IDEA@thebass spring break art camps 2013

march 25-29, 2013 | for children ages 4 to 12 | 9am-3:30pm 

To register please download:

SPRING camp 4-6 yr olds reg form 2013 

SPRING camp 7-12 yr olds reg form 2013 

Camp A (4-6 yr olds):

Monday - Drawing and Painting – Explore all the ways we can use drawing and painting materials. Artist children will learn about: Basquiat, Mondrian, Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, Lichtenstein, Chagall

Tuesday - Sculpture- Children will make sculptures using various things such as origami, found objects and clay. Artist inspirations will be Damien Hirst, Marcel Duchamp, Louise Nevelson and Giacometti.

Wednesday - Photography- Photography for beginners with black and white, color, and cyanotypes (sun prints). Artist inspirations:  Bernd and Hilla Becher, Man Ray, Gerhardt Richter and Gillian Wearing.

Thursday – Digital Art – bring your own or use one of our ipad’s or laptops to learn about digital art for beginners. Artist inspirations: tauba auerbach, seth price, guyton and walker, maurizio bolognini

Friday - Be a famous artist! We will put on our berets, grab our palettes, and explore different mediums in art ourselves in the museum and its surroundings.

Camp B (7-12 yr olds):

Monday – Illustrative Photography. Students will divide into groups to create a backdrop for their photographs.

Tuesday – The Art of the Pop-up Books. Kids will design and create their own pop-up book, incorporating both writing and art.

Wednesday – Stamp and Print Murals. Children will create their own stamps using found objects and materials from the art closet. They will use their creative stamps to make a large mural with the class.

Thursday – Texture Sculptures. Each child will be given the design challenge of making a work of art based on a word to describe a texture (soft, rough, smooth etc) to create an interactive sculpture.

Friday – Recycled Forest Installation. Using recycled, found materials and mixed media, the children will create their own sculptures of things you might find in the garden.

Daily Rate:

$30/per day for members (family/dual memberships and above)
$40/per day for non-members

Limited enrollment, advanced registration is recommended
Children must bring their own lunch and snacks

To register or for more info:
t: 305-673-7530
e: kcrook@bassmuseum.org

Museum Policy:

• Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students who cancel any class ten (10) days before the first day of camp will receive a tuition refund, less a processing fee of $25 for Members and $50 for non-Members.
• Students who cancel any class less than ten (10) days prior to the first day of class will not receive a refund. Museum credit will be issued and can be applied to other education programs
• No fees will be returned for failure to attend. Museum credit can be applied to other education programs.
• All IDEA@thebass teachers, interns and counselors (over 18) have undergone a state and federal background check.
• The Bass Museum of Art – IDEA@thebass Art Camps reserves the right to substitute instructors due to any emergency or illness.
• The Museum is not responsible for any artwork or personal items lost, stolen or left in the classrooms.
• Full tuition is required at the time of registration.
• There is a $35 charge for all returned checks.
• The Bass Museum of Art – IDEA@thebass Art Camps are organized for educational purposes and offers programs and activities to everyone without regard to race, religion, national origin or sexual preference.
• The IDEA@thebass Art Camps follow the Miami-Dade County School District’s schedule for inclement weather.
• Students and parents must respect the rights of other students and staff or they will be asked to leave the camp and forfeit tuition.
• After Care ends promptly at 5:30pm, If the parent/caretaker is late they will be charged an extra $10 per half hour that they are late.