BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Benton Harbor Arts District’s newest summer camp will focus on the art of Mexico and Frida Kahlo, and students will develop skills, techniques, critical thinking, creative problem solving and conceptual learning through the use of a wide range of resources, materials and the guidance of talented teaching artists.

Collaboration, cooperation and focus will all be considered. For two of the three weeks (Camp II and Camp III) the ARS Gallery will partner with Water Street Glassworks (WSG) for the sixth year. WSG will provide students with a plethora of glass knowledge from mosaic to sandblasting and more.

 

Camp I (7-11 years): June 15-19 — $140

Students will focus on the country of Mexico as they create and explore mosaic, sculpture, painting, and mixed media as well as a bit of the Spanish language. All classes are held at the ARS Gallery.

Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., and on Friday a small bites reception will begin at 3:30 p.m., friends and family are invited to join their campers to view the work created during camp.

 

Camp II (9-14 years): June 22-26 — $160

Students will focus on the country of Mexico as they create and explore mosaic, sculpture, painting, and glass arts at WSG, as well as a bit of the Spanish language. Three of the classes will be held at the ARS Gallery and the fourth will be at the WSG. Monday-Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. On Friday, a small bites reception will begin at 4pm, friends and family are invited to join their campers to view the work created during camp.

 

Camp III (13-18 years): July 13-17 — $160

Students will focus on developing their own style as they create art in an open-studio environment. Teens will be led by talented teaching artists, with a focus on encouraging students to take the lesson and create original work from the concepts.

Participants will explore painting, sculpture, mixed media and glass arts.

Three of the classes will be held at the ARS Gallery and the fourth will be at the WSG. Classes are Monday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

On Friday, a small bites reception will begin at 4 p.m., friends and family are invited to join their campers to view the work created during camp.

Parents are asked to provide a sack snack and drink for their campers each day. All students should dress for a mess. Older students attending WSG must wear closed-toed shoes and socks (no sandals or bracelets).

 

Art & Architecture Camp (10-12 yrs):

June 29-July 3 — $160

ARS Arts & Culture Center and Architecture Professor, Mark Moreno of Renaissance Kids are collaborating to offer a Summer Art & Architecture Camp, held at ARS.

Classes are Monday through Friday from 1:45 to 5:15 p.m.

For more information or to make a payment, call (269) 208-4409, go to the website, arsartsandculture.org or annarussoart.com, click on the arts and culture link and go to the camp page

ARS Arts & Culture Center is located at 147 Fifth St. in Benton Harbor. Payments can be mailed to:

ARS Arts & Culture Center

P.O. Box 9151

Benton Harbor, MI 49023