Morning 10 – 12pm and Afternoon 1 – 3pm Sessions.
This collaborative puzzle class, will explore the theme of local ecology, focusing on land, seascapes, native flora and fauna.
The main project for this class is to create an acrylic painting using a reference photo that has been sectioned into a grid. The artists will be tasked with completing a panel over the course of the week. The final showcase will connect each student’s personal investigation to reveal a larger painting. Photos of the collaborative painting will be taken as a memento for each student, before taking their individual piece home.
Students will learn to use viewfinders, experience outdoor exploration and sketching, as well as many surprise treats and activities throughout the week.
Register at: www.cannonbeacharts.org/artcamp2023
By Phone: 503-436-0744
Email: artcamp@cannonbeacharts.org
$45 for the Week, supplies included!
Example Morning Agenda:
Monday the 17th
9:00-10:00
● Introductions — names
● Personal map exercise — have students draw a map of themselves and share with the
class
● Topic intro: what is a grid? How do artists use it? We will ask the students to bring
photos they would like to use for Wednesday.
● Puzzle race (putting together a photo image timed!)
10:00-10:30
● Viewfinder exercise — outdoor observations + sketches; magazine selections
Break 10:30-10:45
11:15-11:40
● Individual puzzle piece intro
● Pass out panels + get to sketching!
11:40-12:00
● Clean up time + cookies
● A little look at what we will do tomorrow
Tuesday the 18th
9:00-10:00
● Topic to consider: Drawing what you see vs. drawing what you “know”
● Warm up: Upside down drawing exercise — we will project a blurred image upside
down, and have students attempt to draw what they see. After drawing, we will reveal
the image. Talk about why it helps to “unsee” something by inverting it.
● The break down of shape; positive and negative space
Break 10:30-10:45
10:45-11:20
● Individual puzzle piece continuation
● Pass out panels + get to sketching!
11:40-12:00
● Clean up time + goodies
● A little look at what we will do tomorrow
Wednesday the 19th
9:00-10:00
● Warm up: “Get to know you” nature walk + high tea
● Bring out the paints! Have students begin painting their panels
Break 10:30-10:45
10:45-11:40:
● Personal photo using simple gridding
○ Show and tell if desired
11:40-12:00
● Clean up time
● A little look at what we will do tomorrow
Thursday the 20th
9:00-10:00
● Mindful movements
● Warm up: Two truths and a lie!
● Continue painting individual puzzle piece
Break 10:30-10:45
10:45-11:40:
● More painting time
11:40-12:00
● Clean up time
● A little look at what we will do tomorrow
Friday the 21st
9:00-10:00
● Final touches — let’s put it all together!
● Dance party and snacks!
● Games
11:40-12:00
● Clean up time + see you laters
Saturday the 22nd: “CAMP CREATIONS!” a Student Pop-up Exhibition that will take place at the Cannon Beach Gallery from 10 – 12:30PM