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                                                     Summer Art Camps 2012

    Our summer camps, running through August, offer a variety
 of artistic experiences in drawing, painting, paper mache,
  printmaking, collage, puppets, cartooning, mural, fused glass,
  and clay. Camps are grouped by age, with offerings for both
   the young and for teens.,
    Camps are taught by professional artists/art teachers in a
 cool indoor studio with a lawn area for outdoor activities.
 Each one week camp has its own theme and offers a unique
 experience.
     Families enrolling more than one camper may deduct $10
 from the fee for each additional sibling. A camper enrolling in
 more than one camp can deduct $10 from second and
 subsequent fees. Fees include art materials and peanut-free
 snacks.
     Enrollment in each camp is limited to 12 students, so early registration is recommended.

.                                 Print Registration Form  and send in with payment.  
                          
                                               Camp Schedule  
                                                   Ages 5 - 8
 
KITCHEN ART
June 25 -29     9 am – noon     $130    
    Make art for everyone’s favorite room in the house and even art from things found
 in the kitchen! Yes, you’ll cook and do experiments of all kinds so come ready for a
 super fun first week of camp with Carrie.

FANTASY WORLD
July 16 - 20   9 am - noon     $130
     Using natural materials you will create environments and characters for a fantasy
 setting. Wizards, dragons, fairies, and others inspired by Lord of the Rings, Harry
 Potter, and the like will be part of this fun week.

COLORS GALORE
July 23 - 27   9 am - noon    $130
    Learn color theory using new and fun media. Create colors and interesting
 textures in your art by mixing paint with toothpaste or detergent and be amazed
 how colored glue transforms plastic into “stained glass”.

MORE COLORS!
 August  6 - 10    9 am - noon     $130
More ways to explore colors and learn color theory! You will
use dough mixed with paints to make colorful reliefs, mosaics and other 3D
masterpieces using a variety of brushes, sticks, spoons and more.

GROOVY RE-DO
 August 20 - 24  9 am - noon     $130
     Take old stuff and turn it into new stuff! Projects include
tie-dying an old shirt, pop art, graffiti, and of course constructing sculptures from
recycled “trash”. Bring things from home and give them new life as art!

                                                        Ages 7 - 12

3D PAINT STUDIO
 June 18 – 22   1 - 4:30 pm     $140
     Prepare to GET MESSY! You will play around with different media to create 3D
 sculptures and also paint frames, boxes, bowls and anything you want to bring from
 home!

WILD ANIMALS!
 June 25 – 29   1 - 4:30 pm     $140
    Explore your wild side! You will use a variety of media to make 3D sculptures,
 collages, masks, paintings and so much more. Be ready for an all animal week.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
 July 2 - 3, 5 - 6   1 - 4:30 pm     $115
     Think snow, reindeer, carols and everything Christmas! You will make stockings,
 ornaments, gifts, wrap, wreaths and more. Only 4 days but so much to do!
 
ALEBRIJES (PAPER MACHE ANIMALS)
July 16 - 20   1 - 4:30 pm     $140
     Be inspired by The Sweet and Sour Animal Book by Langston Hughes and
 students of Harlem School of Arts. Create magical Mexican folk art paper mache
 animals limited only by your imagination!

FANTASY WORLD
July 23 - 27   1 - 4:30 pm     $140
     Using natural materials you will create environments and characters for a fantasy
 setting. Wizards, dragons, fairies, and others inspired by Lord of the Rings, Harry
 Potter, and the like will be part of this fun week.
 
COMICS & CARTOONS #1
July 30 - Aug 3   9 am - noon     $135
      Both returning students and those brand new to this form of art will enjoy learning
 from Adam. Create or further develop your very own cartoon characters and bring
 them to life in a comic book. Always popular!

COMICS & CARTOONS #2
July 30 - August 3   1 - 4 pm    $135
      Both returning students and those brand new to this form of art will enjoy learning
 from Adam. Create or further develop your very own cartoon characters and bring
 them to life in a comic book. Always popular!

PAINTING FUN-DAMENTALS
August 6 - 10   1 - 4:30 pm     $140
      Painting and drawing techniques using water-based media and renderings
 from people, places, and things. Learn about the work of masters Picasso,
 Van Gogh and Monet as you make your masterpieces.

PASTELS
August 6 - 10   1 - 4:30 pm     $140
      Learn all about the wonderful world of pastel chalks by trying them wet and dry
 and on varied surfaces. Subjects will be animals, still life, flowers and more. Create
 abstract masterpieces inspired by contemporary famous artists.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR
 August 13 - 17   9am - 3:30 pm     $160
     A full day of creativity! Develop ideas and write, illustrate, and create your own
 books using your ideas for short stories and poetry. Carrie and Beverly will co-teach
 for a unique and fun week.

CLAY    FULL -- a waiting list is available
 August 20 - 24   1 - 4:30 pm     $150
    Once again we will spend the last week of camp teaching and exploring various
 techniques in clay. Always a messy, busy, productive and very popular week!
 Fee includes clay, firing, and glazing.

                                    Age 11+

REALISTIC DRAWING
August 13 - 17   2 - 5 pm     $135
     A focus on realistic drawing techniques in graphite, colored pencil, sharpie,
 and pastels. Still life and drawing from pictures (animals, landscapes, fantasy art)
 will be covered. List of supplies to bring will be provided.

                                    Age 13+

FUSED GLASS
July 9 & 10   10 am - 1 pm     $65
      Learn to cut colored glass to create art! Projects will include a small picture and
 a wind chime and will be fused offsite and picked up later. All sup-plies and tools provided.

                                 Print Registration Form  and send in with payment.

 A PDF of the schedule is available here if you wish to download it. If you are unable to open the pdf and would like a copy or a paper schedule, please let us know at 234-2740 or infor@artalliancepa.org, and we'll mail or email the schedule to you.

                       

Camps meet in the Open Studio behind the Gallery Shop at 824 Pike Street in Lemont.

                                                        
 
    We are pleased to announce that Teamac, Inc. and Centre County Community
 Foundation have donated funds for scholarships to our summer camps.
    Partial scholarships are available for those with financial needs -- contact the
 office at 814-234-2740 or email info@artalliancepa.org