wayne art center

Summer Art Camp 2023: Week 8

Henri Rousseau; Exotic Landscape, 1910

Tropical Treasures

July 31 – August 4

Did you know that French artist, Henri Rousseau, known for his bold and colorful jungle paintings, never once visited a jungle? He was inspired by books, zoos, and botanical gardens and his vivid imagination to create great works of art that featured jungles, wild beasts, and exotic people. In contrast, Paul Gauguin’s primitive art was influenced by his travels to Africa, Asia, and French Polynesia. These artists’ visits greatly influenced such notables as Henri Matisse and Camille Pissarro. Learn how to use your imagination to create works that are inspired by vibrant jungles, rainforests, and tropical regions!

Artists: Henri Rousseau, Salvador Dali, Paul Gauguin, Johanna Hildebrandt, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso.

Class Listings

Ages 5-6

AM S08-02 Rainbow Express · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-02 Rainbow Express · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-LUNCH BUNCH (Full-Day Students ONLY) · $30
12pm–12:30pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-05 Mudworks · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-05 Mudworks · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-03 Art Explorers · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-03 Art Explorers · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-04 Drawing FUNdamentals · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-07 Cartooning · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-07 Cartooning · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-04 Drawing FUNdamentals · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 9+

AM S08-06 Drawing & Painting · $275
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-08 Hand & Wheel · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-06 Drawing & Painting · $275
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-08 Hand & Wheel · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 12+

AM S08-09 TEEN: Metal Jewelry · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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.

AM S08-01 TEEN: Drawing & Painting · $285
9:30am–12pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-01 TEEN: Drawing & Painting · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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 S08-09 TEEN: Metal Jewelry · $285
12:30pm–3pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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.

XM S08-01 TEEN: Wheel Throwing · $195
3:30pm–5pm · Jul 31–Aug 4, 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.