with Instructor: Sasha Coelho

Date: Saturday, Jul. 6 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm (One day class)

Looking for a creative outlet and a fun time? Mixed Media projects are the perfect chance to color outside the lines and enjoy the freedom of a no-rules artistic experience. We provide a stretched canvas, acrylics, tempera paint, watercolor, printed graphics, textiles, natural objects, stickers, transfers, stencils and more. We will have examples that you can use to guide your creative experience or just follow your own muse. This is a relaxing, creative evening and you take your canvas with you. To make the evening even more fun, we also provide red and white wine, sodas and snacks.

Details

Students develop skills in using both SLR (DSLR) and traditional film cameras, processing traditional film, printing black and white photographs in a chemical darkroom and use of PhotoShop to produce digital prints. Contemporary photographic technology and experimental darkroom techniques will be explored. Photographic composition will be stressed. Those students interested in Advanced Placement Portfolio in Photography during the school year will be able to create a body of work as an expression of their own personal vision during this summer session. All chemicals and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own SLR and/or traditional film cameras with them. There will be a small number of loaner cameras available for student sign-out.

Details

Need extra help with your band or orchestra instrument this summer? Want to learn a new band or orchestra instrument? This two-week session provides individual and group instruction in instrumental and music performance techniques. Students interested in starting or trying a new instrument will have that opportunity over the course of the sessions. Some lender instruments are available (please inquire in advance). All abilities welcome. Only band and orchestra instruments.

Details

This two-week course will provide insight into the diverse world of electronic music with an emphasis on basic audio technology and software. Students will learn to record, edit and produce recordings of their own performances. Students will become familiar with various types of audio software including Audacity, Mixcraft and receive a basic introduction to a wide variety of applications in computer music. No prior knowledge of recording or programming is needed though basic computer skills are helpful.

Details

Learn basic and advanced glass cutting techniques while working on a variety of fused glass projects. Students will have the opportunity to study composition and color theory and to work with striker and dichro glass, stringers, noodles and rods in addition to regular fusible glass. Students will have the opportunity to work on larger more intricate projects. Students will then use their glass cutting skills to create faux stained glass window projects.

Details

In this workshop students will have the opportunity to create a diverse two-dimensional portfolio ranging from still life and figurative work to abstraction and design using a variety of media and techniques. This portfolio class is designed so that students can produce the work necessary to gain entry into upper level art classes offered in Montgomery County high schools. Cultural, historical and social/political themes will be explored to give depth and meaning to work. There will be one walking field trip to a nearby historical cemetery to expose students to outdoor sketching techniques.

Details

Students will have the opportunity to explore both the pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. All clay and glazes will be provided for student use. Students will focus on glazing and other surface decoration concepts that can be used during the construction of ceramic work or post bisque firing. This class will be useful to students seeking to create work to add to their Advanced Placement 3-D portfolio. All clay, glazes and firing costs are included in tuition.

Details

Date: Monday thru Friday on the week of Jul. 8 to Jul. 19
Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm

Welcome to the Kids Create! Summer Art Camp with VisArts at Rockville! This summer promises to be a great deal of fun for everyone. We have great programs and a fantastic staff on board. Our Young Artist Program nurtures the budding talents of our littlest students with age appropriate visual art projects in an assortment of media. This program also includes movement games, music and literature.

Details

Date: Monday thru Friday on the week of Jul. 8 to Jul. 19
Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm

Welcome to the Kids Create! Summer Art Camp with VisArts at Rockville! This summer promises to be a great deal of fun for everyone. We have great programs and a fantastic staff on board. Artistic Adventures promotes creativity as children experience an assortment of visual art media and are exposed to gallery exhibitions. Sessions Include: Ceramics Mixed Media Glass Sculpture Painting & Drawing and Recycle Crafting

Details

with Instructor: Fontaine Rogers

Date: Monday thru Friday on the week of Jul. 8 to Jul. 19
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Young artists will develop an understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through drawing and painting. A variety of drawing media will challenge students as they explore several subjects in black and white and in color. The painting class explores methods for creating an original acrylic painting, including washes, color mixing and color theory, and layering techniques.

Details