Summer Art Workshops: WEEK FIVE
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WEEK FIVE 9:30am - 12pm
7/21-7/25
WATERCOLOR UNDERWORLDS K-2nd
Explore underwater creatures from the familiar sea turtle to the exotic vampire squid. Students will learn a variety of watercolor painting techniques as they create unique underwater scenes!
- Learn how to use watercolor paints and techniques
- Explore drawing and painting with different tools
- Create a watercolor and mixed media work of art
DIGITAL KAWAII CREATIONS 3rd-5th
Cute! Adorable! Lovable! Charming!… Kawaii! Kawaii is the culture of cuteness in Japan and in this camp we will be making all things cute! To make our digital Kawaii characters we will look at inspiration from popular Japanese cartoons while learning how to create a silhouette, distinct facial features and texture for our original characters.
- We will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create our characters
- Learn how to draw proper proportions to ensure the kawaii-style
- Create 4-5 characters inspired by food, animals and objects
THE ART OF MAGIC 6th-12th
Earth, air, fire, water; these are the basic elements of magic as described in some of the most popular books and shows of our time. Students will anthropomorphize a collection of inanimate objects to create a cohesive deck of cards. Gesture drawing and illustration techniques are some of the skills you can expect to learn in this spellbinding camp.
- Learn about shape theory, anatomy, and gesture drawing
- Practice inking and rendering techniques
- Create a deck of at least 4 cohesive images
FANTASY CREATURES 6th-12th
Create your own unique creature inspired by folklore, sci fi, mythology, or your own imagination! Students will complete a large scale, plaster wrap sculpture that they can paint and enhance to bring their vision to life.
- Learn how to sculpt with plaster wrap using a large scale armature
- Explore acrylic painting techniques to create lifelike textures
- Complete a large scale creature sculpture
WEEK FIVE 12:30pm - 3pm
7/21-7/25
STORYBOOK ART K-2nd
Children's books, both classic and modern, will inspire our young readers to create meaningful artworks. Over the course of the week, we will read five stories, discover how their illustrations were made, and talk about the meaning of each story. Next, we'll be inspired by the messages and visuals we've seen to develop a new artwork each day.
- Develop reading, writing, and critical thinking skills during storytime
- Sample a wide array of art media like watercolor, clay and collage
- Complete 5 artworks influenced by stories
LEARN TO DRAW ANIMALS 3rd-5th
Let’s go wild! Learning to draw realistically is a crucial and fundamental skill for any aspiring artist. Students will study various animal anatomies to help them create accurate, proportionate, and to scale drawings of their favorite animals!
- Learn how to draw with graphite and pastel
- Demonstrate how to create proper proportions and realistic anatomy drawings
- Complete one graphite and one pastel animal drawing
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING6th-12th
Art and function come together in this exciting realistic drawing camp! Explore the technical principles and visual language of architectural drawing while mastering your use of perspective. Learn various mark making techniques to create realistic values and textures with ink pens.
- Learn how to use micron pens to create an ink drawing
- Demonstrate an understanding of linear perspective
- Complete an architectural drawing of a cityscape or building of your choice
DIGITAL MANGA: CHARACTERS 6th-12th
Discover how to push your illustration skills further to produce a team of heroes and villains clashing with supernatural abilities! Students will use Adobe Photoshop to learn advanced lighting and filter effects as well as dynamic body positions necessary to produce energy beams, blasts, and other electric bursts.
- Develop skills in Adobe Photoshop
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to illustrate light and create dynamic effects
- Complete an illustration of a unique manga character(s) with an energy theme
WEEK FIVE 3:30pm - 6pm
7/21-7/25
CHARACTER TOY DESIGN 6th-12th
Learn to draw, digitally model, and prototype your own unique toy. Develop a character through traditional illustration techniques before drawing the toy version of the character at scale using drafting conventions and equipment. Students develop their toy design, the toy’s accessories, and packaging.
- Design a character using traditional digital methods
- Learn how to create rendering to scale
- Create design schematics, packaging and branding to complete your idea
*Plastic prototypes of the toys will be printed and available at One River School after the camp has concluded. Our staff will reach out to you as soon as they are ready for pick up.
ARCHITECTURE MODELING PLUS 6th-12th
Students will turn blueprints into mini models through a multitude of fabrication techniques. After learning perspective and conceptualizing a unique building, students will work hands-on to develop their model. Students can expect to use X-acto knives, hot glue, foam board, and found objects in their creations.
- Learn proper perspective, scaling, and measuring techniques
- Develop skills in craftsmanship by working with materials that demand precision
- Complete a 3D miniature model from a 2D design
*Plus classes are recommended for teens that are interested in a more rigorous art practice.
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