Join us on an expedition across the world in search of interesting animals, plants, and landmarks. Young explorers will learn new techniques inspired by art from other continents as they paint, draw, and collage new discoveries about our beautiful planet. *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

Grab your binoculars - we're heading on a creative journey through sub-Saharan Africa! Young artists will learn about the natural habitats and behaviors of African animals like lions, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, and hippos while exploring 2D and 3D materials, learning drawing basics and ceramic handbuilding techniques, trying out oil pastels and watercolor, and so much more. *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

Get your passports ready - we're taking an artistic expedition around the world! Each day, students will learn about an artist, art style, or art movement from a different continent and try their hands at projects inspired by global greats. We'll explore new mediums and techniques, learn about the histories and cultures behind the artwork we study, and come home with a wealth of worldly knowledge. *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 our young artists will be inspired by the great Fred Rogers! We'll explore themes of friendship, kindness and honesty all while experiencing process-based art to create our very own "Neighborhood of Make Believe" and a puppet community to inhabit it! Along the way campers will create art inspired by the "Neighborhood Trolley" while learning about our neighborhood helpers. *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

Would your city have flying cars or gondola boats? Skyscrapers or hobbit houses? This week, you'll get to be the architect of your very own metropolis! Students will explore mixed media techniques and construction with recycled materials as they imagine, plan, design, and bring to life their very own cities. From the buildings and streets to the cars and parks, our detailed artistic cities will bring out the art-chitect in all of us. *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 sunset vistas to a Park Hill cityscape, we're going loony for landscapes this week! Students will discuss the work of famous realist and surrealist landscape artists as they design landscapes from their imaginations and learn techniques to capture real-life scenery with style and accuracy using a variety of media like oil pastels, watercolor, and acrylic. *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

Young artists will experiment with painting, printing, collage, and so much more in this 4-week class! Students will get messy and creative as they explore new materials, subjects, and inspirations each session while having a ton of fun and learning art fundamentals like color mixing, symmetry, and pattern. *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

Enjoy dinner out or just a little quiet time at home while your child's creativity roams free exploring a variety of art materials and methods every first Friday of the month! We will unleash young artists’ imaginations with fun, creative projects and tame those ferocious appetites by providing pizza (if you have dietary restrictions please send an alternate meal with your child).  In this session, we'll be creating art based off of our favorite animals at the zoo! *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

This class is a recipe for fun! Come hungry for culinary creativity this week as young artists use food to create incredible artworks and create artworks that look like food! This goes beyond macaroni picture frames - we'll use fruits and veggies to learn about patterns and printmaking and make our own versions of famous artworks inspired by food that will have your tummy rumbling. *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 art won't be edible, but your inspiration will be! Artists like Wayne Thiebaud, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Warhol will be our guides this week as we create artwork inspired by our favorite foods. From pop art to realistic sculpture, students will explore a wide variety of artistic styles and materials as they create tasty treats for the eyes and mix the culinary and visual arts. *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

Tired of plain old glaze? In this class, students will learn new techniques to apply decorative colors, patterns, and textures to their ceramic pieces using color applications with clay slip, sgraffito techniques, and more. The instructor will guide students through a variety of ceramic projects that will advance their ceramic handbuilding skills and give them new tools to express themselves in clay. *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

There is so much to explore inside a garden! This week your little gardener will create ceramic garden stakes, experiment with collage to capture the beauty of flowers and create their very own pollinators. Young artists will experiment with 2D, 3D and mixed media art techniques as we capture the enchantment of a garden. *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

Explore the true beauty of a garden with botanical illustrations! Campers will study plants native to Colorado (including the ones growing here at the Art Garage!) while learning about the stages of plant growth and the structure of plants. We will then apply our botanical observations to drawing and painting a variety of plants while learning new artistic techniques. Students will also learn about famous artists who were also inspired by the garden as well as about the style and techniques that made them famous. *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

Calling all nature lovers! This week, students will get a crash course in the Eco Art movement and learn about artists that use their work to defend and preserve the environment as we explore new ways to make environmentally focused art and use sustainable materials to create impactful pieces. *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

Young artists will call all the shots in this station-based, open-studio-style art class! The second Friday of every month, students can join us to choose from a variety of art activity stations and enjoy the freedom to follow their imaginations and creativity wherever it takes them. *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

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