SUMMER ART CAMPS for KIDS & TEENS

WOODCARVING CAMP I

July 7-11

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: AGES 10+

WHEN: 9:00-12noon

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

Woodcarving is a creative craft that is challenging and rewarding to first timers and returning students. Students will design and carve 2-3 original wooden relief sculptures in various themes. Members of our class will learn proper techniques using mallets, chisels, sanding blocks, Dremel sanding drums, knives, wood burners, stains, and acrylic paints. 

 COST: $180 Member 

$190 Non-member

PAINTING CAMP I:

Animals & Woodlands

July 7-11

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: Entering Grades 2-6

WHEN: 12:30-3:00

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES: Campers will have a blast creating amazing animal portraits on canvas with acrylic paints! We will explore colorful fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Campers will learn painting techniques that create the illusion of animal fur, scales, feathers, and hair direction. Young artists will gain confidence in applying layers of paint, mixing colors to achieve exceptional values and depth and complete compositions with exciting backgrounds. Parents should get those frames ready for some amazing new canvas paintings coming home!

COST: $150 Member

  $160 Non-Member

Cartoon & Fantasy Illustration

July 14-18

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: Entering Grades 3-7

WHEN: 9:00-12noon

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES: This week will allow students to explore and expand their imaginations, creating comics and narrative worlds. Students will learn illustration, character design, and storytelling while practicing drawing skills with ink, marker, and pencil.

COST: $160 Member

  $170 Non-Member

HAUNTED HOUSE CAMP

July 21-25

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: Entering Grades 5-8

WHEN: 9:00-3:00pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES: Welcome to our 5th annual Haunted House Camp Week! Students will design haunted house sets, sculpt papermache’ demons and skeletons, paint dungeon walls and experiment with zombie MAKE-UP. This is a fully immersive experience on how to create a frightening haunted house in the halls and rooms of the Danvers Art Association. Campers will write scripts, don costumes and practice performing. Family and friends will be invited to experience the nightmare at the end of the week. Artwork and performances developed during camp week will be used in the 4th annual DAA Haunted House fundraising event in October for the public to enjoy. 

COST: $275 Member 

 $290 Non-Member

PROCREATE DIGITAL PAINTING CAMP

July 28-August 1

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: Entering Grades 4-8

WHEN: 9:00-12noon

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES:Combine your creativity with technology and learn to create your very own beautiful digital artworks on Procreate! Our camp will be a crash course on the exciting digital platform. Campers will have so much fun drawing that you’ll forget you were even learning a new program in the first place! Learn the basic tools to start making art in Procreate, add vibrant colors, adjust palettes, experiment with textured brushes, and add special effects. Campers will be able to export your artwork and the process video behind it as an MP4 - the video of how you made the artwork is almost as fun to enjoy as the original painting.

Regarding Materials: 

Students need to arrive with a charged iPad tablet and latest version of Procreate downloaded. Optional: Tablet stylus pen. 

COST:  $175 Member  

$185.00 Non-Member

PAINTING CAMP II:

Ocean Creatures +

Coastal Landsacapes

July 28-August 1

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: Entering Grades 2-6

WHEN: 12:30-3:00pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES: Students will learn painting techniques that create realistic and stylized ocean landscapes. Tidal pools, deep oceans and coastal landscape with crashing waves and energetic sea life aplenty will be explored as we place imaginative elements into our compositions. Jellyfish, sharks, clownfish, octopus, turtles, mermaids, sea-serpents, and characters of our own creation will be making guest appearances in our paintings. Parents should get frames ready for some amazing new canvas paintings coming home!

COST: $140 Member

  $150 Non-Member

WOODCARVING CAMP II

August 11-15

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: AGES 10+

WHEN: 9:00-12noon

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

Week 2 of Woodcarving! Explore a creative craft that is challenging and rewarding to first timers and returning students. Students will design and carve 2-3 original wooden relief sculptures in various themes. Members of our class will learn proper techniques using mallets, chisels, sanding blocks, Dremel sanding drums, knives, wood burners, stains, and acrylic paints. 

 COST: $180 Member 

$190 Non-member

FIGURE DRAWING CAMP

August 11-14

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Surette      

WHO: Entering Grades 7-12

WHEN: 6:00-9:00pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES: This intensive 4-night course provides students with an introduction to the essentials of life-drawing including proportion, scale, shading, composition, mark making, as well as historical and contemporary approaches to realizing the figure. Students will work with live (clothed) models. Each of our 4 nights will include gesture studies, varying media including charcoal, graphite, conte, and ink.

COST: $190 Member 

 $200 Non-Member

TASTE OF SUMMER

JULY 7-11

INSTRUCTOR: Paige Covello

WHO: Kids of all Ages

WHEN: 10 am -12 pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES:   Cool off with creativity in Taste of Summer! This deliciously fun art camp is inspired by everyone’s favorite summertime treats—ice cream, popsicles, watermelon, and more! Artists will explore painting, sculpture, and mixed media to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces celebrating the flavors of summer. From colorful ice cream cone paintings to juicy watermelon collages, each project will be as sweet as the season itself. Get ready to mix, paint, sculpt, and sprinkle in your creativity! All materials provided—just bring your imagination and love for summer fun!

COST: $200 Members 

$215 Non Members

ART AROUND THE WORLD

JULY 14-18

INSTRUCTOR: Paige Covello

WHO: Kids of all Ages

WHEN: 10 am -12 pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES:   Embark on a creative journey across continents in our Art Around the World summer camp! Artists will explore global cultures through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Each project will introduce unique artistic traditions and techniques from different countries, from the intricate patterns of Moroccan mosaics to the bold colors of Mexican folk art. Campers will be free to choose their favorite mediums, experimenting with materials that bring their visions to life. This hands-on, immersive experience will inspire creativity, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for art worldwide. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

COST: $200 Members 

$215 Non Members

NATURE'S CANVAS

AUGUST 11-15

INSTRUCTOR: Paige Covello

WHO: Kids of all Ages

WHEN: 10 am -12 pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES:    

Discover the beauty of the natural world through art in Nature’s Canvas! This summer camp invites young artists to explore and create, using nature as their inspiration. From painting sun-drenched landscapes to crafting with leaves, shells, and other natural materials, campers will experiment with various artistic techniques to bring the outdoors to life. Whether drawing delicate flowers, sculpting woodland creatures, or designing nature-inspired mixed-media pieces, this camp will spark creativity while fostering a deeper appreciation for the world around us. All materials provided—just bring your imagination and love for nature!

COST: $200 Members 

$215 Non Members

Mythical Worlds

AUGUST 18-22

INSTRUCTOR: Paige Covello

WHO: Kids of all Ages

WHEN: 10 am -12 pm

WHERE:  Danvers Art Association

ACTIVITIES: Step into a world of magic and imagination in Mythical Worlds: Create & Explore! Artists will bring legendary creatures and enchanted landscapes to life through painting, sculpture, and mixed media. This camp is perfect for those who love fantasy and adventure, from fiery dragons and majestic unicorns to mysterious castles and hidden realms. With creativity as their guide, campers will design their mythical worlds, crafting artwork inspired by folklore, fairy tales, and their wildest dreams. All materials provided—just bring your imagination and get ready for an epic artistic journey!

COST: $200 Members 

$215 Non Members