Youth Studio

Ceramics for Kids

Kids love to make a mess, so let us give them a safe and creative space to do it! We will make pinch pot creatures, and cup and saucer combos that will keep your kiddo continuing to be proud of their creation each time they use them!

Youth: All Levels -
Tuesdays, March 21-April 18*, 3:30-5pm Pancoe
CAM member: $88; Non-member: $110
+ $15 material fee

Drawing Faces

A follow up to drawing the human body. Learn to draw facial features correctly by dividing the head into sections and placing the features in the correct place. After learning this, many types of faces and features will be learned, culminating in a finished portrait using graphite pencil to shade.

For ages 8 and up.

Youth: All Levels -
Tuesdays, April 4-25, 4:30-6pm Pancoe
CAM member: $88; Non-member: $110

Homeschooling with Clay

Pottery class for homeschooling students.

Youth: All Levels -
Fridays, April 14-May 5, 11-12:30 Pancoe
CAM member: $88; Non-member: $110
+ $20 material fee

Week 1: Props, Puppets and Music Play: ALMOST Full

Play In this rare small setting summer camp artist/entertainer /educator Mark Dannon Herbert will be leading the class on a learning adventure exploring some of the visual and musical elements used for his band Broccoli Brothers Circus . Participants will make several of their own puppets and props and develop characters and skits over the course of the week . Sure to be a fun experience to remember.

Youth: 5-8 -
June 12- 16, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 1: Puppets, Props and Music Play

Play In this rare small setting summer camp artist/entertainer /educator Mark Dannon Herbert will be leading the class on a learning adventure exploring some of the visual and musical elements used for his band Broccoli Brothers Circus . Participants will make several of their own puppets and props and develop characters and skits over the course of the week . Sure to be a fun experience to remember.

Youth: 9-12 -
June 12-16, Monday - Friday, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 2: All About Bugs: CAMp FULL

Mixed Media art camp for the younger kids with insects as a visual focus In this camp we will be mixing it up with some cool science facts about insects as we get creative... Did you know that some red paints and dyes are made from a crushed up bug? Campers will get to create with paint, clay, beads and more. We will explore artistic concepts like symmetry and printmaking all while having lots of fun.

Youth: 5-8 -
June 20- 23, *Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $112; Non-member: $140

Week 2: We Love Art!

When everything is an art supply, anything can happen! Your tiny artists will get to visit the galleries at Cameron Art Museum and use the works in the exhibition as inspiration. Then we will cut, tear and practice making marks with unconventional materials that will help create the masterpiece of their dreams! We will finish our week of with a celebration and an art show!

Youth: 9-12 -
June 20-23, *Tuesday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $112; Non-member: $140

Week 3: Great Artists: CAMP FULL

Learn about well loved artists by creating in their style! Paint upside down like Michelangelo, Splatter paint like Pollock, Pop Art your portrait like Warhol, and more! Each day we will focus on a different artist and work in their style. The week will culminate with an "art opening" on Friday to celebrate the work of our young artists.

Youth: 5-8 -
June 26-30, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 3: Gnome Gardens: ALMOST Full

Create a Gnome Garden!! Using clay, wood, glue, and paint we will build a little good luck garden. Take home pieces to create good luck in your home garden and help create a space at CAM to add good luck to the gardens around the museum! We will finish our week of with a celebration and an art show!

Youth: 9-12 -
June 26-30, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 4: Mixed Media/ Collage

Mixed Media/ Collage. Create using found objects, wood pieces, canvases, glue, spray paint!

Youth: 9-12 -
July 3-7, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 4: Paint & Play Sculptural and Functional Pottery: CAMp FULL

In this paint and play class kids will get creative making ceramic figures, painting cups and playing games!

Youth: 5-8 -
July 3-7, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 4: Teen Camp: Sculpture Mania

Let your creativity soar by creating multimedia sculptures! From cardboard, to wire, to fabric and yarn, you name it, we'll work with various materials and themes throughout the week to help you understand the basics of building a 3D design. Start thinking about your work from all angles and learn to apply design elements and principles to unify your work. Have the opportunity to learn and play with your composition in a judgment free zone!

Youth: High School -
July 3-7, Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 5: Exhibition Exploration: ALMOST Full

Each day, students will discover different parts of our museum and art works. Inspired by what they see, campers will create their own unique masterpieces. Campers will also have special 'behind-the-scenes' tours and experiences. Perfect for an eager young artist! The week will culminate with an 'art opening' on Friday to celebrate their week's work.

Youth: 5-8 -
July 10-14, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 5: Cardboard Sculpture: Food & Objects

Cardboard Sculpture of food & various objects using cardboard, found objects and hot glue!

Youth: 9-12 -
July 10-14, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 5: Teen Camp- Clay Lab

Teen Pottery Time! We will clay all day! The best part about working with ceramics is that clay can become anything. Teens can research ceramics projects and Miss Anne will help them facilitate any project that they would like to create! We will finish our week of with a celebration and an art show!

Youth: High School -
July 10-14, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 6: Fantasy Creatures: CAMP FULL

Learn how to take the fantastical creatures from you imagination and illustrate them on paper.

Youth: 9-12 -
July 17-21, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 6: Shadow Puppets

Explore the world of light and shadow with shadow puppets! We will travel back in time to learn about this exciting storytelling method, write a story of our own, and create our very own shadow puppet theatre!

Youth: 5-8 -
July 17-21, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 6: Teen Camp- Clay Lab

We will clay all day! The best part about working with ceramics is that clay can become anything. Teens can research ceramics projects and Anne will help them facilitate any project that they would like to create! We will finish our week of with a celebration and an art show!

Youth: High School -
July 17-21, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 7: Mixed Media Madness: CAMp FULL

Each day we will focus on a different way to make art; Monday- drawing, Tuesday- painting, Wednesday- printmaking, Thursday- clay, Friday- silly art! Explore the different ways to be creative (and always with a fun little something extra!) The week will culminate with an 'art opening' on Friday to celebrate their week's work.

Youth: 5-8 -
July 24-28, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 7: Fiber Art Fun

Learn about the wonderful world of fiber arts. In this creative camp we will learn to work with plant and animal fibers to create functional and wearable pieces as well as turning fibers into works of art. We will experiment with simple weaving, needle felting and wet felting wool, sculpt with wool, dye fabrics, and more.

Youth: 9-12 -
July 24-28, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 7: Teen Camp- Drawing Fantasy Creatures

Learn how to take the fantastical creatures from you imagination and illustrate them on paper.

Youth: High School -
July 24-28, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 8: Papier-Mache Sculptures

Use Papier-Mache to create 3-dimensional sculptures of animals or human figures.

Youth: 9-12 -
July 31- August 4, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 8: Garden Art

Create one of a kind garden inspired art!! We will use clay, wood, mixed media materials, glue, and paint in our masterpieces. Take home pieces to create a beautiful space in your garden or bring elements of the garden into your home! We will finish our week of with a celebration and an art show!

Youth: 5-8 -
July 31-August 4, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 9: Art Explorers: ALMOST Full

During the week we will explore famous artists ( Like Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, etc.) as well as explore all sorts of art media. Some things we might get into are batiks, mosaics, sculpting with found objects, cardboard sculpture, painting with watercolor and acrylics and so much more! Come along and get creative as we look at art through the centuries and make our own beautiful creations! It's going to be wild and fun!!

Youth: 5-8 -
August 7-11, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 9: Making Comics: CAMP FULL

Create and illustrate your own personal comics!

Youth: 9-12 -
August 7-11, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 pm Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 10: Poetry and Pottery

Get creative writing fun poetry and then add your words to your ceramic creations!

Youth: 9-12 -
August 14-18, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Week 10: Adventures in Art

During the week we will explore famous artists ( Like Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, etc.) as well as explore all sorts of art media. Some things we might get into are batiks, mosaics, sculpting with found objects, cardboard sculpture, painting with watercolor and acrylics and so much more! Come along and get creative as we look at art through the centuries and make our own beautiful creations! It's going to be wild and fun!!

Youth: 5-8 -
August 14-18, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pancoe
CAM member: $145; Non-member: $175

Afterschool Art Club!

We'll be creating with homemade paper and plaster for four weeks!

First, we'll mash up our own paper pulp from recycled materials and make lovely sheets of paper - art in themselves or a gorgeous surface for writing letters or creating drawings.

Next, we'll use the sheets of handmade paper to create bowls, cups, and such. Finally, we'll create sculptures out of the paper pulp as well. Once we finish two weeks of paper explorations we'll spend two weeks creating masks and sculptures with plaster. You can create a mold of your own face or use a mannequin face. 5th through 7th graders are welcome!

Youth: Middle School -
Wednesdays, April 19- May 10, 4:30-6:30pm Pancoe
CAM member: $108; Non-member: $135
+ $5 material fee