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Youth Enrichment

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Youth Enrichment

Young Rembrandts™

Let’s get ready to draw amazing things together! Young Rembrandts’ innovative step-by-step drawing method can teach any child how to draw, regardless of artistic ability, giving them the skills to express their creativity to last a lifetime. All materials are provided. Each session provides new lessons.

Location:

Discovery Cottage

 

Ages:

6-10

 

Day/Time:

Thurs., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

 

Sessions:

Session 1 Jan. 28-March 4 (no class Feb. 11)

Session 2 April 8-May 6

Session 3 Sept. 16-Oct. 14

 

Fee:

$50 Standard

$40 Resident

 

Instructor:

Young Rembrandts' Instructor

 

Wild West Camp

Come explore the Wild West with Young Rembrandts. We will draw a variety of objects, people and scenes found in the adventurous Wild West, while exploring different types of media. We will create a full scene of cowboy accessories using color pencils as well as draw a collection of fun rodeo cartoons using markers. During the last day, we will be inspired as we create a nighttime, fireside drawing worthy of praise. No experience necessary.

Location:

Discovery Cottage

 

Ages:

6-10 years

 

Day/Time:

Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-11:00 a.m.

 

Date:

June 21-24

 

Fee:

$70 Standard

$60 Resident

 

Instructor:

Young Rembrandts' Instructor

 

Australian Adventures Camp

We can’t wait to take a tour of Australia. This camp will provide us plenty of opportunity to try different techniques and media all in the hopes of challenging our artistic skills. Day 1 highlights the Australian Opera House and its unique shell shaped design. We will create a graphic version of this remarkable structure for a dramatic representation. Day 2 and 3 will take us Down Under as we explore cartooning with Australian-related jokes and scenes. Day 4 will finish off this Summer Art camp with a powerful drawing of a furry koala bear. We will walk away with several Australian-themed drawings to impress everyone. No experience is necessary.

Location:

Discovery Cottage

 

Ages:

6-10 years

 

Day/Time:

Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-11:00 a.m.

 

Date:

July 26-29

 

Fee:

$70 Standard

$60 Resident

 

Instructor:

Young Rembrandts' Instructor

 

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