Workshops for Grades 1 – 12
Class schedule is available here
Registration forms are available online here
Prerequisites:
Grades 1-3:
Must have completed Kindergarten
Grades 4-6:
Must have completed 3rd Grade
Grades 7-12:
Must have completed 6th Grade
All sessions include the cost of a Summer Arts T-shirt!
Classes will be located in the Art & Design Building
(AD – Art & Design, ADW – Art & Design West)
Art Stew
Students will use a variety of 2D and 3D media to create a different project everyday.
The possibilities of projects are endless. $90 per session
Grades 1-3:
Session I 6/24-6/28 9-12 pm ADW 2139
Session II 7/22-7/26 1-4 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6:
Session III 6/24-6/28 9-12 pm ADW 2101
Session IV 7/22-7/26 1-4 pm ADW 2140
Ceramics/Sculpture
Work with clay and hand-building techniques in this two-week class. The students will
use other media to build sculptures in this extended class. $125 per session
Grades 1-3
Session I 6/24-7/5* 1-4 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 6/24-7/5* 1-4 pm ADW 2140
Basic hand-building methods as well as wheel techniques will be the focus of this threeweek
class. Students will develop their skills to create several functional and sculptural
ceramic pieces. $160 per session
Grades 7-12
Session III 6/24-7/12* 9-12 pm ADW 2140
Art & Nature
Students will use 2D and 3D materials to make artwork inspired by the natural
environment. Students will also use natural materials to make their artwork. $75 per
session
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/1-7/5 * 9-12 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/1-7/5* 9-12 pm ADW 2144
Art Around the World
Students will learn about different art styles from around the world. They will use 2D and
3D media to make artwork in the style of different cultures. $90 per session
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/8-7/12 9-12 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/8-7/12 9-12 pm ADW 2101
Extraordinary Arts & Crafts
Students will see new and exciting approaches to using traditional craft materials. They
will make projects that go beyond paper and paint with unexpected materials. They will
be exposed to new processes while embracing their own creativity. $90 per session
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/8-7/12 1-4 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/8-7/12 1-4 pm ADW 2140
Storybook Art
Learn about the illustrations of your favorite books and learn how to illustrate your own
book. $90 per session
Grades 1–3
Session I 7/15-7/19 9-12 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/15-7/19 9-12 pm ADW 2140
Animals in Art
Students will explore animals with an artistic eye. They will be inspired by animals they
see everyday, artists who use animals, and their favorite animals from books. They will
use 2D and 3D media to make artwork inspired by our favorite creatures. Grades 1-3
Session will be $75; Grades 4-6 Session will be $90
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/15-7/19 1-4 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/15-7/19 1-4 pm ADW 2140
Art through the Ages
Students will learn about different art styles throughout time. They will use 2D and 3D
media to make artwork in the style of different art history periods. $90 per session
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/22-7/26 9-12 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/22-7/26 9-12 pm ADW 2140
Wearable Art
Use your imagination to design and create all things wearable: hats, jewelry, shirts,
masks, pins, and more! $90 per session
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/29-8/2 9-12pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/29-8/2 9-12pm ADW 2140
2D Creations
Students will be introduced to a variety of media & techniques for drawing, painting, and
collage. These projects will be made with mostly 2D materials. $90 per session
Grades 1-3
Session I 7/29-8/2 1-4 pm ADW 2139
Grades 4-6
Session II 7/29-8/2 1-4 pm ADW 2140
Mixed Media Art
Experience your personal freedom and expression when you combine a variety of
medias into one work of art. Students will create an assortment of two-dimensional
artworks all using more than one medias. Some medias may include: pen and ink,
graphite, charcoal, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, collage materials, and more. $90 per
session
Grades 7-12
Session I 6/24-6/28 1-4 pm AD 2206
Drawing
The two weeks of this course will give students the opportunity to use various drawing
media such as charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, and drawing pencils to make several
drawings of a variety of subjects. $130 per session
Grades 7-12
Session I 7/8-7/19 1-4 pm ADW 2103
Sketchbook Techniques
Students will learn how creative and complex a sketchbook can become. They will use
several 2D materials and techniques to transform sketchbook pages into works of art.
$75 per session
Grades 7-12
Session I 7/1-7/5 * 1-4 pm AD 2206
Illustration Art
Young artists will get the chance to explore the world of Illustration Art. This includes,
but not limited to, the following art forms: original art for books, graphic novels, comic
books, newspaper strips, and film animation. All work in this class will be drawn by
hand. $90 per session
Grades 7-12
Session I 7/15-7/19 9-12 pm AD 2206
Digital Photography
During this session, students will have the opportunity to briefly explore various aspects
of digital photography. They will experiment with different digital camera techniques,
composition concepts, and basic Photoshop skills. Photos subjects may include: nature,
landscapes, architecture, portraits, and more. All students must provide their own basic
digital camera. $90 per session
Grades 7-12
Session I 7/22-7/26 9-12 pm AD 2214
Painting
Learn about basic painting techniques using acrylic and watercolor paints in this
intensive two-week course. Not only will they experiment with different materials, but
paint a variety of subjects. $130 per session
Grades 7-12
Session I 7/22-8/2 1-4 pm ADW 2101
Arts & Crafts
This session will expose students to new concepts that bridge the gap between Art &
Craft. They will use materials they must sometimes be designated as “crafts” but can be
easily turned into unique works of art. Projects will include as least one “wearable”
project and others using both 2D and 3D materials. Projects may include: dying,
knitting, crocheting, weaving, spray paint, screen prints, jewelry, sewing, etc. $90 per
session
Grades 7-12
Session I 7/29-8/2 9-12 pm ADW 2144
*During the week of 7/1-7/5, there will be no classes held on July 4
th.
Exhibition:
An exhibition will open at the Art & Design Gallery from July 22
rd to August 4th with a
closing reception on Sunday, August 4
th from 2 – 4 displaying one item from each child
from each class. Artwork will remain on display until 3:30 pm.
For more information, call 618-650-3183 or email our coordinator, Andrea Kumlin,
at
ajkumlin@gmail.com
Registration forms are available online at
http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/art/summerarts/index.shtml
