Summer Art Camps
at Dancing Paintbrush Studio

Each week of Summer Camp will have a theme in which we will explore materials, techniques, and historical references as jumping off points to nurture each child’s creativity. There will be a balance between group activities, and solo one-on-one instruction for each student, to dovetail with their particular interests. There will be a show of students work at the end of each week.

1. DRAW June 14-18 We will explore charcoal, oil pastel, pencil, colored pencil, and graphite on a variety of different types of paper. Shading, form, contour, value, and color techniques will be introduced and each student will have time to explore their favorite medium using their own subject matter.

2. PAINT: June 21-25 We have 22 beautiful colors of pre-mixed non-toxic liquid tempera paint and as much high quality acid free paper .as each student needs. We will explore a variety of exercises designed to expand the use of materials and techniques, including wet-on-wet, color mixing, all prima and we’ll include art historical references.     

3. ANIMALS: June 28-JULY 2 Basic proportions and shapes of animal bodies, with an emphasis on the gesture of the animal’s movement in its natural habitat. Animal photos and paintings of animals from art history will serve to inspire us.   

4. COLLAGE: July 5-9 Using a paper ground, we will create our collages by adding various materials including magazine cuttings, fabric, paint, oil pastels and more. Acid free paper and glues ensure beautiful long-lasting results.

 5. STILL LIFE: July 12-16 Traditional still life paintings and drawings will serve as the basis for our exploration of this genre, with still life set-ups, and students may bring their own objects to draw solo, or contribute to a group still life set-up.  

6. LANDSCAPE: July 19-23 Traditional still life paintings and drawings will serve as the basis for our exploration of this genre, with still life set-ups, and students may bring their own objects to draw solo, or contribute to a group still life set-up.   

 
7. PAINT: July 26-30 We have 22 beautiful colors of pre-mixed non-toxic liquid tempera paint and as much high quality acid free paper .as each student needs. We will explore a variety of exercises designed to expand the use of materials and techniques, including wet-on-wet, color mixing, all prima and we’ll include art historical references. 

8. FAMOUS ARTISTS: Aug 2-6 We’ll use a large collection of postcards and artist monographs to learn about well-known artists, and learn the techniques and materials they used to obtain the effects seen in their paintings. Learning to paint in the style of their favorite artist will be encouraged.

9. ANIMALS: Aug 9-13 Basic proportions and shapes of animal bodies, with an emphasis on the gesture of the animal’s movement in its natural habitat. Animal photos and paintings of animals from art history will serve to inspire us.

10. DRAW: Aug 16-20 We will explore charcoal, oil pastel, pencil, colored pencil, and graphite on a variety of different types of paper. Shading, form, contour, value, and color techniques will be introduced and each student will have time to explore their favorite medium using their own subject matter.

Spring Break Art Camps

Does your child love art and want to spend a week in an art studio? We cover all the basics in painting, drawing and collage, including color mixing, light and shadow, 1, 2 and 3 point perspective, positive and negative space, and then expand into projects like murals, celluclay and more! 

March 29-April 2,
April 5th-April 9th,
April 12, 13, 14th. (Daylongs)

During the week we will explore a variety of exercises designed to expand the use of materials and techniques, while leaving plenty of time for individual painting and drawing process, all in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere. Class size is limited to 10 students, so that there will be time for individual attention to each student. 

9am-3pm daily  Ages 5-16 

Bring a lunch, healthy organic snacks are provided. All art materials are included.  $325/week or early enrollment before March 15th, $300. Daylongs: $75/day. For more information, contact Beth Hird, 510-526-8289 beth.hird@mac.com, 700 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710