Summer Art Camp
2008 Summer Art Camp
Imagine Engage Dream Explore Play Discover Express Create
Open your child’s eyes to art! This summer, art campers will explore a variety
of styles and movements in art and participate in exciting hands-on art making
experiences including clay, sculpture, painting, drawing and decorative arts.
Summer Art Camp projects are based on learning the method and media of
making art in the creative environment of the Tampa Museum of Art. Your child
will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, as well as be able to
develop his or her own talent for self-expression. To register for Summer Art
Camp, please call 813/274-7328, e-mail
heather.spooner@tampagov.net
directly, or register online.
General Information
Weeks 1 – 5 are for students ages 6 –10, week 6 for students ages10 –14. Snacks
will be provided during each morning and afternoon session. Students enrolled
for a full day of camp will enjoy a supervised lunch and recreation period.
Students enrolled for a full day are required to bring a brown bag lunch.
Parents will be sent information about drop-off and pick-up, and other details
prior to the start of Summer Art Camp. Due to the popularity of the program, all
classes require advance registration and payment.
Schedule of Classes
AGES 6-10 ONLY
Week One: June 16 – 20 Fiber Arts
See how modern fibers come alive in the form of fabric collage, colored silk,
and mixed media weavings. Children will learn how the textures and patterns
found in fiber can become an important element of their own personal artistic
creations.
This class corresponds with the exhibition Small Expressions, on display
at TMA from April 19 – July 6, and Convergence 2008, the International Fiber
Arts Conference held in Tampa from June 25 – 28, 2008.
Week Two: June 23 – 27 Art in the Third Dimension
Make art that can be viewed from multiple sides and angles. Unlike a drawing or
painting, three-dimensional art changes depending on how it's viewed. Children
will have fun learning basic math principles while making art that looks great
from every direction.
Week Three: July 7 – 11 Art and Culture - from Ancient to Modern
From the columns of ancient Greece to the brick buildings in our own backyard,
this class will explore the art, architecture and styles of ancient societies,
and how they have evolved to what we know today. Students will design
architectural structures, moving vehicles and clothing while drawing upon
historical and modern influences.
Week Four: July 14 – 18 It’s Not Easy Being Green
Environmental art improves our relationship with the world around us. Make art
from natural and recycled materials while learning about the work of famous
environmental artists, such as Andy Goldsworthy. Discover how to make great
artwork that is also kind to the environment.
This class corresponds with the exhibition It’s Not Easy Being Green on display
at the Tampa Museum of Art from July 11–September 28, 2008.
Week Five: July 21 – 25 Drawing and Painting
Learn techniques that will help your child paint and draw like the masters!
Children will learn about art elements such as color, line, value and shape and
see how mastery of these elements can truly transform their artwork from
ordinary to extraordinary.
AGES 10-14 ONLY
Week Six: July 28 – August 1 Drawing and Painting
Build upon existing skills by learning techniques in perspective,
figure drawing, negative space and shading. Watch your child’s confidence grow
as his or her artwork begins to take on a more professional appearance.
Daily Schedule
Morning Drop Off
8:30 – 9 a.m.
Morning Session
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Lunch
12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Afternoon Session
12:45 – 4 p.m.
Afternoon Pick Up
4 – 4:30 p.m.
Before care is available
from 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. and
after care is available from
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. each day.
Costs
Members
$100 half-day session
$175 full day session
Non-members
$150 half-day session
$225 full day session
Before care and after care are
available at an additional charge of $25 each.
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