Young Artists: Ages 10-13

Our camps for Young Artists give students the chance to take art classes that develop their abilities to draw and paint from life and the imagination as they push themselves beyond what they knew they were capable of achieving. Camp ends with an art show for families and guests to enjoy.

Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm with a break for lunch from 11:45am-12:15pm.

Camps are limited to approximately 10 students.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class, and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch

If you must cancel, please email (info@stlouisartistsguild.org) or call STLAG. A refund will be given only if cancellation occurs seven days prior to the first day of class. No exceptions. Refunds will be processed minus a $25 withdrawal fee (per camp if multiple camps are purchased).

St. Louis Artists Guild is committed to providing educational experiences to as many people as possible. We are pleased to offer sliding-scale scholarships to make classes and workshops more accessible to our community, adults & children. If you are interested in scholarship information please contact Kathryn Nahorski, Membership and Development Director, at knahorski@stlouisartistsguild.org

Digital Illustration for the Young Artist Session #1

Week 1: June 9-13, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

In this camp, Young Artists will learn the basics of the drawing program Procreate, using an iPad and an Apple Pencil to create digital illustrations. We'll explore how to use different color palettes, backgrounds, brushes and textures, as well as layers to create a variety of unique illustrations. In this camp, students will delve into character development and storytelling. Students will create unique characters and plan narratives for them. We will put these skills into practice and create a comic, or illustrate our story that we will print out to show off!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Watercolor for the Young Artist Session #1

Week 1: June 9-13, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Students will explore the world of watercolor, while building on traditional methods. Students will try various layering, masking, and wash techniques. The class will emphasize color theory and working from observation. Through both student-led experimentation and demonstrations, young artists will gain confidence in expressing their creative visions and painting from life or photographs. This class is great for students who are interested in experimenting with color and texture. Each day will be a little different, demonstrations and individual instruction will accommodate all skill levels.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Acrylic Painting for the Young Artist Session #1

Week 2: June 16-20, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

This class will focus on acrylic painting techniques and introductions of color theory to create realistic artwork. We will develop your understanding of form and color that are universal to art applications in any medium. This is a fast-paced camp intended for beginner and intermediate-level artists who are ready to take their art abilities to the next level. A basic understanding of drawing is helpful but not required. Young Artists will paint from observation, as well as from photographs to make works they are proud to show off!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Drawing for the Young Artist Session #1

Week 2: June 16-20, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

From preparing the paper to showing a finished drawing, Drawing for the Young Artists explores the ins and outs of how to draw like a professional artist while learning the fundamentals needed to best represent 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional surface. The instructor will familiarize the class with artist-quality materials while completing drawings from life using different drawing media like compressed charcoal, vine charcoal, and graphite pencils. By the end of the week, students will have a deeper understanding of how to draw the world around them and how to push their talents beyond what they knew they could achieve.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Drawing for the Young Artist Session #2

Week 3: June 23 - 27, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

From preparing the paper to showing a finished drawing, Drawing for the Young Artists explores the ins and outs of how to draw like a professional artist while learning the fundamentals needed to best represent 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional surface. The instructor will familiarize the class with artist-quality materials while completing drawings from life using different drawing media like compressed charcoal, vine charcoal, and graphite pencils. By the end of the week, students will have a deeper understanding of how to draw the world around them and how to push their talents beyond what they knew they could achieve.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Oil Painting for the Young Artist

Week 3: June 23 - 27, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Does your artist have experience with painting, but want to learn about oil paints? In this camp, artists will learn techniques like color mixing, underpainting, identifying shadows and highlights, and different brush techniques to try and tackle this medium. This camp is intended for beginner oil painters who are ready to take their art abilities to the next level. A basic understanding of painting is helpful! Young Artists will paint from observation, as well as from photographs to make works they are proud to show off!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Acrylic Painting for the Young Artist Session #2

Week 4: July 7 - 11, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

This class will focus on acrylic painting techniques and introductions of color theory to create realistic artwork. We will develop your understanding of form and color that are universal to art applications in any medium. This is a fast-paced camp intended for beginner and intermediate-level artists who are ready to take their art abilities to the next level. A basic understanding of drawing is helpful but not required. Young Artists will paint from observation, as well as from photographs to make works they are proud to show off!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Digital Illustration for the Young Artist Session #2

Week 4: July 7 - 11, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

In this camp, Young Artists will learn the basics of the drawing program Procreate, using an iPad and an Apple Pencil to create digital illustrations. We'll explore how to use different color palettes, backgrounds, brushes and textures, as well as layers to create a variety of unique illustrations. In this camp, students will delve into character development and storytelling. Students will create unique characters and plan narratives for them. We will put these skills into practice and create a comic, or illustrate our story that we will print out to show off!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Watercolor for the Young Artist Session #2

Week 5: July 14-18, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Students will explore the world of watercolor, while building on traditional methods. Students will try various layering, masking, and wash techniques. The class will emphasize color theory and working from observation. Through both student-led experimentation and demonstrations, young artists will gain confidence in expressing their creative visions and painting from life or photographs. This class is great for students who are interested in experimenting with color and texture. Each day will be a little different, demonstrations and individual instruction will accommodate all skill levels.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Drawing for the Young Artist Session #3

Week 5: July 14-18, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

From preparing the paper to showing a finished drawing, Drawing for the Young Artists explores the ins and outs of how to draw like a professional artist while learning the fundamentals needed to best represent 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional surface. The instructor will familiarize the class with artist-quality materials while completing drawings from life using different drawing media like compressed charcoal, vine charcoal, and graphite pencils. By the end of the week, students will have a deeper understanding of how to draw the world around them and how to push their talents beyond what they knew they could achieve.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Digital Illustration for the Young Artist Session #3

Week 6: July 21-25, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

In this camp, Young Artists will learn the basics of the drawing program Procreate, using an iPad and an Apple Pencil to create digital illustrations. We'll explore how to use different color palettes, backgrounds, brushes and textures, as well as layers to create a variety of unique illustrations. In this camp, students will delve into character development and storytelling. Students will create unique characters and plan narratives for them. We will put these skills into practice and create a comic, or illustrate our story that we will print out to show off!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

$210 Member | $260 Non-Member

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Portrait Drawing for the Young Artist

Week 6: July 21-25, Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Working from a live model, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing in charcoal and graphite. Over the course of the week, the instructor will discuss strategies for defining facial anatomy and determining light and value to resolve the image into a solid likeness. The instructor will talk about posing, light, and composition. Students will leave with a deeper appreciation for portraiture!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class and students are responsible for bringing their own lunch. The increased cost of this camp goes towards model fees.

$245 Member | $295 Non-Member

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