Pre-Teen Studio Intensives Ages 10-12 years

Pre-Teen Studio Intensives for Ages 10-12

Studio Intensives are a part of ArtsQuest’s Summer Art Camp. They are designed to give pre-teen artists (ages 10-12) the opportunity to explore specific mediums and processes in greater depth in a fun and encouraging environment.

Summer Art Camp will take place at Moravian University’s South Campus, located at 346 Main St. in Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Week 1	June 11-13 (3 Days)
Week 2	June 16-20
Week 3	June 23-27
Week 4	June 30-July 3 (4 Days)
Week 5	July 7-11
Week 6	July 14-18
Week 7	July 21-25
Week 8	August 12-15 (4 Days)

Week 1: June 11-13

Early Drop-Off:
Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13: 8-9 a.m.

Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Recycled Papermaking with Emma Ryan
Wednesday, June 11-
Friday, June 13 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Handmade paper can be a surface to create art on, or a work of art in itself. Discover wet and dry paper-making techniques, and use recycled materials to make original works of paper art.

Animal Art with Katrina Heebner
Wednesday, June 11-
Friday, June 13 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Create animals, from cartoony to realistic! In this class you’ll learn a variety of artistic techniques such as drawing, painting, and collage to make different types of animals.

Tableau: Creative Still Lives with Lexi Schnabel
Wednesday, June 11-
Friday, June 13 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Students will study still life throughout art history, including classical, baroque, modern and postmodern, etc. Over the week they will create multiple intriguing still lives in reflection and exploration of what they observe and appreciate, finding ways to make it fun and customized to their personalities.

Extended Hours:
Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 2: June 16-20

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Linoleum Block Printing with Gabriella Gentile
Monday, June 16-
Friday, June 20 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Students will draw and carve their own design into a soft linoleum block. They will create a series of prints using their blocks, which they will have time to embellish before they take home at the end of the week.

Mosaics with Kim Hogan
Monday, June 16-
Friday, June 20 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Students will learn to safely handle tools and glass to create their own mosaic designs. Students will be able to work at their own pace and make multiple mosaics over the course of the weeks.

Drawing Characters from Cartoons, Anime, and Videogames with Cotty Kilbanks
Monday, June 16-
Friday, June 20 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Have fun learning to draw, ink, and color popular characters from cartoons, anime, and videogames, and use your drawing skills to design your own characters as well!

Woodland Magic: Fairies and Gnomes and their Homes with Polymer Clay with Lexi Schnabel
Monday, June 16-
Friday, June 20 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Campers can unleash their imagination and create a miniature fantastical world using polymer clay. They will create many individual pieces that add up to one larger scene, which includes figurines of imaginative creatures, a fairytale cottage, or a stylized door or portal.

Extended Hours:
Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 3: June 23-27

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Digital Art: ProCreate Basics with Tatiana Amadour
Monday, June 23-
Friday, June 27 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Learn the basics of digital art using ProCreate. Students will create and color simple designs, draw characters, and more, as they build their skills and create digital artwork on an iPad. (iPads are provided for this studio intensive.)

LED Plushie Monsters with Katrina Heebner
Monday, June 23-
Friday, June 27 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

For motivated learners looking for a challenge! Make a stuffed plushie that lights up. You’ll learn the basics of hand sewing to make your own little monster, then build an LED circuit to light up your creation.

Extended Hours:
Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 4: June 30-July 3

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Watercolor Painting with Emily Petras
Monday, June 30-
Thursday, July 3 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Dive into watercolors in this introductory intensive. Students will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, and put their favorites into practice as they create multiple paintings over the course of the week.

Recycled Sculpture with Lexi Schnabel
Monday, June 30-
Thursday, July 3 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Transform everyday recycled materials into unique and engaging sculptures! Campers will go through the steps of brainstorming, planning, building, and completing a sculpture using everyday supplies.

Extended Hours:
Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 5: July 7-11

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Intro to Crochet with Emily Petras
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Discover the fundamentals of crochet in a fun and supportive environment. Students will learn to make a foundation chain, and master basic stitches like single and double crochet. They will learn to follow a simple pattern as they work to create a project of their choice, a hat or scarf. Students will leave with the confidence and skills to explore more complex crochet projects in the future.

Watercolor Portraits and Landscapes with Jackie Rambo
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Campers will practice familiar watercolor skills and discover intermediate techniques while creating accurate watercolor portraits and atmospheric landscapes. Campers will be encouraged to challenge themselves and hone their skills in a lighthearted and engaging environment.

Developing Stories and Characters through Writing and Drawing with Cotty Kilbanks
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Campers will create their own characters and stories and assemble them into storyboard and children’s book formats while learning drawing, inking, and coloring techniques.

Contemporary Art and Artists with Beth McFadden
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Discover a different artist each day of camp, and create your own artworks influenced by their style or techniques.

Extended Hours:
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 6: July 14-18

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Summer Jewelry: Breezy Beading and Wire with Allison Mackenzie
Monday, July 14-
Friday, July 18 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Enjoy the relaxing days of summer, learning new skills and making beautiful jewelry. Show off your hot creations on the beach or share with new summer friends. Explore beading, wire wrapping, and more to create one-of-a-kind wearable art making necklaces, earrings, rings and more.

Printmaking with Katrina Heebner
Monday, July 14-
Friday, July 18 PM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Learn the creative possibilities of printmaking, which lets you turn your art into cards, stickers, and more. Explore a variety of printing processes including block printing, collagraph, and kitchen lithography with soda!

Extended Hours:
Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 7: July 21-25

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Upcycled Adornment with Beth Krumholz
Monday, July 21-
Friday, July 25 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Using found objects, vintage objects, and learning sewing and mixed media techniques, students will invent ways to mend and adorn their own jewelry baubles and fashion.

Sculpting and Sewing Toys with Cotty Kilbanks
Monday, July 21-
Friday, July 25 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Students will make a model toy using Sculpey clay, and then transform that into a hand-sewn stuffed toy. They will learn about pattern making, stuffing and other facets of toymaking.

Extended Hours:
Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 8: August 12-15

Early Drop-Off:
Tuesday, August 12-Friday, August 15: 8-9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 12-Friday, August 15 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Upcycle Your Denim with Rebecca Kelly
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Transform that old pair of jeans, jean jacket, or overalls into a streetwear fashion statement! Learn to design with patchwork, painting, and stitching techniques. Campers are encouraged to bring a piece of clothing that they would like to upcycle for this intensive!

Bookbinding and Book Arts with Emma Ryan
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Discover different techniques for binding books through sewing, pasting, and folding, and leave camp with your own handmade books!

Acrylic Painting with Katrina Heebner
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Build foundation skills and discover new techniques to use when painting with acrylics!

Pre-Teen Studio Intensives for Ages 10-12

Week 1: June 11-13

Early Drop-Off:Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13: 8-9 a.m.

Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Recycled Papermaking with Emma RyanWednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Animal Art with Katrina HeebnerWednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Tableau: Creative Still Lives with Lexi SchnabelWednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 2: June 16-20

Early Drop-Off:Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Linoleum Block Printing with Gabriella GentileMonday, June 16-Friday, June 20 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Mosaics with Kim HoganMonday, June 16-Friday, June 20 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Drawing Characters from Cartoons, Anime, and Videogames with Cotty KilbanksMonday, June 16-Friday, June 20 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Woodland Magic: Fairies and Gnomes and their Homes with Polymer Clay with Lexi SchnabelMonday, June 16-Friday, June 20 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 3: June 23-27

Early Drop-Off:Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Digital Art: ProCreate Basics with Tatiana AmadourMonday, June 23-Friday, June 27 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

LED Plushie Monsters with Katrina HeebnerMonday, June 23-Friday, June 27 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 4: June 30-July 3

Early Drop-Off:Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Watercolor Painting with Emily PetrasMonday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Recycled Sculpture with Lexi SchnabelMonday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 5: July 7-11

Early Drop-Off:Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Intro to Crochet with Emily PetrasMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Watercolor Portraits and Landscapes with Jackie RamboMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Developing Stories and Characters through Writing and Drawing with Cotty KilbanksMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Contemporary Art and Artists with Beth McFaddenMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 3:30-6 p.m.