The Art of Abstract Painting
The Art of Abstract PaintingCain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115 April 14 – May 19 Price: $200.00 Tuesdays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Instructor: Kathy Murray Course Description: Have you ever wished your paintings could be looser and more energetic? In this class we will explore different methods and techniques to create abstract paintings. How to look at something real like a still life or landscape and make it abstract by really changing the shapes, lines, colors and other things that you see. Create using your choice of many types of media, different brush sizes, textures, patterns, acrylic paints, tools, stamps, stencils, collage papers, pencils, art crayons, etc. Some basic art “rules” will be discussed and discarded at your discretion. Beginners or Experienced Welcome! Let’s get loose and have fun! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
Shape and Sculpt: Hand Built Ceramics (8-13) WK 4 PM
Shape and Sculpt: Hand Built Ceramics – WK 4 1:30PM July 13 – July 17 | 1:30PM – 4:30PM 21212 Catawba Avenue | Hand Building Age: 8-13 Price: $200 Instructor: Sarah Eller Camp Description: Students will explore a variety of hand-building techniques to create both functional and sculptural clay projects. Students will also learn fun texture and glazing techniques, with an emphasis on personal expression. Students will be encouraged to develop projects that are unique and reflective of their own ideas and creative voice. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Kawaii Characters (8-12) WK 5 AM
Kawaii Characters – WK 5 9:30AM July 20 – July 24 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM Cain Center for the Arts | Classroom 115 Age: 8-12 Price: $200 Instructor: Lisa Albinus Camp Description: Kawaii art is all about turning simple shapes into cute, eye-catching designs. Campers create adorable foods, objects, animals, and mini characters with expressive faces and bright colors. The projects are quick, fun, and confidence-boosting, giving students a chance to try lots of different ideas throughout the week. This camp is upbeat, creative, and a favorite for kids who love cute art. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Ceramics for Teens (10-15) WK 5 AM
Ceramics for Teens – WK 5 9:30AM July 20 – July 24 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM 21212 Catawba Avenue | Wheel Room Age: 10-15 Price: $200 Instructor: Lindsay DeBlasio Camp Description: Ceramics for Teens offers campers the experience of learning both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. With these skills, campers will be able create a variety of different ceramic pieces. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Unbe-Weavable : Intro to Forms of Weaving (10-12) WK 5 AM
Unbe-Weavable : Intro to Forms of Weaving – WK 5 9:30AM July 20 – July 24 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM Cain Center for the Arts | Classroom 232 Age: 10-12 Price: $200 Instructor: Devann Gardner Camp Description: Students will explore the possibilities of weaving in exciting and unexpected ways. Students will begin by learning the basics of weaving, experimenting with color, texture, and pattern. They’ll then take weaving outdoors (or use collected natural materials) by creating woven artworks on tree branches and sticks, learning the versatility of weaving techniques. Students will scale up their skills to create large woven sculptures called “boondoggles” using thick yarn and cordage. Participants will leave with multiple finished woven artworks and the knowledge of how weaving works from small and detailed to bold and large-scale. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Ceramics for Teens (10-15) WK 5 PM
Ceramics for Teens – WK 5 1:30PM July 20 – July 24 | 1:30PM – 4:30PM 21212 Catawba Avenue | Wheel Room Age: 10-15 Price: $200 Instructor: Lindsay DeBlasio Camp Description: Ceramics for Teens offers campers the experience of learning both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. With these skills, campers will be able create a variety of different ceramic pieces. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Shape and Sculpt: Hand Built Ceramics (10-13) WK 5 PM
Shape and Sculpt: Hand Built Ceramics – WK 5 1:30PM July 20 – July 24 | 1:30PM – 4:30PM 21212 Catawba Avenue | Hand Building Age: 10-13 Price: $200 Instructor: Sarah Eller Camp Description: Students will explore a variety of hand-building techniques to create both functional and sculptural clay projects. Students will also learn fun texture and glazing techniques, with an emphasis on personal expression. Students will be encouraged to develop projects that are unique and reflective of their own ideas and creative voice. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Ceramics for Teens (10-15) WK 6 AM
Ceramics for Teens – WK 6 9:30AM July 27 – July 31 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM 21212 Catawba Avenue | Wheel Room Age: 10-15 Price: $200 Instructor: Lindsay DeBlasio Camp Description: Ceramics for Teens offers campers the experience of learning both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. With these skills, campers will be able create a variety of different ceramic pieces. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Cute Habitats (8-13) WK 6 AM
Cute Habitats – WK 6 9:30AM July 27 – July 31 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM Cain Center for the Arts | Classroom 115 Age: 8-13 Price: $200 Instructor: Lisa Albinus Camp Description: In this camp, students design the tiny worlds where their characters live. From forest hideouts to underwater corners and cozy cottages, campers create small environments filled with personality. They learn simple layout concepts and how to place characters within a setting, all while keeping the focus light and imaginative. Kids who love details and storytelling will thrive in this playful world-building camp. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***
Ceramics for Teens (10-15) WK 6 PM
Ceramics for Teens – WK 6 1:30PM July 27 – July 31 | 1:30PM – 4:30PM 21212 Catawba Avenue | Wheel Room Age: 10-15 Price: $200 Instructor: Lindsay DeBlasio Camp Description: Ceramics for Teens offers campers the experience of learning both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. With these skills, campers will be able create a variety of different ceramic pieces. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius Resident price in the shopping cart.***