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SUMMARY:Plants and Bugs Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:Young artists will explore the fascinating world of plants and bugs through drawing\, observation\, and creativity! Campers will learn to draw from life using pencil\, markers\, and colored pencils while developing their observation skills and artistic voice. Each day includes guided drawing lessons\, creative exploration\, and outdoor observation walks around the garden and nearby pollinator plants. We’ll sketch real leaves\, flowers\, and (friendly!) bugs\, and create imaginative compositions based on nature. \nNo experience necessary—just curiosity and creativity! All materials provided. \nDay 1: Intro to Nature Drawing \n\nTheme: What is nature drawing?\nWarm-up: Observation exercise — draw a simple leaf using pencil only\nActivity: Leaf drawing with pencil and contour lines\nCreative Challenge: Create a “plant creature” using leaf shapes\nNature Walk: Collect textures and shapes to use all week\n\nDay 2: Bug Exploration \n\nTheme: What makes bugs so cool?\nWarm-up: Sketch a bug from imagination\nActivity: Draw insects from reference photos with pencil\, then color with markers\nCreative Challenge: Design your own bug and give it a habitat\nDiscussion: How insects help our environment\n\nDay 3: Color & Pattern in Nature \n\nTheme: Colors in the garden\nWarm-up: Color mixing with markers and colored pencils\nActivity: Draw a flower using pencil outline\, then add vibrant colors\nCreative Challenge: Combine real bugs and plants into a fantasy garden drawing\nMini-Lesson: Using contrast and layering color\n\nDay 4: Garden Composition \n\nTheme: Telling stories with pictures\nWarm-up: Drawing bugs in motion (quick sketches)\nActivity: Create a full garden scene using real and imaginary elements\nCreative Challenge: Add a “hero bug” to the scene with a backstory\nOutdoor Time: Sketch plants and bugs from life\n\nDay 5: Final Projects\n \n\nTheme: Celebrate your art!\nWarm-up: Free draw or collaborative mural on butcher paper\nActivity: Finish any ongoing projects\nFinal Project: One large-scale nature drawing or mixed collage
URL:https://magpieartcenter.com/event/plants-and-bugs-art-camp/
LOCATION:Magpie Art Center\, 4138 Rio Grande Ave\, Sedalia\, CO\, 80135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Classes,Morning,Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Cartoon Critters & Creatures Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:Cartoon Critters & Creatures Art Camp\nDates: June 9–13\nTime: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM\nAges: 7–12\nLocation: Magpie Art Center\, Sedalia\, CO \nLet your imagination run wild! In this afternoon camp\, kids will create their own cartoon-style critters\, pets\, monsters\, and favorite animals. We’ll explore how to draw expressive characters using simple shapes and forms\, then bring them to life with pencil\, markers\, and color. Campers will learn about facial expressions\, body language\, and storytelling through character design. \nEach day includes guided drawing lessons\, fun prompts\, and creative freedom to explore their wildest ideas. Great for animal lovers\, aspiring cartoonists\, and kids who love to draw and invent. \nNo experience needed—just a big imagination! \nDay 1: Cartoon Critter Basics \n\nTheme: What makes a cartoon character?\nWarm-up: Shape practice – turning circles and ovals into animals\nLesson: How to draw faces and eyes with personality\nActivity: Draw your own pet or favorite animal as a cartoon character\nCreative Challenge: Turn a real animal into a superhero or sidekick\n\nDay 2: Silly Pets & Wild Animals \n\nTheme: Drawing from life and exaggerating\nWarm-up: Draw a pet doing something funny (jumping\, hiding\, etc.)\nLesson: Using body shapes to show movement and personality\nActivity: Create a “weird zoo” full of custom creatures\nCreative Challenge: Invent a new species by mixing two animals\n\nDay 3: Monsters & Mythical Beasts \n\nTheme: How to draw imaginary creatures\nWarm-up: Doodle-a-monster (group sketch game)\nLesson: Combining real animal features into monster designs\nActivity: Design your own monster and give it special powers\nStory Prompt: Draw your monster’s home or habitat\n\nDay 4: Expressions & Emotions \n\nTheme: Telling stories with faces\nWarm-up: Draw a critter showing 4 emotions (happy\, mad\, scared\, silly)\nLesson: Face shapes\, eye positions\, and emotion tricks\nActivity: Create a comic strip or short scene with your creature\nCreative Challenge: Team drawing: pass the paper\, build a creature together\n\nDay 5: Final Projects & Character \n\nTheme: Show off your star character\nWarm-up: Quick sketches of everyone’s favorite critter from the week\nActivity: Final poster or trading card of a favorite character\nBonus: Design a name\, bio\, and backstory
URL:https://magpieartcenter.com/event/cartoon-critters-creatures-art-camp/
LOCATION:A Sanctuary Center\, 3720 West Wolfensberger Road\, Sedalia\, CO\, 80135\, United States
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