Course catalogue

Work in small teams in the AUArts animation suite to create a visual story that you tell through a unique cast of characters that you bring to life through original drawings to create a stop-motion animation. Learn how to convey movement as you create a character-based narrative. Once all is done, sit back and watch them on a big screen. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

Work in small teams in the AUArts animation suite to create a visual story that you tell through a unique cast of characters that you bring to life through original drawings to create a stop-motion animation. Learn how to convey movement as you create a character-based narrative. Once all is done, sit back and watch them on a big screen. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

Discover the fun and wacky world of non-digital animation using more experimental techniques of cutouts, stop motion, and pixilation. You will produce your own short animation project individually or in a small group. Watch short video clips for inspiration and to get your creative juices flowing. NOTE: this is not a computer animation course; you will use digital technologies to record and edit your animation. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.   

Discover the fun and wacky world of non-digital animation using more experimental techniques of cutouts, stop motion, and pixilation. You will produce your own short animation project individually or in a small group. Watch short video clips for inspiration and to get your creative juices flowing. NOTE: this is not a computer animation course; you will use digital technologies to record and edit your animation. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.   

Get your hands dirty in the ceramics studio! The focus will be on hand building and learning good construction practices and techniques to create functional and sculptural pieces. You will also get introduced to different surface treatments, including decoration with slip and underglazes, and firing. Work through projects designed to give you foundational skill-building practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 

*Work will be ready for pick-up 2-3 weeks after the last day of camp.  

Get your hands dirty in the ceramics studio! Focus will be on hand building and learning good construction practices and techniques to create functional and sculptural pieces. You will also get introduced to different surface treatments, including decoration with slip and underglazes, and firing. Work through projects designed to give you foundational skill-building practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.  

*Work will be ready for pick-up 2-3 weeks after the last day of camp.  

Get your hands dirty in the ceramics studio! Focus will be on hand building and learning good construction practices and techniques to create functional and sculptural pieces. You will also get introduced to different surface treatments, including decoration with slip and underglazes, and firing. Work through projects designed to give you foundational skill-building practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.  

*Work will be ready for pick-up 2-3 weeks after the last day of camp.  

Are you crazy for cats Join us and other cat crazy kids for the week and talk about different breeds and their characteristics as you draw, paint, crafts, and sculpt cats—even create a cozy cat diorama! Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted.  

Are you crazy for cats Join us and other cat crazy kids for the week and talk about different breeds and their characteristics as you draw, paint, crafts, and sculpt cats—even create a cozy cat diorama! Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted.  

If you love creating original, quirky characters, then you will want to Draw Cartoons! Look at lots of examples and learn how to tell a story, as you create and draw characters, and learn proper proportions of the human figure and different animals. Work on your own, unique cartooning style that you can continue to build upon. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

If you love creating original, quirky characters, then you will want to Draw Cartoons! Look at lots of examples and learn how to tell a story, as you create and draw characters, and learn proper proportions of the human figure and different animals. Work on your own, unique cartooning style that you can continue to build upon. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

If you love creating original, quirky characters, then you will want to Draw Cartoons! Look at lots of examples and learn how to tell a story, as you create and draw characters, and learn proper proportions of the human figure and different animals. Work on your own, unique cartooning style that you can continue to build upon. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

Focus on improving your drawing skills and drawing from observation while you experiment with different types of drawing media including graphite, charcoal, and conte crayons. You will continue to improve your understanding of the art elements and principles as you focus on composition and a variety of drawing techniques. Think about what you are communicating with your drawings and develop your ability to speak about your work during critique session each class.  

Focus on improving your drawing skills and drawing from observation while you experiment with different types of drawing media including graphite, charcoal, and conte crayons. You will continue to improve your understanding of the art elements and principles as you focus on composition and a variety of drawing techniques. Think about what you are communicating with your drawings and develop your ability to speak about your work during the critique sessions each class. 

Focus on improving your drawing skills and drawing from observation while you experiment with different types of drawing media including graphite, charcoal, and conte crayons. You will continue to improve your understanding of the art elements and principles as you focus on composition and a variety of drawing techniques. Think about what you are communicating with your drawings and develop your ability to speak about your work during the critique sessions each class. 

Learn how to draw the human face and figure from direct observation. You will study proper proportions of both the face and the figure as you test out a variety of drawing techniques. Start each class with quick gesture drawings to get warmed up and then move into longer, sustained poses for a complete, detailed rendering. Participate in daily critique sessions at the end of each class.  

Learn how to draw the human face and figure from direct observation. You will study proper proportions of both the face and the figure as you test out a variety of drawing techniques. Start each class with quick gesture drawings to get warmed up and then move into longer, sustained poses for a complete, detailed rendering. Participate in daily critique sessions at the end of each class.  

Learn the basics+ for hand drawing Manga and Anime comics, including Manga proportioning and stylization of figures, with a focus on the head, hair, and eyes. Work on developing characters, their poses and expressions as you put them into environments, and layouts to tell a story that you create. You will work with a variety of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and water-based colour.  

Learn the basics+ for hand drawing Manga and Anime comics, including Manga proportioning and stylization of figures with a focus on the head, hair, and eyes. Work on developing characters, their poses and expressions as you put them into environments, and layouts to tell a story that you create. You will work with a variety of media, including pen and ink, marker, pencils, and water-based color. 

Learn the basics+ for hand drawing Manga and Anime comics, including Manga proportioning and stylization of figures with a focus on the head, hair, and eyes. Work on developing characters, their poses and expressions as you put them into environments, and layouts to tell a story that you create. You will work with a variety of media, including pen and ink, markers, pencil, and water-based color.  

Come paint with us! Learn about different painters and painting styles from throughout history as you create your own masterpieces. You will discuss how to properly mix acrylic paints to create your own colours and experiment with different painting techniques throughout the week. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

Come paint with us! Learn about different painters and painting styles from throughout history as you create your own masterpieces. You will discuss how to properly mix acrylic paints to create your own colours and experiment with different painting techniques throughout the week. Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted. 

Get serious about painting! Spend time in the studio developing your painting skills as you work at a standing easel. Take your skills to the next level and improve your understanding of composition, colour mixing, and a variety of painting techniques. Work on your own ideas and really begin to consider what you are communicating with your paintings. You will develop your ability to speak about your work during critique sessions throughout the week. 

Get serious about painting! Spend time in the studio developing your painting skills as you work at a standing easel. Take your skills to the next level and improve your understanding of composition, colour mixing, and a variety of painting techniques. Work on your own ideas and really begin to consider what you are communicating with your paintings. You will develop your ability to speak about your work during critique sessions throughout the week. 

Get serious about painting! Spend time in the studio developing your painting skills as you work at a standing easel. Take your skills to the next level and improve your understanding of composition, colour mixing, and a variety of painting techniques. Work on your own ideas and really begin to consider what you are communicating with your paintings. You will develop your ability to speak about your work during critique sessions throughout the week. 

Taking interesting pictures is more than just pressing a button on your camera. Learn about composition, how to control light and depth of field, good editing, and how to use Photoshop to process your images. Work with your digital camera and get some experience with alternative techniques. Students must have their own digital camera (and transfer cable) to use for the week.  

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look great! Your instructor will take you thrift store shopping* and help you pick out interesting clothes to take back to the studio, where you will learn how to deconstruct and then reconstruct them into styles that are fresh, fun, fashionable! You’ll be the envy of all your friends!  

*Bring something to from home to work on Monday, thrift store shopping trip is Tuesday, and you will need to bring your own money.  

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look great! Your instructor will take you thrift store shopping* and help you pick out interesting clothes to take back to the studio, where you will learn how to deconstruct and then reconstruct them into styles that are fresh, fun, fashionable! You’ll be the envy of all your friends!  

*Bring something to from home to work on Monday, thrift store shopping trip is Tuesday, and you will need to bring your own money.  

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look great! Your instructor will take you thrift store shopping* and help you pick out interesting clothes to take back to the studio, where you will learn how to deconstruct and then reconstruct them into styles that are fresh, fun, fashionable! You’ll be the envy of all your friends!  

*Bring something to from home to work on Monday, thrift store shopping trip is Tuesday, and you will need to bring your own money.  

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look great! Your instructor will take you thrift store shopping* and help you pick out interesting clothes to take back to the studio, where you will learn how to deconstruct and then reconstruct them into styles that are fresh, fun, fashionable! You’ll be the envy of all your friends!  

*Bring something to from home to work on Monday, thrift store shopping trip is Tuesday, and you will need to bring your own money.  

Whether you are into Pokemon, Roblox, Minecraft, or Animal Crossing, you love video games and playing them. Share your best gaming stories with fellow campers as you create several crafts throughout the week based on your favourite characters You will work with mixed media as you stitch and fill a little felt stuffie, string together bead pets, sculpt a bowl for holding things, and draw and paint!  Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted.  

Whether you are into Pokemon, Roblox, Minecraft, or Animal Crossing, you love video games and playing them. Share your best gaming stories with fellow campers as you create several crafts throughout the week based on your favourite characters You will work with mixed media as you stitch and fill a little felt stuffie, string together bead pets, sculpt a bowl for holding things, and draw and paint!  Supplies are included in fees for kids’ camps, unless otherwise noted.