CREATIVE ARTS - ELEMENTARY 

ART FOR KIDS (Entering Gr.1-3):  Explore and experiment with a variety of art media and techniques in a warm and nurturing environment. The program includes stories to inspire the young artists as they venture into fantasy,  scientific, realistic, and multicultural themes. Projects include painting with watercolors and tempera, sketching, printing, collage, ceramics, paper mache, and kid invented media. The emphasis will be on the process of creating unique works of art. (Instructor, Arianna Sloat)

#185a

June 30-July 11

9:00 am -12 noon

2 wks

$320

SES

#185b

July 14-25

9:00 am-12 noon

2 wks

$350

SES

#185c

June 30-July 25

9:00 am-12 noon

4 wks

$570

SES

MULTIMEDIA ART (Gr. 1-3) ~ Create two and three dimensional constructions using a variety of media such as paper, paint, and clay. Learn how to think through the design and composition of your project and how to use color and materials to bring your ideas to life! (Instructor, Arianna Sloat)

#363a

June 30-July 11

1:00-3:00 pm

2 wks

$219

SES

#363b

July 14-25

1:00-3:00 pm

2 wks

$239

SES

#363c

July 28-Aug. 8

1:00-3:00 pm

2 wks

$239

SES

AUGUST ART (Entering Gr. 1-3): Hey kids! Try out your own imaginative ideas as you experience different techniques and media. You’ll enjoy doing different projects such as clay sculpture, painting, printmaking and collage. Join us for a lot of fun!   (Instructor, Linda Berg)
#36       July 28-Aug. 8            9:00 am-12:00 noon      2 wks   $349     SES

FUN WITH ART (Gr. 3-5) ~ Create your own colorful works of art and sculpture using pastels, paint, clay, paper mache, and recyclables. Learn techniques, explore different media, express yourself through art, and have fun!  Please bring an old shirt or smock. New and returning students are welcome – we’ll have new projects.  (Instructor, Staff)
#362a            June 30-July 11         8:30-11:30 am                    2 wks  $319     GFS
#362b            July 14-25                  8:30-11:30 am                    2 wks  $349     GFS

JEWELRY DESIGN AND FUN WITH ART (Gr. 3-5) ~ Enjoy this combination class where we will enjoy the activities described above under FUN WITH ART and also learn the fun and exciting art of jewelry design from basic bead stringing to simple loops and wire wrapping.  Utilize various materials and create your own unique necklaces, bracelets and even decorative bookmarks.  (Instructor, Staff)
#338   July 28-Aug. 8                      8:30 am-12:15 pm   2 wks  $359     GFS

YOUNG POTTERS (Entering Gr. 3-5): Enjoy both hand building and wheel work with clay!  We will be using a variety of hand techniques and enjoy an introduction to “throwing” on the potter’s wheel. There will be individualized instruction. Completed pieces will be fired and glazed. Limit 12. (Instructor, Lisa Galli)

#137a

June 30-July 11

12:30-2:30 pm

2 wks

$169

GFS

#137b

July 14-25

12:30-2:30 pm

2 wks

$189

GFS

#137c

July 28-Aug. 8

12:30-2:30 pm

2 wks

$189

GFS

DRAWING AND DESIGN (Entering Gr. 5-12):  Refine your drawing skills by learning perspective and shading techniques.  You’ll enjoy different projects such as still life and figure drawing, printmaking, painting, and collage.  We will study various artists and experiment with different materials like paint, cut paper, charcoal and pastels. (Instructor, Lisa Galli)

#38a

June 30 - July 11

8:30 - 11:30 am

2 wks

$185

SHS

#38b

July 14 - 25

8:30 - 11:30 am

2 wks

$195

SHS

#38C July 28 - Aug 8

8:30 - 11:30 am

2 wks

$195

SHS

CreativeArt Ink Summer Full Day Program (Entering Gr. 3-5, 6-8, 9-11)
Join Filmmakers Ink as they team up with CreativeArt Ink for a full day experience with working artists, filmmakers, dancers and actors. Spend the day making movies with award-winning filmmakers; create animation and sketch with professional artists; write a short story or poem with a Pulitzer Prize nominee; improvise with actors currently working Off-Broadway; and explore movement and physical theater with a choreographer direct from the 92nd Street Y.  Combine that with fresh air and outdoor fun each day and you’ll have a summer program that will thrill!  Campers must bring their own lunch and healthy snacks. For more information, go to www.CreativeArtInk.com, email Patrick@Filmmakers-Ink.com or call Patrick McCullough at (413)320-6071.    

#130a

Gr. 3-5

July 28-Aug. 8    8:30 am – 3:30 pm

2 wks

$1,175

SHS

#130d

Before Camp Program

July 28-Aug. 8 8:00-8:30 am

2wks

$150

SHS

 

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