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CAMPS FOR TEENS | Summer 2010

Please note: camps for teens are generally recommended for students between the ages of 12 and 17.

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CAMP DISCOUNTS | Save Big This Summer!

Troy Night Out/River Fest Discount: Sign up for any camp for children or teens and receive 10% off total tuition (excludes material fees and AM/PM care). In person sign up only at Troy Night Out events (4/30, 5/28, 6/25, 7/30) and RiverFest (6/19). 

Payment plans available. For more information, please contact Justine Russell at (518) 273-0552 x 231. 

Discounts cannot be combined. 

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Project Arts Center Runway
Monday – Friday, 8/2/10 – 8/6/10, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 
Members: $235 | Non-Members: $250 | Studio Fee: $35
Instructor: Ann Aumick

Before you buy your bus ticket to New York City with aspirations to be the next great clothing designer, can you sew a button? Along with learning basic sewing techniques you'll have daily challenges to push your design capabilities. What can you do with a white t-shirt?  Can you pull together a great get-up from the back yard?  What fashion can you pull out of a small budget?  Discover the fashion designer within yourself at The Arts Center's Project Runway!

Portfolio Camp
Monday – Friday, 8/2/10 – 8/6/10, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Members: $235 | Non-Members: $250 | Studio Fee: $50
Instructor: Ed Ticson

For an art student, preparing a portfolio is an important part of the college application process. In this week-long camp, students will develop a portfolio that presents current artistic interests, demonstrating skill, awareness of formal visual organizational principles, and experience with a variety of tools, media, styles, and approaches. The courses will allow students to produce drawings derived from direct observation -- drawing or painting from still life, portraits, and landscape. As the series progresses, students will gain in-depth insight into the application process for college art programs, covering expectations for interviews, portfolio reviews and researching the right programs.

Woodworking: Build a Shaker-Inspired Adirondack Chair
Monday – Friday, 8/9/10 – 8/13/10, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Members: $235 | Non-Members: $250 | Studio Fee: $75
Instructor: Billy Stanley

In this exciting week-long workshop, students 13 and up will learn to use tools, techniques and essential skills to create their own Westport Adirondack chair. From measuring, to cutting, drilling to joining, painting and personalizing, students will be proud of this artistic (and functional) accomplishment. Proper safety procedures will be demonstrated for students, who will be monitored during all tool usage.

Snapshot!
Monday- Friday, 8/9/10 – 8/13/10, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Members: $235 | Non-Members: $250 | Studio Fee: $75
Instructor: TBA

Focusing on photography concepts and techniques, students will learn the ins and outs of traditional and digital photography, exploring the camera and how it works, lighting equipment and studio techniques, and basic digital image processing and printing.  Students will also learn to discuss, critique and curate images.  The camp will culminate in a group exhibition to showcase their new skills.  All are welcome!  If you have a camera (digital or film), please bring it with you.

Fashion Illustration (AM)
Monday – Friday, 8/16/10 – 8/20/10, 9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M.
Members: $115 | Non-Members: $125 | Studio Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Michele Wright

Learn to illustrate fashion through the use of line, tone, shape and color.  You will be instructed to see and capture a model's dramatic pose and be able to draw various types of fabric.  Understand the technical functions of traditional materials and tools used in illustrating fashion, and how they relate to the ever-changing world of illustration.

Hand Sewing Basics for Teens (PM)
Monday – Friday, 8/16/10 – 8/20/10, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Members: $115 | Non-Members: $125 | Studio Fee: $35
Instructor: Claudia Grossi
 
Learn the fundamentals of sewing by hand including running stitch, hem stitch, cross-stitch, and buttons.  Then use what you've learned to devise an individualized project.  Make a pillow, or a wall hanging.  Bring your own fashion design to life on a doll. Once you have the basics, the possibilities are endless!

Exploring Comics and Graphic Novels
Monday – Friday 8/23/10 – 8/27/10 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Members: $235 | Non-Members: $250 | Studio Fee: $50
Instructor: Ira Marcks | www.witchknots.com

Looking for inspiration?  Let illustrator Ira Marcks challenge you to explore new ideas and methods of creativity.  Teens, ages 13 and up, are welcome to participate in this camp, composed of part writing workshop, cartooning class, and storytelling experiment.  To explore this strange new world, basic writing and drawing skills are helpful.  Curiosity required.

Drawing for Teens (AM)
Monday – Friday, 8/30/10 – 9/3/10, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Members: $115 | Non-Members: $125 | Studio Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Matthew Shropshire

Open your mind! In this fascinating morning camp, students will review basic drawing skills, and then take them to a new level to create inspired portraits, personalized collages, and “draw” with materials that you might have never brought into the art studio before.

Painting for Teens (PM)
Monday – Friday, 8/30/10 – 9/3/10, 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. 
Members: $115 | Non-Members: $125 | Studio Fee: $35.00
Instructor: Mike Gwozdz

In this creative afternoon camp, students will cover the a variety of techniques as they are introduced into the exciting world of painting. Throughout the week, students will investigate famous painters in history for inspiration, and learn basic mixing and application techniques for painting in acrylic on canvas and various other paint media.

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CLASSES FOR TEENS

Exploring Comics and Graphic Novels (Teen)
Tuesdays, 7/6/10 – 8/10/10, 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $25
Instructor: Ira Marcks

Looking for inspiration?  Let illustrator Ira Marcks challenge you to explore new ideas and methods of creativity.  Teens, ages 13 and up, are welcome to participate in this camp, composed of part writing workshop, cartooning class, and storytelling experiment.  To explore this strange new world, basic writing and drawing skills are helpful.  Curiosity required.

Portfolio Development
Thursdays, 10/28/2010 - 12/16/2010, 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. (7 classes)
Members: $189 | Non-Members: $210 | Studio Fee: $100
Instructor: Claire Sherwood

For an art student, preparing a portfolio is an important part of the college application process. In this three-course program, students will develop a portfolio that presents current artistic interests, demonstrating skill, awareness of formal visual organizational principles, and experience with a variety of tools, media, styles, and approaches. The courses will allow students to produce drawings derived from direct observation -- drawing or painting from still life, draped and nude figure models, and landscape -- as typically preferred by most art colleges. As the series progresses, students will gain in-depth insight into the application process for college art programs, covering expectations for interviews, portfolio reviews and researching the right programs. Students will be given opportunities to discuss these processes with actual art college admissions counselors, attend a university portfolio review session, and conduct a session with a visiting artist. While it is not mandatory to sign up for all three sessions, it is recommended, as students will develop an abundance of work and will be able to take advantage of special opportunities and crucial information that may vary in each session.  The studio fee covers the cost of high quality art materials, a model's fee, and studio maintenance.


Drawing & Painting for Teens
Saturdays, 10/30/2010 - 11/20/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (4 classes)
Members: $80 | Non-Members: $96 | Studio Fee: $25
Instructor: Anne Hunter

If you love to draw and paint, then don't miss this exceptional opportunity to refine your skills, learn new techniques and explore a range of still life subjects. In this fun-filled class at the easel, you will look at various artists throughout history who have shaped the way we think about and see the world, and you'll create your own magnificent masterpieces! You'll spend three mornings in The Arts Center's great studios, work with various painting and drawing materials, learn about composing your pictures, discover how to work with color, all in this class!

Ballet
Mondays, 9/13/2010 - 10/18/2010, 6:00 - 7:15 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $66 | Non-Members: $72
Instructor: Jennifer Yackel

Mondays, 10/25/2010 - 11/29/2010, 6:00 - 7:15 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $66 | Non-Members: $72
Instructor: Jennifer Yackel

This class will begin at the barre and progress to the center, moving across floor combinations.  While using traditional ballet technique and terminology, this class will also stress natural, healthy placement of the body, muciscality, flow, and artistry.  The teacher employs a very hands-on approach in her teaching, allowing students to focus on their individual progress.  This class is for students ages 15 and up.


Modern Dance
Mondays, 9/13/2010 - 10/18/2010, 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $66 | Non-Members: $72
Instructor: Jennifer Yackel

Mondays, 10/25/2010 - 11/29/2010, 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $66 | Non-Members: $72
Instructor: Jennifer Yackel

This class will use the concepts of suspension, gravity, energy, and counter-balance.  It will explore these concepts through floor work, a standing warm-up, and dance phrases that give students a chance to really move.  The class will utilize sounds and rhythm to help students better understand the nuance of movement.


Hip Hop Dance
Saturdays, 10/9/2010 - 11/20/2010, 10:30 - 11:45 A.M. (6 classes) No class 10/16.
Members: $66 | Non-Members: $72
Instructor: Nadine Medina

This class will focs on the high energy and upbeat sounds and moves of modern hip-hop.  Dancers will learn to feel comfortable in their own bodies and will be encouraged to add their own sense of style into the choreography.  Each class will begin with a focus on stretches, isolated movements to enhance individual style, and simple hip-hop warm-up moves, ending with a learned choreographed routine.  Indiviudal dancers will be encouraged to reach levels appropriate for their needs and exhibited comfort level.


Stained Glass For Kids
Saturdays, 10/9/2010 - 10/23/2010, 12:00 - 3:00 P.M.  (3 classes)
Members: $81 | Non-Members: $99 | Studio Fee: $35
Instructor: Theresa Faul

This class is designed specifically for kids teens, ages 9 and up. Students will learn the basics of stained glass art, including cutting glass, grinding, foiling and soldering. Design techniques, color and types of glass will also be covered. Students may design their own piece or choose from many options provided.


The Potter's Studio for Teens
Mondays, 10/18/2010 - 11/22/2010, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: Katherine Tholl

If you think the Potter's Studio is the place for you, don't miss this chance to work with a professional potter on the potter's wheel, sculpting and hand-forming.  You will work with food safe clay and glazes to create beautiful pieces of work and you will be encouraged to experiment with everything you do.  Our studio is lead free.