Summer Art Camps at the ARTbarn!
Fine Arts for Children and Teens' ARTbarn Community Studio
1516 Pacheco St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
At the Pink Church Art Center
The cost of all classes is sliding scale and
includes all materials and a snack.
Additional scholarships are available.
Half-day, week-long sessions from June 4th-August 3rd
for ages 5-10!
Morning Sessions for ages 5-7
8:30am-12:30pm
June 4th-June 8th
"Let's do a Zoo!" with Barbara Becker - Students will learn how to draw and sculpt animals, starting with basic two-dimensional techniques and leading up to the construction of a three-dimensional environment for their animals. Students will do observational drawings of animals, create wire and clay animal sculpture, and create a home for their animal that includes shelter, signs, and viewing areas for their very own zoo!
June 11th-June 15th
"Sculpt It!" with Melinda Baker - Students will be the ring leaders of their very own circus as they create a three-dimensional world of acrobats, animals and circus performers. Students will experiments with a variety of mediums and sculpting techniques to design, develop and construct their three-dimensional pieces.
June 25th-June 29th
"Ladybugs, Beetles and Butterflies" with Tara Santini - Students will practice elements of two- and three-dimensional design to make bug creations of their favorite insects! Students will use acrylic paints, experiment with resist painting techniques, learn how to engrave tin and how to manipulate clay to create ladybugs, beetles, butterflies and other creepy crawlies.
July 16th-July 20th
"Printing is FUN!" with Barbara Becker - Each day, students will be introduced to a new and different basic printmaking technique to create various printed images of things that start with the letter "D" - ducks, dinosaurs, desserts (yum!), and anything your child could Dream! Students will create foam prints, linoleum prints, stenciled prints, 3-color reduction prints and stamping.
July 30th-August 3rd
"Me, Myself and I" with Tara Santini - Students will express their true selves as they learn to create self-portraits using a variety of materials and techniques! Students will experiment with color, collage techniques, tin engraving, and drawing as they explore various ways to show who they are, from their facial features and expressions to who they would be if they were an imaginary creature!
Afternoon Sessions for ages 8-10
1:30-5:30pm 1:30-5:30pm
June 4th-June 8th
"Adventures in Color" with Rebecca Chornenky - Students will learn about the exciting world of color through collage, chalk and oil pastel drawings, resist techniques, and watercolor and acrylic painting. This class will involve a few fun science experiments.
June 18th-June 22nd
"Improbable Pinatas" with Barbara Becker - Students will work with papier mache to construct their own pinatas, drawing inspiration from unusual animals and objects.
July 9th-July 13th
"Build It! Fun with Folding Sculpture" with Rebecca Chornenky - Students build unique artworks using folding techniques employed in architecture and fashion design. This workshop guides students to learn the basics of form, space, and structure with examples from art, animals, plants, and built environments. Artists will make a number of exciting works, including Alexander Calder-inspired mobiles and stabiles, and imaginary creature sculptures.
July 23rd-July 27th
"Print it" with Tara Santini - Students will focus on relief and monotype printmaking as they gain skills in color mixing, creating visual and tactile texture, carving, and using a printing press. Students will then compile the prints they create throughout the week to make their own, unique, hand-make book of self-created prints!
Call Elizabeth at 992-2787 or email program@factsantafe.org for more information or to register for ARTbarn classes
