Lights, Neon, Abstraction! powered by Google - WK1
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, June 1-4, 2021
- Cost $180
- Location The Studios Building | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Virginia Sitzes
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Florescent colors, organic shapes and experimentation will be the focus of this camp! Inspired by the instructors’ own art work and processes, you’ll experience a new printmaking technique each day —enhanced with neon lights. By week’s end, you’ll go home with several vibrant art pieces sure to brighten up any space.
This camp is sold out! Click here to sign up for the waitlist.
Experimental Painting - WK1
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, June 1-4, 2021
- Cost $180
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio Three
- Instructor / Presenter Katelynn Noel Knick
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Explore new and exciting ways to paint! Create tools, methods and processes that break the rules of traditional painting. Experiment with fabrics, wax and other interesting materials to create unique works of art that will amaze family and friends.
Digital Cartoon Frenzy powered by Google - WK2
- Date 10-11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday, June 7-11, 2021
- Cost $90 (art kit shipping $20)
- Location online
- Instructor / Presenter Danny Gordon
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
During this week of digital instruction, you’ll draw yourself, pets and family members as fun and silly CARTOONS! You will learn and practice the four-step process used by many illustration professionals. To celebrate your newly learned skills, your original cartoon design will be printed on a souvenir keepsake.
Art + Text Expression - WK2
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 7-11, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio Two
- Instructor / Presenter Eric Lyons
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
OOF! Inspired by the current exhibition on view, Ed Ruscha: OKLA, use text as a tool to create mixed-media pieces that emphasize the power of words coupled with the influence of visual art. You’ll also have the opportunity to read contemporary poetry and create your own play-on-words sayings. At week’s end, take home a finished artwork that expresses and joins your thoughts with visual artistic talents.
Natural Dyeing - WK3
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 14-18, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios Building | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Jessica Petrus
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Use our natural world to create vibrant dyes and paints. Explore different dyeing methods with a variety of plant and food materials while learning about and creating earth-friendly upcycled works of art. At weeks end, you'll take away a multitude of fabric dyed creations.
Creative Robotics powered by Google - WK3
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 14-18, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio Two
- Instructor / Presenter Angel Little
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Creative Robotics introduces the elemental concepts of artistic engineering through simple engineering and algorithmic exploration. Learn the basics of functional coding, creative designing and the If-Then-Else approach to problem solving. Learn to identify the stages of common mechanical engineering, collective creation and team-based development.
This camp is sold out! Click here to sign up for the waitlist.
Street Rhythm and Dance - WK4
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 21-25, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Christian Keesee Founders Hall Dance Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Josh Okpara
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Get down and rock the dance floor! Learn a variety of street dance basics as well as team building, self-expression, reflection, self-discipline and problem solving. Together with your crew, show off your new moves during the Camp Contemporary Showcase in the Te Ata theater!
Ceramic Mosaics - WK4
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 21-25, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios Building | Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liv Egan
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
While studying contemporary mosaic artworks, you’ll learn the basics of ceramic tile making and the process of mosaic assemblage. You’ll also practice painting clay with colored slip and underglaze. By week’s end, you’ll take home several finished ceramic mosaic art pieces.
Light Clay Creations - WK5
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 2, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios Building | Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Perla Contreras
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Explore a wide variety of clay methods, hand building techniques and surface finishes while thinking about light. Taking inspiration from contemporary ceramic artist Heather Levine, you’ll make fun and functional hanging lanterns and decorative wall pieces. Take home several pieces that will light up your home and showcase your new ceramic skills.
Create-a-Play - WK5
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 2, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Christian Keesee Founders Hall Dance Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Erica Tschida
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Collaborate with other campers to create a play! In this camp, you’ll learn performance tactics, character creation and scenery design with your fellow camp friends. On Friday, perform your original play for family and friends during the Camp Contemporary Showcase in the Te Ata Theater.
Luminous Look Costume Design powered by Google - WK6
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, July 6-9, 2021
- Cost $180
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio Three
- Instructor / Presenter TBA
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Inspired by contemporary artist Jen Lewin, design and build a costume that emphasizes reflection, light and movement. Learn hand sewing, machine sewing, pattern building, alteration execution and contemporary style techniques. Show off your luminous look on the runway during Friday’s Camp Contemporary Showcase in the Te Ata Theater.
Abstract Sculptures - WK6
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, July 6-9, 2021
- Cost $180
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio Two
- Instructor / Presenter Natalie Biggs
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
During this camp, you’ll look at Chakaia Booker’s Shaved Portions, opening in Campbell Art Park this summer, while exploring the wonderous world of abstract sculptures. Beginning with sketching our ideas, you’ll sculpt non-representational and representational 3-D artworks with an array of materials from foamboard to found materials. Don’t miss your chance to create something truly unique and unforgettable.
DJ School - WK7
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, July 12-16, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios Building | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Tony Tee
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
DJ School takes DJing to the next level. Learn the basics of DJing, including equipment setups, DJ etiquette and how DJing fits in the hip-hop culture. Practice DJing on state-of-the-art equipment taught by local industry leaders and artists. On Friday, show off your new skills during the Camp Contemporary Showcase.
Ceramic Cities - WK7
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, July 12-16, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios Building | Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liv Egan
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Learn the essentials of hand building with clay. During this camp, you’ll focus on architecture, city designs and cylindrical forms as you piece together your unique ceramic cityscape. Cities will be displayed for family and friends to marvel at during Friday’s Camp Contemporary Showcase.
Digital Superhero Cartoon Creation - WK8
- Date 10-11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday, July 19-23, 2021
- Cost $90 (art kit shipping add-on $20)
- Location online
- Instructor / Presenter Danny Gordon
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
During this week of digital instruction, create your own superhero character — complete with a creative name, logo, identity and even a sidekick. Sketch, trace, color and finalize characters originating purely from your imagination. At week’s end, your final superhero design will be printed on a water bottle to enjoy for years to come!
Surreal Animals - WK8
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, July 19-23, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Clements Family Studio One
- Instructor / Presenter Eric Lyons
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Imagine a world ruled by wacky animals! Work collaboratively and independently to design, sketch and paint dreamlike animals, influenced by contemporary artist Ana Maria Ortiz. By week’s end, you’ll take home a skillfully painted creature of your own imagination and design.
Creative Robotics - WK9
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, July 26-30, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio Two
- Instructor / Presenter Angel Little
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Creative Robotics introduces the elemental concepts of artistic engineering through simple engineering and algorithmic exploration. Learn the basics of functional coding, creative designing and the If-Then-Else approach to problem solving. Learn to identify the stages of common mechanical engineering, collective creation and team-based development.
This camp is sold out! Click here to sign up for the waitlist.
Projection Dancing powered by Google - WK9
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, July 26-30, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Christian Keesee Founders Hall Dance Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Josh Okpara
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Combining art and technology, this high-energy camp will explore projection mapping and design while also learning a short-choreographed dance. Be on the cutting edge of contemporary dance all while having fun and learning new skills. This sponsored by Google camp will conclude with a performance in the Te Ata Theater to showcase your projection creations and smooth moves!
DJ School - WK10
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, Aug. 2-6, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios Building | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Tony Tee
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
DJ School takes DJing to the next level. Learn the basics of DJing, including equipment setups, DJ etiquette and how DJing fits in the hip-hop culture. Practice DJing on state-of-the-art equipment taught by local industry leaders and artists. On Friday, show off your new skills during the Camp Contemporary Showcase.
Dramatic Costume Design - WK10
- Date 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, Aug. 2-6, 2021
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio Three
- Instructor / Presenter TBA
- Age Requirements ages 7-9
- Contact education@okcontemp.org
Design and build a costume that emphasizes color, texture and pattern. Learn hand sewing, machine sewing, pattern building, alteration execution and vintage style techniques. Present your vibrant look on the runway during Friday’s Camp Contemporary Showcase in the Te Ata Theater.
