Registration is open for Mid-Year + Winter Break Camps!
We continue to adapt our program to offer new ways to have fun and share meaningful art practice and creative self-expression. The techniques and materials campers will be working with will deepen their artistic self expression and help with creative problem solving, collaboration, and resilience. Our Brushstrokes staff will share inspiration from art history, nature, books, neighborhood walks, and found objects. We balance fun games and activities that draw children out with individual creative time, drawing children inward to find their own voice and artistic style. Campers will work in a variety of materials including pottery, wet clay, mosaics, glass, watercolor, acrylic, drawing and book making. Register on Activity Hero.
If you have questions about our 2024 Mid-Year and 2025 Summer Program (or suggestions/requests for classes or programs)
email us.
If you have questions about our 2024 Mid-Year and 2025 Summer Program (or suggestions/requests for classes or programs)
email us.
Mid Year Camps • Ages 7-11 • 9am-3pm
We host creative art projects for kids during all the one day and week-long school breaks in Fall, Winter, and Spring. Upcoming camps on Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and MLK Day!
Summer Camp Brushstrokes | Ages 7–11 • Weekly camps meet daily 9 am–3 pm
Each camp is divided into 2 groups of 18 kids—we group children by age to the extent that we are able, but are happy to keep siblings together at your request. Check with your friends to find out which group they are in, and let us know if you need help accommodating. Each group will do the same projects.
After care is also available from 3-6 pm for $20/hour where we can continue the creativity!
Kids in After Care enjoy the full range free time activities and may also paint additional pottery if parents designate a budget to do so (budgets noted at drop off and balance paid at pick-up). Once a week of camp is in your cart, click “add participant” and you will be able to add After Care.
After care is also available from 3-6 pm for $20/hour where we can continue the creativity!
Kids in After Care enjoy the full range free time activities and may also paint additional pottery if parents designate a budget to do so (budgets noted at drop off and balance paid at pick-up). Once a week of camp is in your cart, click “add participant” and you will be able to add After Care.
ARTY EINSTEIN
9 am–3 pm Daily • July 15-19
Let molecules be your muse in this week of science-inspired art. We will explore nature’s repetition of patterns on vastly different scales and in radically different contexts. Consider the motion of the planets around the sun and electrons orbiting a nucleus, or waves on water. No need to be a genius, just come with a love of art and a respect for the beauty in science!
Let molecules be your muse in this week of science-inspired art. We will explore nature’s repetition of patterns on vastly different scales and in radically different contexts. Consider the motion of the planets around the sun and electrons orbiting a nucleus, or waves on water. No need to be a genius, just come with a love of art and a respect for the beauty in science!
MY LIFE AS AN ARTIST
9 am–3 pm Daily • June 3-7
Find out what inspires you! What makes you unique and how is it reflected in your art? We’ll learn how to see the world through the eyes of an artist exploring color palettes, patterns, and styles. We’ll visit a local artist in their studio and learn about different creative processes. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and this week you will learn to make art about the things that bring you joy in all areas of your life.
Find out what inspires you! What makes you unique and how is it reflected in your art? We’ll learn how to see the world through the eyes of an artist exploring color palettes, patterns, and styles. We’ll visit a local artist in their studio and learn about different creative processes. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and this week you will learn to make art about the things that bring you joy in all areas of your life.
Botanical Brushstrokes
9 am–3 pm Daily • June 10-14, August 12-16
Young artists will explore nature through hands-on projects and imaginative expression. Campers will work with wet clay, pottery painting, delve into Fibonacci Sequence-inspired patterns, and create floral Mandalas connecting art and science. We will preserve nature's beauty through flower pressing and use gathered flowers from our garden and the neighborhood to craft still life paintings. Join us for a vibrant week where creativity and nature converge!
Young artists will explore nature through hands-on projects and imaginative expression. Campers will work with wet clay, pottery painting, delve into Fibonacci Sequence-inspired patterns, and create floral Mandalas connecting art and science. We will preserve nature's beauty through flower pressing and use gathered flowers from our garden and the neighborhood to craft still life paintings. Join us for a vibrant week where creativity and nature converge!
creative kids & Climate change
9 am–3 pm Daily • June 17-21, August 19-23
Art and learning meet innovation! Discover the power of creativity in envisioning solutions to environmental issues. We will be inspired by renowned artist activists like Andy Goldsworthy and Olafur Eliasson, and channel our imaginations into art projects that echo their impactful work. Using diverse materials, campers will express their ideas and emotions, transforming them into tangible solutions through the magic of creative problem-solving. Unleash the artist and climate advocate in you!
Art and learning meet innovation! Discover the power of creativity in envisioning solutions to environmental issues. We will be inspired by renowned artist activists like Andy Goldsworthy and Olafur Eliasson, and channel our imaginations into art projects that echo their impactful work. Using diverse materials, campers will express their ideas and emotions, transforming them into tangible solutions through the magic of creative problem-solving. Unleash the artist and climate advocate in you!
Birds, Bugs, and Beasts
9 am–3 pm Daily • June 24-28, August 26-30
A special camp for our animal-loving friends! The beauty of the natural world will inspire and inform us this week of camp. Working with wet clay and painting on pottery, we will sculpt, paint, draw and create beautiful, functional works of art. From creatures born of imagination to those rooted in realism and science, camper’s creativity will take flight.
A special camp for our animal-loving friends! The beauty of the natural world will inspire and inform us this week of camp. Working with wet clay and painting on pottery, we will sculpt, paint, draw and create beautiful, functional works of art. From creatures born of imagination to those rooted in realism and science, camper’s creativity will take flight.
Fiber ARts
9 am–3 pm Daily • July 1-3
This three day camp is specially designed for campers to explore the exciting realms of fiber arts, including printmaking and textiles. From crafting bags to diving into crochet, finger knitting, weaving, and dyes, campers will create unique expressions of their creativity. Additionally, an integrated ceramic pottery project will complement the textile endeavors, offering a well-rounded and hands-on artistic experience.
This three day camp is specially designed for campers to explore the exciting realms of fiber arts, including printmaking and textiles. From crafting bags to diving into crochet, finger knitting, weaving, and dyes, campers will create unique expressions of their creativity. Additionally, an integrated ceramic pottery project will complement the textile endeavors, offering a well-rounded and hands-on artistic experience.
Art of the World
9 am–3 pm Daily • July 22-26
From Sumi Ink in Asia to Aboriginal Art of Australia, we will learn the styles and symbols of other cultures as we create our art this week. We will make hand-built clay projects, ink drawings, and painted pottery of our own. This journey will take us around the world for inspiration and also through time. We will study the history of art in different cultures such as the red and black figure pottery of Ancient Greece.
From Sumi Ink in Asia to Aboriginal Art of Australia, we will learn the styles and symbols of other cultures as we create our art this week. We will make hand-built clay projects, ink drawings, and painted pottery of our own. This journey will take us around the world for inspiration and also through time. We will study the history of art in different cultures such as the red and black figure pottery of Ancient Greece.
Movements in Modern Art
9 am–3 pm Daily • July 29-August 2
Unleash your inner Picasso and dive into the fascinating realms of Impressionism, Pointillism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. Explore the genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, and many more inspiring artists. This week is not just about art history, but a fusion of learning and hands-on experience with innovative painting techniques.
Unleash your inner Picasso and dive into the fascinating realms of Impressionism, Pointillism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. Explore the genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, and many more inspiring artists. This week is not just about art history, but a fusion of learning and hands-on experience with innovative painting techniques.
Summer Workshops | Ages 10–14 • Workshops meet daily 9 am–3 pm
FINE ART: Drawing & Painting
9 am–3 pm Daily • May 27-31, June 17-21, July 22-26, August 19-23
Students will start by learning fundamental skills in painting, drawing, and ceramics, and develop their ideas by creating projects in a wide variety of styles and techniques. Join us on a global exploration of art, discovering styles and methods from all corners of the world. Our teachers will guide students through embracing their creative freedom while bonding with peers and finding joy in art making!
Students will start by learning fundamental skills in painting, drawing, and ceramics, and develop their ideas by creating projects in a wide variety of styles and techniques. Join us on a global exploration of art, discovering styles and methods from all corners of the world. Our teachers will guide students through embracing their creative freedom while bonding with peers and finding joy in art making!
Creations in Clay
9 am–3 pm Daily • June 3-7, June 24-28, July 29-August 2, August 26-30
This clay workshop goes beyond the basics, offering students the opportunity to master the art of pinch pots, explore slab building, and experiment with coil-built forms. As they bring their clay creations to life, students will learn the intricacies of painting and decorating their masterpieces, adding a layer of creativity to their clay pieces.
This clay workshop goes beyond the basics, offering students the opportunity to master the art of pinch pots, explore slab building, and experiment with coil-built forms. As they bring their clay creations to life, students will learn the intricacies of painting and decorating their masterpieces, adding a layer of creativity to their clay pieces.
Illustration, Fun Fonts, Comics, and Bookmaking
9 am–3 pm Daily • June 10-14, July 15-19, August 12-16
Students will learn to develop their own unique artistic style and combine classic elements of design with creative storytelling while pushing the limits of their imagination. We will spend time crafting detailed and imaginative worlds, incorporating narrative skills along with visual art. Students will take inspiration from artists such as Hayao Miyazaki, Edward Gorey, Toulouse-Lautrec and more. Projects will include graphic novels, poster design, and pen and ink illustration, which will be compiled into a personalized book to take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
Students will learn to develop their own unique artistic style and combine classic elements of design with creative storytelling while pushing the limits of their imagination. We will spend time crafting detailed and imaginative worlds, incorporating narrative skills along with visual art. Students will take inspiration from artists such as Hayao Miyazaki, Edward Gorey, Toulouse-Lautrec and more. Projects will include graphic novels, poster design, and pen and ink illustration, which will be compiled into a personalized book to take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
Sewing & Refashion
1–5 pm Daily • July 8-12, August 5-9
Come join us for a sewing class around refashion and reuse. Create your own designs and upcycle your old clothing and accessories.
Come join us for a sewing class around refashion and reuse. Create your own designs and upcycle your old clothing and accessories.
Mini Matisse | Ages 5–6 • Camp meets daily 9 am–12 pm
MINI MATISSE
9 am–12 pm Daily • July 8-12, August 5-9
Calling all little artists-in-the-making! Our specially crafted morning camp follows the same exciting themes as our campers for older kids, but with instruction perfectly suited for little ones. Snack time and games will be held in the garden. Join us for a magical blend of learning and play, designed to spark the imagination of our youngest artists!
Aftercare is not available for Mini Matisse sessions due to other programming.
Calling all little artists-in-the-making! Our specially crafted morning camp follows the same exciting themes as our campers for older kids, but with instruction perfectly suited for little ones. Snack time and games will be held in the garden. Join us for a magical blend of learning and play, designed to spark the imagination of our youngest artists!
Aftercare is not available for Mini Matisse sessions due to other programming.
Our CIT and Junior CIT programs are on-going. Please email us.
CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY: Camp registrations for week-long and single day session are nonrefundable. If you cancel your registration at least two weeks prior to the start of the session, you will receive a credit for the session which can be applied to a future camp session or class. There are no credits for single days missed in a week long session. If your child is sick and cannot come to camp, we will prepare a to-go kit for at home projects upon request. Note that if a camper is asked to leave for behavioral reasons, there are no refunds but we can prepare a to-go kit for at home projects upon request. Please read and sign our Code of Conduct Agreement before attending camp.
CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY: Camp registrations for week-long and single day session are nonrefundable. If you cancel your registration at least two weeks prior to the start of the session, you will receive a credit for the session which can be applied to a future camp session or class. There are no credits for single days missed in a week long session. If your child is sick and cannot come to camp, we will prepare a to-go kit for at home projects upon request. Note that if a camper is asked to leave for behavioral reasons, there are no refunds but we can prepare a to-go kit for at home projects upon request. Please read and sign our Code of Conduct Agreement before attending camp.
