Camp Gilcrease 2009

Are your kids looking for a great summer experience? Bring them to Camp Gilcrease. Classes are available for kids, ages 4 to 13 and feature interactive museum tours, gallery activities, outdoor exploring and lots of art making. Each week ends in a celebration art show as the young artists display their creations for family and friends to enjoy and marvel. Come be a part of the fun at Camp Gilcrease 2009.
4-6 year olds
Instructor: Allison Lackner
Dates: June 8-July 3, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekly
Tuition: $90 members; $105 nonmembers
June 8-12, 2009
A Contemporary Adventure
Using artful imagery from around the globe as well as within the walls and halls of Gilcrease, explore individual creativity following the simple styles of Minimalism, the dream-like imagery of Surrealism, the colorful impressions of Abstract Expressionism and the fun and funky works from Pop Art.
June 15-19, 2009
Green-crease
Experience ways of recycling and reusing materials through the art production. Learn how and why people recycle, and how you and your family can do your part. How will you reuse thrown away materials in your artwork?
June 22-26, 2009
Adventures in Archaeology
Registration Now Closed For This WEEK
How and why did Thomas Gilcrease build his collection? Learn about the art and artifacts collected by the Museum's founder. Explore areas in and around the Museum to better understand archaeology and its importance.
June 29-July 3, 2009
Exploring Artists of Gilcrease
Registration Now Closed For This WEEK
Gain a basic understanding of sculpture and painting, along with techniques it takes to succeed in both. Daily visits to look at artworks by artists such as Maria Martinez, Diego Rivera, Charles Banks Wilson and Frederic Remington will provide avenues for inspiration and creative growth.
7-10 year olds
Dates: July 13-July 24, 2009
TImes: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekly
Tuition: $90 members; $105 nonmembers
July 6-10, 2009
Discovering Great Artists
Registration Now Closed For This WEEK
Instructor: Janet Lefler
Get to know 10 great artists and develop appreciation of the style of art for which each one has become famous. Create reflective pieces of art based on the style, material usage and techniques of each famous artist.
July 13-17, 2009
Exploring Native American Art and Design
Registration Now Closed For This WEEK
Instructor: Judy Sligar
Gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Native American art and design through gallery visits and sketching. Replicate motifs from paintings and artifacts in weavings, watercolor paintings, beaded works and wearable art.
July 20-24, 2009
Art is All Around Us
Registration Now Closed For This WEEK
Instructor: Judy Sligar
Whether it is the design of a soup can label, a piece of furniture or a painting as grand as that of Thomas Moran, art is all around us. Learn to apply the principles of design using a variety of materials, such as photography, paints, pencils, beads and even aluminum foil.
July 27-31, 2009
Wild, Wild West
Registration Now Closed For This WEEK
Instructor: Judy Sligar
Charlie Russell and Frederic Remington were great artists and wonderful storytellers. Tell stories in your own works of art using a variety of materials.
11-13 year olds
Dates: July 6-10 and July 27-31, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekly
Tuition: $90 members; $105 nonmembers
July 6-10, 2009
Impressions of Flowers-Large and Small
Instructor: Adele Kraus
Learn drawing and painting techniques of the Impressionists, both European and American. Many Impressionist artists incorporated flowers into their artwork. Use a variety of paint and drawing materials to make your own bold flower paintings in the Impressionism style.
July 13-31, 2009
Recreating Museum Inspired Works of Art
Take one week or three in this set of classes that will introduce several different mediums, artistic styles and techniques. Discover the artist within yourself while searching out your favorite artist, technique and style. Emphasis will be given to the creative process from sketching to finished works. Reflective time and opportunities for peer discussion will be included.
July 13-17: Recreating Museum Inspired Works of Art-Part 1
Instructor: Kim Giles
This week will focus on canvas painting, drawing, watercolor painting and collage.
July 20-24: : Recreating Museum Inspired Works of Art-Part 2
Instructor: Kim Giles
This week will focus on decoupage, drawing, watercolor painting and collage.
July 27-31: Recreating Museum Inspired Works of Art-Part 3
Instructor: Megan Walsh
This week will focus on fabric dye batik, drawing, painting and collage.
For more information contact Lanette Coppage
918-596-2737
lanette-coppage@utulsa.edu