Thomas Moran; The White Mountains, 1874
Magical Mountains
July 17 – July 21
Discover the magic and beauty of the world’s mountainous regions and how these magnificent natural forms have inspired artists for centuries. Learn about different art making techniques applied by famous artists, to create your own masterpieces, that reflect your own personal style!
Artists: Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, Paul Cezanne, Gustave Courbet, David Hockney, Wassily Kandinsky, Claude Monet, and George Seurat.
Class Listings
Ages 5-6
- AM S06-02 Rainbow Express · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-02 Rainbow Express · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 5-16
- FD S06-LUNCH BUNCH (Full-Day Students ONLY) · $30
12pm–12:30pm · Jul 17–21, 2023
- Wayne Art Center staff and volunteers provide a supervised 1/2 hour lunch and play period outside on picnic tables for only 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 S06-05 Mudworks · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-05 Mudworks · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 7-9
- AM S06-03 Art Explorers · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 2023
- Guided by each week's global theme, young art explorers will enjoy experimenting with drawing & painting, printmaking, mosaics, paper crafts and more. This class emphasizes creativity and the exploration of artist's materials. Class projects will change weekly to correspond with the The Art of Nature and each designated weekly theme. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
- PM S06-03 Art Explorers · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 2023
- Guided by each week's global theme, young art explorers will enjoy experimenting with drawing & painting, printmaking, mosaics, paper crafts and more. This class emphasizes creativity and the exploration of artist's materials. Class projects will change weekly to correspond The Art of Nature and each designated weekly theme. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
Ages 7+
- AM S06-04 Drawing FUNdamentals · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
- AM S06-07 Cartooning · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-04 Drawing FUNdamentals · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-10 Young Chefs · $295
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
- PM S06-07 The Graphic Novel · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 2023
- Campers who have already begun to explore cartooning take their interest to the next level, as they begin to combine art with storytelling. After reading and reviewing several graphic novels, artist authors write their own stories, considering dialog and scenes in which to place their characters. This class is one week, runs Monday-Friday, and lasts 2.5 hours with a snack break outside.
Ages 9+
- AM S06-06 Drawing & Painting · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
- AM S06-08 Hand & Wheel · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
- PM S06-06 Drawing & Painting · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-08 Hand & Wheel · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-10 In The Kitchen · $295
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-01 TEEN: Drawing & Painting · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-09 TEEN: Metal Jewelry · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-01 TEEN: Drawing & Painting · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
- PM S06-09 TEEN: Metal Jewelry · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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 S06-11 Photography · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
- XM S06-01 TEEN: Wheel Throwing · $195
3:30pm–5pm · Jul 17–21, 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.
