Summer Camps for Ages 5-17

DATES: June 5 - 9
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $375 Member / $412 Non-member

SOLD OUT

This class is for elementary aged students who want to read stories and make illustrations and sculptures inspired by our favorite books! We will work with air dry clay, modeling clay, paint, markers, oil pastels and more! We will start the workshop by reading A Beautiful Oops and discuss why it is okay to make mistakes. We will create lots of messy process art throughout the week and use our imaginations to turn our "oops" into creative illustrations. Some of the skills will include: use basic shape construction to draw characters, create a variety of settings, show distance using scale, height and overlapping, use contrast in our illustrations, demonstrate emotions in our characters and transform a 2-D drawing into a 3-D sculpture. This camp will be mostly indoors. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Please bring a water bottle, sack lunch, and snacks.

DATES: June 12 - 16
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 9

This class is for students who want to explore the imaginative world of surrealist art. Students will learn about the art movement and some well-known surrealist artists, and create their own mixed-media creations during the course of the week. We will utilize drawing, collage, and ceramics to create surrealist masterpieces. Projects may include surrealist warm up games, Dali elephant inspired drawings, hybrid animal mash-up clay project, one-point perspective and surrealism combined in a surreal room/scene drawing utilizing collage elements as well, a collage project where students extend an image with their own surreal drawings.
This is primarily an indoor camp. Please bring a water bottle and snacks to class.

DATES: June 12 - 16 & 19 - 23 (2 Weeks)
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: Miller House / CAE Classroom
COST: $698 Member / $768 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 7

In this Introduction to Sculpture camp, artists will explore multiple different mediums to create 3D sculptures.
Week 1 of this class will take place at the Miller House Ceramic studio (next to Buchanan rec center). Students will experiment with ceramics clay to create with coils, pinch pots, and various clay techniques.
Week 2 will take place in the classroom at the main CAE building where students will get their hands gooey with paper clay, paper mache, and wire sculptures while learning about armatures, negative space, and form.
For inspiration, we will be looking to the artists: Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thiebaud, Salvador Dali, Barbara Kobylinska, Lynda Draper, Ugo Rodriquez, Adam Frezz and Terri Chiao.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or bring an apron if you’d like. Long hair should be pulled back. All tools will be provided.
For June our underglaze days: June 21 and 22 *Please make sure your students can attend the underglaze day to finish their ceramic pieces. There will be no make-up dates available.
This camp will be mostly indoors. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Student should bring a hand towel, snacks, lunch and a water bottle.

DATES: June 19 - 23
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $375 Member / $412 Non-member

SOLD OUT

Sculpture Exploration is 1 week and does not include ceramic sculpture.
Students will get their hands gooey making sculpture out of paper clay, paper mache, and finally wire sculptures; where they will learn about armatures, negative space, and form. For inspiration, we will be looking to the artists: Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thiebaud, Salvador Dali, Barbara Kobylinska, Lynda Draper, Ugo Rodriquez, Adam Frezz and Terri Chiao.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or wear an apron if you’d like. Long hair should be pulled back with a hair tie. All tools will be provided. Included in class fee: clay, underglaze, bisque firing, glaze firing, paper clay/paper mache, acrylic paint, armature materials, wire, foam, beads, and instruction.
This camp will be mostly indoors in the main CAE classroom. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Student should bring a hand towel, snacks, lunch and a water bottle.

DATES: June 26 - 30
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SOLD OUT

Let your budding artist embrace their messy side with this class that’s all about getting messy from head to toe. From making slime to water balloon splatter paintings, this class will explore all the ways to create art without even touching a paintbrush! This camp is all about having fun! Projects may include: slime, finger/foot painting, water balloon splatter painting, spin art, tie dye squirt bottle art, and more!
This camp will be primarily outdoors. Please bring a towel, water bottle, sunscreen, and make sure your child is dressed appropriately in clothes and shoes that are not important to them.

DATES: July 10 - 14
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: Miller House
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SOLD OUT

This outdoor camp is set in the woods of Bergen Park. Our outdoor expert instructor, Kate Lincoln, will guide students through the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the outdoors to create nature-inspired art! Students will learn Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and while exploring the nature at their feet and creating art work out of foraged materials. Projects may include rock painting, scratch art, nature crowns, and sun paper flower prints.
This camp is primarily outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress and pack accordingly bringing extra layers, snacks and sunscreen. Students should dress for outdoor play (sitting on the ground, good shoes for hiking, etc.) Please bring the following to class everyday in a small backpack:
Water bottle & snack
Raincoat
Sunscreen (already applied is best)

DATES: July 17 - 21
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $375 Member / $412 Non-member

SOLD OUT

Grab your magic wands, your cloaks, and your dragon proof armor and jump into the land of magic, monsters, and myths! In this fanciful camp, your budding artists will let their imaginations soar! Students will practice drawing, painting, sculpture and more to make the imaginary a reality. Dive into the worlds of mermaids and dragons, witches and wizards, fairies and giants, and more and get lost in magical realms of knights, princesses, kings and queens. This camp will be primarily indoors, but students may work on outdoor projects as well. Please dress prepared to make art and get messy, indoors and out. As this is a full day camp, please pack two snacks and a lunch, as well as a water bottle and sunscreen, for your camper.

DATES: July 31 - August 4
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 7

In this skills based camp, students will learn the 5 fundamental sketching skills:
1) Edges
2) Spaces
3) Light and Shadow
4) Relationships
5) The Whole
By combining these skills, students will learn the components that make up a finished work of art. Drawing techniques discussed are, but are not limited to, hatching, cross-hatching, contour lines, weaving, stippling, scribbling, and blending. Students will also learn about additive and reductive strategies in drawing. They will complete several artworks, including still life, figure drawing, portraiture and more. Graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, blending stumps, and various erasing techniques will be introduced.
This camp will be mostly indoors. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Please bring a water bottle and snacks.

**Entering 3rd - 5th Grade Only

DATES: August 7 - 11
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: Miller House
COST: $220 Member / $242 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 4

In Monster Pots Ceramics Camp students will create works of ceramic art while learning the fundamental hand-building techniques. Campers will learn basic hand-building techniques in this ceramics camp for upper elementary grades 3rd-5th. Pinch pots, coil snakes, slab-building, underglazing and more! This camp will be held at the Miller House.

DATES: June 5 - 9
TIME: 1 pm - 4 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: Miller House
COST: $220 Member / $242 Non-member

SOLD OUT

From wedging to centering, and compressing to trimming, students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on a potter's wheel. This hands-on class will give students an opportunity to learn the terminology, tools, and processes used in making functional and decorative pottery. All levels are welcome. Students should bring an apron, hand towel, hair ties, snacks, water bottle, and wear closed-toed shoes to class. All tools and supplies are provided. Included in class fee: clay, glaze, bisque firing, glaze firing, and instruction. This camp will be held at the Miller House.

DATES: June 12 - 16
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: Buchanan Field
COST: $375 Member / $412 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 17

Calling all middle school artists! This is your opportunity to Make Your Mark on local Evergreen Parks! For this mural camp, Center for the Arts Evergreen is partnering with Evergreen Parks and Recreation to bring murals to our local Evergreen Parks! Students will work with two teaching artists, Daniel Crosier and Jessica Mahan, to create murals for public display.
This is a rain or shine outdoor camp that will be held under the tents on Buchanan Field. All levels welcome. All supplies are provided. Please wear painting clothes appropriate for the weather. Please bring water, sack lunch, sunscreen, hats, and snacks and be prepared to be outside all day.

DATES: June 19 - 23
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: Miller House
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 14

Students will enjoy a week of making art in nature and exploring the great outdoors. Each morning and students will walk to local parks (Bergen Park, Buchanan Park, Elk Meadow, etc.). to create mixed media projects ranging from painting and drawing to earth art, sculpture, photography, and more! Art, hiking, games, and other outdoor activities will give your middle schooler a chance to unplug, build positive relationships with others, and explore art and nature.
This camp is primarily outdoors. Students should dress for outdoor play (sitting on the ground, good shoes for hiking, etc.) Please bring the following to class every day in a small backpack:
Water bottle & snack
Raincoat
Sunscreen (already applied is best)

DATES: June 26 - 30
TIME: 1 pm - 4 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 15

Let your budding artist embrace their messy side with this class that’s all about getting messy from head to toe. From making slime to water balloon splatter paintings, this class will explore all the ways to create art without even touching a paintbrush! This camp is all about having fun! Projects may include: slime, finger/foot painting, water balloon splatter painting, spin art, tie dye squirt bottle art, and more!
This camp will be primarily outdoors. Please bring a towel, water bottle, sunscreen, and make sure your child is dressed appropriately in clothes and shoes that are not important to them.

DATES: July 10 - 14
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 14

Let's get bold with POP ART! Pop Art-A-Palooza camp is for middle schoolers who want to explore the stylish world of pop-art. We will use different media such as drawing, collage, printmaking, photography, and ceramics, and sculpture to create artworks that reflect the world we live in. Projects may include Andy Warhol inspired printmaking, Roy Lichtenstein-inspired self-portrait using photography, Roy Lichtenstein-inspired onomatopoeia collage, Claes Oldenburg-inspired ceramics, Wayne Thiebaud-inspired ice cream mixed media paintings with sharpie and watercolor, and a Wayne Thiebaud-inspired cake slice cardboard sculpture.
This camp will be mostly indoors. Please dress appropriately for messy art (including shoes that you don't mind getting messy)! Please bring a water bottle and snacks.

DATES: July 17 - 21 & 24 - 28 (2 Weeks)
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: Miller House / CAE Classroom
COST: $698 Member / $768 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 9

In this Introduction to Sculpture camp, artists will explore multiple different mediums to create 3D sculptures.
Week 1 of this class will take place at the Miller House Ceramic studio (next to Buchanan rec center). Students will experiment with ceramics clay to create with coils, pinch pots, and various clay techniques.
Week 2 will take place in the classroom at the main CAE building where students will get their hands gooey with paper clay, paper mache, and wire sculptures while learning about armatures, negative space, and form.
For inspiration, we will be looking to the artists: Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thiebaud, Salvador Dali, Barbara Kobylinska, Lynda Draper, Ugo Rodriquez, Adam Frezz and Terri Chiao.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or bring an apron if you’d like. Long hair should be pulled back. All tools will be provided.
For July our underglaze days: July 26 & 27 *Please make sure your students can attend the underglaze day to finish their ceramic pieces. There will be no make-up dates available.
This camp will be mostly indoors. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Student should bring a hand towel, snacks, lunch and a water bottle.

DATES: July 24 - 28
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $375 Member / $412 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 2

Sculpture Exploration is 1 week and does not include ceramic sculpture.
Students will get their hands gooey making sculpture out of paper clay, paper mache, and finally wire sculptures; where they will learn about armatures, negative space, and form. For inspiration, we will be looking to the artists: Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thiebaud, Salvador Dali, Barbara Kobylinska, Lynda Draper, Ugo Rodriquez, Adam Frezz and Terri Chiao.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or wear an apron if you’d like. Long hair should be pulled back with a hair tie. All tools will be provided. Included in class fee: clay, underglaze, bisque firing, glaze firing, paper clay/paper mache, acrylic paint, armature materials, wire, foam, beads, and instruction.
This camp will be mostly indoors in the main CAE classroom. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Student should bring a hand towel, snacks, lunch and a water bottle.

DATES: July 31 - August 4
TIME: 1 pm - 4 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: CAE Classroom
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 8

In this skills based camp, students will learn the 5 fundamental sketching skills:
1) Edges
2) Spaces
3) Light and Shadow
4) Relationships
5) The Whole
By combining these skills, students will learn the components that make up a finished work of art. Drawing techniques discussed are, but are not limited to, hatching, cross-hatching, contour lines, weaving, stippling, scribbling, and blending. Students will also learn about additive and reductive strategies in drawing. They will complete several artworks, including still life, figure drawing, portraiture and more. Graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, blending stumps, and various erasing techniques will be introduced.
This camp will be mostly indoors. Please dress appropriately for messy art. Please bring a water bottle and snacks.

DATES: June 5 - 9
TIME: 10 am - 2 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: Changes Daily
COST: $198 Member / $218 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 15

Students will paint en plein air! From packing your field pack to painting natural landscapes, this camp will explore the adventurous world of plein air painting. Set in different parks throughout Evergreen, your artist will gain skills necessary to paint en plein air. Easel and watercolor travel paint kit will be provided. If you are interested in other media, feel free to bring a travel kit of your choosing. Camp chair is suggested.
Schedule:
Day #1: Start at CAE, go over supplies, packing your backpack, and some basic techniques, then walk over to Bergen Park
Day#2: Dedisse Park (please park by the Lake House)
Day #3: O'Fallon Park
Day #4: Fillius Park
Day #5: Kittredge Park

This is a 4-hour/day outdoor camp. Please bring a towel, water bottle, sack lunch, sunscreen, and make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on! Bring 2 water bottles (one for drinking, one for painting), a sack lunch, and snacks. Sunscreen, hats, and outdoor attire (please plan for mountain weather). In the event of inclement weather, we will meet at CAE and walk to a pavillion in Bergen Park. Instructor departs and CAE supervision ends at 2pm.

DATES: June 26 - 30
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm (full-day)
LOCATION: Buchanan Field
COST: $296 Member / $326 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 13

We're taking our perennial sellout mural camp on the road! We're looking for teenage/high school artists to paint a public mural. For this mural camp, Center for the Arts Evergreen is partnering with Evergreen Parks and Recreation to bring colorful artwork to Buchanan Field! Buchanan field is the heart of Evergreen festivals and this public art will be on display for all summer festivals! Students will work with local artist Sam Starkey to create a mural on the Buchanan Field utility Shed.
This is a rain or shine outdoor camp. Shade tents will be provided. All levels welcome. All supplies are provided. Please wear weather appropriate painting clothes and shoes! Please bring water, sack lunch, sunscreen, hats, and snacks and be prepared to be outside all day!

DATES: July 31 - August 4
TIME: 1 pm - 4 pm (half-day)
LOCATION: Miller House
COST: $220 Member / $242 Non-member

SPACES AVAILABLE: 4

From wedging and centering, to compressing and trimming, students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on a potter's wheel. This hands-on class will give students an opportunity to try a potter's wheel and learn the terminology, tools, and processes used in making functional and decorative pottery. All levels are welcome. Students should bring an apron, hand towel, hair ties, snacks, water bottle, and wear closed-toed shoes to class. All tools and supplies are provided. Included in class fee: clay, glaze, bisque firing, glaze firing, and instruction. This camp will be held at the Miller House. Space is very limited.
This camp is primarily indoors. Please bring snacks and a water bottle to class each day.