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Children's Museum of the Arts
103 Charlton St
New York, NY 10014
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Art Colony Classes
Classes
Arts of Egypt 2016
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jan 1st - Jan 1st;Location: At CMA. Explore the fantastical world of Egyptian art! In this class, young artists will examine how this ancient society used their art to depict the human form, create symbolic language, and interpret the afterlife. Using a variety of mixed media materials, students will work in both 2D and 3D, creating replica artifacts like mummy cases, hieroglyphic messages, and small scale sculptures.
- 4-Days $476.00
Graphic Novel 2016
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jan 1st - Jan 1st; Location: At CMA. Is your young artist a visual storyteller? In the Graphic Novel class, students will learn about the tradition of sequential art used in comic books and explore the possibilities of writing their very own graphic novel. They will learn techniques in cartoon and perspective drawing, character design, and storyboarding as they work on a chapter of their comic book. They will learn how to work with traditional pen and ink drawings to design their own cover art, then edit the final colors and images of their comics in Photoshop.
- 4-Days $476.00
Puppet Friends 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jun 20th - Jun 24th; Location: At CMA. From shadow puppets in China to marionettes in the Czech Republic to good ol' Big Bird, puppets are part of an ancient history of storytelling. Young artists will create their own puppets and explore some of the great puppet artists, including Paul Klee and Jim Henson. What new friend will you create?
Multiplane Animation 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jun 20th - Jun 24th; Location: At CMA. Inspired by the works of animator Yuri Norstein, young artists will explore the wonders of multi-plane animation in this class. Instead of working on only one surface, this class will teach the technique of animating on two or more planes at once! This special technique allows young artists to add depth and handmade visual effects to their animations including: rolling fog, snow, multiple elements or characters moving at once, and the use of dramatic perspectives! This is a must for young artists interested in animation and filmmaking!
Monologues 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Jun 20th - Jun 24th; Location: At CMA. This class is perfect for those who have a flair for the written word and performance! Young artists will have the opportunity to either write a short script or perform an existing monologue, which will then be brought to life through animation and/or live-action film techniques. The class will break into small groups and work collaboratively on the production of short films. The final films will be presented at the end of the week!
Soft Sculpture 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jun 27th - Jul 1st; Location: At CMA. Sculpt a hammer, an ice cream cone, or a porcupine out of fabric! Channel your inner Claus Oldenburg by practicing your crafting skills and considering how objects look different when created out of a softer material.
Intro to Stop Motion Animation 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jun 27th - Jul 1st; Location: At CMA. In this class, young animators will learn how to create an animated film using a variety of 2D and 3D stop motion techniques. Experimenting with iStopmotion software, they will discover how to make toys, clay, found objects, and paper come to life on the screen. Students will develop skills in narration and story development as they brainstorm and storyboard ideas for each short. Students who enjoy stepping in front of the camera will have a chance to do so as they animate themselves!
The Art of Teaching Art 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Jun 27th - Jul 1st; Location: At CMA. This week-long course combines skill-based art classes with an opportunity to receive hands-on internship and community service hours by working side by side with CMA's Teaching Artists during the museum's general hours. Each morning begins with an intimate lesson that focuses on a fundamental principle of fine art, introducing advanced techniques and use of materials in printmaking, sculpture, fashion design and much more. During the afternoon, young artists will be responsible for proposing a guided workshop inspired by the morning lesson. Under the guidance of CMA Teaching Artists, artists will have the opportunity to develop their own creative curriculum, manage material prep, and execute lessons during public hours at CMA. Each day will end with a meeting and critique to discuss successes as well as address concerns or issues and responses to working on the floor at CMA.
Stop Motion Animation 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Jul 5th - Jul 8th; Location: At CMA. Learn how to create an animated film using a variety of advanced 2D and 3D stop motion techniques! Experimenting with iStopmotion and Dragon software, young artists will discover how to make toys, clay, found objects, and paper come to life on the screen as well as create a 3D set. They will develop skills in narration and story development as they brainstorm and storyboard ideas for each short. Students will pull inspiration from master animators like Tim Burton and renowned animator PES!
Photography 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jul 11th - Jul 15th; Location: At CMA. In this class, young artists will explore digital photography and Photoshop techniques such as editing, cropping, and retouching. Students will develop an understanding of SLR cameras and cultivate design skills as they work with these applications. In addition, the class will experiment with alternative methods such as pinholes, rayograms, and polaroid transfers. Students will grow their knowledge of photographic history. They will develop their photographic eye and personal vision as they explore artists such as Edward Weston, David Hockney, Hannah Hoch and Paul Strand.
The Art Of: Minecraft 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jul 11th - Jul 15th; Location: At CMA. Turn Minecraft into 2D and 3D artworks! Is your child obsessed with Minecraft? If so, then this is the class for your young artist! In this class, campers will spend the day building, sculpting, drawing, and designing their favorite characters and places from Minecraft. CMA Teaching Artists will guide them through various art making techniques to interpret their favorite elements of the game. Parents, never fear! Students will not be playing Minecraft in this workshop. They'll be adapting and interpreting elements of the Minecraft game in aid of art making and skill building.
Editing and Post-Production 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Jul 11th - Jul 15th; Location: At CMA. Using Final Cut Software, this class will teach the art of editing! Young artists will shoot original footage with SLR Cameras and will then spend time collaboratively editing and manipulating the footage. Sound Design and Voice Over Narration will be taught and utilized in the filmmaking process. The final films will be presented at the end of the week!
Modern Masters 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jul 18th - Jul 22nd; Location: At CMA. Pablo Picasso. Henri Matisse. Jacob Lawrence. Yayoi Kusama. Mark Rothko. Frida Kahlo. Jackson Pollack. The list could go on and on and on. Young artists will explore the work of modern masters, the influence they have had on the art world today, and then create their own modern masterpieces.
Creature Creations 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jul 18th - Jul 22nd; Location: At CMA. In this class artists will learn the basics of costume design, performance and puppetry through the use of multiple mediums. Focusing on drawing and fabrication, students will be exposed to a variety of techniques and processes to help them transform their fantastical ideas into wearable art forms. Students will be asked to consider the movement and personalities of their creatures and encouraged to think about the mechanics of their designs. We will be working with a variety of media including: fabric, found objects, cardboard, wire, string, foam and paper-mache. The class will end in a group parade with each student showcasing their unique wearable creature creation.
Painting 101 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Jul 18th - Jul 22nd; Location: At CMA. Using acrylic paint, watercolor and gouache, young artists in this class will explore color, space, mark and material. The class will focus on painting from observation: still life, landscape, and the human figure. Projects will develop students' technical abilities and creative problem solving. Young artists will end the week with a series of paintings as well as preparatory studies demonstrating their growth in understanding paint as a material to create illusion, composition, scale and color. Impasto, underpainting, transparency and other experiments will be undertaken throughout the week!
Wearable Sculpture 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jul 25th - Jul 29th; Location: At CMA. Accessorize your outfit with more than just jewelry-create your own wearable sculptures! Headpieces that soar into the air, cardboard structures that wrap around your body, wings that pop out from your back, the options are endless. What will you create?
Food Films 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Jul 25th - Jul 29th; Location: At CMA. Food lovers unite - young animators will make their favorite treats come to life on our animating table! Using iStopmotion software, they will learn how to create imaginative short films that pay homage to the culinary arts. This class will encourage students to hone their skills in script writing, interviewing, set design and character development as they watch their dream cuisine come to life.
The Art of Teaching Art 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Jul 25th - Jul 29th; Location: At CMA. This week-long course combines skill-based art classes with an opportunity to receive hands-on internship and community service hours by working side by side with CMA's Teaching Artists during the museum's general hours. Each morning begins with an intimate lesson that focuses on a fundamental principle of fine art, introducing advanced techniques and use of materials in printmaking, sculpture, fashion design and much more. During the afternoon, young artists will be responsible for proposing a guided workshop inspired by the morning lesson. Under the guidance of CMA Teaching Artists, artists will have the opportunity to develop their own creative curriculum, manage material prep, and execute lessons during public hours at CMA. Each day will end with a meeting and critique to discuss successes as well as address concerns or issues and responses to working on the floor at CMA.
Fantasy and Fairytales 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 1st - Aug 5th; Location: At CMA. Travel into unknown worlds of your own creation! Is your fantasy world populated with robots and aliens or elves and fairies? Young artists will come up with their own imaginary places and then create mixed-media illustrations depicting life within them.
Video Game Design 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 1st - Aug 5th; Location: At CMA. This class not only introduces students to the process of video game design, but completely immerses them in a digitally interactive experience. In addition to testing popular video games of the past and present, young artists will have the opportunity to collaborate with their classmates on an original game that can be shared online. This class will help students hone their analytical, technical, and composition skills as CMA Teaching Artists introduce them to narrative concepts, graphic design techniques and user-friendly game design software, like Scratch. They will also work with other campers to construct props for an interactive arcade that their friends and family can enjoy on the last day of class!
Comics: Digital Techniques 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Aug 1st - Aug 5th; Location: At CMA. In this course young artists will work on improving the talents they have in illustration and graphic novel while expanding their knowledge to the digital level. This course will involve an introduction to Adobe Photoshop to work with digital editing and coloring. Students will leave this class with a basic knowledge of Photoshop, the skills to pursue their work at the next level, a method to develop and share their work online, and a completed short comic that's been digitally edited and colored.
Intro to Comics 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 8th - Aug 12th; Location: At CMA. This week-long class will focus on the art of telling a story through the combined use of visual and written language. Young artists will learn the tradition of sequential art as well as techniques for cartooning, character design and storyboarding – all the secrets to producing their own comics! This class is a great way to kick start their visual storytelling skills and will provide a window into the minds of their favorite comic creators!
Costume Design 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 8th - Aug 12th; Location: At CMA. In the words of Tim Gunn, learn how to "make it work" in this unconventional costuming class! Using found objects and materials, young designers will develop their creativity in a series of challenging projects, such as draping a costume with only one fabric or styling traditional garments from cultures around the world. Students will become familiar with a variety of textiles and develop drawing and problem-solving skills, as they brainstorm ideas for the final pieces in their collection.
Maker Class: 3d Printing 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Aug 8th - Aug 12th; Location: At CMA. Are you excited about 3D Printing? Want to join the next industrial revolution where artists lead the way using today's technology? This class will explore the tools and applications of 3D Printing. Young artists will learn the basics of 3D Modeling using Sketch-Up and Sculptris, to create a digital file based on their own design. Through prototyping and creative problem solving, students will learn how computer generated form translates into printable three-dimensional objects. Each student will leave with a 3D printed small-scale sculpture.
Art Around the World 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 15th - Aug 19th; Location: At CMA. Hola! Bom Dia! NiHao! Hej! Our world is a fascinating place, full of different cultures, history, and styles of art. Young artists explore the world at large and dive deep into different cultures as they create art inspired by artists in faraway places.
Music Video 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 15th - Aug 19th; Location: At CMA. Collaborate with a real NYC-based band on their next music video! Young artists will develop their editing skills as they design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of the song. Music lovers and filmmakers alike will collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions before delving into the exciting process of production. Students will experiment with stop motion animation equipment, work with live action video, and choreograph dance moves for the whole performance. After the video is edited, they will have the opportunity to share the final product with the world through CMA's Blog. Past CMA music videos have been featured on popular music blogs, such as Stereogum.
The Art of Teaching Art 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Aug 15th - Aug 19th; Location: At CMA. This week-long course combines skill-based art classes with an opportunity to receive hands-on internship and community service hours by working side by side with CMA's Teaching Artists during the museum's general hours. Each morning begins with an intimate lesson that focuses on a fundamental principle of fine art, introducing advanced techniques and use of materials in printmaking, sculpture, fashion design and much more. During the afternoon, young artists will be responsible for proposing a guided workshop inspired by the morning lesson. Under the guidance of CMA Teaching Artists, artists will have the opportunity to develop their own creative curriculum, manage material prep, and execute lessons during public hours at CMA. Each day will end with a meeting and critique to discuss successes as well as address concerns or issues and responses to working on the floor at CMA.
Toy Design 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 22nd - Aug 26th; Location: At CMA. Wonk, bonk, zap, zip, create the newest, coolest toy yet to hit the market! Young artists know better than anyone else what makes a toy awesome. Put your building skills to use and design the next line of toys.
Claymation 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 22nd - Aug 26th; Location: At CMA. It's time to CLAY! Young artists will explore the fascinating process of claymation as they learn the tools necessary to make their own films. Experimenting with materials like wire armature, paper, fabric and clay, students will flex their creative muscles on a series of films, using iStopmotion software to capture stories ranging in the genres of abstract to short narrative.
Fashion Design 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Aug 22nd - Aug 26th; Location: At CMA. Do you dream of fashion week? Have you wondered how to make your own clothes? This class will be an in depth look into fashion design. From initial sketches to pattern making and creation, young designers will learn basic techniques to draw and make their own wearables. The class will culminate with a group fashion show and mock pop-up store!
Ceramic Sculpture 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 29th - Sep 2nd; Location: At CMA. Make an extraordinary sculpture and develop essential skills in hand work and ceramic design! After completing a series of free-drawing and brainstorming exercises, children will experiment with traditional techniques in ceramic-making, including pinch, coil, and slab methods. Then they will learn about the process of adding textures and color to enhance the artwork. This class culminates the construct of a collaborative piece using the skills and methodologies children learned throughout the week.
Documentary Film 2016
$595.00
Ages: 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9 yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs; Dates: Aug 29th - Sep 2nd; Location: At CMA. Create a short documentary film about the young talents at CMA's Summer Art Colony! Young artists will learn how to capture documentary footage of CMA's art productions as they unfold all around them. They will learn the technical and creative skills of video recording on DSLRs, lighting, sound recording, interviewing and video editing. The class will visit and record the adventures and activities of all other art colony classes happening in the museum. They will work on the skills of narrative, story-board and character development in aid of documentary film.
Music Video 2016
$595.00
Ages: 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs; Dates: Aug 29th - Sep 2nd; Location: At CMA. Develop your editing skills as you design and arrange original footage to match the rhythm of the song. Young filmmakers will choose a favorite track and will then collaborate across a series of brainstorming, drawing, and storyboarding sessions, before delving into the exciting process of production. They will experiment with stop motion animation, work with live action video and Final Cut editing software, and choreograph dance moves for the whole performance. After the video is edited, they will have the opportunity to share the final product with the world through CMA's Blog!
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Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
About Us
At CMA, we give all children and families access to the creative tools that promote self-expression and esteem through the visual and performing arts. We honor the artist in every child through hands-on art programs taught by trained, working artists; through our on-going collection and exhibition of children's art; and through partnerships with diverse community organizations that celebrate life and the arts in New York City.