Master the secrets of observational drawing and painting while strengthening and diversifying your skills and types of materials. Have fun learning cool tips and tricks of life-like representation and start building a strong academy-level portfolio. 

Calling all artists and imagineers! Make fantastical and whimsical art using the power of your imagination and unexpected art materials.  

Embark on a creative journey into the art of painting! Learn about tools and materials and discover the foundations of color-mixing, form, and value. Explore a variety of painting techniques and share your discoveries with likeminded campers. 

Think outside of the “block”! Draw, paint, stamp, build, and play with Legos in new and unexpected ways making art inspired by all things Lego. 

Join the generations of artists telling stories using sequential images. Develop, draw, and visualize your own story with innovative layout styles and techniques.   

Learn to represent animals inspired by the animal art masters at PAFA’s collection and from observing real animals. Advance your ability to include animals in your art in a variety of styles with the help of live furry models.  

Learn to make art of your favorite animals and critters! Sculpt, paint, and draw all week-long finding inspiration from PAFA’s historical galleries and real-life animals. 

Gather round the big top for a week of clowny, zany, and colorful artmaking inspired by the acts, characters, and animals of the circus.