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R.O.Y.G.B.I.V. Multi-Arts Camps

Watkins College of Art

Youth Programs (ages 6-11)

These weeklong, multi-arts camps for ages 6-8 and 9-11 give young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D- and the other half to 3D-art, campers will spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by weekly themes. From drawing and painting to clay and sculpture, this camp creates a dynamic experience for the budding and enthusiastic artist alike. Stay up to date on announcements about summer programming by signing up for our newsletter. Registration begins January 2. 

 

Summer 25 Camps:

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WEEK 1 - UNDER THE SEA

June 23-27

This week-long, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Campers will spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the weekly theme, Under the Sea. Campers will work with clay, paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by underwater vistas. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with mermaids, sharks, and aquatic life. Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends.

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WEEK 2 - MYSTERIES OF SPACE

June 30 - July 3

This four-day, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D and the other half to 3D art, campers will spend their camp session fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the weekly theme, Mysteries of Space. Campers will work with clay, paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by all things outer space. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with planets, stars, spaceships or science fiction.  Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends, including a glow-in-the-dark exhibit.

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WEEK 3 - ENCHANTING ECOSYSTEMS

July 7-11

This multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D and the other half to 3D art, campers will spend the week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the theme, Enchanting Ecosystems! Campers will work with paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by plants, animals, and the natural world. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with creatures, biology, and the environmentCampers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends.

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WEEK 4 - HEROES & VILLAINS

July 14-18

This week-long, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Campers will spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the weekly theme, Heroes & Villains. Campers will work with clay, paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by their own personal heroes as well as literary and pop culture characters. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with comics, fairy tales, or making their own original characters.Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends. 

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Watkins College of Art

1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212

Phone:  (615) 460-6770

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