Summer Camps 2019
Open Arts Studio offers a veriety of Summer Art Camps!
Drawing/Painting - Ceramics/Pottery - Beading - Cooking - Sewing
Open Arts Studio is a school of the arts where students are given the freedom to express themselves in a safe and
noncompetitive environment. Our educational approach utilizes creativity and fun to help students develop new techniques
and increase their self confidence. Camps are offered for kids ages 5½ through 14, and are held on a weekly basis all
summer long. Morning camps are from 9 AM to 12 PM and afternoon camps are from 1 PM to 4 PM; kids signed up for both AM & PM sessions are welcome to stay during the lunch hour, just send them with a sack lunch! Family and friends are welcome to join
us for an ART SHOW on the last day of camp where all finished projects will be on display.
To browse and register for a camp scroll through the camps below and click on the specific camp you are interested in.
Drawing/Painting - Ceramics/Pottery - Beading - Cooking - Sewing
Open Arts Studio is a school of the arts where students are given the freedom to express themselves in a safe and
noncompetitive environment. Our educational approach utilizes creativity and fun to help students develop new techniques
and increase their self confidence. Camps are offered for kids ages 5½ through 14, and are held on a weekly basis all
summer long. Morning camps are from 9 AM to 12 PM and afternoon camps are from 1 PM to 4 PM; kids signed up for both AM & PM sessions are welcome to stay during the lunch hour, just send them with a sack lunch! Family and friends are welcome to join
us for an ART SHOW on the last day of camp where all finished projects will be on display.
To browse and register for a camp scroll through the camps below and click on the specific camp you are interested in.
WEEK 1: JUNE 17 - 21
Winter Camp Week 1: Clay Camp (Littles AM Camp)
$154.00
The slab roller, extruder, molds, hand tools and pottery wheel are among the tools students will become familiar with as they build their pieces. Price includes everything from the clay to the glazes, just come prepared to get a little messy!
Week 1: December 23 - 27 (no camps on Wednesday)
Littles AM Camp: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5.5 to 8
Price: $154.00 (all supplies and mid-camp snack is included)
*When registering for Summer Camps please be aware this is a week long Summer Camp that meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours from 9am to 12pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday to find parking and come in to fill out required camper registration and medical information. On Friday please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to come in and view a mini art show of the student’s work produced this week. We ask that children arrive in comfortable and non-restrictive clothing that may come home a little messy. Clay Camp students must wear non-slip shoes and have their hair tied back.
***By Registering for this Summer Camp you are agreeing with OAS Policies and Release Statements.
OAS Policies: • Space will not be held without full payment. • Call OAS by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to class. • You may receive a full refund (minus a $20.00 processing fee) if you cancel up to two weeks before the class begins. • Open Arts Studio is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts. • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at discretion of OAS staff. Remaining tuition is non-refundable.Release Statements: • I give Open Arts Studio staff permission to take my minor off premises during break-time or as part of the lesson. They will be well supervised & the release of liability applies during this time. • I release Open Arts Studio from liability of any injury my child or I may suffer as a result of participation in the program. • I give permission for OAS to photograph my minor and their artwork for use in print media and promotion. • I give permission to see that my child receives medical treatment in an emergency. • I acknowledge that my child will not be released from the studio by themselves or with anyone other than authorized persons.
WEEK 2: JUNE 24 - 28
WEEK 3: JULY 1 - 5
Week 3 Clay Camp: Travel America (Littles AM Camp)
$144.00
Can you see Red, White, and Blue? This week campers will create items that represent America. American Flag plate, Hawaiian Tiki cups, Totem pole sculpture and more. We may get into making a hamburger bank or agood ol’ apple pie!
The slab roller, extruder, molds, hand tools and pottery wheel are among the tools students will become familiar with as they build their pieces. Price includes everything from the clay to the glazes, just come prepared to get a little messy!
Week 3: July 1 to July 5 (No Camps on July 4th)
Littles AM Camp: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5.5 to 8
Price: $144.00 (all supplies and mid-camp snack is included)
*When registering for Summer Camps please be aware this is a week long Summer Camp that meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours from 9am to 12pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday to find parking and come in to fill out required camper registration and medical information. On Friday please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to come in and view a mini art show of the student’s work produced this week. We ask that children arrive in comfortable and non-restrictive clothing that may come home a little messy.
***By Registering for this Summer Camp you are agreeing with OAS Policies and Release Statements.
OAS Policies: • Space will not be held without full payment. • Call OAS by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to class. • You may receive a full refund (minus a $20.00 processing fee) if you cancel up to two weeks before the class begins. • Open Arts Studio is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts. • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at discretion of OAS staff. Remaining tuition is non-refundable. Release Statements: • I give Open Arts Studio staff permission to take my minor off premises during break-time or as part of the lesson. They will be well supervised & the release of liability applies during this time. • I release Open Arts Studio from liability of any injury my child or I may suffer as a result of participation in the program. • I give permission for OAS to photograph my minor and their artwork for use in print media and promotion. • I give permission to see that my child receives medical treatment in an emergency. • I acknowledge that my child will not be released from the studio by themselves or with anyone other than authorized persons.
WEEK 4: JULY 8 - 12
WEEK 5: JULY 15 - 19
WEEK 6: JULY 22 - 26
WEEK 7: JULY 29 - AUGUST 2
WEEK 8: AUGUST 5 - 9
WEEK 9: AUGUST 12 - 16
WEEK 10: AUGUST 19 - 23
WEEK 11: AUGUST 26 - 30
Week 11 Draw & Paint: Anime & Manga (Bigs AM Camp)
$164.00
Draw/paint popular Anime & Manga characters. Learn about the different styles & techniques for creating heroes and villains up close and in motion. You’ll go through the different steps that professional artists use to create finished renderings: tone and shading techniques to create depth and dimension; motion lines and gesture techniques to create the illusion of movement plus, tools so you can start creating your own characters.
Week 11: Aug 26 to Aug 30
Bigs AM Camp: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 9 to 14
Price: $164.00 (all supplies and a mid-camp snack included)
*When registering for Summer Camps please be aware this is a week long Summer Camp that meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours from 9am to 12pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday to find parking and come in to fill out required camper registration and medical information. On Friday please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to come in and view a mini art show of the student’s work produced this week. We ask that children arrive in comfortable and non-restrictive clothing that may come home a little messy.
***By Registering for this Summer Camp you are agreeing with OAS Policies and Release Statements.
OAS Policies: • Space will not be held without full payment. • Call OAS by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to class. • You may receive a full refund (minus a $20.00 processing fee) if you cancel up to two weeks before the class begins. • Open Arts Studio is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts. • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at discretion of OAS staff. Remaining tuition is non-refundable.Release Statements: • I give Open Arts Studio staff permission to take my minor off premises during break-time or as part of the lesson. They will be well supervised & the release of liability applies during this time. • I release Open Arts Studio from liability of any injury my child or I may suffer as a result of participation in the program. • I give permission for OAS to photograph my minor and their artwork for use in print media and promotion. • I give permission to see that my child receives medical treatment in an emergency. • I acknowledge that my child will not be released from the studio by themselves or with anyone other than authorized persons.
Week 11 Draw & Paint: Cartooning (Littles PM Camp)
$164.00
This camp will teach kids how to draw some of their favorite cartoon characters and create some of their own! Learn how to draw people, animals & even furniture and buildings! We’ll use pen & ink, watercolors, acrylics, markers and more to finish our creations and learn about 3D and perspective techniques that help give our images a senses of depth and motion.
Week 11: Aug 26 to Aug 30
Littles PM Camp: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 5.5 to 8
Price: $164.00 (all supplies and a mid-camp snack included)
*When registering for Summer Camps please be aware this is a week long Summer Camp that meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours from 1pm to 4pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday to find parking and come in to fill out required camper registration and medical information. On Friday please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to come in and view a mini art show of the student’s work produced this week. We ask that children arrive in comfortable and non-restrictive clothing that may come home a little messy.
***By Registering for this Summer Camp you are agreeing with OAS Policies and Release Statements.
OAS Policies: • Space will not be held without full payment. • Call OAS by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to class. • You may receive a full refund (minus a $20.00 processing fee) if you cancel up to two weeks before the class begins. • Open Arts Studio is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts. • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at discretion of OAS staff. Remaining tuition is non-refundable.Release Statements: • I give Open Arts Studio staff permission to take my minor off premises during break-time or as part of the lesson. They will be well supervised & the release of liability applies during this time. • I release Open Arts Studio from liability of any injury my child or I may suffer as a result of participation in the program. • I give permission for OAS to photograph my minor and their artwork for use in print media and promotion. • I give permission to see that my child receives medical treatment in an emergency. • I acknowledge that my child will not be released from the studio by themselves or with anyone other than authorized persons.
Week 11 Clay Camp: Sci Fi Explorer (Bigs PM Camp)
$184.00
Sold out
Calling all Galaxy Explorers! Campers will create hand built and wheel projects of rockets and UFO's, stars and galaxies. Consultation candle holders and alien sculptures just to name a few. We will get into a little Star Wars projects too!
The slab roller, extruder, molds, hand tools and pottery wheel are among the tools students will become familiar with as they build their pieces. Price includes everything from the clay to the glazes, just come prepared to get a little messy!
Week 11: Aug 26 - Aug 30
Bigs PM Camp: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 9 to 14
Price: $184.00 (all supplies and mid-camp snack is included)
*When registering for Summer Camps please be aware this is a week long Summer Camp that meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours from 1pm to 4pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday to find parking and come in to fill out required camper registration and medical information. On Friday please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to come in and view a mini art show of the student’s work produced this week. We ask that children arrive in comfortable and non-restrictive clothing that may come home a little messy. Clay Camp students must wear non-slip shoes and have hair tied back for camp.
***By Registering for this Summer Camp you are agreeing with OAS Policies and Release Statements.
OAS Policies: • Space will not be held without full payment. • Call OAS by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to class. • You may receive a full refund (minus a $20.00 processing fee) if you cancel up to two weeks before the class begins. • Open Arts Studio is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts. • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at discretion of OAS staff. Remaining tuition is non-refundable.Release Statements: • I give Open Arts Studio staff permission to take my minor off premises during break-time or as part of the lesson. They will be well supervised & the release of liability applies during this time. • I release Open Arts Studio from liability of any injury my child or I may suffer as a result of participation in the program. • I give permission for OAS to photograph my minor and their artwork for use in print media and promotion. • I give permission to see that my child receives medical treatment in an emergency. • I acknowledge that my child will not be released from the studio by themselves or with anyone other than authorized persons.
Week 11 Clay Camp: Sci Fi Explorer (Littles AM Camp)
$184.00
Calling all Galaxy Explorers! Campers will create hand built and wheel projects of Rockets and UFO's, stars and galaxies. Consultation candle holders and alien sculptures just to name a few. We will get into a little Star Wars projects too!
The slab roller, extruder, molds, hand tools and pottery wheel are among the tools students will become familiar with as they build their pieces. Price includes everything from the clay to the glazes, just come prepared to get a little messy!
Week 11: Aug 26 - Aug 30
Littles AM Camp: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5.5 to 8
Price: $184.00 (all supplies and mid-camp snack is included)
*When registering for Summer Camps please be aware this is a week long Summer Camp that meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours from 9am to 12pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday to find parking and come in to fill out required camper registration and medical information. On Friday please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to come in and view a mini art show of the student’s work produced this week. We ask that children arrive in comfortable and non-restrictive clothing that may come home a little messy. Clay Camp students must wear non-slip shoes and have their hair tied back.
***By Registering for this Summer Camp you are agreeing with OAS Policies and Release Statements.
OAS Policies: • Space will not be held without full payment. • Call OAS by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to class. • You may receive a full refund (minus a $20.00 processing fee) if you cancel up to two weeks before the class begins. • Open Arts Studio is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts. • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at discretion of OAS staff. Remaining tuition is non-refundable.Release Statements: • I give Open Arts Studio staff permission to take my minor off premises during break-time or as part of the lesson. They will be well supervised & the release of liability applies during this time. • I release Open Arts Studio from liability of any injury my child or I may suffer as a result of participation in the program. • I give permission for OAS to photograph my minor and their artwork for use in print media and promotion. • I give permission to see that my child receives medical treatment in an emergency. • I acknowledge that my child will not be released from the studio by themselves or with anyone other than authorized persons.
Registration is available online (by clicking on the specified camp) or over the phone.
Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions.
(253) 272-9033 109 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98403 OpenArtsStudio@OpenArtsStudio.com