SUMMER ART FOR KIDS!
This summer is all about PROCESS ART which focuses primarily on creating and discovering. Our experienced art teachers will encourage students to explore materials & techniques that will spark their confidence and imagination. Small classes! All supplies & snacks included. 12 max for the younger kids classes and 15 max for the teen media workshop.
To sign up for a session, click on the blue links.
ARTventures with Zoe
Ages 6-12
Fridays
2 sessions: 9-12pm or 1-4pm
$50/class
Embark on adventures in art with Zoe. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with a wide variety of art techniques and mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, & more. Friday morning or afternoon sessions will be an exciting ARTventure!
June 28th: Sculpture with Polymer Clay
Working with polymer clay, students will create several miniature sculptures that will be baked and finished with acrylic paint.
Choose a session: 9-12pm or 1-4pm
$50
July 19th: Drawing & Printmaking
Students will be introduced to the fine art of printmaking using styrofoam sheets, block printing ink, and special rollers to design & make a series of prints.
Choose a session: 9-12pm or 1-4pm
$50
July 26th: Exploring Paint
Experimenting with watercolor and acrylic paints provides an opportunity to explore color mixing, texture, mark making and more!
Choose a session: 9-12pm or 1-4pm
$50
August 2nd: Mixed Media
Dive into mixed media art, the process of combining or layering two or more different mediums into one composition! It’s a great way to recycle materials including cardboard and other found objects.
Choose a session: 9-12pm or 1-4pm
$50
Meet the teacher: Zoe Williamson is a painter and experienced art teacher residing in San Luis Obispo who brings her expertise and passion for teaching to our summer program. Her extensive experience with children includes over five years of experience in the Montessori school system, leading a sewing and art club at Children’s House Montessori in Atascadero, and teaching the 2023 summer art classes for Art Center Morro Bay. Outside of the art studio, Zoe loves embarking on exciting adventures and hiking with her adorable dog, Biscuit.
Explorations in Art with Kathryn
Ages 6-12
2-day Sessions
9:30am-12pm
$80/week
There’s something for everyone! We will explore drawing and painting, cartoon creations and abstract art projects. Students will “dip their toes” into various art mediums, including graphite pencil, watercolor, and paint. This is a perfect opportunity for both beginner and experienced artists to exercise their creativity. Come to a single session or all three!
Session 1: July 16th & July 18th – Tuesday/Thursday
9:30am-12pm
$80
Session 2: July 30th & Aug 1st – Tuesday/Thursday
9:30am-12pm
$80
Session 3: Aug 7th & Aug 8th – Wednesday/Thursday
9:30am-12pm
$80
Meet the teacher: Born and raised in Arroyo Grande, Kathryn Loomis loves sharing art with her local community. Kathryn received her Associate of Art degree in Fine Art at Allan Hancock College and teaches art at local elementary schools. At home, she loves making cartoon artwork of various animals!
Media Arts with Robert Styles
Age: students entering grades 6-12
July 23 – July 25
1-4pm
$120 /3 day workshop
We are excited to offer a new class this summer! Our Media Arts workshop will be available for students going into grades 6-12. Over the course of three days, students will learn about the basics of Video Production, and they will walk away having made at least one completed video. Each individual will have the opportunity to work on a project that is custom-designed to the specific type of video they want to make. Some examples include short films, documentaries, music videos, public service announcements, and commercials. Students will learn about various stages of Video Production including pre-production (storyboarding & planning), production (acquiring the footage), and post-production (editing the video into its final format). During our camp, students will receive peer feedback from each other, as well as feedback from the class instructor. Students will need to bring a smartphone with them, and please make sure there is enough storage space for them to film their videos. Alternately, students may also bring their own camera and computer to film and edit on if they’d like. Invite friends to join us too!
Meet the teacher: Robert Styles has been teaching Video Production for over 10 years in Porterville, CA. His classes are part of the Multimedia & Technology Academy at Monache High School, and his students have won multiple awards at various student film festivals such as Slick Rock Film Festival, Picture the Valley, and the Porterville Film Festival. Mr. Styles has also been an active film critic for three years now, writing a weekly column (Cinema Styles) for the Porterville Recorder.