The Jamestown Arts Center offers a variety of learning opportunities for children, teens and adults throughout the year!
Ages : 6 - 8
Learn hand building in a fun and supportive environment! Campers will be introduced to the techniques of pinch pots, coils, slabs and combined building techniques. Exploring texture, contrast, colors, and form are also important parts of children’s journey with clay. Come experiment, learn, and have fun in the JAC Ceramics Studio! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Please note: Kids’ Pottery I is for ages 6-8 only! Please see Kids’ Pottery II for ages 9-12.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/9 – Fri 7/13
Week Two: Mon 7/23 – Fri 7/27
Week Three: Mon 8/6 – Fri 8/10
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fees: $185/week (Members $166.50)
Ages : 9 - 12
Learn to throw clay on the wheel in a fun and supportive environment! Campers will be introduced to the techniques of pinch pots, coils, slabs, the potters’ wheel, and combined building techniques. Exploring texture, contrast, colors, and form are also important parts of children’s journey with clay. Come experiment, learn, and have fun in the JAC Ceramics Studio! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Please note: Kids’ Pottery II is for ages 9-12 only! Please see Kids’ Pottery I for ages 6-8.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/2 – Fri 7/6 (Four classes- No class on Wed. July 4th!)
Week Two: Mon 7/16 – Fri 7/20
Week Three: Mon 7/30 – Fri 8/3
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fees: Week One: $148 (Members $133.20) | Weeks Two and Three: $185/week (Members $166.50)
Ages : 6 - 8
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging experience! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media. Projects include: drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, bookmaking and more! This camp also includes weekly field trips to various outdoor locations on the island! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle. Please note: This camp is for ages 6-8 only! Please see Creative Arts II for ages 9-12.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Ages 6-8. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Session Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/9 – Fri 7/13
Week Two: Mon 7/16 – Fri 7/20
Week Three: Mon 7/30 – Fri 8/3
Week Four: Mon 8/7 – Fri 8/10
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fees: $175/week (Members $157.50)
Ages : 9 - 12
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging experience! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media. Projects include: drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, bookmaking and more! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle. Please note: This camp is for ages 9-12 only! Please see Creative Arts I for ages 6-8.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Ages 9-12. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Session Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/2 – Fri 7/6 (Four classes- No class July 4th!)
Week Two: Mon 7/23 – Fri 7/27
Times: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Fees: Week One: $292 (Members $262.80), Week Two: $365 (Members $328.50)
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages : 3 - 5
Join us in the JAC Art Studio to explore a wide variety of creative art-making techniques while learning and playing in a group setting. Art Start Camp offers opportunities for young children to learn about their world through their senses as they explore, learn, and play! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for paint spills. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Ages 3-5. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Participants are welcome to join 1, 2 or all 3 sessions.
Dates (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am – 12pm):
Art Start I: July 9, 11, 13
Art Start II: July 16, 18, 20
Art Start III: July 30, August 1, August 3
Art Start IV: August 6, August 8, August 10
Fee: $120 (Members $108)/week
Instructors: Hallie McDonald and Alex Antonelli
Ages : 12 - 15
Join us in the JAC Art Studio to build your skills in the foundations of classical arts: drawing, painting and printmaking. Teens who are interested in careers in the arts are encouraged to apply, and to begin the process of developing a portfolio for future applications to art schools. Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for paint spills. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Ages 12-15. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates (Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm):
Teen Art I: July 10 and 12
Teen Art II: July 17 and 19
Teen Art III: July 31 and August 2
Teen Art IV: August 7 and 9
Fee: $90 (Members $81)/week
Instructors: Veronique Godbout and Claudia Triggs
Ages : 9 - 15
“Acting,” Sanford Meisner once said, “is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” What better example is there of telling truths imaginatively than the fairy tale, a genre central to the theatrical tradition? In this course, campers will develop contemporary takes on classic fairy tales, using modern retellings to reveal “truths” imaginatively disguised. Campers will be introduced to acting, improvisation, and storytelling techniques, and each camper will be assigned one or more roles in a compilation of fairy-tales. The course will conclude with a performance on Friday morning for parents and friends. This camp is especially designed for children and teens entering grades 4 through 9. Read this great article in the Jamestown Press about last year’s camp with the JCT!
Ages 9 – 15. Campers should bring a snack and bottled water.
Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday 8/6 – Friday 8/10
Times: 9AM – 12 Noon
Fee: $120 (JAC or JCT Members $108)
Instructor: Richard Martin teaches in the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University. He has performed as a classical singer with the Stonewall Chorale in NYC and Studiosi Cantandi in Berlin. His directing credits include Godspell, Angels in America and, with the JCT, “Songs and Scenes.”
Ages : 12 - 15
Join us at the JAC for a week of stone art camp! We’ll learn about different kinds of stone (with a little geology thrown in) and stone tools, try out a variety of carving stones, and plan and carve, polish and mount a small animal sculpture in soapstone. The final day of class will include a mini exhibition of completed works, and parents are welcome to join us! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.Ages : 9 - 15
Make a Stop Motion masterpiece at the JAC this summer! Use paper, clay, found objects, computers, musical instruments and more to create a short film. Campers will explore concepts of character design and development, storyboarding, set building and costume design, and brainstorm to create a collaborative script with their group. We will then use special software to shoot and arrange our film, and record the soundtrack using our voices, instruments and special effects. A special screening of our film will be held on the final day of camp. Stop Motion Animation camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to express themselves creatively while using a wide variety of tools. Ages 9-15. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day. Ages : 10 - 15
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Campers will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. Space is limited due to technology availability. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Week One: 7/9 – 7/13, Week Two: 7/30 – 8/3
Times: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Fee: $165 (Members $148.50)
Ages : 10 - 15
Explore the world with your camera! Learn about lighting, composition, and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging camp. Campers must provide their own digital cameras throughout the week. Space is limited to due to technology. This camp includes a field trip to the Rose Island Lighthouse! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Week One: July 16 – July 20, Week Two: August 6 – August 10
Times: 12:30PM – 3:30PM (Wednesday class is 12pm-3pm for field trip to Rose Island!)
Fee: $165 (members $148.50)
Instructor: Laura Michaud
Please Pre-register. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Ages : 7 - 12
Learn all the basics of creating comics in a fun and relaxed environment! In this week long camp, kids will submerge into visionary generative sketchbook games and learn about character design, pencilling and inking as they make pages for the anthology book that this camp will produce! Open to all skill levels! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday 6/25 – Friday 6/29
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 7 – 12
Instructor: Walker Mettling
Ages : 6 - 12
For children, ephemeral art, sometimes called “land art” is an extension of our natural instincts to play and experiment with whatever is at our fingertips. We will get outside, connect with nature, touch and feel and explore the natural canvas of textures, colors, and objects that surround us. Land art can be created in a small garden, on the beach, in the branches of a tree, even on water! We can use leaves, shells, bark, pebbles, twigs, acorns, seeds, berries – like pencil or paint on paper, natural objects can provide color, contrast, texture, expression, and intrigue. And, yes, we will eat some ice cream, too! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Instructor: TBD
Ages : 6 - 12
Have you ever thought to build something out of materials that you normally consider trash? Recyclable Sculptures Camp allows campers to see “trash” in a new light! We will be creating large and small scale sculptures using materials such as bottle caps, plastic containers and bottles, styrofoam, bubble wrap, wood scraps and anything else that you might normally find hanging out in the trash can or recycling bin at home. Campers will create these sculptures with an emphasis on artistic design, creativity and function.
Mini Fools Rules is inspired by the Annual Fools Rules Regatta held in Jamestown every summer, where participants build a life-sized boat out of unconventional materials, to race at East Ferry Beach. We will not be making sculptural boats that are large enough to actually sail, but sculptures should be made with the intention to float at East Ferry for the last class. Each camper will receive an award: most creative, most likely to stay afloat, most luxurious, etc. Camp participants will be encouraged to bring in recyclable materials to build their artistic float. The last session will be held at East Ferry Beach in Jamestown to sail our Mini Fools’ Rules Sculptures — family and friends are welcome to come watch!
Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday, July 2 – Friday, July 6 (No class on 7/4!)
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Instructor TBD
Ages : Adults
CLASS FULL!
No Stress, Simple Sketching in Ink.
Four Dates: April 17 and 24, May 1 and 8
Times: 6pm – 7:30pm
Fee: $110 (Members $99)
Ages : Adults & Teens ages 13 +
Have you wanted to explore the acrylic medium in depth? This class is for you! Diversity of personalities, styles and techniques are what makes this painting class a must for the developing and intermediate artist. Various materials and techniques such as fluid art, transfers of images and surface treatment will enrich your style of painting. Other paint mediums such as ink will also be explored. This class is follow-up to Intro to Acrylic Painting, but any painter with experience is welcome to sign up.
Dates: Mondays, April 30 -June 4, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each – NO CLASS 5/28- Memorial Day!)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : Adults
Coffee talk and making pots! What could be better? This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze/surface decoration. Coffee & tea will be freshly brewed and you can even make your own mug!
Dates: Mondays, April 30 – June 4, 12:30pm– 2:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/28!)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : Adults
Explore the world with your camera! In this introductory course geared for beginners and novices, or anyone wishing to sharpen their photo skill set, we will discuss camera exposure controls, metering for light conditions, and aesthetic decisions that will set you on the path to making better choices with your photography, as well as provide a strong foundation for further study and development. Students are required to bring their own camera- a digital camera with manual exposure controls is strongly recommended. We also briefly discuss computer usage as related to digital photography. The course consists of demonstrations, slide lectures and critiques of shooting assignments. Space is limited to 5 participants due to technology. Note: this class is for ages 18+ only! Please see Digital Photo: Teen for ages 12-18.
Dates: Mondays, April 30 – June 4, 5:30 – 7:00pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/28!)
Fee: $90 (Members $81)
Instructor: John Hames
Ages : Teens & Adults
Come experience the magic of printmaking! Students will learn a variety of printing techniques including monotype, collagraph, drypoint etching, and more. The instructor will give a demonstration each week to exhibit a new technique. Students will be encouraged to combine techniques to create complex, layered imagery. Students will also learn inking and wiping techniques using akua, soy based inks and will learn how to use the studio’s etching press.
No experience needed!
Dates: Mondays, April 30 – June 4, 5:00pm – 7:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each- NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/28!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages : Teens & Adults
Learn the basics of drawing from life in a fun and relaxing setting! Students will learn to draw with multiple techniques and mediums, including figure drawing and still life. Emphasis will be on using mindfulness techniques while drawing, and observing real life objects using all five senses.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours/ea.)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Ages : Adults & Teens ages 13 +
Explore the various ways of constructing a personal photography project. Learn about several forms of photographic series, such as narratives and typologies, drawing inspiration from established and emerging photographers alike. Get familiar with modern, online image presentation while understanding the importance of classic paper viewing and presentation as a base. Digital, film and phone cameras welcome! Students will be required to bring their laptop or tablets to explore online content, join the workshop’s blog/page, and print images weekly (weekly print fees will be approximately $25).
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $90 (Members $81)
Instructor: Annabelle Henderson
Ages : Teens & Adults
This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze/surface decoration. Classes are mixed ability and technique! Participants will explore and develop skills on the wheel, slab, and hand-building.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 6:30 – 8:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Ages : Teens and Adults
This class will teach you everything to know to tame acrylic paint and explore this fantastic medium! This introductory course offers practical instruction for beginners. The techniques and basic tools of acrylic will be covered including selection of paint brushes as well as the preparation of paper and canvas. You will discover the preparation of surfaces, the impasto, the fluid technique, and glazes and mediums, with an emphasis on composition and effective use of color.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 2 – May 30, 4:00 – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : Teens & Adults
This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in hand building and wheel throwing, with a special focus on glaze/surface decoration. Classes are mixed ability and technique! Participants will explore and develop skills on the slab and hand-building.
Wednesdays, May 2 – May 30, 6:30 – 8:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Ages : Adults
Everyone has a story to tell, and there are some people who like to write them down. They may also want others to hear them and let them know what they think. This class invites writers who want to share their stories to participate in a supportive community setting where they can stretch their imaginations and get useful feedback.
Six classes: Thursdays, May 3 – June 7, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (6 classes, 2 hours each)
Ages: Adults
Fee: $135 ($121.50 Members)
Ages : Adults & Teens
Ages : 8+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about clay- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic techniques while having fun. The class will explore wheel, hand building, slab, and extruder techniques. Open Studio access is included for adults. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group.
Thursdays: May 3 – May 31, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $100 (Members $90)
Family of Two: $190 (Members $171)
Family of Three: $270 (Members $243)
Family of Four $340 (Members $306)
Ages : Adults
NEW! Three-Day Workshop!
Combine both physical and contemplative methods in your artwork. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of spatial structure, organization of forms, and the impact of color and rhythm needed to make a work of art complete. Students are exposed to a variety of approaches applying abstract techniques and sensibilities to the classic art of painting. Through lectures, demonstrations, critiques and in-class painting, this course deconstructs modern and contemporary themes as students work to develop a unique voice in their paintings. Topics include: acrylic media, color, composition, value, tools and paint application.
Three Dates:
Friday, June 22nd, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday, June 23rd, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday, June 24th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
$475 (Members $427.50) – WORKSHOP FULL! Please email JAC Education Director Seamus O. Hames at seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to get on the waiting list.
Theresa is an accomplished artist. She is an exhibiting member of the Providence Art Club and is represented in several galleries across the country. Her work has been featured in the Palette, Artists, and Art Collector Magazines. www.tgirard.com
Ages : 6 - 12
Participants will develop an extended awareness of themselves and their creative concepts as related to clay. Three dimensional form, surface texture, and the key properties of clay, paints, and glazes will all be discussed and explored through experimentation and practice. Projects will include instruction in both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. All levels welcome!
Dates: Mondays, April 30 – June 4, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/28!)
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Ages : 6 - 12
What is is that you would like to draw? Is there something you’ve been wanting to draw? Do you like to doodle or free draw? Come spend some time focusing on and expressing yourself through drawing. Each class will open with an introduction to a drawing technique and demonstration. This will be followed by “team draw”, where students work on a drawing together. After this exchange of ideas and practices, each student will receive one-on-one time to transform their ideas onto paper. Ages 6-12. Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 4:00-5:30pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Ages : 6 - 12
Come join us in the Ceramics Studio to explore and experiment with clay! Three dimensional form, surface texture, and the key properties of clay, paints, and glazes will all be discussed and explored through experimentation and practice. Projects will include instruction in both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. All levels welcome!
Wednesdays, May 2 – May 30, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each)
Ages : 8+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about clay- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic techniques while having fun. The class will explore wheel, hand building, slab, and extruder techniques. Open Studio access is included for adults. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group.
Thursdays: May 3 – May 31, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $100 (Members $90)
Family of Two: $190 (Members $171)
Family of Three: $270 (Members $243)
Family of Four $340 (Members $306)
Ages : 3 - 6
Using imagery, literature and world music, children will explore the basic elements of movement. Students will learn different rhythms, basic loco-motor movements, (marching, galloping, skipping, jumping, etc.) and create their own dances through improvisation. Students will also learn about self space and the space of others, how to compromise, cooperate, and communicate through movement, all while having fun and using their imaginations! No dance experience is necessary. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!
Dates: Tuesdays: May 1 – May 29, 11:30am – 12:15pm (5 classes, 45 min. each- FIRST CLASS ON MAY 1st FREE!)
Fee: $48 (Members $43.20). This class is also available as a drop-in for $14/class – Please call by 10:00 am on Tuesday if you are dropping-in, to ensure that we have space for everyone.
Instructor: Revka Hovermale
Ages : 6 - 8
Learn hand building in a fun and supportive environment! Campers will be introduced to the techniques of pinch pots, coils, slabs and combined building techniques. Exploring texture, contrast, colors, and form are also important parts of children’s journey with clay. Come experiment, learn, and have fun in the JAC Ceramics Studio! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Please note: Kids’ Pottery I is for ages 6-8 only! Please see Kids’ Pottery II for ages 9-12.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/9 – Fri 7/13
Week Two: Mon 7/23 – Fri 7/27
Week Three: Mon 8/6 – Fri 8/10
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fees: $185/week (Members $166.50)
Ages : 9 - 12
Learn to throw clay on the wheel in a fun and supportive environment! Campers will be introduced to the techniques of pinch pots, coils, slabs, the potters’ wheel, and combined building techniques. Exploring texture, contrast, colors, and form are also important parts of children’s journey with clay. Come experiment, learn, and have fun in the JAC Ceramics Studio! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Please note: Kids’ Pottery II is for ages 9-12 only! Please see Kids’ Pottery I for ages 6-8.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/2 – Fri 7/6 (Four classes- No class on Wed. July 4th!)
Week Two: Mon 7/16 – Fri 7/20
Week Three: Mon 7/30 – Fri 8/3
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fees: Week One: $148 (Members $133.20) | Weeks Two and Three: $185/week (Members $166.50)
Ages : 6 - 8
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging experience! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media. Projects include: drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, bookmaking and more! This camp also includes weekly field trips to various outdoor locations on the island! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle. Please note: This camp is for ages 6-8 only! Please see Creative Arts II for ages 9-12.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Ages 6-8. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Session Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/9 – Fri 7/13
Week Two: Mon 7/16 – Fri 7/20
Week Three: Mon 7/30 – Fri 8/3
Week Four: Mon 8/7 – Fri 8/10
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fees: $175/week (Members $157.50)
Ages : 9 - 12
Join us in the JAC Art Studios for a fun-filled and engaging experience! Campers will flex their creative muscles as they learn independently and in groups to create projects with various art media. Projects include: drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, bookmaking and more! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle. Please note: This camp is for ages 9-12 only! Please see Creative Arts I for ages 6-8.
Weekly sign-ups available! Please Pre-register.
Ages 9-12. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Session Dates:
Week One: Mon 7/2 – Fri 7/6 (Four classes- No class July 4th!)
Week Two: Mon 7/23 – Fri 7/27
Times: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Fees: Week One: $292 (Members $262.80), Week Two: $365 (Members $328.50)
Instructor: Andy Peitsch
Ages : 3 - 5
Join us in the JAC Art Studio to explore a wide variety of creative art-making techniques while learning and playing in a group setting. Art Start Camp offers opportunities for young children to learn about their world through their senses as they explore, learn, and play! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for paint spills. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Ages 3-5. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Participants are welcome to join 1, 2 or all 3 sessions.
Dates (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am – 12pm):
Art Start I: July 9, 11, 13
Art Start II: July 16, 18, 20
Art Start III: July 30, August 1, August 3
Art Start IV: August 6, August 8, August 10
Fee: $120 (Members $108)/week
Instructors: Hallie McDonald and Alex Antonelli
Ages : 9 - 15
“Acting,” Sanford Meisner once said, “is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” What better example is there of telling truths imaginatively than the fairy tale, a genre central to the theatrical tradition? In this course, campers will develop contemporary takes on classic fairy tales, using modern retellings to reveal “truths” imaginatively disguised. Campers will be introduced to acting, improvisation, and storytelling techniques, and each camper will be assigned one or more roles in a compilation of fairy-tales. The course will conclude with a performance on Friday morning for parents and friends. This camp is especially designed for children and teens entering grades 4 through 9. Read this great article in the Jamestown Press about last year’s camp with the JCT!
Ages 9 – 15. Campers should bring a snack and bottled water.
Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday 8/6 – Friday 8/10
Times: 9AM – 12 Noon
Fee: $120 (JAC or JCT Members $108)
Instructor: Richard Martin teaches in the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University. He has performed as a classical singer with the Stonewall Chorale in NYC and Studiosi Cantandi in Berlin. His directing credits include Godspell, Angels in America and, with the JCT, “Songs and Scenes.”
Ages : 9 - 15
Make a Stop Motion masterpiece at the JAC this summer! Use paper, clay, found objects, computers, musical instruments and more to create a short film. Campers will explore concepts of character design and development, storyboarding, set building and costume design, and brainstorm to create a collaborative script with their group. We will then use special software to shoot and arrange our film, and record the soundtrack using our voices, instruments and special effects. A special screening of our film will be held on the final day of camp. Stop Motion Animation camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to express themselves creatively while using a wide variety of tools. Ages 9-15. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day. Ages : 10 - 15
Bring your ideas to life in the JAClab! Campers will learn both 2D and 3D design on the 3D Printer. Space is limited due to technology availability. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Week One: 7/9 – 7/13, Week Two: 7/30 – 8/3
Times: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Fee: $165 (Members $148.50)
Ages : 10 - 15
Explore the world with your camera! Learn about lighting, composition, and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging camp. Campers must provide their own digital cameras throughout the week. Space is limited to due to technology. This camp includes a field trip to the Rose Island Lighthouse! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Week One: July 16 – July 20, Week Two: August 6 – August 10
Times: 12:30PM – 3:30PM (Wednesday class is 12pm-3pm for field trip to Rose Island!)
Fee: $165 (members $148.50)
Instructor: Laura Michaud
Please Pre-register. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Ages : 7 - 12
Learn all the basics of creating comics in a fun and relaxed environment! In this week long camp, kids will submerge into visionary generative sketchbook games and learn about character design, pencilling and inking as they make pages for the anthology book that this camp will produce! Open to all skill levels! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday 6/25 – Friday 6/29
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 7 – 12
Instructor: Walker Mettling
Ages : 6 - 12
For children, ephemeral art, sometimes called “land art” is an extension of our natural instincts to play and experiment with whatever is at our fingertips. We will get outside, connect with nature, touch and feel and explore the natural canvas of textures, colors, and objects that surround us. Land art can be created in a small garden, on the beach, in the branches of a tree, even on water! We can use leaves, shells, bark, pebbles, twigs, acorns, seeds, berries – like pencil or paint on paper, natural objects can provide color, contrast, texture, expression, and intrigue. And, yes, we will eat some ice cream, too! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Instructor: TBD
Ages : 6 - 12
Have you ever thought to build something out of materials that you normally consider trash? Recyclable Sculptures Camp allows campers to see “trash” in a new light! We will be creating large and small scale sculptures using materials such as bottle caps, plastic containers and bottles, styrofoam, bubble wrap, wood scraps and anything else that you might normally find hanging out in the trash can or recycling bin at home. Campers will create these sculptures with an emphasis on artistic design, creativity and function.
Mini Fools Rules is inspired by the Annual Fools Rules Regatta held in Jamestown every summer, where participants build a life-sized boat out of unconventional materials, to race at East Ferry Beach. We will not be making sculptural boats that are large enough to actually sail, but sculptures should be made with the intention to float at East Ferry for the last class. Each camper will receive an award: most creative, most likely to stay afloat, most luxurious, etc. Camp participants will be encouraged to bring in recyclable materials to build their artistic float. The last session will be held at East Ferry Beach in Jamestown to sail our Mini Fools’ Rules Sculptures — family and friends are welcome to come watch!
Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday, July 2 – Friday, July 6 (No class on 7/4!)
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $100 (Members $90)
Instructor TBD
Ages : Adults & Teens ages 13 +
Have you wanted to explore the acrylic medium in depth? This class is for you! Diversity of personalities, styles and techniques are what makes this painting class a must for the developing and intermediate artist. Various materials and techniques such as fluid art, transfers of images and surface treatment will enrich your style of painting. Other paint mediums such as ink will also be explored. This class is follow-up to Intro to Acrylic Painting, but any painter with experience is welcome to sign up.
Dates: Mondays, April 30 -June 4, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each – NO CLASS 5/28- Memorial Day!)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : Teens
Explore the world with your camera! Learn about lighting, composition, and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging class. Space is limited to 5 participants due to technology. Note: this class is for ages 12-18 only! Please see Digital Photo: Adult for ages 18+.
Dates: Mondays, April 30 – June 4, 4:00 – 5:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hrs/each- NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/28!)
Fee: $90 (Members $81)
Ages : Teens & Adults
Come experience the magic of printmaking! Students will learn a variety of printing techniques including monotype, collagraph, drypoint etching, and more. The instructor will give a demonstration each week to exhibit a new technique. Students will be encouraged to combine techniques to create complex, layered imagery. Students will also learn inking and wiping techniques using akua, soy based inks and will learn how to use the studio’s etching press.
No experience needed!
Dates: Mondays, April 30 – June 4, 5:00pm – 7:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours each- NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/28!)
Fee: $135 (Members $121.50)
Ages : Teens & Adults
Learn the basics of drawing from life in a fun and relaxing setting! Students will learn to draw with multiple techniques and mediums, including figure drawing and still life. Emphasis will be on using mindfulness techniques while drawing, and observing real life objects using all five senses.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 4:00pm – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hours/ea.)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Ages : Adults & Teens ages 13 +
Explore the various ways of constructing a personal photography project. Learn about several forms of photographic series, such as narratives and typologies, drawing inspiration from established and emerging photographers alike. Get familiar with modern, online image presentation while understanding the importance of classic paper viewing and presentation as a base. Digital, film and phone cameras welcome! Students will be required to bring their laptop or tablets to explore online content, join the workshop’s blog/page, and print images weekly (weekly print fees will be approximately $25).
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $90 (Members $81)
Instructor: Annabelle Henderson
Ages : Teens & Adults
This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze/surface decoration. Classes are mixed ability and technique! Participants will explore and develop skills on the wheel, slab, and hand-building.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1 – May 29, 6:30 – 8:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Ages : Teens and Adults
This class will teach you everything to know to tame acrylic paint and explore this fantastic medium! This introductory course offers practical instruction for beginners. The techniques and basic tools of acrylic will be covered including selection of paint brushes as well as the preparation of paper and canvas. You will discover the preparation of surfaces, the impasto, the fluid technique, and glazes and mediums, with an emphasis on composition and effective use of color.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 2 – May 30, 4:00 – 6:00pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Fee: $120 (Members $108)
Instructor: Veronique Godbout
Ages : Teens & Adults
This class covers all skill levels and is designed to introduce a wide array of techniques in hand building and wheel throwing, with a special focus on glaze/surface decoration. Classes are mixed ability and technique! Participants will explore and develop skills on the slab and hand-building.
Wednesdays, May 2 – May 30, 6:30 – 8:30pm (5 classes, 2 hrs/each)
Ages : Adults & Teens
Ages : 8+
This class is great for ANYONE who wants to learn about clay- sign up individually or as a family! We will focus on learning all of the basic techniques while having fun. The class will explore wheel, hand building, slab, and extruder techniques. Open Studio access is included for adults. Special rates offered for groups- at least one adult must accompany each group.
Thursdays: May 3 – May 31, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (5 classes, 1.5 hours each)
Single Student: $100 (Members $90)
Family of Two: $190 (Members $171)
Family of Three: $270 (Members $243)
Family of Four $340 (Members $306)
Ages : 12 - 15
Join us in the JAC Art Studio to build your skills in the foundations of classical arts: drawing, painting and printmaking. Teens who are interested in careers in the arts are encouraged to apply, and to begin the process of developing a portfolio for future applications to art schools. Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for paint spills. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Ages 12-15. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates (Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm):
Teen Art I: July 10 and 12
Teen Art II: July 17 and 19
Teen Art III: July 31 and August 2
Teen Art IV: August 7 and 9
Fee: $90 (Members $81)/week
Instructors: Veronique Godbout and Claudia Triggs
Ages : 9 - 15
“Acting,” Sanford Meisner once said, “is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” What better example is there of telling truths imaginatively than the fairy tale, a genre central to the theatrical tradition? In this course, campers will develop contemporary takes on classic fairy tales, using modern retellings to reveal “truths” imaginatively disguised. Campers will be introduced to acting, improvisation, and storytelling techniques, and each camper will be assigned one or more roles in a compilation of fairy-tales. The course will conclude with a performance on Friday morning for parents and friends. This camp is especially designed for children and teens entering grades 4 through 9. Read this great article in the Jamestown Press about last year’s camp with the JCT!
Ages 9 – 15. Campers should bring a snack and bottled water.
Please Pre-register.
Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Dates: Monday 8/6 – Friday 8/10
Times: 9AM – 12 Noon
Fee: $120 (JAC or JCT Members $108)
Instructor: Richard Martin teaches in the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University. He has performed as a classical singer with the Stonewall Chorale in NYC and Studiosi Cantandi in Berlin. His directing credits include Godspell, Angels in America and, with the JCT, “Songs and Scenes.”
Ages : 12 - 15
Join us at the JAC for a week of stone art camp! We’ll learn about different kinds of stone (with a little geology thrown in) and stone tools, try out a variety of carving stones, and plan and carve, polish and mount a small animal sculpture in soapstone. The final day of class will include a mini exhibition of completed works, and parents are welcome to join us! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.Ages : 9 - 15
Make a Stop Motion masterpiece at the JAC this summer! Use paper, clay, found objects, computers, musical instruments and more to create a short film. Campers will explore concepts of character design and development, storyboarding, set building and costume design, and brainstorm to create a collaborative script with their group. We will then use special software to shoot and arrange our film, and record the soundtrack using our voices, instruments and special effects. A special screening of our film will be held on the final day of camp. Stop Motion Animation camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to express themselves creatively while using a wide variety of tools. Ages 9-15. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day. Ages : 10 - 15
Explore the world with your camera! Learn about lighting, composition, and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop during this fun and engaging camp. Campers must provide their own digital cameras throughout the week. Space is limited to due to technology. This camp includes a field trip to the Rose Island Lighthouse! Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Week One: July 16 – July 20, Week Two: August 6 – August 10
Times: 12:30PM – 3:30PM (Wednesday class is 12pm-3pm for field trip to Rose Island!)
Fee: $165 (members $148.50)
Instructor: Laura Michaud
Please Pre-register. Scholarships available – contact Seamus Hames, JAC Education Coordinator, at 401-560-0979 or seamus@jamestownartcenter.org to inquire.
Ages : 7 - 12
Learn all the basics of creating comics in a fun and relaxed environment! In this week long camp, kids will submerge into visionary generative sketchbook games and learn about character design, pencilling and inking as they make pages for the anthology book that this camp will produce! Open to all skill levels! Please wear appropriate clothing, as there is potential for spills and stains. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Dates: Monday 6/25 – Friday 6/29
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 7 – 12
Instructor: Walker Mettling
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“One of the things I love most about JAC is how much heart it has. Everyone there loves what they do and shows up with such passion and warmth. Every time I walk through the door, I feel this. I’ve come to look forward to feeling this. It makes me realize how lucky I am that the JAC is there.” – Justin Morris, South County Resident
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