Fused Glass & Ceramics
Week 1 | June 25 – 29
Ages 6 – 11 | Half day: 9am – 12pm
Have you ever looked at a fused glass piece and wondered how it is made? Join us as we demystify glassmaking. Safely cut, shape and form delightful pieces based on your own designs. Be as abstract or realistic as you wish. Overnight, let the kiln do its magic and collect your treasures the next day.
Endless possibilities await us as we turn a lifeless lump of clay into a cherished sculpture. Learn to build anything from a basic pinch pot to a mythical creature. Let your imagination do the talking. After some tips on glazing techniques, add the final touch and into the kiln they go!
Ages 6 – 11 | Full day: 9am – 4pm
After the morning class, everyone gets a turn on the potter's wheel! Throw ceramic pots with expert guidance from our teachers. Learn how to make clay cooperate through the use of pinch, slab and coil techniques.
With time and freedom, further explore the possibilities of glasswork. Make a 3D mold-formed glass slump in addition to your many 2D glass creations.
Ages 11 – 16 | Half day: 1pm – 4pm
Layering shape, line and color, your fused glass pieces take on an identity of their own. We'll safely cut, pop and grind glass until it is just the way you want it. Once you have learned the 2D methods, take it to the next level and make a 3D mold-formed glass slump.
Transform a ball of clay into bowls, plates and mugs during your daily turn on the pottery wheel with one-on-one instruction from our wheel specialist.
Drawing & Painting, Fused Glass
Week 2 | July 9 – 13
Ages 6 – 11 | Half day: 9am – 12pm
A child's first written language is drawing. Each stroke is pure magic. This week, while applying basic art skills, we will hold onto that inspiration as we draw and paint from both fantasy and observation, using pencil, charcoal, pastels, scratchboard and watercolor.
Have you ever looked at a fused glass piece and wondered how it is made? Join us as we demystify glassmaking. Safely cut, shape and form delightful pieces based on your own designs. Be as abstract or realistic as you wish. Overnight, let the kiln do its magic and collect your treasures the next day.
Ages 6 – 11 | Full day: 9am – 4pm
After the morning class we will dip our brushes into thick acrylic paint and explore working on canvas. We will also paint with ink and bamboo brushes on rice paper, as we learn swift Sumi art moves. Discover your unique style! Alternate between fused glass, drawing and painting at your own pace.
Ages 11 – 16 | Half day: 1pm – 4pm
A drawing or painting can express thoughts, feelings and ideas. First we will draw from observation and fantasy, using charcoal and scratchboard. Once we are warmed up, we will each focus on a large acrylic canvas painting. Work in the style that most interests you with the guidance of experienced artists.
Layering shape, line and color, your fused glass pieces take on an identity of their own. We'll cut, pop and grind glass until it is just the way you want it. Once you have learned the 2D methods, take it to the next level and make a 3D mold-formed glass slump. Link to drawing gallery, painting gallery and fused glass gallery
Printmaking & Fused Glass (glass is PM only)
Week 3 | July 16 – 20
Ages 6 – 11 | Half day: 9am – 12pm
Bring your experimental nature as we create monoprints, block- carved prints and silkscreened shirts. Learn to pull a squeegie over an ink-loaded screen. You will leave camp proudly wearing your personally designed 3-color T-shirt.
Ages 6 – 11 | Full day: 9am – 4pm
After printmaking in the morning, join us as we demystify glassmaking. Safely cut, shape and form delightful pieces based on your own designs. Be as abstract or realistic as you wish. Overnight, let the kiln do its magic and collect your treasures the next day.
Ages 11 – 16 | Half day: 1pm – 4pm
Focus on designing an image, cutting stencils and printing a multi- colored silkscreen T-shirt. Learn to pull a squeegie over an ink- loaded screen. Here's your chance to put your unique ideas onto a custom-made shirt.
Layering shape, line and color, your fused glass pieces take on an identity of their own. We'll safely cut, pop and grind glass until it is just the way you want it.