Kid Camps 2020
June 1 - 5 Parish Episcopal School Online Classes
Register at: https://www.parishsummer.org/
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
The Painter's Palette Art Camp
Each day we will learn about a new artist and produce beautiful art in their style. International artists, Arnoldo Hurtado in Barcelona and Sam Chapelsky in Edmonton, Alberta will join us via video for two classes. Students will receive supplies that include chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal pencil, Sharpie, liquid watercolor, tray, brushes and paper. This camp is a ‘repeat’ of the popular Extend Spring Semester class. In Ms. Mel’s classes students are encouraged and taught not only art, but life lessons. Photos from the Spring Semester can be seen at the Virtual Gallery at: https://www.melaniembrannan.com/virtual-gallery-for-quartantine-cla. Ms. Mel’s online classes are small so each child can get personal attention. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. 1st-3rd
10:30 to11:30
Art: Monsters, Robots, and Unicorns
This is Ms. Mel’s 8th summer at Parish. Her latest camp is: Monsters, Robots and Unicorns Art Camp: Get ready for a creative week creating crazy, colorful creations. Different styles and techniques will be explored. A Monster, Robot or Unicorn will be finished each day. Students will receive supplies that include chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal pencil, watercolors, brush and paper. AND our Unicorn will OF COURSE be “bejeweled”. Ms. Mel’s online classes are small so each child can get personal attention. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. 1st - 5th
1:00 to 2:30
Art: Paint the Masters
This is Ms. Mel’s most popular camp: Paint the Masters. We will study a few artists such as Matisse, Kusuma, Cezanne and produce masterpieces. Campers will complete at least 3 paintings this week. Students will receive supplies that include acrylic paint and liquid watercolor, brushes, canvas’, paper and mounting boards. Since students will be working with acrylic, it is highly recommended to cover the workspace and wear apron or paint shirt. New artists will be introduced so returning students will not repeat paintings. This camp includes the supplies fee. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. 3rd - 6th
June 8 - 12 Parish Episcopal School Online Classes
10: 30 to 11:30
The Wild Side of Animal Art
Get ready for a wild time learning about and creating animals from with Ms. Mel. Giant Pandas, Zebras, Sloths, Raccoons, and Giraffes. The kids will have a great understanding how to draw and use of the materials that include chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal pencil, watercolors, brushes and paper. This camp includes the supplies fee. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. 1st - 5th
1:00 to 2:30
Art: Paint the Masters
This is Ms. Mel’s most popular camp: Paint the Masters. We will study a few artists such as Matisse, Kusuma, Cezanne and produce masterpieces. Campers will complete at least 3 paintings this week. Students will receive supplies that include acrylic paint and liquid watercolor, brushes, canvas’, paper and mounting boards. Since students will be working with acrylic, it is highly recommended to cover the workspace and wear apron or paint shirt. New artists will be introduced so returning students will not repeat paintings. This camp includes the supplies fee. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp.3rd - 6th
3 to 4
Creative Canvas Summer Edition
Let’s explore how to create like Piet Mondrian, Jim Dine and Paul Klee. We will use chalk and oil pastel along with watercolors. A beautiful piece of work will be created each day. Ms. Mel teaches Extend Art classes after school and is a favorite of kids and parents alike. Repeating students will be always introduced to new material. This camp includes supplies.This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. PreK - 1st grade
June 15 - 19 Parish Episcopal School Online Classes
9:00 to 10:00
Llama, Lions and Lemurs on White, Black and Brown
Creating on different colored substrates opens up fantastic possibilities! In this camp we will create incredible animals working in different styles and techniques. The results will be absolutely stunning and frameable! Students will receive supplies that include chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal pencil, glue and mounting boards. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. 1st - 5th
10:30 to 11:30
Ms. Mel's All-time Favorites
Something different each day in Ms. Mel’s “A Drawing A Day” Camp. Bringing back the all-time favorites from past classes from famous American artists...Theibaud Cupcakes, Johns Alphabets, Rodrigue Blue Dob, Michalopolis TIlted Houses! Lots of learning of techniques with watercolor resists, chalk pastel and line work. Each day a masterpiece will be finished. 1st - 5th
1:00 to 2:30
Art: Paint the Masters
This is Ms. Mel’s most popular camp: Paint the Masters. We will study a few artists such as Matisse, Kusuma, Cezanne and produce masterpieces. Campers will complete at least 3 paintings this week. Students will receive supplies that include acrylic paint and liquid watercolor, brushes, canvas’, paper and mounting boards. Since students will be working with acrylic, it is highly recommended to cover the workspace and wear apron or paint shirt. New artists will be introduced so returning students will not repeat paintings. This camp includes the supplies fee. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp.3rd - 6th
June 22 - 26 Parish Episcopal School Online Classes
9:00 to 10:00
The Painter's Palette Art Camp (Repeat of June 1-5)
Each day we will learn about a new artist and produce beautiful art in their style. International artists, Arnoldo Hurtado in Barcelona and Sam Chapelsky in Edmonton, Alberta will join us via video for two classes. Students will receive supplies that include chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal pencil, Sharpie, liquid watercolor, tray, brushes and paper. This camp is a ‘repeat’ of the popular Extend Spring Semester class. In Ms. Mel’s classes students are encouraged and taught not only art, but life lessons. Ms. Mel’s online classes are small so each child can get personal attention. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp. 1st-3rd
10:30 to 11:30
Drawing Still Life and Landscapes
Every artist has to learn to “see.” Every artist has to practice drawing in many different styles. This is Ms. Mel’s first drawing camp. She will break down complicated subjects and show little artists how to “see” and draw. There will be lots of contour, shading and gesture practice. A Drawings will be completed each day. Students will receive a sketch book, micron pen, drawing pencil and watercolors. This camp includes the supply fee and registered campers will pick up their art supplies at Parish Episcopal School Hillcrest the Saturday before the first day of this camp.
1st-3rd
June 22 - 26 Episcopal School of Dallas Online Classes
Register at: https://www.esdallas.org/page.cfm?p=3735
1:00 to 2:30
Art: Paint the Masters
This is Ms. Mel’s most popular camp: Paint the Masters. We will study a few artists such as Matisse, Kusuma, Cezanne and produce masterpieces. Campers will complete at least 3 paintings this week. Students will receive supplies that include acrylic paint and liquid watercolor, brushes, canvas’, paper and mounting boards. Since students will be working with acrylic, it is highly recommended to cover the workspace and wear apron or paint shirt. New artists will be introduced so returning students will not repeat paintings. This camp has a supplies fee. 3rd - 6th
