Class Descriptions

 

Art Exploration: Create a variety of artwork while learning new techniques in drawing and painting. Learning to look and see in combination with imagination will truly be a fun and exciting week at TC Arts Summer Arts Academy!  Ages 6-12 (Session 1).

 

Art Through the Camera’s Eye: Digital photography is an amazing medium for young artists to learn to see and create.  During this weeklong workshop, you will photograph a variety of subject matter and learn to enhance and alter your photographs. Each participant will receive a photobook of the group’s finest creations after this workshop. Ages 6-12 (Sessions 1 and 3).

 

Broadway Bound!: Enjoy a fun and exciting week with friends who love to be on stage. Well-known musical theater show tunes will provide inspiration for a performance you will all-star in that your family can see at the end of this week at TC Arts Summer Arts Academy! Ages 6-12 (Sessions 1 and 3); Ages 10-15 (Session 2).

 

Clay Creations: In Clay Creations, you will create colorful pottery using various methods, including coiling and slab building. Ages 6-12 (Sessions 1 and 3); Ages 10-15 (Session 2).

 

Designing Minds: Artists are designers! It’s all about line, shape, color, space, texture, and form.  Use your imagination and develop skills while exploring design concepts and how they are used in both fine and commercial art. Ages 10-15 (Session 2).

 

Drawing with Billy Smith: What an opportunity! Spend the week with local artist Billy Smith as he guides you in learning to draw. Ages 13-17, or entering grades 9-12 (Sessions 1 and 2).

 

Fun with Storytelling & Animation: Explore various media art forms, including puppetry, flipbooks, green screen, stop motion, and video editing, as we collaborate to bring out the magic in your storytelling! We will use the PIXAR formula for storytelling to create a performance to show your family and friends at the end of this week at TC Arts Summer Arts Academy! Ages 10-15 (Session 2).

 

Introduction to Songwriting:  Learn about the process of writing songs, from brainstorming to writing, and experimenting with rhyme and rhythm. Ages 10-15 (Session 2).

 

Nature Drawing and Painting: Using a variety of art materials, learn new techniques while drawing and painting artwork inspired by the beauty of nature. Learning to look and see in combination with imagination will truly be a fun and exciting week at TC Arts Summer Arts Academy!  Ages 6-12 (Session 3).

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NOTES

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All classes are limited to ten students per class, except Fun with Storytelling which is limited to 6 students per class. All students (except those enrolled in Art with Billy Smith) must select two classes.

 

Class Time: 9 am-Noon (except as noted).  Please ensure that your child arrives at TC Arts at 9 am so that classes may begin promptly.

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Registration Fee (includes all materials): 

TC Arts Non-Member: $200 per session.  TC Arts Member (at $100 level and above): $180 per session. Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration is not confirmed until the registration fee is received by TC Arts.  CLICK HERE (WORD) or HERE (PDF) if you would like to print this form and then mail or stop by to make a payment.

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We use PayPal to collect payments. You do not need to have a PayPal account. If you want to pay with a credit card, click the YELLOW "PayPal Checkout" button then click "Checkout as guest." If you are a member at the $100 level or above, please contact us for the discount code before you checkout. Thank you.