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Kids' Camp III: Breakfast to Bedtime
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
A four-day mini camp for kids age 7 to 11, featuring hands-on cooking and lots of eating! We will focus on following recipes, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods. Day One: Breakfast: Watermelon and Fresh Berry Fruit Salad; Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans, Tomatoes and Chihuahua Cheese; Roasted Potatoes with Chorizo; Chocolate-Banana Muffins. Day Two: Lunch: Fresh Tomato Soup; Grilled Cheese with Smoked...
Teens 3-Day Mini Camp
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Have fun in the kitchen over winter break! Young teens ages 12 to 16 will experiment with approachable-yet-sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home for family and friends. Your teen will learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. Day One: Italian Holiday Chicken Saltimbocca (Sautéed Chicken with Prosciutto, Provolone and Sage) with Lemon-Caper Sauce Risotto...
Art History Camp (Ages 12-14)
Create works of art inspired by artists and art movements as we explore art throughout history. Get to know a different art movement and medium at the beginning of each day., followed by hands-on art making to utilize visual and tactile learning to build deeper understanding of art history and the artistic process. We will cover art from around 500 BCE to present, and include works from all over the world. Projects include Grecian ceramic vase,...
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Games & Movement Camp: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)
Join us for an action-packed week of artmaking as we create artwork exploring movement and games! Campers, aged 6-8 will create kinetic sculptures, animated flip-books, and design their own board game. Our 4-5 year-old campers will create action paintings, bird sculptures, and other dynamic projects. Afternoon campers will create ceramic windchimes and make their own chess or other game pieces. Get ready to move, make, and play!...
Colors of the Rainbow: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)
Let’s explore the colors of the rainbow together to make bright and brilliant works of art. Learn simple color theory, practice color-mixing with watercolors and acrylic paints, create vivid sculptures, and other projects inspired by vibrant artists such as Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse and Mark Rothko. Afternoon clay campers will create works after colorful ceramicists and sculptors while exploring different glazes and their...
Architecture and Design Camp (Ages 9-11)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Would you like to buy your milk while inside a milk bottle-shaped building? Learn what mimetic architecture is, looking at celebrated buildings from around the world. Explore the field of architecture and design through fun examples and hands-on practice. Specifically, finding inspiration from everyday life; gaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills through building an architecture model. We will start with sketching and observation,...
That's Greek to Me: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)
Dig into history as we create art inspired by the lives and achievements of the past with our own modern-day twists. Create Greek-inspired clay carvings, your own aboriginal dream-painting, Chinese ink drawings, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Inca pyramid. Afternoon campers will learn about ancient pottery and ceramics while constructing their own clay artifacts.
Tell Me A Story: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)
Visual art is another way to tell a story. After reviewing beloved books with words and pictures, we’ll examine visual works of art to understand the story the author is trying to share. Campers will create their own narrative works of art in varying media inspired by what we learn—bringing their favorite stories to life in a new way! Afternoon campers will create ceramic sculptures that illustrate, reflect, and progress...
Exploring Clay: Tell Me a Story! Camp (Ages 6-8)
Visual art can be another way to tell a story. After reviewing some beloved books with words and pictures, we’ll examine visual works of art to understand the story the artist is trying to share. We’ll create our own narrative works of art in varying media inspired by what we learn.
Bugs Butterflies & Beetles: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)
Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small, many-legged friends. Projects include butterfly watercolor painting, glow-in-the-dark fireflies, and a dragonfly sculpture. Afternoon campers will create an insect mobile, butterfly feeder, and a bowl with carved wing-inspired designs. *No insects will be harmed in this camp.
Bugs Butterflies & Beetles: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)
Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small,many-legged friends. Projects include butterfly watercolor painting, glow-in-the-dark fireflies,and a dragonfly sculpture. Afternoon campers will create an insect mobile, butterfly feeder, and a bowl with carved wing-inspired designs. *No insects will be harmed in this camp.
Earth Week: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)
Instead of an Earth Day, let’s make it an Earth Week! We’ll focus on the environment as we make works of art inspired by, and made from natural or recycled materials. Projects include assemblage sculptures from recyclable materials, leaf prints, collage, and more. Afternoon campers will help the earth by making your own earth plate, endangered animal figurine, and scrap clay sculpture. Best for campers who like to DIY, and...
Earth Week: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)
Instead of an Earth Day, let’s make it an Earth Week! We’ll focus on the environment as we make works of art inspired by, and made from natural or recycled materials. Projects include assemblage sculptures from recyclable materials, leaf prints, collage, and more. Afternoon campers will help the earth by making your own earth plate, endangered animal figurine, and scrap clay sculpture. Best for campers who like to...
Mixed Media Camp (Ages 9-14)
Experiment with 2D and 3D media, which may include drawing, painting, assemblage, weaving, sculpture and more! Ideal for campers who are ready to get messy and to express themselves creatively, surveying different media that can be used as a creative outlet. New projects each week; siblings or quarantine buddies are encouraged to take the camp together! In-person camp (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. ...
Teen Cooking: Festive Holiday Baking
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Have fun in the kitchen over Thanksgiving break, and learn how to prepare seasonal and festive desserts perfect for this time of year! Young teens ages 12 to 16 will discover new recipes they'll enjoy re-creating at home for family and friends. They will build their confidence in the kitchen and learn approachable-yet-sophisticated baking and pastry techniques, how to work cleanly and stay organized in the kitchen. Menu: Apple Butter Donut...
Art Camp (Ages 4-10)
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your child's creativity during their day off from school! Join us at The Paintbrush for a hands-on art experience that will engage and inspire. Register early to secure a spot for your little artist!
Tater Tots: Pumpkin Palooza
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Kids 3 to 7 get to help cook snacks, learn about ingredients, and have fun in the kitchen. Today's Menu: Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Cream Sauce Pumpkin-Raisin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting. Parents and guardians, please stay with your tot throughout the session to help them complete the recipes. Attention Parents: When signing your child up for class please just register them and not yourselves. Thank you!
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Game Arts: Design and Programming (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games. Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home.
Digital Photography Camp (Ages 9-11)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover digital photography by taking photos during class and editing them using Adobe Photoshop. Explore composition, exposure, digital editing and inkjet printing to understand what photography is, and to develop your own individual style. By the end of the week you will have digital files and a select number of prints to share. Required Materials: Bring your own digital camera and flash drive if you have one, or a camera and flash drive...
Cartooning (Ages 7-11)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn to express your ideas through cartooning. Drawing techniques, expressions, perspective for backgrounds, composition, story lines and animation will be explored. Those returning can work on individual projects with guidance.
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