Art Camp- Week 1

I know, I know... it's August and I have yet to blog about my other camps after Jewelry. The busyness (and laziness) of summer got in the way! So, here are some highlights from Week 1 of Lower School Art Camp in which I had 20 campers ranging from 7th-10th Age!
We made marbled paper using shaving cream and swirled watercolor paints, which we later turned into laminated bookmarks:

Campers used Venetian glass tiles and glass "globs" to mosaic terra cotta flower pots which they later grouted:

Campers also made seed paper using paper pulp, seeds and tissue paper that would later become the center of a big flower to be planted in the mosaic pots (scroll down for pictures):

We glazed ceramic mugs for Father's Day (which fell the Sunday after camp)- there were lots of different "Dad" designs:

Campers used acrylic paint to decorate oval plaques to hang on bedroom doors or walls. "Keep Out" was a popular theme!

Waiting in line to clean brushes, goofing off:

Once the plaques dried, we attached a thick ribbon for hanging:

Here are the completed mosaic flower pots and seed paper flowers:

Some of the glazed mugs after being fired in the kiln:

One of my high school counselors celebrated her 17th birthday during camp- the kids were excited to tell her how much they loved her!

And of course we had cupcakes too:

One of our biggest projects, I have few pictures of. The campers made these paper mache piggy banks using 2 liter soda bottles, egg cartons and acrylic paint- they are very cute!

One of my favorites- Students were inspired by the artist Wayne Thiebaud and painted the quintessential summer treat (ice cream cones!) using acrylic paint on canvas boards. I taught campers to apply highlights and shadows to their pieces and they turned out great!

We used Sculpey polymer clay and wire to create these whimsical and colorful insects!

Last but not least, campers also tie-dyed their white camp t-shirts to create these unique works of wearable art!