Spot 5's Summer Camps are more than just fun. They provide real art education. Our camps are taught by degreed professional artists, are designed to teach the fundamentals of art elements and design... and they are fun too!
CAMP COST IS $135 / SESSION - ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED PAY IN FULL OR $35 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT |
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Note: JCPS is still in session for part of this week. Our students and parents have asked for camps.
To accommodate everyone for this week we have two and three day options as well as a full week.
To accommodate everyone for this week we have two and three day options as well as a full week.
June 3-7 am 9:30-12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
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Art Sampler in the Studio am
These camps are for the explorer. So much to choose from so why not try different materials and processes? From sculpture to painting. In this camp we'll create a variety of fun art projects. Something new everyday! E1 FULL *MA Ceramics for Kids am Ceramic creating is a great way for young kids to learn 3D skills. Hand-building, wheel throwing, relief work glazing and decorating are covered in this camp. In the ceramics studio. E2A TW Studio Camp am Students choose from painting, drawing, printmaking or mix it up as they work from life. This is a perfect fit for students who want to improve their skills with realism. Good for beginners and for continuing art students. M1 *JH Art Internship Camp 15+ am This camp prepares our interns for assisting throughout the summer. Learn techniques and organizational skills for working in an art studio. Must be available for the summer. (No camps the week of July 4th). As this is a week that JCPS in in session, interns are allowed to come later in the week. No charge for this camp. T1 FULL *LB Studio Camp for Teens am Students choose from painting, drawing, printmaking or mix it up as they work from life. This is a perfect fit for students who want to improve their skills with realism. Good for beginners and for continuing art students. T2 *CC |
Art Sampler in the Studio pm More exploring! Different projects, a new one every afternoon. Weaving, drawing, sculpting, painting. We look at artists who came before us, what they made and how we can be inspired by their techniques and subjects. E2 FULL *MA Studio Camp pm Students choose from painting, drawing, printmaking or mix it up as they work from life. This is a perfect fit for students who want to improve their skills with realism. Good for beginners and for continuing art students. M2 AS Studio Camp for Teens pm Students choose from painting, drawing, printmaking or mix it up as they work from life. This is a perfect fit for students who want to improve their skills with realism. Good for beginners and for continuing art students. T3 *CC |
June 10-14 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30 - 4:30
Elementary
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The Impressionists am
Natural light, brush marks, color. A wonderful way to learn to paint. Learn the styles that capture beauty in the world around us. E3 *MA Urban Landscape am Students concentrate on drawing on site and learn to mix the rules of perspective, shading and composition with observation. M4 *JH field trips - permission slip required Paper Arts am Origami plus plus. Sculpture, making your own paper and exploration of book re-purposing into art pieces. M5 *LD Urban Landscape am Students concentrate on drawing on site and learn to mix the rules of perspective, shading and composition with observation. T4 *JH field trips - permission slip required |
Mobiles and Moveable Sculpture pm
Learn color, balance, sculpture while working with art that moves! Students learn from artists like Calder, objects such as theme park rides and crafts like puppetry for inspiration. Wood, metal, paint, cardboard and found objects. E4 *MA Plein Air Painting/Drawing pm Students work outdoors and in the studio with pastels, paint and mixed media. They'll receive instruction in working fast, capturing light, shading and color. Field Trips throughout the week. M6 *JH field trips - permission slip required Teen Ceramic Sampler pm Learn how glazing and decorative elements added to your hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces add so much more dimension to your work. Beginning to experienced. T5 *AC Plein Air Painting/Drawing pm Students work outside and in the studio with pastels, paint and mixed media. They'll receive instruction in working fast, capturing light, shading and color. Field Trips throughout the week. T6 *JH field trips - permission slip required |
JUNE 17- 21 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
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Hooves, Wings, Claws, and Fur am
The ultimate how to draw animals, real and imagined. Capturing form, using texture to create surface and composition in environment are explored. Includes field trip cost. E5 *MA FULL field trips - permission slip required Animal Studies in Photography am Students take daily local trips and learn the tricks to photographing wildlife. Students need their own digital camera M7 field trips - permission slip required *LD Human & Animal Drawing/Painting am Learn the technique of capturing the form and then developing the specific features and attributes. Students will work from life in this class. Great camp for portfolio work. M8 *CC field trips - permission slip required Animal Studies in Photography am This year we take more local trips and learn the tricks to photographing wildlife. Students need own digital camera. T7 Field trips - permission slip required *LD |
Hopper, Gauguin, O'Keefe pm
Students work in tempera, pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more to learn about and experience the styles of these artists and turn them into their own imaginative works. E6 *MA Only two spaces left! Junior Photographers pm So much more than just taking pictures. Learn all about photography - how light makes art. Photo-grams, darkroom fun, and digital too. Making frame-able prints to participating in a photo shoot. E7 field trips - permission slip required. *LD Drawing Studio pm Students practice balance in composition through color, light, and texture. Larger, expressive drawing introducing new media such as wax stix, conte crayons and pastels. Great for keeping up skills in the summertime while learning new techniques. M9 field trips - permission slip required. *CC Ceramics Sampler pm Hand-building and wheel-throwing skills are taught along with decorative techniques such as sgraffito and etching. M10 *AC Drawing Studio pm Students practice balance in composition through color, light, and texture. Larger, expressive drawing introducing new media such as wax stix, conte crayons and pastels. Great for keeping up skills in the summertime while learning new techniques. *JH T8 field trips - permission slip required Ceramics Sampler pm Hand-building and wheel-throwing skills are taught along with decorative techniques such as sgraffito and etching. T9 *AC |
June 24-28 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
Elementary
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Art Sampler: Nature am
This camp is inspired by nature. Clay, paint, mixed media and textiles are used as self expression is emphasized. E8 *MA Video Camp am M11 FULL Stop motion, spoofs and short films. Students create their own films. This camp is a big hit every year! field trips - permission slip required *LD Sculpture am Students will work in clay, plaster and found objects. This camp is all about creating art in 3D and how to capture balance in color, texture and form whether it is realism or abstract. M12 *JH FULL Independent Studio for Teens am Perfect opportunity for those teens who need more studio time and guidance for whatever project they are working on. Independent camps are often utilized by students attending an afternoon camp, building a portfolio or have a summer project. T10 *CC Sculpture am Students will work in clay, plaster and found objects. This camp is all about creating art in 3D and how to capture balance in color, texture and form weather it is realism or abstract. T11 JH FULL |
Art Sampler: The Moderns pm
Art making taught in a playful way that enhances the creativity of kids while giving them an understanding of line, shape, form, color and texture. These projects are very process based and good for the little experimenter. E9 *MA Painting Studio pm Rembrandt, Cassatt, Vermeer and others. Learn the fine painting techniques of the masters. Acrylic, oil and watercolor techniques. M13 AS Ceramics Sampler pm A favorite Spot5 camp! Hand building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorative techniques are covered. Learn to personalize your basic creations with embellishments and glazing techniques such as sgraffito. * TW M14 Only two spaces left! Painting Studio pm Rembrandt, Cassatt, Vermeer and others. Learn the fine painting techniques of the masters. Acrylic, oil and watercolor techniques. Emphasis on portraits. T12 AS Book Illustration pm There is more to making your own illustrated story than just writing and drawing. Color schemes, fonts, word choices and flow of story and drawings are all part of the craft. T13 *CC |
July 8-12 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
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Art Sampler: Imaginary Worlds am Build rockets, find other worlds and creatures, have adventures. Students travel the expanded universe through Sculpey, paint, stamping and other art forms. E10 *MA Only two spaces left! Accessorize the Runway am Bling, hair-gear, scarves and other accessories are crafted in this camp. A nice stand alone camp for those wanting to learn DIY gifts or for those attending the Runway. M15 *LD Glass Art / Stained Glass am Thorough instruction from learning solid design to cutting and piecing together your own stained glass this year we explore a different technique. M16 *JH Only two spaces left! Fine Arts Studio am This class is curriculum based with a versatile instructor! Students choose from Painting, Cartooning, Drawing, Printmaking, or mix it up. Good for beginning to advanced. M17 *CC Glass Art / Stained Glass am Thorough instruction from learning solid design to cutting and piecing together your own glass art. this year we explore jewelry and a different technique utilizing wood frames for larger window art. T14 *JH Only two spaces left! |
Ceramics for Kids pm Ceramic creating is a great way for young kids to learn 3D skills. Hand-building, wheel throwing, relief work glazing and decorating are covered in this camp. In the ceramics studio. E11 TW FULL Runway pm A spot 5 favorite camp! Design your own clothes from the print on the cloth to the finished project. This camp ends with a runway show and photo shoot on Friday. E12 *MA FULL Runway for Tweens pm Advanced design and creation skills in this camp for 12 and older. Students learn construction, print design and color palettes as they make their own creations and walk them on the runway and photo shoot on Friday. M18 Portfolio Camp pm This camp is to assist students in preparing their art portfolios. Drawing from life, self portraits, painting and design pieces are covered. M19 AS Fine Arts Studio pm This class is curriculum based with a versatile instructor! Students choose from Painting, Cartooning, Drawing, Printmaking, or mix it up. Good for beginning to advanced. M20 *CC Teen Digital Photography pm Get the most from your camera, learn techniques and push creative thinking. This week we'll also spend some time experiencing the darkroom. We go on field trips for this camp to capture different subjects and learn different styles. T15 field trips - permission slip required *LD Fine Arts Studio pm This class is curriculum based with a versatile instructor! Students choose from Painting, Cartooning, Drawing, Printmaking, or mix it up. Good for beginning to advanced. T16 |
July 15 - 19 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
Elementary
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Art Sampler: Animals am
Animals are the theme and are created in clay, paint, mixed media. Self expression is emphasized, made up animals are welcome! E13 *MA Ceramics am Hand building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorative techniques are covered. Learn to personalize your basic creations with embellishments and glazing techniques such as sgraffito. M22 Digital Photography* am Get the most from your camera, learn techniques and push creative thinking. Students need a signed permission slip and their own digital camera. M26 field trips - permission slip required *LD Stencils/ Resists am 13+ Batik, spray painting with stencils, screen printing and other forms of resist process are explored in this camp that emphasizes design. T18 *CC |
Art Sampler: Passport to the World of Art pm
Students travel the world creating pieces based on the art of different cultures. Clay, paint, mixed media and textiles are explores. E14 *MA Ceramic Sculpture pm Learn the tools and techniques to shape and sculpt clay into functional objects and art pieces. Wheel-throwing, hand-building and carving are skills that are taught and combined in this camp. M23 *AC Inked pm Ink has been an art medium for ages and it is getting new found respect. Students learn drawing techniques such as washes and mark-making as well as the use of different tools. M24 AS Felting pm Felt Creations: Learn to make your own fiber art through felting! Punch felting, rove wool felting. Students will learn to manipulate natural fibers into little creatures & dreamy landscapes! M25 *LD Ceramic Sculpture pm Learn the tools and techniques to shape and sculpt clay into functional objects and art pieces. Wheel-throwing, hand-building and carving are skills that are taught and combined in this camp. T19 *AC Felting pm Felt Creations: Learn to make your own fiber art through felting! Punch felting, rove wool felting. Students will learn to manipulate natural fibers into little creatures & dreamy landscapes! Some of the most awesome new sculptures are in felt. T20 *LD |
July 22 - 26 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
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Illustrate your own Stories am
Create imaginary, wildly illustrated worlds, adventures and characters like those of Maurice Sendak and Shel Silverstein! You can be the hero in your own book. E15 *MA Graphic Design Studio* am Using principles of graphic design students create their own logos and print them on t-shirts, labels, posters and other items. M27 *CC Independent Study Studio Camp am Perfect opportunity for those teens who need more studio time and guidance for whatever project they want to work on. Independent camps are often utilized by students attending an afternoon camp, building a portfolio or who have a summer project. Will be included in adult class part of the week. T21 Portfolio Preparedness am High School, Governor's Scholars and College Portfolios: This camp focuses on tightening up portfolios and filling the gaps in your work. The instructor will help students prepare for interviews and art submissions. T22 |
Tile and Found Object Mosaics pm
This camp uses design, color and tile to turn every day objects into art when embellished in mosaic. Flower pots, mirrors and more. Color, pattern and design are emphasized. E16 *MA Painting 3D pm Not all painting has to be flat. Painting 3D objects invites creative interpretation, graphic design and playful abstraction. M28 Everything Duct Tape pm The name sort of says it all. DIY crafts and art created from multi-colored and printed duct tape. Wallets, accessories, unusual items. M29 *LD Painting 3D pm Not all painting has to be flat. Painting 3D objects invites creative interpretation, graphic design and playful abstraction. T23 |
July 29 -Aug 2 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
Elementary
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Art Sampler: The Circus am
This art sampler is all about performers and the big top! Students work in all kinds of materials to create and construct. Painting, drawing, mixed media. E17 *MA Glass Studio am Fusing, slumping and crafting art objects from colored glass. Emphasis on design and planning for materials that change through processing. M30A Portfolio Camp * am This camp is designed for middle school students who are preparing their art portfolios. Drawing from life, self portraits, painting and design pieces are covered. M30 field trips - permission slip required *CC Community Art Camp 13+_* am New this year! We are setting up a workshop to create large painted wood pieces to be public sculpture in a local outdoor spot. T24 field trips - permission slip required AS |
Art Sampler: The Fine Arts pm
This camp is about the different areas of study in the Fine Arts. We create our own masterpieces in Painting/ Drawing, Sculpture, Textiles and Photography while getting ideas from art history and current local artists. Self expression is emphasized. E18 *MA Urban Art and Printmaking* pm Using lino-cut reductions, mono-prints and screen printing, students make street worthy art within the legal limits. M31 field trips - permission slip required *CC Teen Digital Photography* pm Get the most from your camera, learn techniques and push creative thinking. This week we'll also spend some time experiencing the darkroom. We go on field trips for this camp to capture different subjects and learn different styles.Students will need their own digital camera & signed permission slip. T25 field trips - permission slip required Independent Study Studio Camp* pm Can serve as a continuation of the morning camp Community Art or an independent track. Perfect opportunity for those teens who need more studio time and guidance for a project they are working on. Independent camps are often utilized by students attending a morning camp, building a portfolio or have a summer project. Will be included in adult class part of the week. T26 |
Aug 5-9 am 9:30 - 12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
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Art Sampler: Under the Sea am
Whales tails and whale of a tale, underwater creatures and worlds come to life with different mixed media techniques. E19 *MA 2D Creations with Paper am Intricate collage, quilling, torn paper landscapes. Different from the Paper Art camp, this week we concentrate on 2D creations from paper. Great for learning about color and design. M32 *CC Fine Arts Studio am This class is curriculum based with a versatile instructor! Students choose from Painting, Cartooning, Drawing, Printmaking, or mix it up. Good for beginning to advanced. M33 Independent Study Studio am Choose from Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Cartooning or mix it up. Perfect opportunity for those teens who seek more studio time and guidance for a project of their choosing. Independent camps are often utilized by students attending an afternoon camp, building a portfolio or have a summer project. Will be included in adult class part of the week. T27 |
Mixed Media pm
In this camp young artists get to play with painted, cut, layered and stamped paper. Use of color and design is learned through looking at Matisse and Carle. E20 *MA Independent 3D pm Perfect opportunity for those teens who seek more studio time and guidance for a project of their choosing. Independent camps are often utilized by students attending a morning camp, building a portfolio or have a summer project. Will be included in adult class part of the week. M34 Wax and Dye pm Batiking and dye based art is practiced in this textile camp. Students learn from ancient decorative art-forms to create colorful wall hangings and wearable art. M35 *CC Independent 3D pm Perfect opportunity for those teens who seek more studio time and guidance for a project of their choosing. Independent camps are often utilized by students attending a morning camp, building a portfolio or have a summer project. Will be included in adult class part of the week. T28 |
AUG 12-16 am 9:30-12:30 pm 1:30-4:30
Elementary K-6th Tweens 5th-8th Teens 8th-12th |
Art Sampler in the Studio am
So much to choose from so why not try different materials and processes? From sculpture to weaving to painting. In this camp we'll create a variety of fun art projects. E21 *MA Creative Process in Photography am The darkroom is a crazy studio where awesome stuff happens. Pin-hole cameras, solarized prints, colored prints. Develop photos in the lab, learn to color and distort. M21 field trips - permission slip required *LD Studio Camp * am An open studio camp, students map out their own projects with the instructor. Choose from Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, mixed media. M36 *CC Creative Process in Photography am The darkroom is a crazy studio where awesome stuff happens. Pin-hole cameras, solarized prints, colored prints. Develop photos in the lab, learn to color and distort. T17 field trips - permission slip required Studio Camp * am An open studio camp, students map out their own projects with the instructor. Choose from Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics or mix it up. T29 |
Art Sampler in the Studio pm
So much to choose from so why not try different materials and processes? From sculpture to painting. In this camp we'll create a variety of fun art projects. E22 *MA Studio Camp * pm An open studio camp, students map out their own projects with the instructor. A popular camp for end of summer. Choose from Painting, Drawing,Printmaking, Ceramics or mix it up. M37 *CC Studio Camp * pm An open studio camp, students map out their own projects with the instructor. Choose from Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics or mix it up Choose from Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Ink Printmaking, Ceramics or mix it up. T30 |