2-4 YEAR OLDS

TODDLER CLASSES (2-4: Guardian& Child)
These classes are designed for you and your preschooler to work together on projects that are both creative and fun!

*NEW* Painting Possibilities
This camp will give your preschooler the opportunity to experience painting in many different and unique ways. With varied projects, textures, and tools –the result will be fabulous works of art! 

*NEW* Arty Animals
From barred owls and deer to frogs and beetles, many wildlife friends call Cheekwood home! This camp’s art projects are inspired by the animals & insects that visitors may see at Cheekwood. 

*NEW* Mini Masters
Campers will learn about a variety of artists and art forms, from European and American masters, to Modern and Contemporary movements. Children will get their hands dirty with paint, collage, clay & more! 

Beautiful Books
Inspiration comes from the books we read in this class and the Treehouses exhibition’s literary theme! From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to The Little Engine That Could, campers will enjoy re-creating their favorite scenes and characters from these timeless stories! 

Clay & Play
While sharpening manual dexterity skills, your child will learn a variety of different hand building techniques in Clay & Play. Campers will also incorporate other art materials into their clay creations!


5-6 YEAR OLDS

*NEW* Think it! Draw it! Create it! (5-6)
Join us for outdoor fun and art adventures! From Leonardo DaVinci’s ideas and inventions to modern day architects’ out-of-this-world buildings, artists have been creating spaces and devices for others to enjoy for centuries! This class will brainstorm in sketchbooks, paint on unique surfaces, and make 2D and 3D artwork inspired by other fine artists, story books, and Cheekwood’s Treehouses outdoor exhibition.

*NEW * Painting Possibilities (5-6)
Is your camper itching to get messy and have some fun? This class explores tempra, watercolor and acrylic paint in a variety of ways. While learning the basics of primary and secondary colors, campers will be encouraged to control their brushwork, color mixing, and have fun! Campers will learn about other painters and discover unique ways to apply paint on different surfaces.

Garden Sprouts (5-6)
Time to play in the dirt! In this interactive introduction to the garden, campers will discover soil, seeds, the plant life cycle and the many wonders of the natural world. Through hands-on activities and greenhouse tours, campers will create garden art, conduct science experiments and cultivate a love of nature and gardening. Activities may include learning about terrariums, making flower pots, planting a mini-garden and creating art!

Bugs and Blooms (5-6)
In this unique class, campers will explore the gardens to find artistic inspiration. After exploring the grounds at Cheekwood, children will venture into the studio to make their own crafts and creatures. Campers will enjoy learning about various insects, plants, and sculptures in the gardens, before creating beautiful artwork!

Mixed Media Madness (5-6)
Are pencils, paper, and paint the only materials used to create great pieces of art? No way! In this camp, children will create art using many different art ‘ingredients’. Campers will explore a variety of materials and learn new methods and techniques for using everyday objects. No material is off limits!

Model & Mold (5-6)
Explore the exciting world of 2D and 3D art in this fun class! From decorative arts in the Museum of Art to installations in the Botanical Garden, campers will enjoy seeing different sculptures at Cheekwood. Whether sculpting functional objects or imaginary creations, campers will model & mold one-of-a-kind artwork using anything from paper maché to clay. This class is perfect for lego-loving, ‘get your hands dirty’ kids! 

Mud Monsters (5-6)
This hand-building clay class will focus on creating crazy mud monsters and more! Each camper will design and build his or her own unique sculptures from clay and create some mixed media monsters.

Playful Puppets (5-6)
This class will focus on the wide world of puppets. From paper bags and felt to fabulous fabrics and more, many different materials will be used. Throughout the week, campers will use their new creations to put on original puppet shows.

Summer Sampler (5-6)
Over the course of a week, campers will discover a variety of new materials and an exciting assortment of projects. Campers will explore painting, drawing, clay and more. If your child wants to experience the wide world of arts and crafts, this is the class for you! No two sampler classes are alike.


7-9 YEAR OLDS

*NEW* Think it! Draw it! Create it! (7-9)
From Leonardo DaVinci’s ideas and inventions to modern day architects’ out-of-this-world buildings, artists have been creating spaces and devices for others to enjoy for centuries! This class will brainstorm in sketchbooks, paint on unique surfaces, and make 2D and 3D artwork inspired by other fine artists, story books, and Cheekwood’s Treehouses outdoor exhibition. Join us for outdoor fun and art adventure!

Awesome Acrylics (7-9)
Do you love to paint? If so, this is the camp for you! Using acrylics, campers will learn about basic techniques and create fun painting projects. Children will enjoy painting on a variety of different surfaces in addition to traditional canvas.

Clay Creations: Throwing on the Wheel (7-9)
Campers will discover the basics of throwing on the wheel. From learning the fundamentals and throwing their own cylinders, bowls, and plates to exploring underglazes and textures – campers will do it all! No prior experience is necessary.

Discover Drawing (7-9)
Do you like to draw? From line and form to texture and shading, this class will explore the basics of drawing and beyond using a variety of different materials and media. Campers will enjoy learning the basics in a fun and active studio and exploring architecture and perspective drawing on-site through Cheekwood’s Treehouses exhibition.

Gardening Adventure (7-9)
Create garden art, conduct science experiments, and cultivate a love of nature and gardening! Campers will discover the wonderful world of gardening at Cheekwood. Students will “dig deeper” to explore summer vegetables, ecosystems, seeds, and plant cycles through hands-on activities and greenhouse tours. Activities may include creating terrariums, molding handmade ceramic pots, and designing mini-gardens.

Simply Charming Jewelry (7-9)
Campers will design their own special charms using materials such as copper, clay, paper and wire. This fun class will focus on design, function, and a deeper understanding of the art. From bracelets and rings to necklaces and earrings – no accessory is off limits!

Studio FUNdamentals (7-9)
Over the course of a week, campers will work with a variety of materials as they discover a wide array of studio arts. Exploring both 2D & 3D processes, projects will include drawing, painting, sculpting and working with clay. Each week will vary in theme to encourage students to discover fun new ways of expressing their creativity! 

Wearable Art (7-9)
Create your own style! Campers will enjoy timeless activities like tie-dye, but will also learn new techniques such as felting and stamping. From shirts and hats to bags and other accessories, campers will discover a lot about art making and their own style!


10-12 YEAR OLDS

*NEW* Wearable Art (10-12)
Create your own style! Campers will learn basic sewing skills and new art making techniques such as felting and stamping. From shirts and hats to bags and other accessories, campers will learn about fiber art and develop their own style!

*NEW* Interactive Sketchbook (10-12)
Students create their own mixed media sketchbook as a document of their personal stories, experiences, and thoughts. Campers will enjoy the beautiful grounds Cheekwood provides and express themselves through their sketchbooks and artwork. Techniques addressed will be pen and ink drawing, observational drawing, watercolors, collage, photo transfers, and drawing on-site in Cheekwood’s Treehouses exhibition to name a few.

Art 101 (10-12)
From painting with acrylics or watercolors to sculpting in clay or found objects – campers will learn the foundations of both 2D and 3D art. This survey of studio arts will help campers explore the potentials of a variety of materials and methods. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.

Clay Creations: Throwing on the Wheel (10-12)
Campers will discover the basics of throwing on the wheel. From learning the fundamentals and throwing their own cylinders, bowls, and plates to exploring underglazes and textures – campers will do it all! No prior experience is necessary. 

Gardening 101 (10-12)
With our wide variety of plants, creative gardeners, and production greenhouses, Cheekwood’s gardens and grounds are its largest classroom. Through greenhouse tours and hands-on fun, this camp explores the planning and planting process, investigates plant cycles, and transforms each camper’s vision into a landscape design. Not only will campers come home with a love for gardening, but will “dig” their own plantings, garden design and art.

Studio Sampler | Art 101 (10-12)
From painting with acrylics or watercolors to sculpting in clay or found objects – campers will learn the foundations of both 2D and 3D art. This survey of studio arts will help campers explore the potentials of a variety of materials and methods. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.


13-16 YEAR OLDS 

*NEW* Nature Art & Photography (13-16)
Cheekwood’s gardens and grounds are its largest art studio – combining the purest colors and most beautiful lines on one large canvas. This class encourages campers to artistically explore the outdoors. Campers will have the opportunity to experiment with digital photography, create with sophisticated drawing media, and express their own unique view of nature through a variety of mixed media projects. Cheekwood will provide all supplies, but campers are asked to bring their own digital camera to use. Cheekwood can provide a disposable camera, if needed.

*NEW* Painting 101 (13-16)
Students will explore different paint mediums, styles and techniques. This class will learn about a variety of painters, from European and American masters, to Modern and Contemporary movements. Students will enjoy learning about paint as a medium, but also understand how various artists used paint in different ways.

Comics, Cartoons & Caricatures (13-16)
Give your drawings a comical spin in this camp! Explore concepts and characters to create your own comics, cartoons & caricatures. Students will learn how to incorporate the basics of drawing into these art forms through storyboards, self-portraits, anime, drawing on-site in Cheekwood’s Treehouses exhibition and more!

Mosaics Workshop (13-16)
Campers will search for shapes, colors and lines throughout Cheekwood and experiment in the studio to learn how they combine to make amazing patterns. Using a variety of materials and methods, campers will transform their patterns into beautiful mosaics. Campers will also incorporate kiln-fired glass into their work and learn about the glass fusing process. Make your own coasters, wind chimes and more!