This high-quality fine art program offers art instruction that goes far beyond cut and paste, and arts & crafts. It offers art students basic understanding of how to draw and paint and teaches them how to see in a new way.
Let's have fun this summer! Each week we will focus on different mediums and grow together as artists. Each student works at their pace, so there is no pressure to slow down or speed up for the group. They could work on a different piece every day or one masterpiece all week. The program allows the student to explore his or her creativity while learning techniques for different mediums.
YES, WE WILL HAVE SUMMER CAMPS 2023
I AM OFFERING ONLINE AND IN PERSON CLASSES SIMULTNEOUSLY.
2023 Summer Art Camps Calendar for Kids and Teens
(ages 7 to 15 ):
Summer Art Camps Week 1: May 30 - June 2
Drawing With Tea, Ink, and Alcohol
Morning Sessions 1: 9:00am - 10:15am.
Three days (Available online and in person.)
Explore the principles of drawing (flowers, vases, objects, animals) using tea, ink, and alcohol. This technique is fun and playful. In the process, we will draw lines, shapes, light/shadows, perspective, composition, and values.
Painting Alla Prima with Oil Painting
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45am
Three days (Available online and in person.) Alla prima is an Italian phrase that means "at the first attempt." This workshop will focus on learning to paint a painting, Alla prima, with oils. Examples include sketching a bowl of fruit or a landscape.
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Summer Art Camps Week 2: June 5 - June 9
Drawing 101
Morning Sessions 1: 9:00am - 10:15am.
Five days (Available online and in person.)
During this session, we will focus on drawing techniques. Drawing is the basics of art. Explore the principles of drawing using pencil and charcoal. Learn to draw lines, shapes, light/shadows, perspective, black and white, and color. Classes will help students create a portfolio to share with family and friends.
Animals illustration with Charcoal and Ink
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45am
Five days (Available online and in person.) We will draw from photographs or drawings of our favorite animals using charcoal and ink techniques to create master white and black art pieces!
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Summer Art Camps Week 3: June 12th - June 16th
Draw Characters, Superheros & Heroines with Personality
Morning Session 1: 9:00am - 10:15am.
Five days (Available online and in person.) During this session, we will learn how to draw Drawing Characters, Superheroes & Heroines. We will learn how to remove the figure, the head, the hands, the feet, the eyes, the mouth, and the nose. We will learn about human proportions and character shapes. We will learn fun and fast techniques. All this creates characters with personal and unique to the artist!
Manga/illustration
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45am
Five days (Available online and in person.)
Manga or illustration! Learn to create fun Manga/illustrations. Learn how to draw your favorite characters and how to draw your illustrations. Then learn how to color them with markers or colored pencils. Develop skills that translate to any realistic drawing: light and shadow, line and tone, perspective and foreshortening, hands, faces, and body action, yet they can learn while drawing the content they want... Vanessa is a Copic Certified. So if you bring your Copic to class, learn how to use them, and learn different techniques, this will be the summer camp to join.
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Summer Art Camps Week 4: June 19th - June 23th
Acrylic Painting 101
Morning Sessions 1: 9:00am - 10:15am.
Five days (Available online and in person.) During this session, we will focus on painting techniques. Learn about materials, color theory, and methods.
Playful Storytelling Artwork with Color Markers
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45am
Five days (Available online and in person.)
We will learn the basics of storytelling using our art. We will simplify landscapes, buildings, and characters to create our books. We will make them colorful modern, and playful, and in the process, learn different composition techniques, coloring, and use markers to create a unique masterpiece.
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Summer Art Camps Week 5: June 26 - June 30
Drawing and Coloring Animals
Morning Session 1: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Five days (Available online and in person.)
Explore the principles of drawing by learning how to draw your favorite animals. Using colored pencils, learning about materials for lines, shapes, light/shadows, perspective, black and white, drawing fundamentals, line volume, positive and negative space, values, and composition. Classes will help students create a portfolio to share with family and friends. Every year we make new art!
Creative Animal Characters in Watercolors Sketching
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45am
Five days (Available online and in person.)
Let's create bright, colorful watercolor sketches. Learn how to use them, mix them, create different effects, and clean them. We will create artwork of our favorite animal characters!
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Summer Art Camps Week 6: July 6th to July 7th (Two Day Camps)
Mandala Drawing
Morning Sessions 1: 9am -10:15 am.
Three days (Available online and in person.) We will focus on creating mandala drawing by exploring different ink techniques. Learn to create patterns, work with negative space, draw grid templates, and ink it like a pro.
Sculpt Characters with Clay
Morning Session 2: 10:30am -11:45am.
Three days,(Available in person only)
We will explore expression, character, and figure to build a clay bust using slab building. We will learn how to carve the details and contour. We will learn about form, texture, shape, harmony, and movement. We will refine, smooth, and clean the surface.
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Summer Art Camps Week 7: July 10th to July 14th
Drawing
Morning Session 1: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Five days (Available online and in person.) During this session, we will focus on drawing techniques. Explore the principles of drawing using pencil and charcoal. Learn to draw lines, shapes, light/shadows, perspective, black and white, and color. Every year and every week, we create new art!
Create Your Postcards with Creative Doodling and Hand Lettering.
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45 am
Five days (Available online and in person.) Let's create a bright, colorful fun postcard that we can share or mail! We will explore style lettering, doodling, and illustration. We will transform simple shapes and create patterns and experiment with different compositions. Learn how to use them, mix colors, create effects, and clean them. Let's have fun!
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Summer Art Camps Week 8: July 17th to July 21th
Exploring Color Pencils
Morning Session 1: 9:00am - 10:30am.
Five days (Available online and in person.)
We will learn different colored pencil techniques and apply them to different surfaces. We will draw animals, landscapes, and still lifes.
Pencil Drawing for Portraits
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45 am
Five days (Available online and in person.) We will focus on creating beautiful portraits with fine features and sharp shadows during this session. We will transform our white surfaces into beautiful portraits. Using a mechanical pencil and incorporating some anatomical knowledge, students will see their work progress every day.
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Summer Art Camps Week 9: July 24th to July 26th
Oil Pastel Landscapes
Morning Session 1: 9:00am - 10:15am.
Three days (Available online and in person.) Pastel is a great sketching medium. Colorful, playful, fast pastel techniques will make you love this medium. We will simplify the landscape and learn about themes, values, colors, and more.
Manga/illustration and Superheroes
Morning Sessions 2: 10:30 am -11:45am
Three days (Available online and in person.)
We will learn to create fun Manga and Super Heroes. Learn how to draw your favorite characters and how to draw your illustrations. Then learn how to color them with markers or colored pencils. Develop skills that translate to any realistic drawing: light and shadow, line and tone, perspective and foreshortening, hands, faces, and body action, yet they can learn while drawing the content they want.
Registration: Due to the popularity of the Summer Art Camp programs, all classes require advance registration and payment. Class sizes are limited to 8 in-person students per class and five online students. All summer camps take place at my art studio. Students must arrive at least 5 minutes before class and must leave by 5 minutes after the class is done. For in-person classes, materials are included. All materials provided at the studio stay at the studio. If the student wants to bring their materials so they can work at the studio and at home, they are welcome to do so. Students can take their artwork home once it is completed or hang it on our student wall of frame. Online students, I will provide them with a suggested list of materials.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
14 days + before first day of camp = 100% refund. 8-13 days before the first day of camp, 50% refund. Seven days or less before the first day of camp = no refund. No credits or make-up days are given for missed days. No refunds will be given on or after the class date. If you don’t show up for class, no refund will be given. We reserve the right to combine or cancel classes/ camps that still need to meet the minimum enrollment. If classes are canceled by Vanessa’s Art Studio, payment will be fully refunded.
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Dear Ms. Vanessa,
MeiMei showed us the engrave lion she drew at your studio. It is very impressive and we are all amazed by the detail. I posted it on my social network site, got ton of praise. MeiMei is very happy with it and feel encouraged.
I would like to share this with you and THANK you for all you have done to her art learning experience. You open a door to her imagination.
Thanks and have a great day !
Pei
Tampa FL
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"I have been taking art classes every week with Vanessa; as a result, I have developed my creative skills and foundational principles of drawing and painting. Vanessa’s teaching techniques allowed me to create and learn in a fun and engaging environment that promote creativity, and encourages growing independence.
One of the Vanessa’s greatest strengths as an art teacher is meeting my unique needs by developing a personal understanding of my skills and abilities and tailoring lesson plans to accommodate my interests. She also offers one on one support to ensure that I am able to grasp the learning materials and enhance my personal skills."
Claudia G.,
Tampa FL
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"Drawing is something completely outside my comfort zone and to challenge myself, I decided to take drawing classes with Vanessa. Over 8 or 10 weeks, Vanessa has taught me to draw. Quite amazing really, I did not anticipate she would actually be able to teach me to draw. Vanessa is vivacious, has wonderful ideas to teach you drawing, but be forewarned, she is a task mistress. You won't get off not doing work during the class. On the other hand, you are going to come away, having learn to handle a pencil and produce drawings."
Mohan., Tampa FL
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"Dear Vanessa:
I can't express all that you mean to me. You have helped me to find another facet of myself, give me guidelines toward my future and ability to be an artist. When I just first came to you, I was looking for a distraction from my problems and you took me way beyond that. A dream of becoming an artists has come true! Your advice, knowledge and caring mindset are things I have come to appreciate and truly care about. Thank you for opening your home to me. Your home with the light sent of incense has come to be my calming place. A million times. Thank you."
Virginia, Tampa FL
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Vanessa Montenegro is an outstanding teacher she has exceeded all my expectations. She gives "hands-on" help when needed. Her instructions are clear and easy to understand. I have surprised myself by creating beautiful drawings while under her direction. To sit down in front of a blank piece of paper or canvas and have the images come to life is amazing to me. I can hear Vanessa reminding me to overcome the flatness of the image so that it will "POP", and after following her direction as promised the image comes to life. She makes it so easy, and the end result is a small master piece. Vanessa is supportive and encouraging, she never has a negative comment for mistakes I make; but instead shows me how to turn the mistake into something of beauty.
Vanessa thank you for being my Teacher my Mentor my Friend.
Linita Calvacca, Tampa, FL
http://linita.fineartstudioonline.com/
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Taking lessons from Vanessa is one of best decisions I could have made for my painting. Not only is she an accomplished artist but a great teacher too. She challenged me and my skills while building my confidence. My lessons were taught based on my personal goals which Vanessa then helped me accomplish. I now sell my art at multiple locations while I continue to pursue a career as an artist.
Rena, San Francisco, CA
http://www.renagrowsart.com/
