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Dioramas and terrariums are miniature worlds that inspire imagination! We'll make our own using a variety of media and upcycled materials.

Dioramas and terrariums are miniature worlds that inspire imagination! We'll make our own using a variety of media and upcycled materials.

The Young Teen Self Defense Class Length is 6 hours of training designed for intermediate ages, usually ages 12 to 15. A children’s program would be too elementary, but they are not ready for our comprehensive Basic self defense course that is recommended age for 16 and above. This Model Mugging course for young teens covers...

Young authors/illustrators will be introduced to a new book each day which will inspire them to create stories of their own. A variety of genres will be covered: fiction, non-fiction, mystery, poetry and comic books.  Children will bring their characters to life using a wide range of three dimensional materials while learning fine art skills...

Celebrate nature in all its beauty. Using a variety of media including clay, paint, colored pencils, markers and pastels, young artists will learn about and create pictures and sculptures of birds, flowers, insects and trees, both real and imaginary. We'll also paint our own pots and fill them with real plants! Please Note: All materials provided...

New skills, fresh and seasonal food, kitchen safety and nutrition are the focus of our after school program. Each week we will focus on something new, preparing and eating delicious treats and bringing home the recipes and skills to cook at home. Cooking is a vital life skill. It's also a great way to learn more about math, science, history and nutrition....

Pastels can be so much more than simple crayons and quick sketches! Since 16 century it was used by many great artists to create unique paintings. In this course, we will study not only different techniques but also talk about composition and color theory, to master your painting skills. Detailed schedule: Day 1:  Soft Pastel. Introduction....

This course is dedicated to everything you need to know about drawing: sketching, shading, perspective, anatomy of humans and animals.  Learn to draw everything you wish freely from your imagination! Recommended for students willing to improve their realistic drawing skills. The course is focusing on the basics of the representation of 3D objects...

This course is dedicated to various aspects of painting with the most popular painting media: acrylics or oils (students can choose), plus an intro on watercolor. By the end of this camp students will learn to asses the desired color by mixing, correctly represent lighting, texture and proportions of objects, strengthen their knowledge of...

Now in its twentieth year, fiddlekids is a unique, fun-filled summer day camp devoted to traditional fiddle music. We welcome young violin students and fiddlers, ages 7 to 15, with at least one year of playing experience. No previous fiddling is required. Camp is divided into skill-based groups of roughly 15 fiddlers, and each child attends classes...