Pre-Teen Studio Intensives Ages 10-12 years

Pre-Teen Studio Intensives for Ages 10-12

Studio Intensives are a part of ArtsQuest’s Summer Art Camp. They are designed to give pre-teen artists (ages 10-12) the opportunity to explore specific mediums and processes in greater depth in a fun and encouraging environment.

Summer Art Camp will take place at Moravian University’s South Campus, located at 346 Main St. in Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Week 1	June 11-13 (3 Days)
Week 2	June 16-20
Week 3	June 23-27
Week 4	June 30-July 3 (4 Days)
Week 5	July 7-11
Week 6	July 14-18
Week 7	July 21-25
Week 8	August 12-15 (4 Days)

Summer Art Camp Waitlist

Are you interested in a session that is currently sold out? Please submit this online form. If spaces become available, we will contact those on the waitlist in chronological order. Thank you for your patience!

Camp registration closes at 7pm the Sunday before camp.

Week 4: June 30-July 3

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Watercolor Painting with Emily Petras
Monday, June 30-
Thursday, July 3 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Dive into watercolors in this introductory intensive. Students will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, and put their favorites into practice as they create multiple paintings over the course of the week.

Papyrus Paper Monuments with Marian Saman
Monday, June 30-
Thursday, July 3 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Learn about Egyptian monuments and artistic processes during this studio intensive! Students will create papyrus-like paper featuring Egyption monuments.

Recycled Sculpture with Lexi Schnabel
Monday, June 30-
Thursday, July 3 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Transform everyday recycled materials into unique and engaging sculptures! Campers will go through the steps of brainstorming, planning, building, and completing a sculpture using everyday supplies.

Perspective Drawing with Marian Saman
Monday, June 30-
Thursday, July 3 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Create drawings with depth using one-point perspective. This technique will allow students to create a landscape or place where things (buildings, objects, or the landscape) shrink into the distance.

Extended Hours:
Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 5: July 7-11

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Intro to Crochet with Emily Petras
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Discover the fundamentals of crochet in a fun and supportive environment. Students will learn to make a foundation chain, and master basic stitches like single and double crochet. They will learn to follow a simple pattern as they work to create a project of their choice, a hat or scarf. Students will leave with the confidence and skills to explore more complex crochet projects in the future.

Watercolor Portraits and Landscapes with Jackie Rambo
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Campers will practice familiar watercolor skills and discover intermediate techniques while creating accurate watercolor portraits and atmospheric landscapes. Campers will be encouraged to challenge themselves and hone their skills in a lighthearted and engaging environment.

Developing Stories and Characters through Writing and Drawing with Cotty Kilbanks
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Campers will create their own characters and stories and assemble them into storyboard and children’s book formats while learning drawing, inking, and coloring techniques.

Contemporary Art and Artists with Beth McFadden
Monday, July 7-
Friday, July 11 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Discover a different artist each day of camp, and create your own artworks influenced by their style or techniques.

Extended Hours:
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 6: July 14-18

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Summer Jewelry: Breezy Beading and Wire with Allison Mackenzie
Monday, July 14-
Friday, July 18 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Enjoy the relaxing days of summer, learning new skills and making beautiful jewelry. Show off your hot creations on the beach or share with new summer friends. Explore beading, wire wrapping, and more to create one-of-a-kind wearable art making necklaces, earrings, rings and more.

Printmaking with Katrina Heebner
Monday, July 14-
Friday, July 18 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Learn the creative possibilities of printmaking, which lets you turn your art into cards, stickers, and more. Explore a variety of printing processes including block printing, collagraph, and kitchen lithography with soda!

Extended Hours:
Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 7: July 21-25

Early Drop-Off:
Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Upcycled Adornment with Beth Krumholz
Monday, July 21-
Friday, July 25 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Using found objects, vintage objects, and learning sewing and mixed media techniques, students will invent ways to mend and adorn their own jewelry baubles and fashion.

Sculpting and Sewing Toys with Cotty Kilbanks
Monday, July 21-
Friday, July 25 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Students will make a model toy using Sculpey clay, and then transform that into a hand-sewn stuffed toy. They will learn about pattern making, stuffing and other facets of toymaking.

Extended Hours:
Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 8: August 12-15

Early Drop-Off:
Tuesday, August 12-Friday, August 15: 8-9 a.m.

Tuesday, August 12-Friday, August 15 Full Day Camp:
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Upcycle Your Denim with Rebecca Kelly
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

Transform that old pair of jeans, jean jacket, or overalls into a streetwear fashion statement! Learn to design with patchwork, painting, and stitching techniques. Campers are encouraged to bring a piece of clothing that they would like to upcycle for this intensive!

Digital Drawing with George Pineda
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 AM:
9 a.m-12 p.m.

This course will teach students how to navigate the user interface, tools, and shortcuts of drawing software on the Ipad like ProCreate and Adove Fresco. Fundamentals of drawing and design will be intertwined with engaging projects such as creating posters, book covers, and designing characters. Ipads and Apple pencils will be provided during this camp.

Bookbinding and Book Arts with Emma Ryan
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Discover different techniques for binding books through sewing, pasting, and folding, and leave camp with your own handmade books!

Acrylic Painting with Katrina Heebner
Tuesday, August 12-
Friday, August 15 PM:
12:30-3:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Build foundation skills and discover new techniques to use when painting with acrylics!

Pre-Teen Studio Intensives for Ages 10-12

Summer Art Camp Waitlist

Week 4: June 30-July 3

Early Drop-Off:Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Watercolor Painting with Emily PetrasMonday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Papyrus Paper Monuments with Marian SamanMonday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Recycled Sculpture with Lexi SchnabelMonday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Perspective Drawing with Marian SamanMonday, June 30-Thursday, July 3 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 5: July 7-11

Early Drop-Off:Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Intro to Crochet with Emily PetrasMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Watercolor Portraits and Landscapes with Jackie RamboMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Developing Stories and Characters through Writing and Drawing with Cotty KilbanksMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Contemporary Art and Artists with Beth McFaddenMonday, July 7-Friday, July 11 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11: 3:30-6 p.m.

Week 6: July 14-18

Early Drop-Off:Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18: 8-9 a.m.

Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18 Full Day Camp:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Summer Jewelry: Breezy Beading and Wire with Allison MackenzieMonday, July 14-Friday, July 18 AM:9 a.m-12 p.m.

Printmaking with Katrina HeebnerMonday, July 14-Friday, July 18 PM:12:30-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18: 3:30-6 p.m.