Summer Art Workshops: WEEK SIX
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WEEK SIX 9:30am - 12pm
7/28-8/01
CHIBI CHARACTERS 3rd-5th
In this manga-inspired cartooning camp we will create our own “chibi” characters! These are super cute characters of people or animals that have been shrunken into funny, childlike creatures with big heads, big eyes and silly expressions!
- In chibi characters, emotion comes from the eyes! So we will focus our attention on creating eyes that tell their emotions and story
- Learn to use illustration markers and watercolor paint
- Create 4-5 characters inspired by your imagination, your family, your friends or your favorite tv-show
MONSTER CLAY MODELS 6th-12th
Monster Clay is an incredible oil based premium sculpting clay that is used by artists, animators and industrial designers to create sculpting miniatures and highly detailed figures and busts. The clay holds its shape extremely well and doesn't dry out, allowing artists to create highly detailed figures with intricate textures.
- Learn how to join, mold, sculpt and carve your clay
- Experiment with intricate textures by using imprinting techniques
- Complete a 3D figurine model using Monster Clay
GALAXY PAINTINGS 6th-12th
This camp is for any student that has ever been curious about the stars when looking up at the sky on a clear summer night. Students will examine relevant concepts in astronomy and cosmology, inspiring them to create renderings of what they imagine beyond planet Earth.
- Learn how to use watercolor, acrylic, and collage
- Demonstrate the use of light, tone, and shade
- Complete a mixed media painting of your own galaxy
DESIGN YOUR OWN STICKER 6th-12th
Create your own character design that will be turned into a sticker that can be easily applied to novelty items, bags, shirts, etc. Students will develop their own original character from their favorite manga comic. The completed digital drawings will be printed as custom stickers.
- We will learn Adobe Photoshop and how to use layers to keep our work organized
- Demonstrate use of line weights and different brush textures and effects
- Complete a digital drawing that you can share with friends in the form of a sticker
*Sticker sheets will be printed and available at One River School after camp has concluded. Our staff will reach out to you as soon as they are ready for pick up.
WEEK SIX 12:30pm - 3pm
7/28-8/01
CARDBOARD CASTLES K-2nd
Build the fortress of your dreams! Master the essential sculptural skill of making a 3D structure stand on its own. Students will study architecture from around the world to design their own free standing castle based on their own blueprint! Grab your hard hat, because in this camp students will:
- Learn about the different features of a building such as arches, towers, columns and windows
- Demonstrate the basics of cutting and measuring
- Complete a castle out of cardboard filled with paper characters to give it life
STREET ART PAINTING 3rd-5th
The recent street-art movement marked by artists like Banksy has placed graffiti on the map and grown to be an respected creative outlet. In this camp, students will study graffiti as a base for making their own street-art paintings. Students will work on large-scale panels using acrylic and spray paint.
- Learn how to use spray paint, acrylic paint, and paint markers
- Experiment with creating your own stencil
- Complete one large scale painting
DIGITAL CHARACTER DESIGN 6th-12th
Students in this camp will explore how to design & render a character from the ground up. Everything will be covered in this camp! From ideation, sketching, inking, to full rendering techniques, students will test their creativity and art making skills through the use of digital software. This camp is designed for the pure beginner digital artist who has an original character in their mind which is burning to get out!
- Learn how to use tools in SketchBook Pro and Adobe Photoshop
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of character design and rendering
- Complete an original character design
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 6th-12th
Portfolio Development is an intensive summer course for high school students who are serious about art, and are preparing to concentrate in this field at the college and university level. This is a double session camp, and will run from 12:30-6:00pm with a few short breaks.
- Receive personalized instruction in a small group setting
- Complete 2-3 high quality artworks that showcase your skills and creativity
- Receive guidance and feedback on your portfolio to help you secure acceptance to college art programs
*Students enrolling in this course should already have a few portfolio ready pieces completed prior to joining. If they do not, we recommend taking our Teen Art Classes or Summer Camps leading up to this session.
WEEK SIX 3:30pm - 6pm
7/28-8/01
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 6th-12th
Portfolio Development is an intensive summer course for high school students who are serious about art, and are preparing to concentrate in this field at the college and university level. This is a double session camp, and will run from 12:30-6:00pm with a few short breaks.
- Receive personalized instruction in a small group setting
- Complete 2-3 high quality artworks that showcase your skills and creativity
- Receive guidance and feedback on your portfolio to help you secure acceptance to college art programs
*Students enrolling in this course should already have a few portfolio ready pieces completed prior to joining. If they do not, we recommend taking our Teen Art Classes or Summer Camps leading up to this session.
COMICS AND DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION 6th-12th
Aspiring cartoonists will make their own digital comic illustration by combining illustration, storytelling and humor in sequential art making. We will also work in Adobe Illustrator, however, students are not expected to come to this course with Illustrator knowledge.
- Gain further experience with digital drawing and painting in Adobe Photoshop
- Add humor to your illustration by emphasizing comic effect using verbal and visual wit
- Complete a high-level quality and fully detailed comic illustration
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.