Foundry Art Camp
Foundry Art Camp provides children ages 6 to 16 the opportunity to engage with art and activities that encourage creative collaboration, develop artistic skills, and showcase the innovative ways that art impacts the world.
Campers will explore art through the Foundry’s exhibitions, the history of art, and conversations with the Foundry’s studio artists. From painting to sculpture and tie-dying to clay, campers will create artwork to take home and share with family and friends. The exploration and experience of different artistic disciplines will nurture their creative talent.
The Foundry’s week-long, full-day Art Camps are taught by experienced art teachers that help to cultivate a classroom of trust and artistic development. Students will be divided based on age and all materials are provided. Registration includes a Camp T-shirt.
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16* // $225 Per Session
Each session features its own theme and creative outlet and each Camp session features clay and painting projects, register for more than one session for a fun-filled summer!
June 3 - 7
ARTIST’S TOOLBOX [sold out]
Ready, Set, Create! In addition to daily projects that will explore a variety of media, from clay to painting, campers will have the opportunity to visit the Foundry’s galleries and studio artists to experience art first hand. Campers will work individually and together on a variety of fun projects and participate in the joy of making art with friends while experimenting with painting, drawing, clay, mixed media, sculpture, and more.
June 10 - 14
TRASH TO TREASURE
Trash to treasures is a great way to teach children about the importance of reusing and recycling materials. Campers will develop their creativity and imagination while also learning about environmental responsibility. Campers will be given a variety of materials to create sculptures, making collages out of old magazines, and recycled paper to make unique works of art. Campers will learn about artist Robert Bradford and the animals he constructs using recycled items. Copying Robert’s artistic style, campers will collaborate to create a colorful life size dog. The St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District will be visiting camp to explain the benefits of recycling in a fun interactive presentation.
June 17 - 21
wild about art
Take an imaginary trip to the jungles, rainforest and more to learn about animals large and small. Create your own animals while learning basic drawing, painting, and clay hand building techniques. Campers will receive a live animal presentation.
June 24 - 28
let’s get muddy… with clay! [sold out]
Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Campers will get creative while developing their imagination, dexterity, cognitive, and emotional strength though clay. By exploring different techniques like hand building and carving, campers will discover all that this medium has to offer. Campers will also have the opportunity to be creative using paper, paint, pastels and more. Education Coordinator and Ceramics Artist, Christine Tavares, will demonstration the basic techniques of using a clay wheel.
July 1 - 5 no camp in observance of Independence Day
July 8 - 12
ART AROUND THE WORLD [sold out]
Take a trip around the world as we explore art from different countries and cultures. Campers will learn basic characteristics of artwork created in specific regions and recreate their own interpretation of these works. Campers will create 2D and 3D pieces using watercolors, oil pastels, clay and more. Throughout the week, campers will be visited by special guests who will share their knowledge and experiences from around the world.
July 15 - 19
oceans of color [SOLD OUT]
Explore the underwater world as we make art inspired by majestic sea life and sunken treasures created using a variety of materials including watercolor, oil pastels, clay and more. Campers will receive a visit from the St. Louis Aquarium.
July 22 - 26
colorful creations [SOLD OUT]
Play with color as we mix and blend all week! Basic color theory will be taught as students create colorful masterpieces using a variety of paint and dry mediums. Campers will have an opportunity to tie-dye an item brought from home.
July 29 - August 2
CLAY CREATIONS AND THEN SOME [sold out]
Drawing inspiration from the work of Foundry Studio Artist Jim Carlson, campers will explore their creativity though hand building techniques. This week will feature a visit from artist and teacher Jim Carlson and his whimsical clay creations from vessels to whistles to fantastical creatures! Campers will also create other works of art using paper, paint, pastels and more. Education Coordinator and Ceramic Artist, Christine Tavares, will demonstration the basic techniques of using a clay wheel.
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE * [sold out]
Take a week-long trip through a timeline of theatre history, while learning a sampling of performing arts skills! Decorate a Greek tragedy mask, try out some swashbuckling moves with Shakespearean (foam) sword combat, learn the basics of clowning during a slapstick comedy routine, unleash your inner Jim Henson with puppeteering techniques, trip the light fantastic with some Broadway-inspired choreography, and more! Whether students are new to the world of theatre, or are seasoned Thespians, this class will be the perfect introduction to some of the performing (and behind-the-scenes) elements that go into making magic onstage!
*for ages 9 to 16
Registration goes live at 10 AM today
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
Notice of withdrawal must be sent to mkerans@foundryartcentre.org a minimum of 14 days prior to the start date in order to receive a refund (minus the registration fee of $20). The Foundry will not refund or credit for camps missed due to illness or health, personal schedule conflict, travel, or other reasons. There is not a schedule to allow for students to make-up or attend missed classes. If your camper is unable to attend, please contact the Foundry immediately.