Butterflies and beetles, cockroaches and cicadas - this week is all about bugs! Students will explore a wide variety of materials and techniques as they learn all about the fascinating world of insects. We will construct giant bugs out of cardboard, create bug habitats using natural materials like leaves and sticks, learn about the anatomy of bugs, and understand the way they fit into our ecosystem. Don't worry - no real bugs will be used in this class! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

From slithering and slimy to iridescent and elegant, bugs will inspire our artwork this week! We will take a closer look at our miniscule friends and give them a glittery makeover using 2D and 3D materials. Students will read about bugs, listen to bug-inspired music, and bug-out over the variety of adaptations, colors, and textures that the insect world has to offer. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Unleash your imagination to create a portrait of your favorite furry, scaly or feathered family member! Young artists will explore drawing and acrylic painting techniques such as scale and dimension, blending, underpainting, highlights, shadow and detail. Each student will take home a completed pet portrait on a 16”x20” canvas. **Please Note: Students must send a high resolution image of the pet they would like to paint prior to class start date to info@artgaragedenver.com *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Ahoy, mateys! Join us as we set sail on seas of paint and navigate the waves of your child’s imagination by creating one-of-a-kind costumes and accessories! Young artists might turn themselves into pirates, astronauts - even dragons! - as they create hats, masks, and all the components of their creative costumes. Throughout the week, we'll make 2D and 3D projects that will come together to create our costumes while exploring a variety of traditional and nontraditional art materials including paint, pastels, and recycled materials. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

This week will give a whole new meaning to "Not a box!" We'll take upcycling to the next level as we create a variety of fun and unique artwork with this environmentally friendly medium. Students will explore ways to use plain old cardboard to take classic art into the 3rd dimension, create sculpture, make wall decor, and even create wearable art! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Your outfit will be your art gallery in this wearable art camp! Students will experiment with painting on fabric, using printmaking to transfer designs, adding embellishment with embroidery, and methods of fabric dyeing as they learn how to update their wardrobes with artistic flair. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Each participant must register separately (including adults). Young artists and a loved adult will create side by side in this exciting and messy class on the third Friday of every month! This month we’ll be following Max into the wild as we create art that is inspired by this beloved childhood classic. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Students in this camp will make artworks that will be incorporated in The Art Garage’s 4th of July Parade procession and will be invited to participate in the parade! We’re looking for fun and feeling groovy as we create art inspired by the 1960s! From peace signs to flower power, we’ll be exploring the signs, symbols and crafts of the hippie movement while experimenting with paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Students in this camp will make artworks that will be incorporated in The Art Garage’s 4th of July Parade procession and will be invited to participate in the parade! It’s a kaleidoscope of colors in this Hippie inspired art class! We’ll be looking at motifs of the 1960’s, from flower power to paisley and creating art, accessories and instruments we can carry during the Park Hill 4th of July Parade! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Students in this camp will make artworks that will be incorporated in The Art Garage’s 4th of July Parade procession and will be invited to participate in the parade! It’s the age of Aquarius in this camp as we travel back to the time of VW Buses, headbands and tie-die. Artists will experiment with a variety of media as they create 1960’s inspired take-home masterpieces as well as costumes and displays for The Park Hill 4th of July Parade. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

This week art and play come together as young artists become engineers in their very own artistic toy workshop! We will explore painting, drawing, and building with recycled materials as we design cars, dolls, games and more. Students will strengthen their problem solving skills and stretch their imaginations to create a treasure trove of art that isn't just beautiful, but a blast to play with! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

All work and no play makes you a dull artist! This week, we're ditching frames and galleries and making art we can play with. Students will design and build their very own toys, games, and figurines while learning about play-focused artwork like Paul Klee's puppets and Alexander Calder's "Circus." Using clay, recycled materials, paper, and more, we'll discover the many ways that art and play connect as we tinker, problem solve, share, and play together. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

From Kermit to Pinocchio, puppets have always been pop culture superstars! Students will take inspiration from a variety of famous puppets and puppeteers and learn about different types of puppet construction as they design and build their very own moveable creatures. Artists will work together to create a collaborative puppet show that will dazzle both campers and parents on the last day of class. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

We love trucks! Fire trucks, garbage trucks, construction trucks...join us this week as we take inspiration from our favorite four wheeled autos! We will put our imaginations in to overdrive using monster trucks to create landscapes, recycled materials to make our very own 3D big trucks and so much more! This week your big truck enthusiast will take the wheel and drive home with four wheeled masterpieces. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

You'll take inspiration from robotics this week as you explore turning wires and gears into creative masterpieces! Students will learn the nuts and bolts of junk art sculpture as they get inspired by some of pop culture's most famous bots like BB8, WALL-E, Baymax, and Roz. We will design our robots on paper before bringing them to life using mixed media techniques and recycled materials like cereal boxes, plastic bottles, and egg cartons. Dive into a world of robot-omless possibilities! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Think art is something that just hangs on a gallery wall? Think again! This week, we'll talk about art installations and how they differ from the "normal" gallery experience - from interactive and immersive art to outdoor installations and art that moves. Students will create their own mobiles inspired by Alexander Calder's artwork and even install a collaborative piece of artwork outside The Art Garage for future students to enjoy! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Women have made an impact in the art world in big ways and this week is all about honoring these powerful artists. Young artists will learn about the differences they made and about the unique mark women have left on the art world and society. We will showcase different female artists through history and create unique pieces of art influenced by their styles and techniques. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Celebrate and take inspiration from influential black artists of the last 30 years! Students will study the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, A'driane Nieves, and Kara Walker and discover what makes them unique while creating their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these modern superstars. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Artists like Melissa Cody, Wendy Red Star, and Richard Bell are making a big impact on the art world and this week they'll inspire us to do the same! Students will look at the art of influential indigenous artists of the last 30 years and create their own masterpieces inspired by their styles and subjects. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/271) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Sunny with a chance of...snow, rain, and fun! They say in Colorado we get all four seasons of weather in a week - and this camp does, too! This week, young artists will create weather inspired art like tornadoes, blizzards, beautiful sunny days, and so much more. Students will experiment with process-based techniques like printing, resists, and unconventional mark-making methods as they brew up a storm of creativity. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Make your new best friend from scratch in this stuffie camp! Students will participate in every step of creating their stuffie, beginning with designing, drawing, and cutting their own patterns, then stuffing them and finishing with sewing and gluing techniques before adding details to make their plushie pals uniquely their own. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

We'll give plain old teddy bears an art makeover this week as students create their own, unique stuffies! Young artists will design their stuffies on paper before learning hand sewing techniques to bring their huggable “soft sculptures” into the third dimension and adding details and embellishments to show off their stuffie's personality. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

What do glue, cups, and balloons have in common? They can all be used to create prints! Your little artist will love the open-ended exploration of this class and the assortment of materials and projects will ignite their imagination and creativity. Students will experiment with a wide variety of printmaking processes including watercolor monotypes and glue prints, printing with balloons, and using everyday items such as bubble wrap and cups as stamps. Students will learn how to investigate as an artist and create one of a kind artworks in a fun-filled learning environment! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Patterns are all around us and are one of the essential principles of design! This week, we'll learn about artists who use patterns in their work like Wassily Kandinsky, Gustav Klimt, and Heather Galler before exploring a variety of art methods to create our own pattern pieces. Students will experiment with mixed media and be challenged to try new techniques each day as they create landscapes, portraits, mandalas, and other masterpieces that will push their ability to see and create their own patterns. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less