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Watercolor Camp 2013

Fees Policies Register AM: Comics AM: Greeting Cards / Paper art / Printmaking / Stain Glass PM: Ceramics PM: Mixed-media

6/3/13 through 8/23/13 (Close on 7/4 & 7/5) M-F 9AM - 12PM Extended care: 8AM - 9AM, 12PM - 12:30PM, 3:30PM - 6:30PM

Additional weeks available on demand (min. 3 students)

Instructor Shirley Lim (except week 7/1 - 7/3)

Camp Description

This summer, have some fun and excitement in learning how to paint with watercolor. Experience traditional watercolor techniques that professional watercolor artists use.

Watercolor techniques include method of layering transparent washes on paper, building color gradation, understanding contrast, tones and values. Depending on the nature of the projects, students may get to create special effects by masking, sponging, scraping, spraying, glazing, etc. And after all the fun, students also learn how to take care of their own tools. Our watercolor classes are not only about learning techniques, they are also about seeing and thinking. Students will learn to see what is ordinary, extraordinary, and also to think creatively.

At the beginning of each project, students will receive directions on how to work on their pencil outlines. Instructor will then work with each student on their layout and composition. After completing the outlines, instructor will give step-by-step painting demonstrations as a group and review techniques with individual student. As all students learn and progress at their own pace, it is important that each watercolor class shall review techniques that the students have or have not learned. If students cannot complete their project in one lesson, they may continue the same project in their next lesson. Students will work from color copies of watercolor paintings, book illustrations, photographs or still-life displayed objects.

See the following chart for Theme and Subject. Painting subjects will be chosen base on students’ interest, age and skill level, please note that listed “Subjects” may not be covered entirely. Also, we do not repeat the same project for returned students.

Fees and terms

It only takes two steps to enroll

1. Please fill out the online application form (existent or returning students can email us weeks and camp you enroll instead)

2. Please make full payment by Paypal or credit cards (reservation is based on payment received)

WEEKLY THEMES Lesson plans might be different than the sample works provided below. Returning students will be assigned new projects.

By Sana (age 7)	June 3 to 7: Under the Sea Subjects: Create images of sea animals and other creatures.
By Hanale (age 12)	June 10 to 14: Home and Garden Subjects: Still-life painting of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and things around the house.
Anonymous	June 17 to 21: (Only 3 Spots Left) In the Zoo and Wildlife Park Subjects: Animal of all kinds including birds and creepy crawlies.
By Taylor (age 9)	June 24 to 28: Summer to Winter Subjects: Sceneries, activities and things relating to the four seasons.

By Edward (age 14)	July 1 to July 3 (close on July 4 and 5): (Instructor Tony) Street scenes and/or seascape
By Claire (age 8)	July 8 to 12: Home and Garden Subjects: Still-life painting of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and things around the house.
By Anna (age 11)	July 15 to 19: (Only 1 Spot Left) Ice and Snow Subjects: Beautiful glaciers and snow mountains, eskimos and their igloos, animals above and under the ice.
By Rachael (age 12)	July 22 to 26: Deep in the Swamp Subjects: Plants, animals and other habitats that live in the forested wetlands.
By Alanna (age 10)	July 29 to August 2: Famous Places Subjects: Familiar buildings, architectures and sceneries.