BTA Visual and Performing Arts Camp Course Catalogue
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Tuition for Summer @ Boston Trinity Academy's Visual and Performing Arts Camp is $125 per week.
BLOCK I COURSES Click for Block II
Abstract Color Painting Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Develop the ability to paint using color combinations and abstract forms with acrylics to create an art expression. This workshop is designed to see color and abstract richness from reality. We will emphasize the art elements of expression, composition, harmony and form, as well as primary and secondary color combinations.
Materials Fee : $20 per student. Canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, spatula
Instructor : Gabriela Elizabeth Welsh Guajardo ( www.eliwelsh.com, www.krop.com/eliwelsh), School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Universidad Complutense de Bellas Artes, Madrid, Spain.
Art Movements of the 20th Century Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered one week only : August 13 – August 17
This course will focus on modern art and how different artistic movements have shifted over the past century. A great chance to create artwork based on your own interests while using the masters of different styles as a guide!
Materials Fee : $20 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
Artists in Motion Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered weekly July 16 -August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
This is a full bodied art making course in which we will be using our whole bodies to draw and paint by leaps and bounds! Learn to compose dynamic pieces of art by exploring your entire body’s physical abilities—not just your usual drawing hand! We will jump, dive, run, dance, push, and stretch to make art that is fun and unique. Whether you love dancing and moving around or just want to expand your art making skills with something different, this course is for you!
Materials fee: $10 per student
Instructor: Jasmine Higbee (http://jasminehigbee.carbonmade.com/)
M.F.A. candidate, School of the Museum of Fine Arts,
B,F.A., Drawing and Painting, Birmingham-Southern College
Bringing Recycled Materials to Life - Recycled Art Class Block I : 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Offered weekly, Weeks TBD
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Students will bring recycled materials to life by creating jewelry, wearable art, puppets, masks, or any 3D creation that sparks their interest - the possibilities are limitless. Rubber, cardboard, fabric, reclaimed wood and plastic will be provided but students can also bring in any recycled material they would like to use. Some projects that will be demonstrated will be how to make bracelets or belts by carving into recycled bike inner tubes and how to make hand puppets using old cans, cardboard and paper.
Materials Fee : $15 per student - will include hot glue guns, fabric glue, xacto blades, scissors, and recycled materials to be shared by the class.
Instructor : Elaine Wadsworth Sullivan (elainesullivan.weebly.com) Rising senior, Massachusetts College of Art, Sculpture.
Instructor : Sunrise Learning Academy, Cambridge, MA.
Cardmaking Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered weekly July 16 -August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
A basic introduction to the use of ink, stamps, and paper to produce hand-made cards for any and all occasions. Among techniques to be explored are die-cuts, masking, and embossing and stain resist. 5 weeks
Materials Fee - $20.00 per student
Instructor : Tricia Dee, B.A., Northeastern
Clay Handbuilding Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Discover the joy of building with clay! Students will learn techniques on how to coil, slab, pinch pot, and
more. We will learn about contemporary designs as well as traditional. How does Form & Function come into play when working with such a versatile medium? Join us for a fabulous week of creating, firing, and glazing as we observe how design and chemistry come together
Materials Fee : $20 per student
Instructor : Heidi Lee, M.Ed., Visual Arts Education, Lesley University
B.A., Visual Arts, Gordon College
Faculty, Boston Trinity Academy
Board Member, Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
International Art : India Block I : 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Offered one week only, July 16 – 20
A brief history of India’s artwork will be presented to students to discover how art and society co-exist. Students will create then India-themed artwork. Projects will include Rangoli floor art and creating paintings as a means of storytelling.
Materials Fee : $15 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
International Art: Africa Block I : 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Offered one week only, July 23 - 27
This course will focus on the art of Africa from pre-history to modern day. Projects will be based around cave-painting, textiles, and contemporary art.
Materials Fee : $15 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
International Art: The Early Americas Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered one week only, July 30 – August 3
The art and culture of various Native American tribes, as well as the Aboriginal Tribes of South America will be explored as students use these ancient civilizations as a means of inspiration for creating their own art. Projects will include the Aztec Calendar, Ancient Mayan paintings, and contemporary Native American paintings!
Materials Fee : $15 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
International Art: Asia Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered one week only, August 6 – August 10
This course looks at the art of Ancient China and Japan and taking their influence into making our own artwork. Projects will include Chinese ink drawing, Japanese painting, and more!
Materials Fee : $15 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
Music Theory Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered one week only, August 10 – 17
Understand what is behind every song that you love. This course will teach the basics of music theory and how theory applies to the music we hear every day. Topics covered will be reading music, the circle of 5ths, intervals, basic chords, major and minor keys, and more.
Materials/Fee : notebook and pen
Instructor : Paul Johnson, B.A. Music, Boston College
www.greaterbostonguitarlessons.com
Rock/Pop Songwriting Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 10
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Students will learn the basics of songwriting in the Rock/Pop genre. The goal of the week is to write at least one complete song in an individual or group setting. The class is recommended for students proficient in their instrument. All students should bring their instruments/amplifiers to the class daily, as well as a notebook to take notes.
Materials/Fee : instrument (guitarists should have a capo)
Notebook and pen
Instructor : Paul Johnson, B.A. Music, Boston College
www.greaterbostonguitarlessons.com
Slip Cast Porcelain Block I : 1:00 – 2:30pm
Offered two weeks only, July 9 – 13 and July 16 - 20
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Learn the secrets of slip casted porcelain moulded art. Make your own unique and beautiful pieces from a huge selection of moulds from functional dishes to figurines. Learn to pour slip, test , clean , fire and glaze your own pieces. Each student will go through each individual process and become proficient in this nearly lost art.
Materials Fee : $15 per student
Instructor : Karen Charbonneau Zukas, BFA, Tufts University
Studio Art degree, School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Owner, Peasantware Pottery, Hyde Park
BLOCK II COURSES
Art Journals Block II : 2:30 – 4:00pm
Offered weekly, August 6 –10, August 13-17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Create a visual diary of art and mixed-media using color, words, and images. Students will their produce their own individual book.
Materials Fee : $20 per student
Instructor : Tricia Dee, B.A., Northeastern
Beginner Guitar Block II : 2:30 – 4:00pm
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 10
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Don't miss this great opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun group setting! Students will study basic open chords, simple strumming patterns, power chords, tablature(written guitar notation) and much more. This class will provide a strong foundation that will enable each student to take guitar playing to higher levels in the future.
Materials/Fee : All students must bring their own guitar/amplifier to the class. Capo required.
Instructor : Paul Johnson, B.A. Music, Boston College
www.greaterbostonguitarlessons.com
Comic Book Illustration Block II : 2:30 – 4:00pm
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 10
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
A great chance for interested students to create and design their very own comic strips! Projects will include character creation, storytelling through images, and using materials to create comics!
Materials Fee : $20 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
Improvisation for Guitar Block II : 2:30 – 4:00pm
Offered one week only, August 13 – 17
Elevate your guitar playing to the next level. This one week course will teach you the basics of improvising in the following styles: blues, rock, modal jazz, latin, and others. All guitarists entering this course should be proficient in chord switching, power chords, and should be able to play single note riffs with ease (course is designed for intermediate level guitarists).
Materials/Fee : All students must bring their own guitar/amplifier to the class.
Instructor : Paul Johnson, B.A. Music, Boston College
www.greaterbostonguitarlessons.com
It's a Wrap!" Wire Wrapped Jewelry Class Block II : 2:30 – 4:00pm
Offered weekly, Weeks TBD
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Students will learn the easy and versatile technique of stone-wrapping with copper wire. They will be able to turn any rock, stone, or small object into a piece of wearable art or ornamentation. One crystal will be provided to create a piece for each class period but there will also be plenty of rocks to practice with and students can also feel free to bring any small stones or objects they would like to turn into jewelry.
Materials Fee : $20 per student , includes five small crystals, a set of pliers for each student, and a bulk of copper wire to be shared by the class.
Instructor : Elaine Wadsworth Sullivan (elainesullivan.weebly.com) Rising senior, Massachusetts College of Art, Sculpture. Instructor : Sunrise Learning Academy, Cambridge, MA.
Mixed Media Collage Block II : 2:30 – 4:00
Offered weekly, July 16 -August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Using mixed media techniques and the magic of collage develop the ability to express in a unique way. This workshop is designed to create something new through the use of magazine, paint and other materials. We will emphasize discovering collage and experience how the creative process works with art elements as composition, harmony and form, as well as images and texture combinations. If you want to create something fascinating by searching images, cutting, pasting and painting, this workshop is for you. Create in the styles of Andy Warhol, Marcel DuChamp, and Henry Matisse.
Materials fee : $20 per student for canvas, mixed media materials, acrylic paint, textures, bushes, spatula.
Instructor : Gabriela Elizabeth Welsh Guajardo ( www.eliwelsh.com, www.krop.com/eliwelsh), School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Universidad Complutense de Bellas Artes, Madrid, Spain.
Nature Drawing Block II : 2:30 – 4:00
Offered one week only, August 13 – August 17
This is a very hands-on course, which will involve drawing natural landscapes in the great outdoors! This class will largely consist of drawing outdoors with some time devoted to observing landscapes done by other artists.
Materials fee : $10 per student
Instructor : Matt Tanzi (http://matttanzart.tumblr.com), Montserrat College of Art, BFA.
Paint Like the Masters Block II : 2:30 – 4:00
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Choose an artist you have been curious about or greatly admire! Learn how to paint in the style of Picasso, Pollock, O'Keeffe, and more. We will be discovering how to fine tune our craftsmanship, ability to construct strong compositions, expand our imagination/originality, and develop a deeper artistic concept. Achieve your personal goal -- whether just to have fun or build a college portfolio. (Possible Mediums: watercolor, acrylic, gauche, or tempera paints. Determined by student artist)
Materials fee : $15 per student
Instructor : Heidi Lee, M.Ed., Visual Arts Education, Lesley University
B.A., Visual Arts, Gordon College
Faculty, Boston Trinity Academy
Board Member, Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
Putting Art in Public Block II : 2:30 – 4:00
Offered weekly, July 16 – August 17
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
In this course, students will learn about the history and practice of public art as well as create work for public display. Students will learn about the process of creating public art including planning, proposing, constructing, and managing. This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to make art that is specifically meaningful to a certain place at a certain time.
Materials fee: $20 per student
Instructor: Jasmine Higbee (http://jasminehigbee.carbonmade.com/)
M.F.A. candidate, School of the Museum of Fine Arts,
B,F.A., Drawing and Painting, Birmingham-Southern College
Scrapbooking Block II : 2:30 – 4:00
Offered weekly, July 16 – July 20, July 30 – August 3
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
An exploration of basic design and layout for production of a mini scrapbook. Students will need to provide personal photos.
Materials fee : $20 per student
Instructor : Tricia Dee, B.A., Northeastern
Ukranian Psanky Egg Dyeing Block II : 2:30 – 4:00
Offered two weeks only, July 9 – 13 and July 16 - 20
(This course is taught in one week modules. Students choose which week they will register.)
Learn the breathtaking art of Ukranian Psanky egg dyeing. Grab your kitschka, some bees wax and some eggs and you'll experience this ancient art which precedes Easter itself. Your final project will impress even the most distinguished of viewers. Through these step by step lessons you will create lovely masterpieces so intricate that you won't believe you did them yourselves.
Materials fee : $5 per student
Instructor : Karen Charbonneau Zukas, BFA, Tufts University
Studio Art degree, School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Owner, Peasantware Pottery, Hyde Park