Thurs
June 24 – 27
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $109

Puppet Make and Take Class

for ages 7-16, Instructor: Judy Larson
June 24th - 25th, 2013

Explore the world of puppets, including marionettes and rod arm puppets. Make your own unique sock puppet and a rod arm puppet, too. Learn puppet manipulation so you can perform your own puppet shows.

Mon & Tue
June 24 & 25
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $99

Clay Sculpture and Pottery for Teens

for ages 13+
June 24th - 26th, 2013

Interested in building larger sculptures in clay with the option of using the potter’s wheel?  Use a variety of clay working techniques to create figurative sculptures, geometric forms, or abstract creations.  Explore textural surface decoration and also use the wheel to create sculptural or functional vessel forms.

Glazing day is Monday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
June 24 – 26
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fee:  $99

Around the World on the 45th Parallel

for ages 9-12, Instructors: Lana Sjoberg & Chelsea Kelly
June 26th - 28th, 2013

What do Torino, Italy; Nayoro, Japan; Krasnodar, Russia; and Hudson, Wisconsin, USA have in common?  They are just some of the places half-way between the equator and the North Pole on the 45th parallel.  Explore the culture, art, and food of 45th parallel countries and work together to create a large northern hemisphere sculpture.  Each student also will make a hand-bound art book.  The sculpture and books will be displayed at The Phipps in January as part of an art exhibit on the 45th parallel.

Wed & Fri
June 26 & 28
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $109

Weave a Purse

for ages 8-16, Instructor: Judy Larson
June 27th - 28th, 2013

Bring in 3 yards of prewashed cotton fabric. In class, you’ll learn how to weave it into a purse on a two-harness loom, then make a handle on an inkle loom, and assemble it into a great purse or tote bag.

Thurs & Fri
June 27 & 28 
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $99

Picasso Teaches

Ages 6 – 9 or 9 – 12, Instructor: Karla Faith
July 8th - 11th, 2013

Picasso was a fun, imaginative artist who continues to inspire contemporary artists. Look at some of Picasso’s innovations and use his ideas to develop your own compositions. A new concept and project will be introduced every day with drawing and painting materials.

Mon – Thurs
July 8 – 11
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ages 6 – 9)
Fee:  $61

1 – 3 p.m. (ages 9 – 12)
Fee: $71

Kids’ Sculpture in Clay

for ages 7 - 12
July 8th - 10th, 2013

Discover what you can do sculpturally with clay. Make standing animals and architectural or functional pottery forms by pinching, coiling, or using geometric slab construction techniques. This class offers a variety of possibilities to create art just by using your hands, clay, simple tools, and your creative minds.

Glaze day is Friday and meets at the regular class time

Mon – Wed  
July 8 – 10
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $89

I Felt Something!

for ages 10-16, Instructor: Greta Hammelman
July 9th - 11th, 2013

Create fun projects by felting. Use a blend of raw wool and learn dry felting techniques. Creations will range from flat felt to small toy sculptures.

Tue – Thurs
July 9 – 11
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $59

Creative Furniture Building

for ages 10+, Instructor: Messes and Masterpieces
July 9th - 10th, 2013

The best person to make your favorite reading chair is you. Messes and Masterpieces will provide interesting recycled materials and tools for you to build a furniture piece all your own.

Tues & Wed
July 9 & 10
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Fee:  $28

Friendship Bracelets to Make and Trade

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Dianne Erickson
Thursday, July 11th, 2013

Use embroidery thread and fine cords to knot lovely bracelets. Learn basic design as well as more advanced methods.

Thursday
July 11
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $29
 

Instant Color Set Dyeing on Silk Scarves

for ages 6 – 9 or 9 – 12, Instructor: Robbin Firth
Friday, July 12th, 2013

Create an original design using easy, no mess, non-toxic dyes. Use various techniques of mixing these dyes with shaving cream to paint your silk scarf: spraying, tie-dyeing, stenciling, and more.

Fri
July 12
10 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 6 – 9)
1 – 3 p.m. (ages 9 – 12)
Fee:  $44

Paper Making

for ages 7 – 10 & 11 – 15 , Instructor: Chelsea Kelly
Friday, July 12th, 2013

Using natural and found materials, learn the process of making handmade paper.

Friday
July 12
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 11 – 15)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 7 – 10)
Fee:  $29

The Way Things Go! Art that moves, flies, flutters, and sails …

for ages 7-13, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
July 15th - 19th, 2013

Explore your inner inventor. Utilizing artistic techniques and scientific methods, design and create bottle rockets powered by water, make a real hot air balloon, go the distance with paper airplanes, invent a racer that runs on air power, make a device to hurl marshmallows across the room, and more.

Mon – Fri
July 15 – 19
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $119

Interior Design – Design Your Dream Room

for ages 8 and older, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
July 15th - 19th, 2013

Design your dream bedroom, or art studio, or reading room. Who said you can’t have a swimming pool in your room … complete with a slide and floating snack trays? Learn architectural design concepts and techniques to plan and construct a scale model of your dream room using a variety of materials. Also create a name plate and wall hanging for your real bedroom or special place.

Mon – Fri
July 15 – 19
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $119

Girls Only Art Camp

for ages 5-11, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
July 15th - 18th, 2013

If you love bright colored paint and lots of glitter this is the camp for you. In this fun camp we’ll make a papier mache kitty, paint batik designs on your t-shirt, collage a colorful flower project, create masterpieces on canvas board, and make a colorful clay creation to hang on your wall. Make a duct tape flower headband, draw horses or unicorns, and more. Along the way we’ll listen to music, paint our nails, and have lots of fun.

Mon – Thurs
July 15 – 18
9:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Fee:  $114

Best of Abrakadoodle Art Camp for Kids

for ages 5-11, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
July 15th - 18th, 2013

An awesome art camp filled with our favorite art projects. Make a papier mache animal, learn to draw a crazy dog and finish the project with colorful watercolors and a fun frame. Make a duct tape bag, throw paint to create a crazy design on canvas board, sculpt, and lots more.

Mon – Thurs
July 15 – 18
12 – 2:15 p.m.
Fee:  $114

Just Add Water: Special Edition

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Liz Malanaphy
Thursday, July 18th, 2013

Be part of a community effort to help clean up the St. Croix during “River Awareness Week”. Work with local artist to create a sculpture made of “treasures” found in during the St. Croix River clean up. Celebrate in the park on Thursday evenings, watching a concert featuring great local musicians!

Thursday
July 18
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $65

Paint like Basquiat

for ages 7 – 10 & 11 – 15 , Instructor: Chelsea Kelly
Friday, July 19th, 2013

Using abstraction and figuration, juxtaposition, and different painting techniques, create a vibrant painting on canvas board inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988).

Friday
July 19
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 7 – 10)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 11 – 15)
Fee:  $29

Rhythms of the African Diaspora

a percussion camp for students entering grades 4 - 10, Instructor: Babatunde Lea
July 22nd - 26th, 2013

Learn Afro-Cuba and Afro-Brazil drumming traditions, which include drumming techniques, chants, dances, and cultural aspects.  There will be a culminating performance that will allow students to show what they have learned.

Mon - Fri
July 22 - 26
Fee: $125
9:00 - noon (students entering grades 7 - 10)
1:00 - 4:00 (students entering grades 4 - 6)

Stencil Graffiti

for ages 10+, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
July 22nd - 26th, 2013

Yo! Utilizing a variety of drawing and painting techniques, create a unique self portrait in true street art style. Develop graffiti style lettering fonts, design and create your own graffiti name art, and create a fantasy landscape with spray paint techniques.

Mon – Fri
July 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $119

Wearable Art! “Project Runway” for kids!

for ages 7-13, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
July 22nd - 26th, 2013

Challenge your creativity and design skills to construct wearable art pieces – hats, tops, skirts, capes, masks, wings, and tails, from paper, tape, paint, string, feathers, and more. Learn printmaking and painting techniques to decorate your “fabric.”  This year’s theme is animals and birds, so let your imagination run wild. A fashion show production highlighting the wearables is scheduled for Friday, July 26, at 2:00 p.m.  All are invited.

Mon – Fri
July 22 – 26
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $119

Exploring Photography

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Deanna Grigus
July 22nd - 26th, 2013

Explore the history of photography, techniques for properly using a digital camera, and the science of photography. Create unique photographic projects. Required: Digital camera with memory card and manual, if you have one.

Mon – Fri
July 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $125

Wild About Animals

for Ages 3 ½ – 6, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
July 22nd - 24th, 2013

If you love animals, you will love this wild week of animal fun with art projects all about animals. Let your imagination run wild as you turn tiger stripes into shades of pink and blue, learn how to draw your favorite animal, sculpt animals out of clay, and more.

Mon & Wed
July 22 & 24
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $65
 

Fancy Schmancy

for Ages 3 ½ – 6, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
July 22nd - 24th, 2013

Celebrate all things fancy in this girls art camp. We’ll read the book Pinkalicious and some fun Fancy Nancy stories. Paint some posh puppies, sculpt and paint a tea cup for a tea party, draw a cute kitty, and more. We’ll even paint our nails.

Mon & Wed
July 22 & 24
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $65

Little Girls Art Camp

for Ages 3 ½ – 6, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
July 23rd - 25th, 2013

Do you love bright colored paint, glitter, and rhinestones? If so, this is the camp for you. Collage a colorful flower project, create masterpieces on canvas board, and create a colorful clay creation to hang on your wall. Make a bracelet, draw a kitty, and more. Along the way we’ll listen to some music, paint our nails, and have lots of fun.

Tue & Thurs
July 23 & 25
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $65

Pirate Treasure Art Camp

for Ages 3 ½ – 6, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
July 23rd - 25th, 2013

Hey matey, want to go on a treasure hunt? Do you like pirates? Make a pirate boat and create some alligators out of clay. Draw a treasure map and collage a picture of your favorite pirate. We’ll read fun pirate stories, make fun projects, and even go on a treasure hunt.

Tue & Thurs
July 23 & 25
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $65

Assemblage Sculpture

for ages 7 – 10 & 11 – 15 , Instructor: Chelsea Kelly
Friday, July 26th, 2013

Let your imagination flow as you transform everyday objects into something more and obscure. Learn the techniques of assemblage sculpture to create something unique and daring.

Fri
July 26
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 7 – 10)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 11 – 15)
Fee:  $29
 

Fun with Clay

for ages 4-6
July 29th - August 14th, 2013

Explore the nature of clay and create using your imagination. Discover how clay can be shaped into a variety of forms like animals, airplanes, cars, or trees. This class is a fun way to develop basic motor skills by using the excellent creative medium of clay.

Mon – Wed  
July 29 – 31
9 – 10 a.m.

Mon – Wed  
Aug 12 – 14
9 – 10 a.m.
Fee:  $59
 

Pottery on the Wheel for Teens

for ages 13+
July 29th - August 14th, 2013

Review and reinforce foundational skills of throwing pottery on the wheel – all skill levels welcome. This class will cover basic bowls and more advanced vase and lidded forms using a variety of glaze decorating techniques.

Glaze day is Friday and meets at the regular class time

Mon – Wed  
July 29 – 31  FULL
1 – 3 p.m.

Mon – Wed  
Aug 12 – 14  FULL
1 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $99

From Old T-shirt to Fabulous Boa

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Dianne Erickson
Monday, July 29th, 2013

Recycle! Reuse! Take an old t-shirt and make it into a fluffy, fun scarf. Hand sewing and cutting required.

Mon
July 29
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $29

All About Animals

for ages 7-13, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
July 29th - August 2nd, 2013

Explore a variety of painting, drawing, and sculpture techniques in animal inspired art. Paint a pop art style portrait of your pet, favorite bird, reptile, or other critter; sculpt an animal in 3D, paint it, and decorate it; and make a mixed media mask.

Mon – Fri
July 29 – Aug 2
Time 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $119

Inspired by Intensity: Fauve Color Painting

for ages 6 – 9 or 9 – 12, Instructor: Karla Faith
July 29th - August 1st, 2013

Learn to use color as the Fauve, or “wild man,” artists did. Great intensity and contrast produce freedom of interpretation and startling effects. Paint using colors that vibrate and attract attention.

Mon – Thurs
July 29 – Aug 1
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (6 – 9)
Fee:  $61

1 – 3 p.m. (9 – 12)
Fee:  $71

Just Add Water

for ages 4-7, Instructor: Liz Malanaphy
July 30th - August 1st, 2013

Explore the St. Croix River ... get your feet wet and learn about other places around the world where kids are doing the same thing as you. Meet a mystery guest who will share what they know about the river.

Tue – Thurs
July 30 – Aug 1
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $53

Really Rad Resin Art

for ages 7 and older, Instructor: Messes and Masterpieces
July 30th - 31st, 2013

Resin bottle cap art is a hot trend. Take it to the next level using recycled materials and found objects to make one-of-a-kind art and jewelry.

Tues & Wed
July 30 & 31
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Fee:  $28

I Love My Cat

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Dianne Erickson
August 1st - 2nd, 2013

Sew a mouse for kitty kat and fill it with catnip – he or she will love you forever. Make a fishing pole to lure your feline into playful fun and build a cathouse full of crinkly pleasure. Your imagination will drive your cat wild.

Thurs & Fri
Aug 1 & 2
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $48

Experiment with Wet Felting

for ages 6 – 9 or 9 – 12, Instructor: Robbin Firth
Friday, August 2nd, 2013

Learn many techniques of layering and rolling wool rovings and wet felting. Cut your own shapes out of the wool felt you create to make bracelets, geode toys, and even pictures out of felt. The possibilities are endless.

Fri
Aug 2
10 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 6 – 9)
1 – 3 p.m. (ages 9 – 12)
Fee:  $34

Beginner’s Bead Basics

for ages 6-11, Instructor: Greta Hammelman
August 5th - 9th, 2013

Learn basic beading techniques to create a variety of jewelry projects. Practice new skills as you make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pins.

Mon – Fri
Aug  5 – 9
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $129
 

Advanced Jewelry Design

for ages 11-16, Instructor: Greta Hammelman
August 5th - 9th, 2013

Brush-up on basic beading techniques and learn new skills while creating fun projects. Add your own designs to earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in a variety of styles.

Mon – Fri
Aug  5 – 9
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $134

Explorer’s Art Camp – Space Alien Adventure

for ages 7-13, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
August 5th - 9th, 2013

Nothing stirs the imagination more than spaceships, aliens, and life on other planets. Live the fantasy in the creation of alien cartoons, the design and construction of a life-sized spaceship, make an alien mask and costume, draw an intergalactic landscape, stir up some space slime, and more. Snacks, music, and games dramatize the study.

Mon – Fri
Aug 5 – 9
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $119

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

for ages 7-13, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
August 5th - 9th, 2013

New projects every year. Make fun stuff. Laugh! Create beautiful, functional, and inspired objects to wear, display, give as gifts, or share with your friends. This year’s theme is beach party. Projects include: a no-sew bandana purse, a decorated beach cover-up to wear, foam flip-flops, tee-shirt headbands, friendship bracelets, and more.

Mon – Fri
Aug 5 – 9
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $119

Drawing with Nature’s Geometry

for ages 6 – 9 or 9 – 12, Instructor: Karla Faith
August 5th - 8th, 2013

Nature has patterns, rhythms, and relationships that teach us to see beauty and reason in the world. Inspired by nature, you will draw and invent compositions by observing our amazing natural world.

Mon – Thurs
Aug 5 – 8
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ages 6 – 9)
Fee:  $59

1 – 3 p.m. (ages 9 – 12)
Fee:  $69

Book Binding

for ages 7 – 10 & 11 – 15 , Instructor: Chelsea Kelly
Friday, August 9th, 2013

Create a journal or sketchbook with an assortment of fun materials and learn about the art of bookbinding. Personalize your book with decorations and embellishments.

Fri
Aug 9
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 7 – 10)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 11 – 15)
Fee:  $29

Art Camp

for ages 6-9 or 8 -13, Instructor: Karron Nottingham
August 12th - 16th, 2013

This popular half-day camp provides mixed media exploration of 2-dimensional art: drawing, painting, printmaking, and cartooning, as well as 3-dimensional sculpture techniques to stimulate the creative energies of your child.

Mon – Fri
Aug 12 – 16
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 8 – 13)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 6 – 9)
Fee:  $119

Owls are a Hoot!

for ages 5-7 and 7 and older, Instructor: Messes and Masterpieces
August 12th - 13th, 2013

Create a variety of mini owls while exploring different sculptural mediums and mixed media additions.  Messy, colorful, and a hoot.

Mon & Tues
Aug 12 & 13
12:30 – 2 p.m. (ages 5 – 7)
2:30 – 4 p.m. (ages 7 and older)
Fee:  $28

All Things Boys Art Camp

for ages 5-11, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
August 12th - 14th, 2013

If you love messy, sticky, icky, and scary things, then this is the camp for you. Make duct tape wallets, learn to draw Frankenweenie, make model magic bugs, spiders, and lizards. Create gooey goodle, throw paint to create a colorful canvas, and more.

Mon & Wed
Aug 12 & 14
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $65

Light up the Night – Glow Art for Your Room

for ages 5-11, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
August 12th - 14th, 2013

Turn your room into a nighttime wonderland with luminous glow-in-the-dark materials. Create cool and unique figures, paintings, and pictures that will glow in the dark.

Mon & Wed
Aug 12 & 14
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $65
 

Just Add Water

for ages 11-14, Instructor: Liz Malanaphy
August 13th - 15th, 2013

Explore the St. Croix River from a kayak. Take a look at the river from a different point of view in an easy paddle leaving right from The Phipps Center.  Work with a “Mystery Guest” who will share their river expertise.

Tues – Thurs
Aug 13 – 15
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $ 81

Best of Star Wars Art Camp

for ages 5-11, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
August 13th - 15th, 2013

If you love Star Wars, then this is the camp for you. Learn to draw, sculpt, and paint your favorite characters, make Yoda with clay, and even make your own light saber. May the force be with you.

Tue & Thurs
Aug 13 & 15
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $65

Abrakadoodle Art Experiments

for ages 5-11, Instructor: Abrakadoodle
August 13th - 15th, 2013

Investigate the world of art and science to create some cool special effects. Use salt and watercolor to make an interesting and colorful creation, make neon slime, sidewalk chalk, and create ice crystals and a bath ball that fizzles in the tub.

Tue & Thurs
Aug 13 & 15
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $65

Sewing Softies

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Dianne Erickson
August 14th - 15th, 2013

Sock babies, a pocket elf, twinkles – Little Sister dolls are part of the softies line-up. There will be patterns to follow or you can come up with your own designs to stitch by hand or with a sewing machine. Bring old clothes, t-shirts, or felt to reuse for your softie, and embellish with beads, buttons, and pipe cleaners. There will be a little of you in every creature you make.

Wed & Thurs
Aug 14 & 15
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $48

Yarn Chandeliers

for ages 7 – 10 & 11 – 15 , Instructor: Chelsea Kelly
Friday, August 16th, 2013

Create an assortment of different sized yarn lanterns to use with lights or simply to hang as decoration in your room. Your “chandeliers” will need to dry overnight and will be ready to pick up the next day.

Fri
Aug 16
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 7 – 10)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 11 – 15)
Fee:  $29

Stitching Your Story

for ages 10+, Instructor: Dianne Erickson
August 19th - 22nd, 2013

Let me introduce stitching to your fingers. “To know embroidery is to love embroidery.” Learn a few basic stitches and then go on to create images that are fun and full of you. To embroider is to draw with thread.

Mon – Thurs
Aug 19 - 22
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee:  $96
 

Exploring Photography

for ages 8-12, Instructor: Deanna Grigus
August 19th - 23rd, 2013

Explore the history of photography, techniques for properly using a digital camera, and the science of photography. Create unique photographic projects. Required: Digital camera with memory card and manual, if you have one.

Mon – Fri
Aug 19 – 23
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $125

Drawing Faces

for ages 6-9 or 9-12, Instructor: Karla Faith
August 19th - 22nd, 2013

Enlarge and perfect your use of drawing tools while learning more about drawing faces. Expression,  anatomy of faces, and methods for using many kinds of drawing tools will be covered in this class.
Mon – Thurs
Aug 19 – 22 
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ages 6 – 9)
Fee:  $59

1 – 3 p.m. (ages 9 – 12)
Fee:  $69
 

Experimental Arts

for ages 6-9, Instructor: Messes and Masterpieces
August 19th - 22nd, 2013

Use new and recycled materials and found objects to create messes and masterpieces. Each day will focus on a new medium, including (but never limited to) mosaics, resin, paint, sculpting, and more.  Artists can make something new every day, or keep adding to the same project to create an art extravaganza.

Mon – Thurs
Aug 19 – 22
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $99

Glitter and Glam Fancy

for ages 7 and older, Instructor: Messes and Masterpieces
August 19th - 20th, 2013

Make furniture with flair. Build a fancy table, chair, shelf, or clothes hook just the right size for your special doll. Give it pizzazz with sparkly ribbons, funky fabric, glitter paint, and more.

Mon & Tues
Aug 19 & 20
1 – 3 p.m.
Fee:  $38

Making Otedama

for ages 10+, Instructor: Dianne Erickson
August 20th - 22nd, 2013

Otedama are traditional Japanese juggling toys – small, fabric toys filled with adzuki beans or rice for weight – originating in the 9th century. They have evolved into a wonderful variety of shapes. Make your own set to bring home with directions for how to juggle them. Bring a sack lunch.

Tues - Thurs
Aug 20 – 22
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $49
 

Just Add Water: Tiny Drops

for ages 4-7. Instructor: Liz Malanaphy
August 21st - 23rd, 2013

Splash in the St. Croix, study the river, and learn how to take care of it. Create art based on what you’ve learned, play in the Just Add Water lab, and meet this week’s “Mystery Guest” who will share what they know about the river.

Wed – Fri
Aug 21 – 23
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Fee:  $53

Lichtenstein Dot Portraits

for ages 7 – 10 & 11 – 15 , Instructor: Chelsea Kelly
Friday, August 23rd, 2013

Inspired by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923 – 1997), create your very own portrait using bright colors, thick lines, and most of all, dots.

Fri
Aug 23
9 a.m. – 12 noon (ages 7 – 10)
1 – 4 p.m. (ages 11 – 15)
Fee:  $29