Summer Art Camp

Embark on an adventure filled with art and social justice teachings at UUFD

Drawing on the success of our first Summer Art Camp in 2015,  UUFD will offer a four-session summer art camp each summer during the month of June. Over the course of four Sundays, our RE children will learn about (1) the techniques of several famous artists, (2) how to create their own art using similar techiniques, and (3) how interdependence, creativity, and passion inspire art as well as help our world. We will teach children to approach both art and the world with curiosity instead of judgment.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.” --Albert Einstein

Sundays, June 5 - July 3, 2016, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

On the first Sunday, June 5, we will be learning about a Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai and print making. Our young artists will gain an appreciation for using different tools to create a picture from their minds.

On the second Sunday, June 12 (wonder box), we will focus on Palmer Hayden, a painter from the Harlem Renaissance. Our young artists will learn about how Palmer depicted African-American life, landscapes and how he used his cultural surrounding as inspiration. Our young artists will learn to use their surroundings and cultural background to use as a positive expression in their life.

On the third Sunday, June 19, we will focus on realist painter Edward Hopper. We will encourage our young artists to see ever changing world around them. We will go outside to encourage our children to paint their surroundings with differing perspectives.

On the fourth Sunday, June 28 (wonder box), we will focus on Hannah Hoch. She is best known for her photo montage and challenging gender norms. Our children will delve into creating their own photo montage and form the person that will uplift true gender equality in the world we live in.

On Sunday July 3, mark your calendars for the BIG DAY! Our UU young artists will present their amazing art work at the Summer Art Camp Exhibition.

Questions? Please contract our Director of Religious Studies, Gladys Sanchez, at dre@uufdekalb.org.

Time: 
Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Jul 03 2016.
Location: 
Fellowship Hall, UUFD
Hosted by: 
Lifespan Faith Development
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