Learn how to create an animated film using a variety of 2D and 3D stop motion techniques. Experimenting with iStopmotion software, you will discover how to make toys, clay, found objects, and paper come to life on the screen. Develop skills in narration and story development as you brainstorm and storyboard ideas for each short. For those who enjoying stepping in front of the camera, you will have a chance to do so as you animate yourself.

In this class, you will explore the themes of still life, portrait, and landscape art through the almighty paintbrush. Using different paint mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, collage and mixed media, this class will reinforce your observational and collaborative abilities as you work with the group to create one large mural that celebrates both abstract and realistic forms of mixed media paints. You will also use these acquired skills to create your own works of art.

Spend a week creating magical short films that involve a variety of giants, princes, princesses, trolls, wizards and castles. You will examine and celebrate these themes using various techniques in puppet-making and stop motion animation. Collaborate with other campers to storyboard, develop characters and design the sets for your magical stories.

Make an extraordinary sculpture as you develop essential skills in hand work and ceramic design. After completing a series of free-draw and brainstorming exercises, you will be ready to experiment with traditional techniques in ceramic-making, including pinch, coil, and slab methods. Learn about the process of adding textures and glazes to your work as the piece begins to dry. Then using the skills and methodologies you have learned along the way, work with the group on one collaborative piece that will be fired and finished in a kiln.

Learn the fundamentals of the art of the print. Explore a variety of printmaking techniques like block printing, monotypes, and silkscreen. Inspired by exceptional printmakers throughout the ages, this class will develop your design and technical skills. From design conception to the final edition, you will use a variety of mixed media and materials, exploring the concepts of transparency and layering, color mixing and alternative printing methods. The class will culminate with a completed edition of your own prints.

Take a piece of paper and bring it to life! In this class, you will learn how to use iStopmotion software to create your own animation shorts. Delve into the concept of design, building skills in illustration, light and color play, and set design. You will also develop narrative skills through storytelling, character development and collaborative art production. By exploring animation innovations like multi-plane camerawork, you may never look at a simple piece of paper the same way again.

Explore the fantastical world of Egyptian art! In this class, you 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, you will work in both 2D and 3D, creating replica artifacts like mummy cases, hieroglyphic messages, and small scale sculptures.

Design the next outfit in your closet! In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of sewing and patternmaking using a variety of fabrics and textiles. Experiment with fabric printing and marbling techniques, and create a mood board. Then try your hand at a garment your choice. From sketch book drawings to the presentation of your own collection on our mini runway, you will learn the necessary technical and creative tools needed to start your own fashion line.

If you could have any pet in the universe, what would you choose? This class will give you the opportunity to create the fantastical critter of your dreams! Experimenting with techniques in illustration, narration, and sculpture, you will construct puppets complete with wire armature, fur, scales, horns, whiskers and more. Feature your new pet in stop motion animation films using iStopmotion and set up a radio podcast in our Sound Booth to document its behavior.

Discover the many ways to represent a character’s persona through symbolic reference and design. In this mixed media class, you will be challenged to depict a character through a variety of 2D and 3D art projects. After a series of brainstorming and sketching exercises, you will experiment with art’s fundamental elements including scale, color, and texture to bring your character to life. As the week progresses, you will explore color theory and paint mixing. This class will help you to develop techniques in self portraiture using various media.

Food lovers unite – your favorite treats come to life on our animating table! Using iStopmotion software, you will learn how to create imaginative short films that pay homage to the culinary arts. Hone your skills in script writing, interviewing, set design and character development as you watch your dream cuisine comes to life.

This is a class for those with busy hands! Learn how to weave textiles and create soft sculpture. Bead, braid, and make your own pom poms. Inspired by the work of traditional and contemporary fiber artists like Sheila Hicks, this class will emphasize patience and process through the meditative quality of handwork. As you become familiar with the importance of handicraft in a modern age, you will also grow confident in the ability to do it yourself.

Inspired by Chuck Close and other exceptional printmakers throughout the ages, this class will develop your design and technical skills as you experiment with various processes like block printing, monotype, linocut, and silkscreen. From design conception to the final edition, you will use a variety of mixed media and materials, exploring the concepts of transparency and layering, color mixing, and alternative printing methods. The class will culminate with you completing an  edition of your own prints.

In the words of Tim Gunn, learn how to “make it work” in this unconventional costuming class. Using found objects and materials, test your creativity in a series of challenging assignments such as draping a costume with only one fabric or styling traditional garments for cultures around the world. Become familiar with a variety of textiles and develop your sketching skills as you brainstorm ideas for the final pieces in your collection.

It’s time to CLAY! Explore the fascinating process of claymation as you learn about the tools necessary to make your own films. Experimenting with materials like wire armature, paper, fabric and clay, you will flex your creative muscles on a series of films, using iStopmotion software to capture stories ranging in the genres of abstract to short narrative.

Alexander Calder is probably best remembered for his bold yet elegant mobiles, but did you know that he also made jewelry, paintings, drawings, and toys? This class will investigate the many making modes of Calder. Explore both  2D and 3D mediums in this class by drawing, painting, and sculpting with wire. Using a multimedia based approach, you will create projects inspired by Calder’s many works. At the end of the course you will have created unique wearable art pieces and your very own mobile!

Join us for a serious exploration into the silkscreen process. Inspired by Chuck Close and other exceptional printmakers, this class will develop your design and technical skills as you work through a variety of methods using the silkscreen frame. From design conception to the final edition, you will use a variety of mixed media and materials, exploring the concepts of transparency and layering, color mixing, and alternative printing methods. The class will culminate with the completed edition of your own prints, shirts, and more.

Collaborate with a real NYC-based band on their next music video! Develop your editing skills as you 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. Experiment with stop motion animation equipment, work with live action video, and choreograph your dance moves for the whole performance. After the video is edited, you 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.

Jump into an fantastical art-making menagerie! Through mixed-media, drawings & paintings, mosaics, and sculpture you will have an opportunity to play with both real and mythological animals of the past, present, and future. Inspired by artists Deborah Butterfield, Pablo Picasso and their love for furry friends, you will have the chance to make paper mache animal masks, clay and mixed media sculptures and much more.

Forget covering up your old notebooks with stickers, in this Art Colony, you get to create your own handmade books from cover to cover! Work with Teaching Artists to paint, dye, print, and marble your very own paper. You will also be introduced to various book-making techniques such as stitch binding and stab binding, as well as pop-up, flip, and accordion bookmaking. Show off your final book in class or keep it as a secret journal.

Learn how to create a print on any surface. Inspired by Chuck Close and other exceptional printmakers throughout the ages, this class will develop your design and production skills as you work through a complete silk screening process. From design conception to the final edition, you will use a variety of mixed media and materials, exploring the concepts of transparency, layering, color mixing, and alternative printing methods. You will leave this class with your own printed shirts, cards, and more.