Every child is the artist! The children are provided with the opportunity to express themselves through several artistic mediums including watercolors, clay and craft materials. The individual creative efforts of each child are encouraged in a non-judgmental free expression environment.
Each camp is different topic.
Art Courses are taught by professional teachers from NSCAD.
Topic 1: Nature
• Techniques: Learn foundational mixed media techniques such as collage, assemblage, layering, and decoupage to create dynamic compositions.
• Color Mixing and Matching: Practice color mixing using paints, markers, or crayons to create custom hues and shades, developing an understanding of color theory.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Think creatively as they combine materials in unexpected ways to achieve desired effects.
• Expressive Mark-Making: Explore various mark-making tools such as brushes, sponges, stamps, and fingers to create unique patterns, lines, and textures in artworks.
• Storytelling Through Art: Use of mixed media will help to tell stories or convey emotions, encouraging children to express themselves through their artworks.
Topic 2: Doodle
Unleash your imagination at our Doodle Objects camp! Children will embark on a playful and creative adventure as they transform everyday objects into whimsical works of art. From household items to fantastical inventions, participants will explore shape, line, and pattern while doodling their way to artistic inspiration. Through interactive activities and imaginative challenges, kids will discover the joy of doodling and the endless possibilities of turning ordinary objects into extraordinary creations. Get ready to doodle, dream, and explore at our Doodle Objects camp!
Topic 3: Ink Fusion
Embark on a journey of artistic exploration at our Ink Fusion Summer Camp! Dive into the mesmerizing world of ink as children discover the fusion of traditional ink techniques with modern artistic styles. Through guided instruction and hands-on activities, kids will learn to blend brush strokes and ink mediums to create captivating artworks. From Chinese brush painting to contemporary ink illustrations, participants will unlock their creativity and develop their skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Topic 4: Clay Creations
Get Ready to Sculpt! 🎨✨
Roll up your sleeves and get creative in our Clay Creations summer camp! Kids will explore the basics of clay sculpting, learning techniques like coiling, pinching, and shaping. They will mold and sculpt their own adorable animals, mini pottery, and fun imaginative figures!
With guided hands-on activities, children will turn simple clay into unique handmade masterpieces, developing their fine motor skills and artistic creativity along the way. Let’s shape, build, and bring our clay creations to life!
Topic 5: Animals Conservation
Adventure into the animal kingdom with our Animal conservation themed summer camp! Children will learn about all different kinds of animals and choose their favorites to incorporate into artwork. This camp would not only teach kids how to create amazing animal-themed art but also help them develop a deeper understanding of conservation and how art can be a powerful tool in spreading important environmental messages.
Topic 6: Space & Science
Discover outer space and the inspiring colours and shapes of galaxies and planets! Children will blast off on a creative learning journey about space and solar systems. Through different galactic activities and a variety of mediums, they will create their own space-themed artworks with rocketships, aliens, stars and planets!
Topic 7: Local Sights
Explore Nova Scotia with us! Children will learn about different places and local artists across the province during our Local Sights summer camp. From Sable Island to Peggy’s Cove or Citadel Hill, they will dive into the history and make locally inspired artworks. Through fun, hands-on activities and new mediums, they will learn how to make beautiful landscapes of local sights!
Topic 8: Fantasy Worlds
Grab your story books and get ready for our Fantasy summer camp! Children will learn about elements of famous fantasy stories and fairy tales. They will use their imagination to make their own fantasy stories with knights, dragons, castles and princesses! With guided drawing and painting activities, they will be able to bring their mythical world to life!
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