Be creative!

Children will be taking ceramics + painting/drawing + photography class every day and will also walk around the balboa park daily. Dance and music is planned twice a week for two hours. See our daily schedule

CERAMICS

ceramics by jana kenney

what we will learn

hand building techniques - Pinch technique | Coil technique | slab technique | Ceramic sculpture | glazing

Due to a short time for firing and glazing ceramics pieces, we will work with both “real” ceramic clay and “self-drying” clay in order to complete all projects by the end of the week.

It’s no surprise that kids like dirt, but parents usually don’t. Good thing there is a way to meet in the middle - with clay! Clay is a wonderful media that allows kids to explore and build independently while increasing their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Kids will explore how to shape clay, join wet sections, understand glaze application and learn about what happens during firing. They will be exposed to a wide range of ceramic techniques, like pinch pots, coil pots, and hard slab hand-building and will also learn about the importance of dedication and follow-through. Meandclay.com kidslikeclay.com

Photography

photography by val dostalek

what we will learn

• A photo booth is set up in the classroom

• Understand how to set up a photography studio - backgrounds, lighting, props

• Explore areas in portraiture, food and product photography, journalism, visual storytelling, makeup and more 

• Learn about composition

• Optical Illusions

• Forced Perspective Assignment

• Portrait Assignment

From day one, students will have a camera, completing various photography projects in the studio and the Park..

Painting/Drawing

History of modern painting and techniques

Realistic vs Abstract art (portrait, landscape, still life, imaginary…) 2D versus 3D artwork

• Basis of composition and history of modern art

• Drawing: pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, oil pastels and charcoal

• Painting: watercolor, tempera

• Collage

Dance/Music/Games/Outdoor activities

• Join us for fun physical activities and games.

• Enjoy dancing this summer.