EDUCATION

ART AS THERAPY

ART OUTREACH

CAMP > 9th-12th Grade

CLASSES

SAA Members (Family/Dual Level +) can begin registering at 9 AM on March 1st, 2020.
Non-Member Registration begins at 9AM on March 3rd, 2020.
Click here for FAQ​ and to read about our refund policy, membership requirements, and other information. Please visit this page before registration day!

Camp Ages are based on the grade your child will be GOING INTO in the Fall of 2021.

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Lampworking, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
June 1. 2020 - 5: 1:30 - 4:30PM or June 8. 2020  - 12: 1:30 - 4:30PM or June 15. 2020 - 19: 1:30 - 4:30PM or  June 22- 26. 2020: 1:30PM - 4:30PM or June 29 - July 3. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM or  July 6 - 10. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM or July 13 - 17. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM or July 20- 24. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM or July 27 - 31. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM.  Baima Glass Studio. 
Lampworking is a type of glasswork where a torch or lamp is primarily used to melt the glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. Campers will make a series of beads and miniature glass works. Limited Seating of 4. Media: Lampworking, Torch Work, Glass

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Photography, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
June 8 - 12. 2020: 9AM - Noon or June 22 - 26. 2020: 9AM - Noon or July 6 - 10. 2020: 9AM - Noon or July 20 - 24. 2020: 9AM - Noon. [John Muchow]  Computer Lab. 
Campers will receive hands-on instruction and experience with the camera and tools necessary to compose, capture, and refine digital photographic projects. Limited Seating of 6. Media: Photography
​Campers must provide their own digital camera and flash drive.

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2D to 3D, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
June 15 - 19. 2020: 9AM - Noon  [Angie Villanueva] Mixed Media Studio. 
In this camp, we will be breaking through the frame! Taking inspiration from 2D works and techniques, we will be making 3D art projects. We will make expanded paintings into 3D shadow boxes, sculptures inspired by master abstract paintings, Kandinsky light catchers and more!
Media: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics 

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Photoshop, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
June 15 - 19. 2020: 9AM - Noon or June 29 - July 3. 2020: 9AM - Noon or July 13 - 17. 2020: 9AM - Noon or July 27 - 31. 2020: 9AM - Noon. [John Muchow]  Computer Lab. 
Learn graphic design principles and concepts by creating and editing images. Explore layers, filters, color theory, and other graphic design techniques. Photoshop is the industry standard for photo editing and image manipulation. Progressive content allows campers to go at their own pace and explore more advanced graphic design concepts.
Media: Photoshop

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Wheel Throwing, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
June 22 - 26. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM or July 27 - 31. 2020: 9AM - Noon [Scott DAy]  Prairie Earth + Fire Ceramics Studio.
In this camp, your camper will tackle the wheel. They will create all shapes and sizes on the wheel. It is a traditional wheel throwing class to become familiar with pottery and glazing techniques. Media: Ceramics, Wheel Throwing

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Muni Set Painting,  Freshman - Senior

$130/Non-Members. $100/Members
June 29 - July 3. 2020: 1:30 - 4:30PM. Springfield Muni - 815 E Lake Shore Dr. Springfield, Illinois 62712. [Erin Svendsen] 
This camp is new! We are collaborating with the Springfield Muni. Our campers will paint the sets for the theatrical production of Mama Mia! Campers will learn the art of theatrical set painting, underpainting and working with lights effects to the paint, flogging, boxing colors, texturing with use unique materials and polymer latex, and so much more! Media: Set Painting

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Metals, Freshman - Senior

$130/Non-Members. $100/Members
July 13 - 17. 2020: 9AM - Noon or 1:30 - 4:30PM. [Tara Starling] Smith and Nickelson Metals Studio
Jump into metalsmithing with this crash course in fashioning sculptural objects, small decorative pieces, and traditional jewelry. You’ll learn how to use stakes and hammers to shape your art, rivet and solder metals together. Finish pieces off with a patina polish to keep them shining long after you leave camp. Media: Metals

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Selfie Painting, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
July 20 - 24. 2020 : 9AM - Noon, Mixed Media Studio [Kate Kutmas].
This camp will teach campers how to paint a portrait. They will use a selfie as a reference and choose their favorite artist for a background style. They will learn the fundamentals of proportion and rendering the face in full color. Media: Painting

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Enameling, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
July 20 - 24. 2020: 9AM - Noon, Smith and Nickelson Metals Studio [Poppy Vincent].
Campers will learn the ends and outs of enameling on metal. Enameling is the process of painting on copper, the powders are heated up in a kiln and cooled to be beautiful wearable art! Campers will make several pieces. Media: Enameling

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Historical Cooking, 6th Grade - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
June 22 - 26. 2020: 9AM - Noon or July 13 - 17. 2020: 9AM - Noon. Edwards Place.
Campers will learn about some typical 19th century meals from actual Edwards family recipes, while getting the opportunity to try their hand at cooking them! By the end of the week, campers will gain knowledge of cooking skills, can try their own creations, and get to take home recipes from the camp to try at home. This is a History Camp.

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Public Art: Mural Painting, Freshman - Senior

$130/ Non-Members. $100/ Members
July 27 - 31. 2020: 1 - 4PM, Underpass on N. Peoria Rd. [Erin Svendsen].
We are painting a Route 66 themed mural on an underpass located on N. Peoria Road adjacent to Caritas Bingo Hall. The city has asked us to beautify the north gateway into the city on the historic route 66. This will be our fourth mural camp and we are excited to have the opportunity to beautify the city!  Media: Public Art. Mural Painting.