Littles (3-7) - Summer Visual Art Camps

Get immersed in the colorful, tactile and meditative world of weaving! Originating almost simultaneously in every corner of the globe, weaving offers a history rich in tradition and ingenuity which we will use to inspire our week together. Working at their own pace, new weavers will discover how simple materials can be used to weave everything from expressive artwork to functional coasters, cords and bookmarks. Young artists will come home with a sense of pride in their creations and the skills and knowledge to continue weaving long after camp is over.  

Week 3, July 13 – 17, M – F 
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 
Ages 7 – 12 
Fee: $127 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson 

Discover the joy of printmaking as you explore a variety of tools, materials, and creative techniques. Campers will experiment with cutting linocuts and block printing—where one design can create multiple prints—plus making one-of-a-kind monographs and textured collagraph prints. These projects encourage campers to think creatively, work with their hands, and discover the satisfaction of making multiples. By the end of camp, new printmakers will head home with a collection of original prints and a solid foundation in this dynamic art form. 

Week 5, July 27 – 31, M – F 
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 
Ages 7 – 12 
Fee: $127 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson 

Get your hands dirty this summer! Learn about clay and the basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and experiment with different techniques for adding finishing touches to your work. All work will be fired with food-safe glazes. Look for an email from the Phipps when the pottery is ready for pick up, approximately two weeks after camp. Closed-toed shoes must be worn in the Ceramics Studio. 

Week 1, June 22 – 26, M – F, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
Week 2, July 6 – 10, M – F, 9 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30- 3 p.m. 
Week 3, July 13 – 17, M – F, 9 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30- 3 p.m. 
Week 4, July 20 – 24, M – F, 11 – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30- 3 p.m. 
Week 5, July 27 – 31, M – F, 9 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30- 3 p.m. 
Week 6, August 3 – 7, M – F, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. 
Week 7, August 10 – 14, M – F, 9 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 – 12:30 p.m. 
Ages 7 – 12  
Fee: $111  
Instructor: Ceramics Studio Instructor

Explore the fun of making pottery with pinch, slab and coil techniques—no pottery wheel needed! Learn to build cups, plates and jars and then make them super special as you decorate them with colorful underglazes. All work is fired with food-safe glazes. Look for an email from the Phipps when the pottery is ready for pick up, approximately two weeks after camp. Closed-toed shoes must be worn in the Ceramics Studio. 

Week 6, August 3 – 7, M – F 
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Ages 7-12 
Fee: $111 
Instructor: Ceramics Studio Instructor 

Discover the magic of nature through art and stories! In this camp, little artists will explore the natural world through observation, and we’ll spend the week using elements from nature to create fun projects. From painting to printmaking to collage, we’ll bring to life nature, fairies, and forest friends, and make magical items like wands and wings! 

Week 5, July 27 – 31, M – F 
9 – 10 a.m. 
Ages 4 – 6 
Fee: $67 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson

In this week of summer camp our littlest artists will do two of the things that they do best- MOVE and make MESSES. Using picture books and music as our inspiration, we’ll move through the world of color and line through both collaborative and individual art-making activities designed to keep your camper moving while exploring a variety of artistic media and techniques.  

Week 2, July 6 – 10, M-F 
9 – 10 a.m. 
Ages 4 – 6 
Fee: $67 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson 

Oh my goodness… puppies and kitties are just the cutest!!! If your little artist agrees then this week of camp is definitely for them! Inspired by our playful, sometimes mischievous furry friends we’ll glue, lace, and stamp to create pet portraits, animal “stuffies,” and other paw-some art projects. 

Week 3, July 13 – 17, M – F 
9 – 10 a.m. 
Ages 4 – 6 
Fee: $67 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson

Our youngest artists will enjoy a week of exploring the nature of clay and experimenting with different techniques for shaping clay into a variety of forms. Kids will use their imagination to create ceramic artwork in this fun camp! All work will be fired with food-safe glazes. Look for an email from the Phipps when the pottery is ready for pick up, approximately two weeks after camp. Closed-toed shoes must be worn in the Ceramics Studio. 

Week 1, June 22 – 26, M – F 
Week 4, July 20 – 24, M – F 
Week 6, August 3 – 7, M – F 
9 - 10 a.m. 
Ages 4-6 
Fee: $72 
Instructor: Ceramics Studio Instructor  

Join us for a week of imagination and discovery! Our youngest artists will explore the process of making art, experimenting with a variety of art materials and tools. We’ll have lots of creative fun and, along the way, explore cause and effect and practice problem solving. Each day begins with a story to inspire imagination, followed by plenty of time and space to practice creative choices and self-expression. 

Week 7, August 10 – 14, M – F 
9 – 10 a.m. 
Ages 4 – 6 
Fee: $67 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson 

Level up your summer with Game On! In this camp, young artists will use video games as inspiration for fun art projects. Campers will learn about pixels and digital style while creating artwork inspired by video games across the generations, from retro classics to modern favorites—no controllers required! We’ll design game characters, create worlds and make pixel art. 

Week 5, July 27 – 31, M – F 
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Ages 7 – 12 
Fee: $127 
Instructor: Jodi Youngman 

Be creative, together with your child this summer! Learn about clay and how to throw on the potter’s wheel side by side in the ceramic studio. Create cups and bowls, and experiment with different techniques for adding finishing touches to your work. All work is fired with food-safe glazes. Look for an email from the Phipps when the pottery is ready for pick up, approximately two weeks after camp. Closed-toed shoes must be worn in the Ceramics Studio. Adult and child MUST register as separate students. 

Week 2, July 7 – 9, Tu-Th 
Week 4, July 21 – 23, Tu – Th 
Week 6, August 4 – 6, Tu – Th 
6 – 8 p.m. 
Ages 7+ with an adult 
Fee: $89 per person, adult and child register separately 
Instructor: Ceramics Studio Instructor

Step off the path and into a forest shaped by imagination! In this camp, young artists will dream up fairies, gnomes, other enchanting creatures and their habitats. What might be hiding just beyond the path? This camp is all about curiosity, world-building, and creating art that feels like it came from a secret place only you know about. 

Week 6, August 3 – 7, M – F 
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Ages 7 – 12 
Fee: $127 
Instructor: Jodi Youngman

Bring a Minecraft world into reality, re-create a favorite scene from a book or movie, or even imagine a world entirely of your own! During this week of camp, your camper’s imagination gets to run wild. We’ll use the artistic process to imagine, plan and build a three- dimensional scene, or diorama using drawing, painting, and collage. This is a great camp for kids who enjoy building and playing with different everyday and art materials to bring their ideas to life! 

Week 1, June 22 – 26, M-F 
9-11:30 a.m. 
Ages 7-10 
Fee: $149 
Instructor: Petra Guenthner-Johnson 

Spend the week creating your own painted papers and drawings, then cut, layer, and transform them into colorful collages. Campers will explore designs, animals, and landscapes while learning foundational drawing and painting skills. Work with paint, pastels, markers, and more as you experiment with different materials and techniques. This hands-on camp encourages creativity, experimentation, and confidence in artmaking. 

Week 2, July 6 – 10, M-F  
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Ages 7-12 
Fee: $149 
Instructor: Desiré Dillon

Get ready to create art that’s good enough to eat—at least with your eyes! Camper will use food as inspiration for imaginative art projects across a variety of mediums-- from colorful 2D creations like drawing, painting, and collage to hands-on 3D projects. We’ll do still life paintings, cake sculptures and work with mixed media. This camp encourages experimentation, observation, and playful thinking while building art skills in a fun, studio-style environment. 

Week 7, August 10 – 14, M – F 
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Ages 7 – 12 
Fee: $127 
Instructor: Jodi Youngman

Jump into a week of colorful creativity as you explore art styles from different movements and eras. Each day brings a new style—like Cubism, Abstract, or Surrealism—to experiment with using paints, drawing tools, and mixed media. Campers will learn what made each movement unique while creating their own fun and original projects. This camp is all about discovering new techniques, trying different materials, and having fun with art history. 

Week 3, July 13 – 17, M – F 
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Ages 7-12 
Fee: $149 
Instructor: Desiré Dillon