All of our Amazing Art Camps include an additional ceramic project and a Grand Finale Art Exhibit for friends and family to enjoy on Fridays! Each camper also receives an art studio t-shirt souvenir per summer.
PRE-K Camps
All Pre-K camps:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Half Days: 8:45am-11:45am
-Each camp celebrates their Art with Grand Finale Art Exhibits on Friday afternoons with invited friends and family.
-Each Art Camper receives a tye dye BDS t-shirt per the summer.
-At Blue Door Studio, we love working with our students helping them excel their skill set using a variety of media methods and techniques in a fun social learning environment!
Go Wild with Art!
June 26 – June 30
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Learn how to draw, paint and sculpt animals using shapes with pattern! Learn about geography as you travel the world to learn about their various habitats! We will explore animals in the wild using paint, clay, and mixed media!
Under the Sea
July 17 – July 21
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Explore the depths of the ocean in our PreK Under the Sea camp! Create paper mache sea creatures and much more as you draw, paint, and sculpt from your imagination! We will work together to paint a paper wall mural , build jellyfish hanging sculptures and also work with clay to make pinch pot fish – so much Summer Oceanic fun!
Create Art Around the World
July 31 – Aug 4
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Travel the world with us as we learn about art and geography! Visit Africa to create an African inspired mask, travel to Japan and design a celebratory Kimono, learn about Antoni Gaudi’s mosaic art and create a mosaic ceramic tile. Lastly, our young artists with explore the American art style of Pop Art when they create pop art cupcake paintings! Camp week includes a variety of art and media (2D & 3D), a literacy component, plus a music and movement component.
PRE-K Workshops
Art Imagination Center: The Rainbow Fish (Ages 4-6) in Smithfield
Tuesday, Jul 11
8:45am-11:45am
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Art Imagination Centers is all about exploration of art media, literacy and movement! We will explore a book each workshop day and carry the storybook’s theme throughout our centers which will include easel painting, sensory play, music and movement, plus much more!
Art Imagination Center: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in Smithfield
Tuesday, Aug 8
8:45am-11:45am
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Art Imagination Centers is all about exploration of art media, literacy and movement! We will explore a book each workshop day and carry the storybook’s theme throughout our centers which will include easel painting, sensory play, music and movement, plus much more!
FULL DAY CAMPS (Ages 7-12)
All full-day camps:
Monday-Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
-Each camp celebrates their Art with Grand Finale Art Exhibits on Friday afternoons with invited friends and family.
-Each Art Camper receives a tye dye BDS t-shirt per the summer.
-At Blue Door Studio, we love working with our students helping them excel their skill set using a variety of media methods and techniques in a fun social learning environment!
Mix It Up Media 1
June 26 – June 30
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In this full day camp our artists will have a fun packed week creating drawings, paintings and sculptures as they explore a variety of media such as clay, acrylic and watercolor paints, graphite, chalk pastels and oil pastels, recyclable materials and much more! The subject matter will reflect skill and techniques along with personal choices and imagination. Our artists will create a mix of landscapes, portraits, abstract designs and ceramics! So much to create when we Mix it Up and learn about various artists and art styles for inspiration!
Please note: We offer different lessons in Mix It Up Media One and Mix Up Media Two- lessons do not repeat in our camps.
Ocean Depths
July 10 – July 14
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In this full day camp week we will explore the depths of the ocean when we draw , paint & sculpt using oil pastels, paint, paper mache’ and clay! Campers will create Aboriginal sea creature art, a paper “moody fish”, a ceramic coral bowl, recycled fish bottle, A Great Wave acrylic painting on canvas board and much, more more!
So much to explore when we dive into the sea of art methods and techniques with a variety of media!
Pop Art-astic!
July 24 – July 28
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In this full day art camp, our artists will create unique art works using bold shapes and colors! We will create sweet treat paintings inspired by the art of Wayne Thiebaud, three dimensional mixed media collages inspired by the art of Takashi Murakami, Pop Art figures inspired by Keith Haring plus Claes Oldenburrg soft sculptures and clay sculptures. Campers will also design their own printmaking series and paper mache food sculptures! So much to create with such fun and bright topics!
Mix It Up Media 2
Aug 7 – Aug 11
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Learn life time art skills to grow with that will help you develop your individualized goals as an artist!
Art is an adventure when you begin exploring new art materials and methods! Our young artists will be introduced to drawing, painting and sculpting media while they learn about master artists’ art pieces and styles. This multi sensory based class will also focus on literacy and art vocabulary! Students will be given multiple opportunities to express themselves through a variety of media and art discussions with their peers.
Please note: We offer different lessons in Mix It Up Media One and Mix Up Media Two- lessons do not repeat in our camps.
HALF DAY CAMPS (Ages 7-12)
All half-day camps:
Monday-Friday
9:00am-12:30pm
-Each camp celebrates their Art with Grand Finale Art Exhibits on Friday afternoons with invited friends and family.
-Each Art Camper receives a tye dye BDS t-shirt per the summer.
-At Blue Door Studio, we love working with our students helping them excel their skill set using a variety of media methods and techniques in a fun social learning environment!
NEW!! Theatrical Arts: Lion King
June 26 – June 30
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Come explore the world of Africa through theatre and art by learning the process of designing costumes, sets, and props which will be used in a final short performance at the end of our theatrical art camp week! During this week we will bring the sounds and sights of Africa to life through sound, color and movement!
Ceramics and Sculpture: Creature Creations
June 26 – June 30
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Learn about how different animals from around the world are represented through various forms of art in our half day ceramic and sculpture Animal Creation camp! Campers will create paper mache’ animal masks, aboriginal dot turtle paintings, ceramic turtle pots, as well as a ceramic elephant sculpture! Campers will also learn the basics of wheel throwing — Please be sure to wear sneakers and hair ties to prepare for your wheel throwing lesson!
Fashion Design
July 10 – July 14
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Join our fashion design camp and design your own fashion line! Create a color fabric theme board, design and draw your collection of clothing with a variety art media such as graphite,watercolors and mixed media! Experience a fashion show at the end of our classes wearing your own wearable thematic art fashion pieces created from recycled materials and much more!
Ceramics and Sculpture: Nature Exploration
July 10 – July 14
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Nature will be the inspiration for this hand building week packed with three dimensional art making! We will create ceramic mushroom garden decor, Calder inspired nature mobiles, ceramic birdhouses and throw a piece on the wheel to design with a nature pattern! We will also create radial design ceramic floral plate designs! Please be sure to wear sneakers and hair ties too to prepare for your wheel throwing!
Paint a Canvas: Magic of Disney
July 17 – July 21
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Create thematic art with us! Learn to draw different thematic drawings with oil pastels and paint canvases with acrylic paints! Color mixing techniques will be explored with both oil pastels and acrylics as we explore thematic subject matter! We will draw with oil pastels, make a ceramic project, and paint canvases!!
Paint a Canvas Go Disney! We will be creating Disney characters!: The Lion King, Fantasia Mickey, The Little Mermaid, and 101 Dalmations!
Digital Media 1
July 17 – July 21
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Calling all aspiring cartoonists and animators! In this half day camp, we will learn how to create unique characters and landscapes and bring them to life through digital comics and animation! Students will learn about the fundamentals of digital painting, animation, and photo editing through fun and engaging projects.
Pop Art!
July 24 – July 28
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In this half day art camp, our artists will create unique art works using bold shapes and colors! We will create sweet treat paintings inspired by the art of Wayne Thiebaud, three dimensional mixed media collages inspired by the art of Takashi Murakami, Pop Art figures inspired by Keith Haring plus Claes Oldenburrg soft sculptures and clay sculptures, as well as create a unique pop-art printmaking series. So much to create with such fun and bright topics!
Deep Sea Creations
July 24 – July 28
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In this half day camp we will explore the depths of the ocean when we draw , paint & sculpt using oil pastels, paint, paper mache’ and clay!
We will create paper mache’ sea creatures, ceramic jellyfish as hanging sculptures and tape art pieces inspired by artist Romero Britto! So much to explore when we dive into the sea of art methods and techniques with a variety of media!
Digital Media 2
July 31 – Aug 4
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Calling all aspiring cartoonists and animators! In this half day camp, we will learn how to create unique characters and landscapes and bring them to life through digital comics and animation! Students will learn about the fundamentals of digital painting, animation, and photo editing through fun and engaging projects.
Paint a Canvas: Animated Characters!
July 31 – Aug 4
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Create thematic art with us! Learn to draw different thematic drawings with oil pastels and paint canvases with acrylic paints! Color mixing techniques will be explored with both oil pastels and acrylics as we explore thematic subject matter! We will draw with oil pastels, make a ceramic project, and paint canvases!!
We will be creating Pop Art Character paintings of Snoopy, Harry Potter’s Hedwig, Sponge Bob, Pikachu and a Dragon or Unicorn painting!
Ceramics and Sculpture: Ocean Vibes
July 31 – Aug 4
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See what lives beneath the surface during our half-day Ocean Vibes ceramic camp! Come vibe with us under the sea as we create ceramic pinch-pot snails, and paper mache’ jellyfish mobiles. Artists will also design and build a ceramic sand castle as well as relief-sculpture cardboard seahorses!
Please be sure to wear sneakers and hair ties too to prepare for your wheel throwing lesson!
Music and Art in the City
Aug 7 – Aug 11
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Join us this week and be inspired by the sounds and art of Jazz in the city! Draw, paint and sculpt with us as we listen to the sounds of jazz and visit the sights of city life buzzing with art. We will learn about the urban street art style of Manhattan and the jazz inspired art styles of Stuart Davis and Romare Bearden.
We will create three dimensional sculptures string instruments using cardboard and recycled materials and create a ceramic shaker! This week will be filled with sounds,color and sights as we create a variety of art that depicts the art of city life!
Designer’s World
Aug 7 – Aug 11
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Think like a designer! Sketch, plan,and develop ideas that are unique to you! We will design personal logos and t-shirts to learn about graphic design! We will learn about environmental design when we build models of thematic playgrounds! We will also design books telling stories through abstract paintings and symbols. We will have fun designing creations from our imagination while exploring the design elements of shape ,line and color when creating Frank Gehry inspired architectural designs!
Claymation Stop Motion!
Aug 14 – Aug 18
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Bring your art to life and set it in motion with clay sculptures when you design and create your own characters and sets for stop motion animated movies! Campers will work together as well as individually to create collaborative works of animated art. Create unique characters for your film with clay wire and ceramics. We will be inspired by claymation movies like The Adventures of Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run ! Art campers will also work with sketching drawing styles to inspire their 3-D sculptural forms!
Finally, grab some popcorn and your favorite candy for Blue Door Studio’s Short Film Festival at the end of the week!!