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

This class takes place at Smith Elementary (3590 Jasmine St Denver, CO 80207). This class is open to the public, and not limited to Smith Elementary students. What does it mean to have the blues or be green with envy? In this class, young artists will explore their emotions through creative processes, take inspiration from emotive artists, and read books that support their social-emotional learning. We will experiment with how different colors and materials can represent or make us feel different emotions, and investigate our feelings before and after making art. Show less

This class takes place at Smith Elementary (3590 Jasmine St Denver, CO 80207). This class is open to the public, and not limited to Smith Elementary students. Get to know yourself a little better in this camp that explores both traditional and expressive forms of self portraiture! We will combine drawing and painting to teach the fundamentals of portraiture, such as proportion, perspective and rendering. Artists will find inspiration in famous self-portraits from art history as they create multiple self-portraits in different styles and media. Show less

What does it mean to have the blues or be green with envy? In this class, young artists will explore their emotions through creative processes, take inspiration from emotive artists, and read books that support their social-emotional learning. We will experiment with how different colors and materials can represent or make us feel different emotions, and investigate our feelings before and after making 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

Get to know yourself a little better in this camp that explores both traditional and expressive forms of self portraiture! We will combine drawing and painting to teach the fundamentals of portraiture, such as proportion, perspective and rendering. Artists will find inspiration in famous self-portraits from art history as they create multiple self-portraits in different styles and media. *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 will learn about anatomy, color mixing, and so much more as they express who they are through the art of self portraiture. Taking inspiration from famous artists like Frida Kahlo and Van Gogh, artists will learn how to use color, pattern, and composition to create expressive and realistic self-portraits that not only look like them, but reveal their personalities and interests. *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

Let your creativity take flight this week as we let winged things inspire our artwork. From the natural flight of birds and butterflies to the man-made flight of planes and rocket ships, students will learn about the mechanics of flight and look at ways that famous artists have portrayed flight in their work. We will try our hands at making paper flying machines, create junk art sculptures of rocket ships, paint beautiful birds, 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 ready for some artistic espionage in this super spy camp! Throughout the week, artists will uncover clues to help solve a mystery while repurposing recycled materials to create all of their own spy gear, including binoculars and walkie talkies. We’ll inspect art up close to uncover the techniques used by the artist and ponder some of art’s greatest mysteries, like Banksy’s identity and what Mona Lisa is smiling about. *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

Join us this week for a crash-course in leather crafting for all skill levels! Students will explore the endless possibilities of leather crafting as they learn how to create beautiful works of art through coloring, patterning, and shaping. Artists will learn how to use basic leather-working tools and techniques as they create wallets, bracelets, keychains, book covers, and abstract pieces with this unique material. *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're taking inspiration from internet trends and adult and kids will be switching artwork back and forth, to create a truly unique and collaborative piece! *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

Join us this week to unearth dino-mite artwork! Young artists will learn fun facts about their prehistoric pals and create their own dino friends in 2D and 3D. We will use sensory tables to excavate fossils, make footprints in clay, imagine landscapes in the time of the dinosaurs, and explore mixed media materials to create unique dino-themed 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

Big Ones, small ones, cute ones, scary ones… which dinosaur is your favorite? This week, campers will use clay, pencil, oil pastel, paint and more to bring the world of the dinosaurs to life! Students will learn about paleontology, possible feathers, and the different types of dinosaurs as they explore a variety of media and techniques to capture their favorite prehistoric creatures. *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

Master the art of watercolor this week as you explore basic techniques, reactions like salt and oil, and get inspired by nature. Students will experience plein air painting, create landscapes and still lifes, and experiment with abstract art all while learning about watercolor essentials like composition, shape, form, value, texture and light. *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 aboard the art making train! This week, young artists will get inspired by all the ways to travel by air, land, and sea. From cars to buses, trains to airplanes, and even submarines, campers will explore painting, drawing, and 3D construction to increase fine and gross motor skills and will even build their very own cardboard cars! *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

Colossal cockroaches, mammoth mantids, tremendous termites - this camp is all about BIG BUGS! Students will use both 2D and 3D media to learn about some of the world’s biggest bugs like the Hercules Beetle, coming in at 6.6 inches long, and create large-scale depictions of little bitty bugs like aphids and ants. *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 ready to loop, tie, wrap, and stitch your way to beautiful artwork! Students will learn all about the world of fiber arts in this camp as they explore the artistic possibilities of yarn and fabric. Artists will learn to use looms, create collaborative weavings, sew, dye, make fabric collages, and take inspiration from modern and historic fiber artists. *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

In this class, artists will sculpt, build and construct their way to amazing 3D artworks! Each week we will try out a different material, including clay, junk art and polymer clay to create truly unique sculptural pieces. *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

Art and movement will come together this week as we engage our entire bodies in the creative process! Students will work on large scale drawings and paintings, paint using their hands and feet, and explore artists who depict movement as we make art to music, expand body awareness, and develop gross motor skills. *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

The artwork in this class will be larger than life!! Students will stretch their imaginations this week and be encouraged to think big as they develop critical thinking skills, acquire self confidence, and improve collaborative abilities. We will work together on a large mural, create life-sized versions of ourselves, and experiment with unique techniques that lend themselves to a large scale. *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

Join us this week as we dive into all things cardboard! We will let our imaginations run wild as we create layered cardboard masks, 3D cardboard houses, and even cardboard jewelry. Artists will breathe new life into recycled cardboard as they study the fundamentals of 3D sculptural techniques, embellish their cardboard creations with paint and other materials, and create unique, upcycled 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

Travel to new lands and learn about significant landmarks that make them special! This week’s grand art-venture will take you to awe inspiring architecture around the world, from the Great Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall! Students will get an introduction to geography while creating beautiful masterpieces using junk art sculpture, watercolor, mixed media techniques, and 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

Let’s travel together around the world to witness some of the most remarkable natural wonders man has ever laid eyes on! The great barrier reef, the aurora borealis, Mount Everest, and the Grand Canyon will inspire our artwork this week as we explore 2D and 3D materials and methods to capture the world’s natural wonders in creative 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

This art will look good enough to eat! Artists will spend the week drawing, painting and sculpting their favorite foods, from cheeseburgers and pasta to desserts! Students will develop drawing, watercolor and ceramic techniques to celebrate their favorite tasty treats. By the end of this week young artists will create a buffet for the eye! *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

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 third 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).  We'll be practicing some simple sewing techniques this month! *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