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Get Creative at Summer Art Classes and Camps 2020

Written by mochynka | Apr 10, 2019 5:20:43 PM

Draw. Paint. Create this summer with certified art instructor, Erica Crist, of Paper & Canvas {KC}.  Art classes at Pinnacle Gymnastics are fun, creative, and led by real art teachers! 

June Drawing Classes

  • Offered every Tuesday (6/2, 9, 16, 23) from 1-3pm
  • During classes in June, students will focus on DRAWING with a variety of mediums, such as pencil, marker, and oil pastel.
  • Students will improve their TECHNICAL and OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING SKILLS while also exercising their creative brain.
  • Students will create both small-scale sketches and “final” artworks that can be proudly framed!
  • The instructor will share ideas on how students can continue practicing their drawing skills at home.
  • Drawing themes will focus on summer inspired imagery, from food to fun in the sun and the Fourth of July.
  • Registered artists need to have the attention span to draw uninterrupted for 45 minutes.
  • What to bring: a sketchbook (approximately 8.5x11” in size), or you may purchase one from the instructor for $10. 

July Painting Classes

  • Offered Tuesdays (7/7, 14, 21, 28) from 1-3pm
  • In these classes, students will PAINT! while experimenting with the Elements of Art and exercising their creative brain. 
  • Students will create both small-scale studies and paint mixing experiments as well as “final” artworks that can be proudly framed!
  • Painting images will range from non-objective (lines!shapes!colors!) to imaginary and realistic imagery.
  • What to bring: a paint smock or old t-shirt that can get messy. Don’t have one? The instructor will have aprons or old shirts available to use.

More About Summer Art Classes

  • Summer Art is led by Erica Crist, Mill Valley Art Teacher 
  • Classes meet Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm.
  • Enrolling for the month is recommended.  One day options are available. 
  • $25 per class ($100 per month)

Looking for a Different Summer Camp Option? 

Pinnacle offers a wide variety of summer camps for children of all ages (3 and up).  Our day camps, enrichment camps, and stay through options are sure to provide the perfect indoor summer activity for your active child.