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The New Year may be cold, but there is also the warmth of what the future holds for us. We will focus on how color can reveal temperature and emotion in your art work. Our young participants will be encouraged to expand their ideas of what they might usually paint in a snowy landscape.
Grades: 1 - 6
Jan 13 | SA
1:00 - 3:00 pm ($20 / child)
During this class we will develop a Silhouette Landscape. This will be accomplished by introducing special paper techniques that allow our images to be dramatically arranged and built.
Grades: 1 - 6
Jan 27 | SA
1:00 - 3:00 pm ($20 / child)
Pop up cards are a fun way to explore art, while developing skills in engineering. We will introduce a variety of pop up card techniques that our young artists can use to build a wide array of bigger and more imaginative Valentine Cards.
Grades: 1 - 6
Feb 10 | SA
1:00 - 3:00 pm ($20 / child)
Tooling is an unusual art technique that requires skills that are different from drawing or painting. Participants will be shown how to Tool a simple image onto a sheet of aluminum, transforming their line drawing into embossed artwork.
Grades: 1 - 6
Feb 24 | SA
1:00 - 3:00 pm ($20 / child)
This puppet form was first created at Smith Studio. It starts with an origami paper structure that then evolves into an animated puppet with a functioning mouth. We will show you how to build a rabbit puppet, however we encourage our young artists to develop their own whimsical puppet creations.
Grades: 1 - 6
Mar 9 | SA
1:00 - 3:00 pm ($20 / child)
The first day is about painting. A “fresco” is watercolor painted on freshly applied plaster. Smith Studio is one of the few places where our young artists can experience this unique process of painting an image directly on fresh plaster. Everyone will make their own plaster base in the morning, and then paint a watercolor image before the plaster completely sets up. After lunch we will start constructing a special Sports Sculpture with an emphasis on action and movement. This unique sculpture will be expanded and finished on the second day of art camp.
The second day of Art Camp, our young artists will be challenged to enhance their Sports Sculpture. We will encourage everyone to incorporate new ideas and details into their creative works of art.
Both days will include additional 2-D painting and drawing projects, a short movie about an important artist, educational art games and fostering friendships!
Grades: 1 - 6
Camp Details
- Participants must bring a sack lunch
- Morning and afternoon pre-packaged snack is provided
- Extended hours are available at no additional cost upon request
Mar 18 - 19 | M - TU
9:00 am - 4:30 pm ($150 / child)
This NEW sculpture project is inspired by the artwork of Illinois artist, Heather Shore. Working on an armature our young artists will build a unique collage butterfly; using magazine photos for their color palette. We will encourage our young artist to add to their original design by creating a larger environment.
Grades: 1 - 6
Apr 13 | SA
1:00 - 3:00 pm ($20 / child)
124 South State Street | Geneseo, IL | (309) 945-5428
At the Smith Studio and Gallery we always have markers, paper and crayons for families to come in for an impromptu art outing. Come in and explore our Gallery and check out our wide range of art classes and community events for both children and adults.
Upcoming Events
Learn the beginning skills required to be a lifeguard April 20-21
*Must attend both training days to receive lifeguard certification
Pitch, Hit, and Run is an exciting skills competition for boys and girls ages 7 – 14.
Sponsored in part by the Geneseo Park District Foundation
Field provided by GYBS
Come out for some fun games, warm up drills and a round robin scramble. Paddles and balls will be furnished if you don't have your own. No Partner required.
GRADES: 4 - 8
