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The Albright-Knox Art Gallery offers art classes for students ages 4 through high school. Classes meet for five sessions in the spring, summer, and fall and include painting, drawing, and sculpture. Students also learn about art in the Gallery, as many projects are inspired by works in the permanent collection. Taught by local artists and art educators, this program is designed to provide an array of creative art experiences both in the Gallery and in the art studio.
Encourage your child’s love of art and register now for Art with Artists Summer Art Camp. Weeklong classes will be held in the Education classrooms at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery from 9 am to noon. Students will tour the Gallery’s Permanent Collection and special exhibitions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of their weeklong course. A mid-morning snack will be provided daily. Extended hours from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm can be arranged for an additional charge of $25.
Pre-registration is required and classes are limited to twenty students. Prices listed are for the week’s session. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of payment.
Little Masters
Ages 4 through Kindergarten
Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2008
9 am – noon
$100 for Members
$150 for non-members
This week-long art camp is designed to introduce your little one to the fundamentals of art-making through the use of various media and methods. After exploring works from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection, students will discover the fun of painting, drawing, and sculpting. You will be amazed at what your little master can do!
Art for Breakfast
Grades 1 – 2
Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2008
9 am – noon
$100 for Members
$150 for non-members
Give your child some “art for breakfast” in this week-long camp where your little one will use found objects and unusual materials to create their own masterpieces. Students will view works on display in the Gallery for inspiration and learn to explore their curious and creative side through the use of paints, pencils, and pastels.
The Summer Studio
Grades 3 – 5
Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2008
9 am – noon
$100 for Members
$150 for non-members
After exploring the Gallery’s exhibition Remix, this class will investigate the principles of art using an array of media. The exploration of sculpture, drawing, and painting will provide your child an insight into art-making and the history of art.
Art Architects
Grades 6 – 8
Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2008
9 am – noon
$100 for Members
$150 for non-members
Taking inspiration from both the Gallery’s Remix and Op Art Revisited exhibitions, this class will explore why artists throughout the centuries have been fascinated with colors and shapes. Students will use various media and unique found objects to create colorful sculptures, drawings, and paintings.
Optical Illusionists
Grades 9 – 12
Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2008
2 pm – 4 pm
$75 for Members
$95 for non-members
Drawing inspiration from the works on display in the Gallery’s Op Art Revisited exhibition, this class will explore the basic formal elements of design and dimension. Students will use methods of drawing and painting to create their own optical illusions. This class will provide a wonderful introduction for teens interested in the visual arts and also be useful for any high school student preparing a portfolio for college applications.