Have you ever closed your eyes after looking at a bright light and seen a spot of color in the darkness behind your eyelids? This is called an after-image. Students will explore what happens when one color is surrounded by very different colors and how new art work is made through this process. In this week-long course, students will create their own after-images, as well as color scales, and other colorful collage compositions using Color-aid paper, scissors, and glue to gain a deeper understanding of how our eyes see color. Explore what happens when colors change in size, and what happens when one color is surrounded by very different background colors.  And, attempt to make a solid color appear to be translucent. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $5. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/27–7/1

Have you ever noticed when two colors, like red and green, are placed next to each other they seem to vibrate?  This is called color relativity. Using Color-aid paper, scissors and glue, students experiment with five color theory concepts developed by artist Josef Albers, such as relativity, after-image, color scales, color quantity, and illusions of transparency. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $5.   COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 12 - 17

Dates: 6/27–7/1

Document your daily life in an easy, fun, and colorful way. Makeover a basic composition notebook and find a home for the ephemera (movie stubs, receipts, junk mail, etc.) that accumulates on a regular basis. Use techniques like doodling, drawing, lettering, as well as adding Washi tape and stickers. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/27–7/1

Using recycled objects, pencils (regular and color), paint, paper (different colors, sizes), and found objects from nature, kids will make wonderful 2-D collages and 3-D sculptures. Artists such as Romare Bearden, Eric Carle, Barbara Hepworth, Richard Long, Henri Matisse, and Louise Nevelson will be introduced for ideas. Students will be encouraged to explore their own interpretations of projects. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15.   COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 7/5–7/8 and 7/18–7/22

It's amazing and it's true!  With just your hands and a few simple tools, you can transform a chunk of earth (clay) into a beautiful form. By week’s end, youth will create one functional and one decorative piece of clay for glazing and firing in the kilns at CAW.  Students will explore the basics of shaping, attaching, carving, and glazing clay forms. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 7/5–7/8

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor). The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 9 - 12

Dates: 7/5–7/8

For this class, students will explore traditional cartooning methods. Youth will create characters and their worlds, learning how to depict action, locations, facial expressions, lettering, and effects for their own story and colorful strip. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 7/11–7/15 and 8/15–8/19

Be inspired by common household objects to design other worlds, their inhabitants, space vehicles, and robots. Learn about character design with heroes, villains, sidekicks, backstories, and turnarounds. Make a clay model of a character to assist in drawing scenes from all angles. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 7/18–7/22 and 8/22–8/26

What’s the difference between cold climate and warm climate reptiles? Kids will explore unique animals from the arctic to the desert to learn about their habitats and instincts. Using this inspiration, students will create exciting art projects including painting animal portraits, pond life collages, clay bugs/creatures, hanging fish mobiles, and safari animals made out of felt material. Color, textures, and shapes will be incorporated to help students discover the differences about these animals. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.  

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 7/25–7/29

Learn basic metalworking techniques to create mini sculptures and jewelry. Saw, hammer, forge, stamp, fold, rivet, and solder copper sheet and wire. Students will use hand tools and a gas torch (one-on-one with instructor) to make metal malleable and solder pieces together. 2-D and 3-D forms will be created, including organic shapes, vessels, spheres, and boxes. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 12 - 17

Dates: 7/25–7/29

During this workshop, students will craft a wide variety of puppet types (spoon, bag, sock, etc.), building up a huge cast of characters that can tell numerous stories. Working together, the class will create a puppet theater, complete with props and backgrounds for their own puppet show. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 8/1–8/5

Young artists will create miniature stages and worlds where backdrops, props, and actors of their own design will be fashioned from paper, clay, fabrics and recycled materials. Using their imaginations, they will construct fantastic 3-D characters and settings to tell stories. The fundamentals of drawing and design, scale and perspective, and key concepts such as background, middle ground, and foreground will be explored. Diorama building has a long and rich history. The term originated in 1823 and literally means "through that which is seen."  Dioramas, whether in miniature scale or as full-scale replicas in museums, have been the way people have seen into other worlds, and have been both educated and entertained. Viewing dioramas is fun and making them is even more rewarding. So whether you want to ace that next homework assignment, make your fantasy gaming more interesting, or perk up your dollhouse, creating miniature worlds could be the beginning of a passionate hobby. The

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 8/8–8/12

Join us for a week of hands-on creative fun. Dive into an ocean of fish, sea turtles, giant squid, pirates, mermaids, seashells, and seascape wonders. Explore new methods for art making such as clay, papier mâché, cardboard, drawing, painting, printing, watercolor, and collage. Small hands and big imaginations are all that's needed. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.      

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 8/22–8/26

Have fun learning to draw fruit, fish, flowers, butterflies, bugs, sneakers, sandcastles, seashells and sunsets. Work from both observation and imagination. Get new drawing tips and explore a range of art materials including pencils, charcoal, pastels and ink, The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $15. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 8/23–8/25