Arts on Main

Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

Summer Camps – A Colorful Summer (Ages 3 – 5)

Each week campers will explore the theme of “A Colorful Summer” through a variety of crafts and projects. Camps are limited to 10 children. Ages 3 – 5 (not fall 2020 Kindergarteners). Register your child for one or both sessions. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Parents/guardians and campers must wear face masks.

Session One Details

“Tic-Tac-TOGO”

Thursday, August 13th from 10am – 11am

Children will work with an adult to create a travel tic tac toe game! Make sure to bring your painting clothes- we will be painting on rocks and a tote bag, to make our game pieces and game board!

 

Session Two Details

“Sunny Day Fun”

Thursday, August 20th from 10am – 11am

Children will create TWO fun summer projects!

An adult will assist the child as he or she mixes and pours their own colorful sidewalk chalk! 

As the child’s chalk dries, children will create a sun catcher that’s “one in a Melon”, perfect for hanging in summer windows.


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Summer Camps – A Colorful Summer (Ages 9 – 12)

Each week campers will explore a different medium through a variety of crafts and projects. In session one we’ll dive into the colorful world of paint as we mix colors and play with acrylics on canvas. In session two we’ll work wonders with fibers of all kinds learning to sew a variety of stitches that we’ll use to create stuffed emojis and creatures. In session three we’ll create three dimensional masterpieces with papier mâché, learning to construct, cover and color our creations with paint! Register your child for one session or all sessions. Each session is limited to 10 campers. Campers must wear face masks.

Session One (Painting) Dates/Times:

Wednesday July 29th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Thursday, July 30th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Friday, July 31th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Session Two (Fiber) Dates/Times:

Wednesday, August 5th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Thursday, August 6th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Friday, August 7th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Session Three (Papier Mâché) Dates/Times: 

Wednesday, August 12th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Thursday, August 13th from 9:30am – 12:30pm

Friday, August 14th from 9:30am – 12:30pm


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Create with Kacey Sydnor Carneal

This one-day workshop, for children ages 8-11,  is a wonderful opportunity to learn from internationally known artist, Kacey Sydnor Carneal. Kacey will introduce young artists to her whimsical, color-filled world opening each participant up to endless amounts of creative possibilities.

This workshop is free but spaces are limited. Please call the gallery to register your child. 804-824-9464

Color Your Canvas Kidz – SOLD OUT!!

You don’t want to miss this one of a kind class! Color Your Canvas KIDZ is an ongoing monthly paint class for kids. For the December class, the young artists will learn the basics of painting and will be guided through choosing colors and painting an imaginative painting of their favorite stuffed animal!

**Once registered for this class, you will need to email a clear, bright photo of the stuffed animal to: reservations@gloucesterarts.org. The image will be transferred onto the canvas to be painted during the class.

Please bring an apron if you own one.