2015 CFAC art camps
Session 1 June 15-19
EVERYTHING COLOR
9:00am-4:00pm
1.1
Ages 6 to 7
Get ready to explore the colorful world around us! Create vibrant aboriginal designs, faux stained glass, exciting tie dye t-shirts, yarn globe mobiles,
canvas paintings, and more! Learn about famous artists like Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol and create your own pop art! Work with many
colorful materials like stained glass paint, inks, modge podge, oil pastels and acrylic paints. Instructor: KELLAR
FUN WITH NATURE 1.2
Ages 6 to 7
When you look all around you, what do you see? There is art in your natural surroundings! Discover how nature has inspired artists like Van Gogh,
Monet and Andy Goldsworthy. Work with natural mediums and recycled items to create things like your own paper, paper lanterns, and wind
chimes. Learn to paint on canvas, make sun catchers and discover nature’s creatures. Instructor: PLACKY
ADVENTURES IN DRAWING & PAINTING 1.3
Ages 8 to 10
Why not incorporate multiple mediums within a work of art? Let’s see how creative we can get with watercolor, charcoal, graphite, acrylic paints,
and pastels. Start with basics like gesture and blind drawings, and later move on to more complex ideas like creating artwork based on alternate
universes. Let’s investigate parts of campus, such as the Arboretum and the Palmer Museum of Art, while discovering new ways of seeing the world
around you. Let the creativity flow! Instructor: FISCHER
INVENTOR'S NOTEBOOK 1.4
Ages 8 to 10
Make your inventions jump off the page! Design flying machines like Leonardo DaVinci and build moveable wind-up toys, use rulers to draw an
object to scale, invent fantastic machines with found objects and building materials like Rube Goldberg, make wire kinetic sculptures inspired by
Alexander Calder. Instructor: MOCK
JURASSIC JOURNEY 1.5
Ages 8 to 10
Get lost on this journey and discover a blast from the past! Walk on the wild side with these prehistoric pets as you hatch baby dinosaurs from paper
mache eggs, uncover fabulous fossils out of plaster and clay, gather an archeological expedition to dig for dinosaur bones, and even paint landscapes
from prehistoric days. Instructor: MARK
Session 2 June 22-26
EVERYTHING COLOR
9:00am-4:00pm
2.1
Ages 6 to 7
Get ready to explore the colorful world around us! Create vibrant aboriginal designs, faux stained glass, exciting tie dye t-shirts, yarn globe mobiles,
canvas paintings, and more! Learn about famous artists like Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol and create your own pop art! Work with many
colorful materials like stained glass paint, inks, modge podge, oil pastels and acrylic paints. Instructor: KELLAR
BLAST OFF INTO SPACE! 2.2
Ages 6-7
From the Milky Way and our solar system to far off constellations and galaxies, we’ll explore the vastness of space. Find out what inspired Van
Gogh to paint Starry Night as you create your own stellar masterpiece. Chase down the craziest aliens you can imagine while wearing a space suit
designed by you. Field trips will include a special star show in the planetarium at Penn State’s Davey Laboratory and a visit to the Earth and Science
Museum. Instructor: MOCK
UNIQUELY YOU 2.3
Ages 8 to 10
Express yourself through art! Showcase your personal identity as you design your own logo, collaged self portrait, and illustrated story book. Be
inspired by art around the world as you create artwork that needs your unique touch to bring it to life. Work with a variety of materials including
printmaking, acrylic paints, wire sculpture materials and fabric. Instructor: PLACKY
ARTIFACTS AROUND THE WORLD 2.4
Ages 8 to 10
Discover the unique and interesting ways that different cultures create art. Recreate ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, beat the ceremonial drums of
African culture, piece together a Greek mosaic, create a traditional Japanese brush painting, and more. Use a variety of materials as we journey
around the world! Instructor: FISCHER
FANTASTIC COMIC CHARACTERS 2.5
Ages 8 to 10
Do you enjoy making up your own stories with heroes and villains? If so, then join us for this exploration of the world of fantasy! Focusing largely
on drawing techniques, create your own comic book universe as you learn to draw figures, textures, scenery and movement. Design your own super
hero logo which you will screen print on fabric, your own mask, and action flip books. Instructor: MARK
Session 3 July 6-10 9:00am-4:00pm
ANIMAL SAFARI 3.1
Ages 6 to 7
Join in on the safari as we use art to learn about the animals that make the African Plains their home. Experience the safari adventure by creating your
favorite animals, all the way from towering giraffes to slithering snakes. Bring your animals to life through vibrant paintings, collage, chalk pastels,
sculpture, and more! Instructor: SILLIMAN
MEDIA MASH-UP! 3.2
Ages 6 to 7
Investigate new medias and ways of working them together. Explore the magic of shaving cream to create marbled notebooks, make sun catchers
from glue, capture your dreams with a giant dream catcher, make a 3D self-portrait out of plaster strips, print collaborative designs, and paint with
bubble wrap. Mash-up some new art! Instructor: BRAGUNIER
PAPER POSSIBILITIES 3.3
Ages 8 to 10
Explore transforming papers to create magnificent pieces of art! Make 3D self –sculptures, Japanese -bound books, and a canvas painting using
collaged, decorative papers. Create Eric Carle inspired illustrations, fold origami papers into creatures, swirl inks to make marbled paper and
animate pop-up cards. Instructor: MOCK
ARTIFACTS AROUND THE WORLD 3.4
Ages 8 to 10
Discover the unique and interesting ways that different cultures create art. Recreate ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, beat the ceremonial drums of
African culture, piece together a Greek mosaic, create a traditional Japanese brush painting, and more. Use a variety of materials as we journey
around the world! Instructor: FISCHER
JURASSIC JOURNEY 3.5
Ages 8 to 10
Get lost on this journey and discover a blast from the past! Walk on the wild side with these prehistoric pets as you hatch baby dinosaurs from paper
mache eggs, uncover fabulous fossils out of plaster and clay, gather an archeological expedition to dig for dinosaur bones, and even paint landscapes
from prehistoric days. Instructor: PLACKY
Session 4 July 13-17 9:00am-4:00pm
ANIMAL SAFARI 4.1
Ages 6-7
Join in on the safari as we use art to learn about the animals that make the African Plains their home. Experience the safari adventure by creating your
favorite animals, all the way from towering giraffes to slithering snakes. Bring your animals to life through vibrant paintings, collage, chalk pastels,
sculpture, and more! Instructor: SILLIMAN
FUN WITH NATURE 4.2
Ages 6-7
When you look all around you, what do you see? There is art in your natural surroundings! Discover how nature has inspired artists like Van Gogh,
Monet and Andy Goldsworthy. Work with natural mediums and recycled items to create things like your own paper, paper lanterns, and wind
chimes. Learn to paint on canvas, make sun catchers and discover nature’s creatures. Instructor: PLACKY
CULINARY CREATIONS 4.3
Ages 8-10
Paint a utensil crock, bind a collaborative cookbook with family recipes, design reusable canvas shopping bags, and create refrigerator magnet art
inspired by Henri Matisse. View works by Wayne Thiebaud and create your own canvas painting of doughnuts or cakes! Make place settings for
your table and decorate silverware. Instructor: BRAGUNIER
PAINT, PRINT, SKETCH 4.4
Ages 8-10
Explore the world of painting, printmaking, and drawing as you create tunnel books, aluminum foil leaf reliefs, and bubble wrap bubble paintings.
Learn to carve e-z cut blocks to create your patterned prints, monoprints and canvas paintings. Bind your own journal to hold your prints and
drawings to show others. Use materials like colored inks, acrylic paints, oil pastels, and more. Be inspired by artists Albrecht Durer, Andy Warhol
and others. Instructor: ELLEDGE
SPRUCE UP YOUR SPACE 4.5
Ages 8-10
Create projects that are designed to help turn your bedroom into a unique and wonderful place just for you! With projects like fleece-tie throw
pillows, painted canvases and pottery, pieced mosaic mirrors, hand sewn plush animals and more, everyone will have the freedom to express
themselves through their own stylish décor. Instructor: HAINES
Session 5 July 20-24 9:00am-4:00pm
BLAST OFF INTO SPACE! 5.1
Ages 6-7
From the Milky Way and our solar system to far off constellations and galaxies, we’ll explore the vastness of space. Find out what inspired Van
Gogh to paint Starry Night as you create your own stellar masterpiece. Chase down the craziest aliens you can imagine while wearing a space suit
designed by you. Field trips will include a special star show in the planetarium at Penn State’s Davey Laboratory and a visit to the Earth and Science
Museum. Instructor: MOCK
BEAT OF THE BRUSH 5.2
Ages 6-7
Express yourself with art and movement! Discover the many different ways you can create art, experiment with a brush, hands and maybe even feet!
Use stencils and household objects to create your masterpieces. Discuss Jackson Pollock and how he used movement to make his famous splatter
paintings. Turn up the music and move to the beat of the brush! Instructor: FISCHER
PLACES AND SPACES 5.3
Ages 8-10
Art is everywhere! Look at buildings, sculptures, bridges, gates, and other public art in your community. Learn about art around you and use your
imagination to create your own places and spaces in your art. Learn about public art from the pyramids to enlarged sculptures by Claes Oldenburg.
Create cityscapes and maps, build bridges out of wood, wire and paper, and open windows and gates to new! Instructor: BRAGUNIER
AQUATIC ART ADVENTURES 5.4
Ages 8-10
Grab your scuba gear and dive in as we explore the Seven Seas! We'll sculpt, paint and collage as we look at various ocean animals and their habitats.
Create a 3D aquarium with colorful fish, sculpt a coral reef, and use watercolors and acrylics to paint an underwater scene. Learn about marine artist,
Robert Wyland, as we do our own take on one of his murals. From polar animals to deep sea creatures, we'll swim through lots of fun art projects
before coming to dry land! Instructor: GATTO
MONSTERS AND MYTHICAL CREATURES
5.5
Ages 8-10
Explore the worlds of imaginary monsters and mythical creatures like the Loch Ness Monster, mermaids, and gremlins. Sculpt majestic dragons out
of clay, make paper mache monster masks, and collage a photo of your favorite animal into an imaginary creature! Use paints, colored pencils and
found objects. Join us for a fun filled adventure full of imagination! Instructor: BAILEY
RELAXATION- "A LITTLE R and ART!"
5.6
Ages 11-14
Need a little break from your busy day? Explore creative ways to unwind while focusing your artistic energy. From making calming scented soaps
and rice heating pads to making a beaded bonsai tree, you will find many fun methods of relaxation. Learn about Japanese Zen Gardens while
creating your own miniature version, and lose yourself in the fluid lines of watercolor while discussing artists such as Paul Cezanne. Discover that
creative release and tranquility go hand in hand! Instructor: HAINES