PETERSBURG — Registration is open for the summer student studio camps at the C. Barton McCann School of Art. The programs are offered for children ages 6 to 19 in elementary, middle and senior high school sessions. Students will work in both 2-D and 3-D arts, expanding their creativity in drawing, painting, mixed media, clay and other fine arts.
Full and partial scholarships are available for students of every age.
The Elementary School Studio offers three one-week sessions with full or half-day schedules for students ages 6 to 10. Sessions are $200 for full days and $125 for half-days. Session No. 1 will be held Monday, June 27, through Friday, July 1; Session No. 2 will be held Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15; and Session No. 3 will be held Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5.
Elementary schoolers will do various art activities and have access to the ample woods and grounds around the school.
The Middle School Studio offers three one-week sessions for students ages 11 to 13. Each one-week session is $200. Session No. 1 will be held Monday, June 27, through Friday, July 1; Session No. 2 will be held Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15; and Session No. 3 will be held Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5.
Middle schoolers will dive deeply into the arts and work on artist statement and a portfolio.
The Senior High Studio offers three two-week sessions for students ages 14 to 19. Each two-week session is $400. Session No. 1 will be held Monday, June 20, through Friday, July 1; Session No. 2 will be held Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 22; and Session No. 3 will be held Monday, July 27, through Friday, Aug. 5.
High schoolers will spend two weeks exploring many types of art, including wheel-thrown pottery, and will create and build portfolios.
All art materials are provided, but participants should bring their own snacks and bagged lunches.
The C. Barton McCann School of Art is located on Miller Road off of Route 26 between McAlevy’s Fort and Whipple Dam.
For more information, visit http://mccannart.org/classes or call (814) 667-2538.
