Foundry Art Camp offers children ages 6 to 16 a chance to immerse themselves in creative activities that foster collaboration, enhance artistic abilities, and highlight the powerful role art plays in the world.
Campers will dive into art by exploring the Foundry’s exhibitions, learning about art history, and engaging in discussions with the Foundry’s studio artists. From painting and sculpture to tie-dye and clay work, they’ll create unique pieces to take home and share with loved ones. This hands-on experience across various artistic mediums will inspire and nurture their creative potential.
The Foundry’s week-long, full-day Art Camps are led by skilled art instructors who foster a supportive environment for artistic growth. Campers are grouped by age, with all materials provided. Registration also includes a Camp T-shirt.
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session
Registration opens February 1at 8:00AM
Each session features its own theme and creative outlet and each Camp session features clay and painting projects, register for more than one session for a fun-filled summer!
June 1 - 5
ART adventures
Get ready for a week bursting with color! Campers will explore the exciting world of the color wheel, experiment with mixing paints, create bold and beautiful artworks, and learn how colors work together to tell a story. From vibrant rainbows to subtle shades, we’ll play with every hue under the sun. To top it all off, each camper will tie-dye their very own camp T-shirt — a wearable, colorful work of art to remember the week by!
June 8 - 12
art a la carte
This week, we’re serving up a menu of creativity! Campers will explore the delicious world of food as inspiration for their art, from colorful fruit still life to funky food collages. Using a variety of materials and techniques, we’ll create artwork that looks almost good enough to eat (but we’ll save the real snacks for break time!). Get ready for a flavorful week where imagination is the main ingredient!
June 15- 19
fired up!
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig in! This week, campers will explore the endless possibilities of clay — from hand-built sculptures to imaginative pottery. We’ll shape, sculpt, and decorate our creations, learning fun techniques along the way. Whether it’s a whimsical creature, a functional piece, or an abstract design, every project will be one-of-a-kind. By the end of the week, campers will have a collection of clay masterpieces to treasure for years to come!
June 22 - 26
magic, myths, and markers
Step into a world of wonder where mythical creatures, magical lands, and legendary stories come to life! In this week of art camp, campers will explore myths from around the world and use their imagination to create colorful illustrations, magical scenes, and fantastical characters using markers, paints, and clay. From dragons to fairies, campers will learn fun techniques to bring their magical visions to life on paper. Get ready to let your creativity soar in a week full of enchantment and artistic adventure!
June 29 - July 3 no camp in observance of Independence Day
July 6 - 10
art on the wild side
Get ready to go wild with your creativity! This week, campers will explore the untamed beauty of the animal kingdom. Using a variety of art materials and techniques, campers will draw, paint, and sculpt animals in bold and imaginative ways. Whether realistic or fantastical, every creature comes to life as campers unleash their artistic instincts and embrace their wild side!
July 13 - 17
the artful garden
Step into a week where art and nature grow side by side! Campers will explore the beauty of plants, flowers, and rocks through a variety of creative projects. We’ll paint vibrant garden scenes, design plant-inspired prints, craft with natural textures, and transform stones into colorful works of art. Along the way, we’ll learn about the shapes, colors, and patterns found in the natural world — and how to bring them to life in our artwork. By week’s end, campers will have their own little “artful garden” to take home!
July 20 - 24
clay creations
Step into a week where art and nature grow side by side! Campers will explore the beauty of plants, flowers, and rocks through a variety of creative projects. We’ll paint vibrant garden scenes, design plant-inspired prints, craft with natural textures, and transform stones into colorful works of art. Along the way, we’ll learn about the shapes, colors, and patterns found in the natural world — and how to bring them to life in our artwork. By week’s end, campers will have their own little “artful garden” to take home!
July 27 - 31
time travel guide to art
Travel through time with your creativity as your guide! In this week-long camp, campers will explore art from different eras and bring it to life through fun, hands-on projects—think disco balls from the funky ‘70s, lava lamps inspired by the ‘60s, bright colors of the ‘80s and more. Each day is a new adventure in art history, with exciting, era-themed creations and a tie-dye t-shirt to take home as the perfect souvenir from your artistic time travels!
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
Notice of withdrawal must be sent to mkerans@foundryartcentre.org a minimum of 14 days prior to the start date in order to receive a refund (minus the registration fee of $20). The Foundry will not refund or credit for camps missed due to illness or health, personal schedule conflict, travel, or other reasons. There is not a schedule to allow for students to make-up or attend missed classes. If your camper is unable to attend, please contact the Foundry immediately.