Claude Monet; Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge, 1899
Glorious Gardens
June 26 – 30
Gardeners utilize plant material to create an artistic expression of the planter’s personality. Similarly, a painter’s brush strokes are chosen with intention to capture the beauty that lies within their “mind-Garden”. Additionally, many painters cultivated beautiful gardens in which to give them a pleasing natural environment to be both inspired and to paint. Gardens were especially popular with the Impressionists, whose vivid color sense, broad brush strokes, and appreciation of nature paired perfectly with the garden as subject.
Artists: Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Wassily Kandinsky
Class Listings
Ages 5-7
- AM S03-02 Rainbow Express · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Utilizing new mediums including acrylic paint, pastels, and clay, mini-makers attempt more advanced two-and three-dimensional art forms, such as drawing and painting, printmaking, paper mosaic, sculpture and paper mache. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with this years camp theme, The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-02 Rainbow Express · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Utilizing new mediums including acrylic paint, pastels, and clay, mini-makers attempt more advanced two-and three-dimensional art forms, such as drawing and painting, printmaking, paper mosaic, sculpture and paper mache. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with this years camp theme--The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
Ages 5-17
- FD S03-LUNCH BUNCH (Full-Day Students ONLY) · $30
12pm–12:30pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Wayne Art Center staff and volunteers provide a supervised 1/2 hour lunch and play period outside on picnic tables for Full-Day students. Campers are picked-up from morning art classes, supervised for a half-n-hour of lunch/ play-time. At 12:30, staff escort students from outside and bring them to their assigned studio to start their afternoon art classes. Students are responsible for bringing a packed brown bag lunch (nut-free, please) and water bottle to eat during LUNCH BUNCH.
Ages 6+
- AM S03-05 Mudworks · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Campers dig deep into the history of clay and even deeper into their imaginations as they sculpt decorative and functional ceramics. From rolling slabs, creating coils, and utilizing glazes, this camp involves participants in each step of the ceramics process as they develop ideas from their imagination and eventually place their work into the kiln to be fired. Class projects change weekly to relate to each unique theme inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-05 Mudworks · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Campers dig deep into the history of clay and even deeper into their imaginations as they sculpt decorative and functional ceramics. From rolling slabs, creating coils, and utilizing glazes, this camp involves participants in each step of the ceramics process as they develop ideas from their imagination and eventually place their work into the kiln to be fired. Class projects change weekly to relate to each unique theme inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
Ages 7-10
- AM S03-03 Art Explorers · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Guided by The Art of Nature weekly theme, young explorers will enjoy drawing and painting, printmaking, paper crafts, and more. This class emphasizes creativity and the exploration of artist’s materials.Projects will change weekly to correspond with the nature-inspired theme. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-03 Art Explorers · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Guided by The Art of Nature weekly theme, young explorers will enjoy drawing and painting, printmaking, paper crafts, and more. This class emphasizes creativity and the exploration of artist’s materials. Projects will change weekly to correspond with the nature-inspired theme. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
Ages 7+
- AM S03-07 Cartooning · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning, including the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Campers work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- AM S03-04 Drawing FUNdamentals · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Have fun while learning the basics (and beyond) of drawing! Use pencils, pen and ink, markers, cray-pas and other drawing tools to turn simple lines and shapes into amazing drawings. Campers study work from well-known artists for inspiration and build skills in drawing forms, animals and people. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with each week's Art of Nature inspiring theme. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-07 Cartooning · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning, including the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Campers work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-04 Drawing FUNdamentals · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Have fun while learning the basics (and beyond) of drawing! Use pencils, pen and ink, markers, cray-pas and other drawing tools to turn simple lines and shapes into amazing drawings. Campers study work from well-known artists for inspiration and build skills in drawing forms, animals and people. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with each week's Art of Nature inspiring theme. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
Ages 8+
- AM S03-10 Young Chefs · $295
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Young Chefs come, learn and taste their creations; all while learning the fundamentals of cooking kid-friendly and healthy recipes in this popular class. The Chef will teach and engage children in the hands-on process of cooking, coupling it with practical instruction and nutritional tips about food. Working at their own pace in small groups, students learn essential cooking techniques that will serve as the foundation for a lifetime of culinary excitement! Every day will be surprisingly delicious! Class menus change weekly and explore the weekly themes inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours. *ALLERGIES: Please take into consideration, Wayne Art Center's cooking classes are not equipped to handle most food restrictions or substitutions.
Ages 9+
- AM S03-08 Hand & Wheel · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Learn hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. The first few days are spent building pieces, then campers experiment with design and colorful glazes for the remainder of the week. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with each themed week inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside. NOTE: Please have campers bring a box on Friday to take home finished pieces and plan to return a week later to pick-up final glazed clay projects.
- AM S03-06 Drawing & Painting · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Campers gain exposure to a number of media as they study composition, perspective and shading using pencil and charcoal; paint in the garden 'plein air' style or try their hand at portrait painting inspired by the great masters. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with this years camp theme, The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-06 Drawing & Painting · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Campers gain exposure to a number of media as they study composition, perspective and shading using pencil and charcoal; paint in the garden 'plein air' style or try their hand at portrait painting inspired by the great masters. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with this years camp theme, The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-08 Hand & Wheel · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Learn hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. The first few days are spent building pieces, then campers experiment with design and colorful glazes for the remainder of the week. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with each themed week inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside. NOTE: Please have campers bring a box on Friday to take home finished pieces and plan to return a week later to pick-up final glazed clay projects.
Ages 10+
- PM S03-10 In The Kitchen · $295
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Things are heating up in the kitchen! Chefs ages 10 and up will work together in small groups to create multi-course meals each day. Discussions about nutrition, healthy eating and culinary techniques will add to hands-on cooking. Every day will be surprisingly delicious! Class menus change weekly and explore the weekly themes inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours. *ALLERGIES: Please take into consideration, Wayne Art Center's cooking classes are not equipped to handle most food restrictions or substitutions.
Ages 12+
- AM S03-01 TEEN: Drawing & Painting · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Master drawing in perspective and learn to create light and volume with paint! This class is all about fostering individuality. Students create drawings and paintings daily based on various still life setups. Campers use the same materials as professional artists, including charcoal, ink, oil and chalk pastels and various types of paints--watercolors, acrylics and oils. Class projects change weekly to educate students about different well-known artists, their works and explore the weekly themes inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours.
- AM S03-09 TEEN: Metal Jewelry · $235
9:30am–12pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Campers create unique and personalized jewelry. They learn to use basic sawing and filing methods and will work with soldering and non-soldering techniques of jewelry fabrication. Projects change each week so campers can continually learn new techniques and skills throughout the summer. No two weeks are the same and no previous jewelry experience is necessary. All materials are supplied. This class is a 2.5 hr. class that runs Monday-Friday.
- PM S03-11 Photography · $265
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Create photographs of landscapes, closeups, people and animals. Learn how to use the settings on your camera to get your subject in focus, acquire the exposure you want, and make interesting compositions. A new topic is introduced in the studio each day followed by practice in the Wayne Art Center gardens and on the Radnor Trail. Trips outside introduce campers about how to capture compelling images inspired by The Art of Nature. Image review and critique provide regular feedback. Bring your own DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) or compact camera. Phone cameras do not have the functionality for this class. You need a fully charged battery and a camera card with space to shoot freely every day. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S03-09 TEEN: Metal Jewelry · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Campers create unique and personalized jewelry. They learn to use basic sawing and filing methods and will work with soldering and non-soldering techniques of jewelry fabrication. Projects change each week so campers can continually learn new techniques and skills throughout the summer. No two weeks are the same and no previous jewelry experience is necessary. All materials are supplied. This class is a 2.5 hr. class that runs Monday-Friday.
- PM S03-01 TEEN: Drawing & Painting · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Master drawing in perspective and learn to create light and volume with paint! This class is all about fostering individuality. Students create drawings and paintings daily based on various still life setups. Campers use the same materials as professional artists, including charcoal, ink, oil and chalk pastels and various types of paints--watercolors, acrylics and oils. Class projects change weekly to educate students about different well-known artists, their works and explore the weekly themes inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours.
- XM S03-01 TEEN: Wheel Throwing · $195
3:30pm–5pm · Jun 26–30, 2023
- Take wheel throwing skills to the next level in this week-long intensive ceramics course! Whether just starting or well acquainted to the wheel, this class teaches you tricks and techniques to make functional pots, bowls, cups, and plates. Young ceramicists discover rules of centering and pulling clay to make functional items, as well as learning about glazes and the firing processes. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with each themed week inspired by The Art of Nature. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 1.5 hours.NOTE: Please have campers bring a box on Friday to take home finished pieces and plan to return a week later to pick-up final glazed clay projects.
