Frist Center Summer Art Camp!

Do you have a budding artist in your family? The Frist Center’s summer camp can help your child find his or her artistic voice. Our weeklong, age-appropriate classes are designed to encourage artistic expression, art appreciation, interpretation, and imagination in kids ages 5 to 13. This year we are also offering a special two-day summer camp for teens ages 14 to 18 during which they will learn how to blow glass with an experienced glass artist. All sessions are directly supervised by one of our experienced museum educators. No previous art experience is necessary for any of the summer camps!

Program Descriptions

Ages 5–7

In the ARTic!
Travel to the coolest place on earth! Young artists will explore a variety of creative techniques while learning about the art, myths, and animals found in the natural world of the Arctic.

Becoming an Artist
Children will develop their creativity and explore their imaginations as they learn about a selection of great artists from the past few centuries. Whether engaging in action painting like Jackson Pollack or creating glass-like sculptures in the style of Dale Chihuly, campers are sure to find their own artistic voices while learning about different art-making techniques.

Adventures in the Wild
Little artists will journey to the jungle, desert, ocean, and beyond while exploring the ways professional artists have related to and portrayed animals in their diverse habitats. Using a variety of 2-D and 3-D art mediums campers will then create their own works based on animals and their environments.

Smashin’ Fashion
Drawing on the Frist Center’s The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947–1957 exhibition, children's literature, and their own imaginations, campers will explore the creation of clothing from the basics of weaving to the design of couture. During the process, participants will also enjoy learning a bit of French.

Ages 8–10

Collage of Cultures
Campers will explore the traditions and artistry of different cultures from all over the world as they “travel” to different countries and create projects based on what they learn. Techniques in painting, sculpture, wearable art, and mixed media will be incorporated. Pack your passport and your creativity for this camp!

Mimicking Glass
Drawing inspiration from sunlit gardens, clear blue waters and Dale Chihuly’s glass exhibition at the Frist Center, children will create a variety of colorful and dazzling projects using art techniques to simulate the look of glass.

Uniquely You
Campers will combine both traditional and contemporary studio techniques to create works that are all about themselves. Classes will explore how to communicate each child’s individuality through a variety of media including paint, dye, textiles, collage, photography, and more.

My World in 2-D
Utilizing a variety of 2-D art mediums campers will create artworks inspired by the world around them. Pastels, acrylic paints, watercolors, screen printing and more will be explored, which will give participants a better understanding of the diverse selections 2-D art has to offer.

Ages 11–13

Photography: New vs. Old
There is a battle in the world of photography: the digital approach is overtaking the traditional method, but the original ways of making photographic images are still used in the art world. Drawing on Tokihiro Sato’s exhibition at the Frist Center and his use of traditional photographic techniques as their muse, participants will learn about the history of photography while exploring some old ways of creating photographic images alongside their newer, digital counterparts. All materials, including cameras, will be provided.

Ages 14–18

Glass Blowing
Explore the ancient art of glass blowing! Teens will learn the fundamentals of working with hot glass in this fun and challenging camp. Appropriate glass-working tools and methods will be demonstrated by an experienced glass artist and then used by students. Emphasis will be on safety and good work habits.

*This is a two-day camp. Please come prepared to work during the first class session; bring sunglasses and wear a cotton shirt and pants. No shorts, synthetic materials, or sandals allowed. Students must be AT LEAST 56 inches in height in order to use the equipment necessary to participate in this class. Please keep in mind that this camp has high heat temperatures and will take place outside.

 

* Enrollment in each summer art camp is limited to twenty participants per session, except for the glass blowing camp, which is limited to twelve participants. Programs fill quickly, and early registration is encouraged to guarantee space in the session of your choice.



Registration for Frist Center Members begins February 5. Registration for the general public begins February 12.

To register, complete the Summer Camp Registration Form (ages 5-13) or Summer Camp Registration Form (age 14-18) and fax or mail it to the Frist Center. For questions, please call 615.744.3342.

A number of need-based scholarships are available on a first come first served basis. For more information call 615-744-3342 or download the Scholarship Application.



Please follow age parameters outlined for each camp when registering your child. Children will be assigned based on their age on the first day of camp. 

2010 SCHEDULE

*The last two weeks of camp curriculum for 5–10 year olds will be a repeat of the first two weeks for this age group


Enrollment Fees

Ages 5–7 and 8–10
$200 per session
$300 for two sessions
$150 per session for Frist Center members
$250 for two sessions for Frist Center members

Ages 11–13
$250 per session
$200 per session for Frist Center members

Ages 14–18
$200 per session
$150 per session for Frist Center members

* Art supplies included in camp fees


Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
· Snacks will be provided for participants. Children enrolled in the daylong program (two sessions) should bring their own lunch. Supervised lunches will be held in the courtyard from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
· Participants should dress for mess.
· Those parents with children enrolled in the glass blowing summer camp will have to sign a waiver.
· A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please call 615.744.3342 for additional information.
· Pre-camp and after-camp sessions from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and/or from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. will be provided for an additional $20 per week. Space is limited.
· Programs and dates are subject to change. The Frist Center reserves the right to cancel programs when necessary. Fees will be refunded under this circumstance.