February 2020
An Artist’s Creative Journey: Mandy Peltier
Learn about Mandy Peltier’s creative journey, process, and inspirations in this educational artist talk. Mandy recently gave this talk at the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery! Come hear this talk AND view the Fairmount Faculty Art Show which is on display through February 29, 2020. About Mandy: Mandy Peltier is an artist and instructor who predominantly works in the fine art medium of colored pencil, and her award winning drawings are known for appearing realistic in nature. Mandy’s artwork has…
Find out more »Homeschool Colored Pencil Workshop
Ages: 12-18yrs Designed for learners in grades 6-12 as three- 3 week programs that offer focused technique and projects in colored pencil, COLORED PENCIL Day/Time: Thursdays, 2/13, 2/20, & 2/27, 1-3pm Instructor: Mandy Peltier
Find out more »Zentangle
Ages: Teen-Adult Day/Time: Saturdays, 2/15, 2/22 & 2/29, 2-3:30pm Instructor: Sandi Fink Fee: $48 Love to doodle? Fascinated with patterns? Need to relax? De-stress? Learn the basics of Zentangle, an art form that offers a creative release for all, since “Anyone can Tangle.” New projects each session. All supplies included
Find out more »March 2020
Watercolor Resist Cityscapes
Ages: 5-9yrs Saturday 3/7, 10-11:30pm Instructor: Kathy Oravecz Fee: $20 Students will design a cityscape inspired by the artist Paul Klee. After observing artwork by the artist Paul Klee, who used geometric shapes and bright colors, students will design their cityscapes using the watercolor resist technique
Find out more »Watercolor Cards
Ages: Teen-Adult Day/Time: Saturday 3/7, 12-2pm Instructor: Kathy Oravecz Fee: $24 For beginners and intermediate painters who would like to learn to make watercolor paintings on a small scale. Students will create unique greeting cards while learning basic concepts in design and techniques in watercolors. Emphasis will be placed on development of personal style. Methods for reproducing cards will be covered.
Find out more »For the Love of Color, Art Exhibit
Fine Artist and Oil Painter, Kristin Pierre, captures beautiful landscapes with vibrant colors and unique perspectives through oils on canvas. Opening Reception held Saturday, March 14th from 6-8pm. Live music, drinks and good. Free and open to the public. Exhibition Details March 14-May 16, 2020
Find out more »Creative Visual Arts Homeschool begins with Ceramics
CERAMICS Day/Time: Thursdays, 3/19, 3/26, & 4/2, 1-3pm Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Find out more »Lollipop workshop with Mandy Peltier
Come enjoy a workshop full of sweet treats with Coffee and snacks provided. During this three-hour workshop, Students will create a colored pencil lollipop drawing with a guided curriculum book.
Find out more »One Day Camp
MUSICAL THEATRE: In partnership with the Musical Theatre Project offering a day of singing, dancing and acting. Each camp day offers up different arts explorations! All supplies included. Participants should bring a packed lunch, water bottle and snack. Drop off as early at 8:30am for no additional charge!
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Art & Dance Day Each camp day offers up different arts explorations! All supplies included. Participants should bring a packed lunch, water bottle and snack. Drop off as early at 8:30am for no additional charge!
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ARTS SAMPLERS: Arts workshops in dance, music, theatre and visual arts
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Dance Day Each camp day offers up different arts explorations! All supplies included. Participants should bring a packed lunch, water bottle and snack. Drop off as early at 8:30am for no additional charge!
Find out more »April 2020
Creative Poetry
Celebrate national poetry Month. Ages: 10-14yrs Day/Time: Saturday, 4/4, 10-12pm Instructor: Jacklyn Czekaj Fee: $24 April is Poetry month! Come learn the “how” and “where to start” in writing as we explore and spark ideas to inspire creative poetry. Please bring notepad and preferred writing utensil.
Find out more »Celebrate Earth
Ages: 5-9yrs Day/Time: Saturday, 4/18, 10-11:30am Instructor: Jamie Davis Fee: $20 Enjoy and remember Earth Day by recycling and making a modge-podged Earth collage using torn magazine pages and cardboard. Images, books, discussion, and artwork are all part of this Earth Day celebration.
Find out more »Animal Dishes
Ages: 3-6yrs Saturday 4/25, 10 -11:30am Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille Fee: $24 Warm up together in the ceramics studio and create animal plates featuring your favorite animals using simple techniques in slab, texture and applique. This is a one visit class, with plates being clear glazed and available for pick up following the class. Caregiver welcome.
Find out more »June 2020
EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS CAMP: IN THE JUNGLE
Ages: 3-5yrs (Potty trained and ready to attend independently) 9:30am-12:00pm Roar! Who lives in the jungle? Campers will visit the jungle as they create art, explore creative movement, and dramatize stories and songs. Friday Sharing Day Program at 11:30am.
Find out more »ART CAMP: THE BIG BUILD
Ages: 5-10yrs (5 yr olds having completed kindergarten) 1:00pm-4:00pm Do you have a creative kid, a future architect, or engineer? This camp immerses young artists in designing, planning and creating multiple self-designed structures. Stack, glue, tape, paint, construct! Friday Art Show at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ALL THE ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP: WILD THINGS
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 9:00am-3:00pm Dance, Theatre, Art & Music workshops each day of camp all exploring the theme of “Wild Things!” Early 8-9am drop off option included. Friday Sharing Day Program at 2pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: CERAMICS
Ages: 10-15yrs 1:00pm-4:00pm Create multiple projects including slab constructed boxes and animal sculptures all while exploring ceramic techniques in hand-building along with an introduction to wheel-throwing. Friday Art Show at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: RECYCLEMANIA
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 9:00am-12:00pm What can you create with recycled materials? Really cool art! Multi-media craft arts offer the opportunity for campers to create rolled paper crafts, paper lanterns, cardboard construction projects and more! (Pairs with afternoon Dance Camp). Friday Art Show at 11:30am.
Find out more »EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS CAMP: THINGAMAJIG
Ages: 3-5yrs (Potty trained and ready to attend independently) 9:30am-12:00pm Thingamajig! It’s a funny word that will mean a week of creativity and innovation. Campers will upcycle to create art, explore creative movement and dramatize silly poems and other rhymes. Friday Sharing Day Program at 11:30am.
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Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 1:00pm-4:00pm Dance, dance, dance! Campers learn and refine various traditional dance techniques (wear ballet shoes and comfortable dance clothing). Open to all students (new and RD/FD levels I-III/ages 6-9 years). (Pairs with morning Art Camp). Friday Sharing Day Program at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: UPCYCLED ARTS
Ages: 10-15yrs 1:00pm-4:00pm Upcycle and create awesome art! This multi-media camp combines recycled materials and artistic inspirations. The result? Rolled paper crafts, paper lanterns, cardboard constructions and more! Friday Art Show at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ALL THE ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP: ON WITH THE SHOW!
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 9:00am-3:00pm Explore performance arts through theater, music, dance, and visual arts. Campers will develop short scenes along with created props. Early 8-9am drop off option included. Friday Sharing Day Program at 2pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: DRAWING & PAINTING
Ages: 10-15yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Campers expand skills in drawing, design and composition, all while working towards a finished work which will be displayed at the end of camp. Various mediums will be explored including pastels, watercolors and acrylic paints. Friday Art Show at 11:30am.
Find out more »ART & HIP HOP CAMP! ONE DAY CAMP
Ages: 7-14yrs , 9-3pm A morning of pop art and an afternoon of hip hop dance!
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Ages: 7-14yrs, 9-3pm Explore choreography in various styles of dance including ballet, jazz and modern.
Find out more »July 2020
ONE DAY THEATRE CAMP
Ages: 7-14yrs, 9-3pm Join us for theatre games, the art of theatre improv, and scenes.
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Ages: 7-14yrs, 9-3pm Red! White! & Blue! Create inspired art using various media.
Find out more »ART CAMP: ART IN NATURE
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 9:00am-12:00pm Campers will explore multi-media arts through nature-inspired materials including projects in printing, painting, clay, and more. (Pairs with afternoon Dance Camp). Friday Art Show at 11:30am
Find out more »EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS CAMP: SNOW DAYS
It may be July, but we’ll be exploring all things related to SNOW! Campers will dance, create art and dramatize stories and songs each day of camp. Friday Sharing Day Program at 11:30am.
Find out more »DANCE CAMP
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 1:00pm-4:00pm Dance, dance, dance! Campers explore various traditional dance techniques (wear ballet shoes and comfortable dance clothing). This camp is open to all students (new, RD/FD levels I-III/ages 6-9yrs). (Pairs with morning Art Camp). Friday Sharing Day Program at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: NATURE ARTS
Ages: 10-15yrs 1:00pm-4:00pm Inspired by nature, this multi-media arts camp immerses campers in drawing, painting, collage, and clay. Friday Art Show at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ALL THE ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP: JINGLE IN JULY
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 9:00am-3:00pm Ho, Ho, Ho, it’s fun in the snow! Or, at least a camp inspired by snowy, wintry days! Campers explore winter fun through dance, theatre, art & music each day of camp. Early 8-9am drop off option included. Friday Sharing Day Program at 2pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: VINTAGE ARTS
Ages: 10-15yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Throwback to the past with handmade craft arts. Campers will create projects in clay, macramé, batik, and more. (Pairs with afternoon Theater Camp). Friday Art Show at 11:30pm.
Find out more »THEATER CAMP: FROM PAGE TO STAGE
Ages: 10-15yrs 1:00pm-4:00pm Designed for campers wanting to take the stage. Campers will be immersed in improv, games and theatre as a well known story is brought to life. (Pairs with morning Art Camp). Friday Sharing Day Program at 3:30pm.
Find out more »EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS CAMP: FAIRY TALES
Ages: 3-5yrs (Potty trained and ready to attend independently) 9:30am-12:00pm And they all lived happily ever after! Childhood tales will be explored through dance, theatre & visual arts each day of camp. Friday Sharing Day Program at 11:30am.
Find out more »DANCE CAMP
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 1:00pm-4:00pm Dance, dance, dance! Campers explore various traditional dance techniques (wear ballet shoes and comfortable dance clothing). This camp is open to all students (new, RD/FD levels I-III/ages 6-9yrs) Friday Sharing Day Program at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: CASTLES & SAND
Ages: 8-12yrs 1:00pm-4:00pm A week of multi-media arts that includes plaster sand casting, sand art, & clay castle building! Friday Art Show at 3:30pm.
Find out more »ALL THE ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP: ART TALES
Ages: 5-10yrs (5yr olds having completed kindergarten) 9:00am-3:00pm Stories unite with the arts! Campers create stories as they dance, dramatize, create art and music each day of camp. Early 8-9am drop off option included. Friday Sharing Day Program at 2pm.
Find out more »ART CAMP: FIBER ARTS
Ages: 10-15yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Create projects using various techniques and materials in weaving, felting, dying, stitching, and more. Friday Art Show at 11:30am.
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