Art Exploration Camp
THIS CAMP IS FULL. CLICK THE EVENT TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.
INSTRUCTOR: Abbie Brentham Sandoval
AGES: Entering Grades 1st-3rd
$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members
Join Art Educator, Abbie Brentham Sandoval, for a week of exploration in art! Students will explore many materials and art processes throughout the week. Students will draw, paint, and make prints as they learn about the hows and whys of being an artist. This camp will be fun and colorful and perfect for a student wanting to try many things.
Precision Portfolio Camp
INSTRUCTOR: Emilio Tolentino
AGES: Entering Grades 9th - 12th
$100 CCA Members | $125 Non-Members
The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of understanding and creating an art portfolio. Students will learn how to write an art statement and create a sample of works from one big idea. Skills learned will help students create advanced placement portfolios.
Theatre Camp: Take Center Stage!
INSTRUCTOR: Victoria Spangler
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th
The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of designing a performance piece. Using music, literature and visual art, Dr. Victoria Spangler will help campers create original material from the smallest seed of an idea. Campers will also build costume pieces and props and select music and sound for their pieces. Campers will perform their program to an audience on their last day of camp. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Manga Camp
THIS CAMP IS FULL. CLICK THE EVENT TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.
INSTRUCTOR: Bethany Connell
AGES: Entering Grades 5th - 8th
Welcome to the world of illustration, drawing, and anime. Join Mrs. Connell on an introduction to the world of comics. Students will study artists from around the world including Studio Ghibli, Christopher Hart, Yamamuro, and more. Students will learn from various animators' styles to create their own unique style! Students’ goal will be to leave at the end of the week with their own comic book. *Fee includes all supplies, a tote bag, and snacks.
Painting Secrets Camp
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INSTRUCTOR: April Rifenburgh
AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 3rd
$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members
Painting tips and tricks will be covered in this fun class. Campers will work with different kinds of paint and will learn about color and different artists. Students will learn about the different styles of painting and will go home with their own masterpieces.
3D BUILDING BONANZA CAMP
THIS CAMP IS FULL. CLICK THE EVENT TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.
INSTRUCTOR: Emilio Tolentino + Guest Artist David Reynaud
AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 3rd
$100 CCA Members | $125 Non—Members
Campers will learn the joy of creating with 3/D. Students will have a variety of projects that deal with building. Students will leave camp with a good understanding of sculpture and 3/D.
Beginning Photography Camp
THIS CAMP IS FULL. CLICK THE EVENT TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Nichols
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th
Campers will learn basic skills of digital photography using digital Kodak cameras owned by the Center. Campers will enjoy a downtown excursion, a photo safari at the Abilene Zoo, and editing in the McMurry University Photo Lab.
My First Art Camp: Session 2
INSTRUCTOR: Casey Larue Chavez
AGES: Entering Kindergarten
This camp is JUST for kids entering Kindergarten this school year! Campers will work with artist Casey Chavez to learn about art and try many materials. This camp is two days only and there are two sessions. Each session will feature different activities so campers can choose to take one or both! *Fee includes all supplies and snacks.
My First Art Camp: Session 1
INSTRUCTOR: Casey Larue Chavez
AGES: Entering Kindergarten
This camp is JUST for kids entering Kindergarten this school year! Campers will work with artist Casey Chavez to learn about art and try many materials. This camp is two days only and there are two sessions. Each session will feature different activities so campers can choose to take one or both! *Fee includes all supplies and snacks.
Recycle Camp
INSTRUCTOR: Hollie Brown
AGES: Entering Grades 1st-3rd
Learn how to use recyled materials to create! Students will work with papier mache, cardboard collage, and relief sculpture all made from everyday objects found around the house or in nature. Artist and Educator, Hollie Brown will guide campers through how to paint, build, and create.*Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Collage Camp
INSTRUCTOR: Makenzie Bierma-Wheeler
AGES: Entering Grades 1st-3rd
Explore multiple forms of collage with artist Makenzie Bierma-Wheeler as students create altered books, traditional collages, and assemblages. Students will learn about contemporary and local artists while expressing themselves through art. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Theatre Camp: Taking Center Stage!
INSTRUCTOR: Victoria Spangler
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th
The Center for Contemporary Arts will provide campers with the experience of designing a performance piece. Using music, literature and visual art, Dr. Victoria Spangler will help campers create original material from the smallest seed of an idea. Campers will also build costume pieces and props and select music and sound for their pieces. Campers will perform their program to an audience on their last day of camp. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Manga Camp
INSTRUCTOR: Bethany Connell
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th
Welcome to the world of illustration, drawing, and anime. Join Mrs. Connell on an introduction to the world of comics. Students will study artists from around the world including Studio Ghibli, Christopher Hart, Yamamuro, and more. Students will learn from various animators' styles to create their own unique style! Students’ goal will be to leave at the end of the week with their own comic book. There will be a special guest appearance by Abilene native, New York-based author and illustrator Travis Nichols! *Fee includes all supplies, a tote bag, and snacks.
Mixed Media Camp
INSTRUCTOR: Cliff Wilke
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th
Join Cliff Wilke as he shares his love for mixed media and experimentation in art. Campers will learn and discuss the elements of art and the role they play in mixed media. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive right into this fun and forgiving way of creating art! *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Art Exploration Camp
THIS CAMP IS FULL - CLICK TO JOIN THE WAIT LIST
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Camp
AGES: Entering Grades 1st-3rd
Join acclaimed artist and Art Educator, Lisa Camp, for a week of exploration in art! Students will explore many materials and art processes throughout the week. This camp will be fun and colorful and perfect for a student wanting to try many things. *Fee includes all supplies, tote bag, and snacks.
Beginning Photography Camp
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Nichols
AGES: Entering Grades 4th - 6th
Campers will learn basic skills of digital photography using digital Kodak cameras owned by the Center. Campers will enjoy a downtown excursion, a photo safari at the Abilene Zoo, and editing in the McMurry University Photo Lab.