Melt, bend and sculpt metal to become a master of metal in the 5-day-long welding camp! In this introductory welding camp, you will learn how to use welding machinery and tools to bend and melt metals for one-of-a-kind sculptures and wall hangings! This camp takes place in the state-of-the-art sculpture studio, where you will learn, explore and create with metal.
Work with wood as you create tools, toys and games! In this introductory woodworking camp, you will learn the fundamentals of carving and joinery within the School of Art’s dedicated Woods Studio. Each participant will learn to use the bandsaw and various hand tools to design and create sculptural objects.
Portrait painting has deep roots in history and still has a strong presence in the art world today. In this camp, you’ll learn how to work with oil paints, mix skin tones, tackle proportion and create the illusion of light and form. In addition, you’ll practice mastering 3-D volume, structure and anatomy — all leading up to painting from real life!
Launch yourself into new universes while exploring favorite animations and graphic illustrations! Invent your own stories, characters and worlds as you create and illustrate your own comics, anime or manga. Collaborate with peers or develop unique drawings as you learn to storyboard, practice figures and poses, explore color palettes and more.
Bring an artistic vision to life through the exploration of ceramic hand building, throwing and surface design! In this camp, you’ll create imaginative ceramic forms and apply various design methods using underglaze, painting and carving techniques. In addition, you’ll experiment with the pottery wheel to shape your own vases, dishware and more.
