The Young Artist Series is for kids ages 11 – 15*

Want to learn some of the secrets behind your favorite characters design and even create your own? This class will teach you some basic techniques used by character designers to help make your characters stand out and through their design. If you love comic’s, video games, or just love characters this is the class for you. This is an open studio course designed to teach students how to ask questions and design your own character! From charismatic hero’s to dastardly villains and all the weirdness in-between come join artist C.J. Norris as he introduces you to the wonderful world of character design.

Wednesdays, June 5 – 26 
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Instructor: C.J. Norris
Ages: 11 and Up

*Younger students may register with instructor approval.

CANCELED: Please see our full list of Kids’ Camps happening over the summer!

https://www.nevadaart.org/learn/e-l-cord-museum-school/class-schedule/?altru_sdate=05%2F03%2F2019&altru_edate=11%2F30%2F2019&altru_class_age=&altru_class_category=youth

Young artists will explore a variety of art materials in this fun four-week after school series. Students will learn and improve on basic drawing, mixed media and painting techniques. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Wednesdays,  May 8 -May 29
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12

Students ages 11 – 16 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day intensive for young artists, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. All materials are included.

Monday – Friday, August 5 – 9
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 11-16

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, August 5 – 9 / 9 am – noon

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, July 29- August 2 / 9 am – noon

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, August 5-9/ 8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26 / 9:00 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12

Kids ages 8 – 12 will have fun playing on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this week long summer camp. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, July 22-26
9:30- 12:30

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 8 – 12

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, July 15-19 / 9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 7 – 12

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, July 8-12 / 9 am – noon

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: 7 – 12