The goal of the Amarillo Art Institute is to provide a fun art escape for the kids. We are offering  Monday– Thursday camps this summer.

ART-RAGEOUS SUMMER CAMPS 2011 will give kids and teens an opportunity to create art in several genres, including drawing, acrylic paint, sand art, clay/pottery, and digital photography.

Come flex your creativity muscle this summer by learning and having fun with us!

CLASS DESCRIPTION, DATES, TIMES, & COST:

*All supplies included except digital cameras.

*Limited scholarship help available.

ART-RAGEOUS BUFFET CAMP FOR AGES 6-14

JUNE 20-23 1-4 PM

JULY 11-14 9 AM-12AM

$130

This camp will offer drawing, acrylic painting,collage, paper mache, and much more. When working with paints, children develop their observational and technical skills while experimenting on canvas and paper. The learned sequences of method and procedure begin with brush and paint care, arrangement of colors on a palette, mixing specific hues, paint application, brush techniques and clean up.

Collage making is an art project that almost everyone can succeed at. Collages are pictures made by combining words and images in an unusual arrangement to convey emotion. This is what makes it art. “Art” differs from “drawing” in that it expresses some emotion. It makes the person who sees it feel sad, happy, angry, wistful, lonesome, etc.

Students will learn how to design and construct a structure of their choosing with armature and papier mâché. On the last day of camp the student can paint their creation however they choose. By experimenting on their creation children are developing their observational and technical skills. The only limit is your own imagination.

ART-RAGEOUS CLAY CAMP FOR AGES 6-14

JUNE 20-23 1-3 PM

JULY 11-14 10 AM-12PM

$100

Clay and Pottery classes are a great creative activity for kids. They build agility,coordination, strength, control, imagination and sensory development. Students will learn the basic hand building techniques along with intro to tools and wheel throwing. Students are encouraged to push their creativity while exploring functional pottery to sculptural technique.

ART-RAGEOUS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP FOR AGES 11 AND UP

JUNE 20-23 1-4 PM

JULY 11-14 9 AM-12AM

$130

Students learn about digital photography, photo printing and how to create a set-up for photographing, as well as how to use a photo in artwork. Three 8 X 10 photographs will be produced by each child, suitable for framing. One portrait, one scenic, and one of the child’s choice. Kids must supply own digital camera.

REGISTRATION:

All childrens classes are taught by experienced art educators. Please note that camps run Monday through Thursday. Enrollment fees cover all art supplies and a Summer Art Camp t-shirt. Because art can by messy, children should wear old or play clothes to class. Enrollment is limited so register early by calling the Institute at 354-8802. Registration is not complete until tuition is paid in full.

Tuition for camps is due by June 13th either in-person at the AAI Office or by filling out the Registration Form below and mailing it to:

3701 Plains Blvd., #117

Amarillo, TX 79102

For more information or questions call us at 806.354.8802

Click here for the 2011 Registration Form