Summer Art Experiences

Stunning Salvaged Wood Step Stools

Taught by: Cynthia Caudill

Students will create a painted and upholstered step stool from salvaged wood.

June 27, 28, 29, 30

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: 7 & older
• Limited to 10 students
• Fee: $85

Gorgeous Graphic Watercolor Workshop

Taught by: Mia Howell

Students will create graphic watercolor works of art using resist techniques

June 27, 28, 29, 30

Monday-Thursday

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Ages: 7 & older
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $85
  

Chalk Art Extravaganza

Taught by: Shelley Toon Hight

Get a head start on this year’s Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest sponsored by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Designs created during the class can be entered into the contest that evening. Winners announced and prizes awarded at 6:00pm at Columbia Center for the Arts.

July 1

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: K-3
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $22

or

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Ages: 4th grade and older
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $22
  

Fabulous and Fun Recycled Art Camp

Taught by: Cynthia Caudill

Enjoy four days of exploration using earth friendly and found materials! Create a journal, recycled wallet, magazine collage and make paper!

July 5, 6, 7, 8

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: K-5
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $85

Absolutely Out There Abstract Expressions

Taught by: Shelley Toon Hight

Enjoy a four-day workshop of thinking outside of the box, pushing your artistic limits and playing with mixed media, pastels, painting, printmaking and collage.

July 11, 12, 13, 14

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: K-5
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $85

Sumptuous Silk Painted Pillows

Taught by: Shelley Toon Hight

Create beautiful painted silk pillows in this four day workshop. Learn to use gutta resists and machine sewing while creating a functional piece of art!

July 11, 12, 13, 14

Monday-Thursday

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Ages: 3rd grade and older
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $95

Art Explorations

Taught by: Sarah Starr

Spend your morning in the studio with Sarah creating whimsical and wonderful works of art inspired by the natural world.

July 18

Monday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: 6 to 11
• Fee: $22

Cross-Cultural Gathering Places

Taught by: Yasmin Acosta Meyers

In this three-day bi-lingual workshop students will map the public art in downtown Hood River, create maps and explore the cultural benefits of gathering places. Students will create an ephemeral community art piece on the library grounds. This class is ideal for students who speak Spanish as their first language or students who are currently learning Spanish.

July 19, 20, 21

Tuesday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: 3rd grade and older
• Fee: $70

Natural Dyes

Taught by: Amirra Malak

Explore natural dyes on silk using materials ranging from onion skins to beetles! Natural dyes are non toxic and earth friendly. Some dye stuffs will be hand gathered from local plants. Intricate Japanese Shibori tie dye techniques will be explored as well.

July 18, 19, 20

Monday-Wednesday

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Ages: 3rd grade and older
• Limited to 15 students
• Fee: $75

Hogwarts Basics

Taught by: Kara Sisk

Walk into the realm of Harry Potter. Basking in their imaginations students will create magic potion bottles; spell books with eyeballs, wands that light up and sparkling capes creating their own magic.

July 25, 26, 27, 28

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: 8 and older
• Fee: $100
  

Luminary Houses

Taught by: Kara Sisk

The project in this class will be a constructed “house like” structure made of paper, which is then collaged, painted & or stamped. It is illuminated by an interior light. Many of these projects have been called “Spirit Houses” honoring people, ancestors, mythological characters and places that are special to the artist. They are quite magical and will softly light a special place in your home..

July 25, 26, 27, 28

Monday-Thursday

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Ages: 9 and older
• Fee: $100
  

Innovative Performance Theatre Workshop

Taught by: HRVHS Theatre Teacher, Rachel Harry

For serious, aspiring performers as well as students who just want a super-fun, creative outlet this summer. Students will discover and gain skills that will serve them on stage and throughout life in this innovative and exciting approach to performance. Plus HRVHS Phoenix Theatre Company members will act as workshop assistants to Rachel so students will have the opportunity to connect with other creative, artistic thespians! Performance Showcase for parents and friends on the last day of class.

July 25, 26, 27, 28

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Columbia Arts Theatre
• Ages: 4th and 5th grade
• Fee: $85

or ...

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Columbia Arts Theatre
• Ages: 6th – 8th grade
• Fee: $85

OH, SNAP!

Taught by: Professional photographer, Katharine Kimball

Explore digital point and shoot photography as we go on a walkabout through downtown Hood River and the waterfront looking for unique and interesting points of view, patterns, abstractions and people to photograph. You will learn the basic settings of your point and shoot camera, how to create dynamic compositions, and tips for story telling through your photography. Bring your own digital camera, fully charged batteries, camera cord, and SD card. Final photographs will be published to a web gallery.

August 8, 9, 10, 11

Monday-Thursday

• 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Ages: 5th grade and older
• Fee: $85
  

Toad Taverns and Hobbit Homes

Taught by: Fiona Morehouse

We will pinch, coil, and roll clay "hobitats" that will truly welcome in friends from the natural world. You are sure to find toads and hobbits taking residence in these unique homes when you decorate them with flower pots, shuttered windows, stone chimneys, and climbing vines. Let nature inspire you and your muddy hands as you delve into the world of clay.

August 8, 9, 10, 11

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to noon
• Ages: K-5
• Fee: $100
  

Silly 6 and 7 Year Olds

Taught by: Marni Sickles

This class celebrates the imagination, enthusiasm and freedom of the 6 & 7 year old child. Students explore soap making, bookmaking, and more! It will be a week of absolute fun and laughter!

August 22, 23, 24, 25

Monday-Thursday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Ages: 6 and 7 year olds
• Fee: $85