Art for Kids

June 16-20 Nature Week! (Ages 6-12)

Is nature art the best art? YES! Come and mix my two favorite things: nature and art! Campers will create nature themed pieces through printmaking, painting, and sculpture. We’ll finish the week with a collaborative art work inspired by one of my favorite artists, Andy Goldsworthy.

August 4-7 The Greats! (Ages 6-12)

9:30-12pm Monday-Friday

Come learn about and create 2-dimensional art inspired by some of the greatest artists of our time. We’ll dive into work by Picasso, Georges Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper and Grant Wood (all of whom have paintings on display at the Art Institute of Chicago!) We’ll discover different techniques in painting while also leaving space for other materials and play!

Art in the Yard (afterschool art lessons)

Session 1: Drawing Basics: Students will begin each class with a warm-up in their sketchbook exploring different materials while training their eye. They will then dive deeper into the world of drawing, learning different techniques, skills, and mediums along the way.

Wednesdays 2:20- 4:00PM Sep 3, 2025- October 15 2025; 8 classes

Session 2: Meet the Masters: Students begin each class with a warm-up in their sketchbook, exploring different materials while training their eye. They then will study an artist and create a piece inspired by their work.

Wednesdays 2:20-4:00pm April 8, 2026-May 27, 2026; 8 classes