2024 Summer Camp
June 02-Aug 09
THEME
Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:6
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Art Museum and Outdoor Painting
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Famous painting and experience
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Stop-motion Animation Design
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Jewelry Design
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Super Build-3D Installation Art Creation
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Ink Painting and Calligraphy
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Air Clay Art Creation
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Pottery Art
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iPad drawing/ Photoshop
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Fine Arts & Competition Training
age
4-6 years old
7-11 years old
11+
when
June 02-Aug 09
Mon-Fri
9am-3pm
(Available extend to 5pm)
Week 1:June 03-07
Week 2: June 10-14
Week 3: June 17-21
Week 4: June 24-28
Week 5: July 01-05
Week 6: July 08-12
Week 7:July 15-19
Week 8:July 22-26
Week 9:July 29-Aug 02
Week 10:Aug 05-09
schedule
9am-3pm Mon-Fri
(Available extend to 5pm)
8:50-9:00am Drop off
09:00-10:15am Class Time
10:15-10:45am Snack/Break Time
10:45-12:00pm Class Time
12:00-1:00pm Lunch Time/ Outdoor Activities
13:00-2:15pm Class Time
2:15-2:45pm Snack/Work Critique Time
2:45-3:00pm Pick up
Extend Care: 3:00-5:00pm ($120/week )
PRICE AND DISCOUNT
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$550/week
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Extend Care 3:00-5:00pm ($120/week)
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Early Bird $20 off Each Week (Due On April 1)
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$10 off /week for more than one week
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Sibling $10 off /kid/week
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Referral $25 Credit
Themes and Schedule
Art Museum and Outdoor
Painting Camp
艺术馆和户外研学写生营
Enter nature and art galleries, capturing beautiful moments with a brush.
Summer is bright, and the sun is warm. We go together to see flowers, trees, birds, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We go outdoors for painting and sketching, depicting beautiful things, painting together, having picnics, and playing games. We follow the teacher to major art galleries, appreciate the works of artists, listen to the teacher to understand the art forms and schools of painting, and engage in on-site discussions and appreciation of artworks together!
birds, breathe fresh air, enjoy the beautiful scenery, go outdoors paiting sketching, depicting beautiful things, painting together, picnic, play games. Follow the teacher to the major art galleries, appreciate the works of artists, listen to the teacher to understand the art forms and schools of painting, on-site discussion and appreciation of works of art together!
Course Content:
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Outdoor Sketching
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Painting
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Art Museum Visit
Week 1:June 03-07
Week 3:June 17-21
Week 9: July 29-Aug 02
Price: $620/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Stop-motion Animation Design
定格动画设计周
Experience the fun of being a director and express yourself with stories!
Children can never tell enough interesting stories, let's express them this summer and experience the fun of being a director. Children will learn how to express stories through animation, from original stories, character settings, scene design, to building scenes themselves, making frame-by-frame pictures into a short film, and making movies.Learn how to use an iPad to capture a frame of pictures to create stop-motion animation, using music and sound effects to make their work more vivid and attractive.
Course content:
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Creat original Stop-motion animation story
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Drawing and building scenes, character drawing
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iPad picture shooting, framing, lighting
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Video editing, music and sound effects application
Week 2: June 10-14
Week 7:July 15-19
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Famous painting and experience Camp
世界名画油画体验营
Immerse yourself in the charm of oil painting and learn the secrets of the masters!
Famous painting and experience Camp Camp will take your child deep into the halls of art, exploring outstanding works of art and the unique styles of the masters from around the world. In this study camp, students will have the opportunity to learn to appreciate world-famous paintings and understand the stories and techniques behind the masters' creations. By practicing oil painting techniques, students will have the opportunity to develop their artistic skills inspired by the masters. This unique study oil painting camp will not only expand your child's artistic horizons but will also inspire your child's passion for creating art as a deep and inspiring artistic journey. We also have a world-famous painting imitation COS session. How to follow a good understanding of masterpieces? At that time, it was about immersing oneself in the game, with each participant embodying characters from oil paintings, using their bodies as canvases!
Course Content:
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Costume of Famous Paintings Characters
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Knowledges of Famous Paintings
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Learn Oil Painting Techniques
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Decoration and texture overlay
Week 1:June 03-07
Week 9:July 29-Aug 02
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Jewelry Design Camp
珠宝首饰设计营
Design jewelry you like,Be the hero of your life!
No child can say no to a jewelry design course that leads them deeper into the wonderful world of jewelry design. In this learning experience, students will learn the fundamentals of jewelry design, the craftsmanship and the cultural influences behind the history. Through hands-on practice, students will have the opportunity to create their own pieces of jewelry. This unique and creative jewelry design camp opens the door to art and design and inspires a love of the art of jewelry for your child.
Course content:
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Understanding the jewelry making process
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Learn about gemstones and jewelry
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Learn about jewelry craftsmanship
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Create jewelry design renderings
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Create your own jewelry piece
Week 2: June 10-14
Week 7:July 15-19
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Super Build-3D Installation Art Creation Camp
超级搭建-3D装置艺术创作营
Constructing & Creating 3D wonder art space!
Super Build-3D Installation Art Camp will take you to explore the frontiers of contemporary art and gain a deeper understanding of 3D installation art through hands-on creation and practice. This is not only a hands-on experience but also an opportunity to discuss artistic concepts and creative inspirations with creators. Through the experience of creating 3D art installations, it provides an excellent platform for children to stimulate their creativity and expand their imagination, observe and discover the diversity and uniqueness of art in their lives, and explore the infinite possibilities in the world of art.
Course content:
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Understanding Installation Art
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Hands-on creation & practice
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building 3-dimensional spaces
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Building with various materials (balloons, foam balls, cardboard, wire, wood, plastic, everything can be built)
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Original designs, no limitations on themes
Week 3: June 17-21
Week 10:Aug 05-09
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Ink Painting & Calligraphy Camp
水墨书法-玩墨艺术营
Experience & Explore the Charming Ink.
An experiential Ink journey immersed from the traditional arts of the East Culture. Through this camp, students will learn the ancient and exquisite art of ink calligraphy and experience the beauty of the brush dancing on rice paper. Under the guidance of their teachers, students will appreciate the cultural connotations behind calligraphy and explore the deeper meaning of each brush stroke. This is not only the honing of artistic skills, but also the expression of inner meaning. It is a unique opportunity for children to immerse themselves in ancient art traditions and realize the beauty of spirituality.
Course directions include:
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Ink Painting
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Calligraphy
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Ink Printing
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Ink Culture and History
Week 4: June 24-28
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Air Clay Art Creation Camp
空气粘土艺术创作营
Feeling the flexibility of clay, Shape unique works of art
The Air-Dry Clay Creation Camp is a journey full of creativity and fun. Students will explore the wonderful world of air-dry clay and learn to create amazing works with just a little bit of clay in their hands. It's an ideal place to spark imagination and develop handcraft skills, as well as a platform for free expression. Instructors will guide students in mastering basic clay techniques while encouraging them to unleash their creativity, break through the boundaries of creation, and produce their own unique artworks in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Course content:
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Free theme design creation
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Learning the features of air clay materials
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Creating Air Clay Artworks
Week 5: July 01-05
Week 6: July 08-12
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Pottery Art Camp
陶艺艺术营
Create your own world of ideas with clay!
Clay Pottery Art Week is an exciting journey into the beauty of clay creation. Children will get their hands on the flavor of clay and learn the basic skills of pottery. Through pinching, pulling, squeezing, and pounding, they will create a variety of unique forms of pottery. Teachers guide students to use different tools and glazes to make their works more creative and expressive. Clay Pottery Art Week is an exploration of handmade art and a sense of the elements of nature. Students will experience the joy of clay and let their rich imagination flourish in the world of clay during the creative process.
Course directions include:
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Properties and History of Clay
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Pottery Techniques
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Methods such as Pinching, Pulling, Squeezing, and Pounding
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Tools and Glazes Designing and Finishing
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Pottery Works
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Ceramic Firing
Week 6: July 08-12
Week 8: July 22-26
Price: $550/week
Two groups: 4-6 and 7-11 years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
iPad Illustrator (Procreate)
iPad手绘
Drawing arts in Procreate & Mastering Digital Art Techniques
Procreate is a digital drawing software on Ipad that makes drawing more convenient and flexible. Whether you are new to digital painting or have some experience, our Procreate course will help you master digital painting skills and create real works of art with a digital brush.
Course directions include:
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Digital painting in Procreate
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Learning different features and brush settings
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Learning to use coloring & shading techniques to advanced the artworks
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Drawing: Characters/Animals/Scenes/Buildings
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Exporting and sharing your artworks
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced.
Week 1:June 03-07, Week 2: June 10-14
Week 3: June 17-21, Week 4: June 24-28
Week 5: July 01-05, Week 6: July 08-12
Week 7:July 15-19, Week 8:July 22-26
Week 9:July 29-Aug 02, Week 10:Aug 05-09
*There are classes every week, you can choose one week or more weeks
Price: $550/week
7+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Photoshop illustrator & Image processing
Photoshop 数码手绘和图像处理
Mastering & Unlocking the Creativity of Digital Arts.
In this course, students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, a powerful software, to create stunning digital artwork and perform advanced image editing. We will start with the basics and gradually delve deeper into exploring various painting techniques, layer management, color adjustments, application of special effects, and other advanced features. Our studio has just completed a brand new digital media multipurpose classroom. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and professional hand-painted boards, this classroom provides an ideal environment for students to learn and create.
Course directions include:
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Photoshop Software Digital Painting
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Photoshop image editing and manipulation
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Exporting and Sharing Works
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Digital Media Multi-purpose Classroom
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Hand drawing board useArt
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Divided into two levels: beginner and advanced
Week 1:June 03-07, Week 2: June 10-14
Week 3: June 17-21, Week 4: June 24-28
Week 5: July 01-05, Week 6: July 08-12
Week 7:July 15-19, Week 8:July 22-26
Week 9:July 29-Aug 02, Week 10:Aug 05-09
*There are classes every week, you can choose one week or more weeks
Price: $550/week
7+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
Fine Arts and Competition Training
专业基础集训/比赛辅导/原创设计
Summer training! “Sharpen” your artistic skills!
Summer is a great time to improve your skills and enrich your life. We offer intensive training courses during the summer for students who need to improve their professional foundation; participate in competitions; tutor in AP courses, and tutor in portfolios for higher education. Helping you polish your artistic skills and allowing you to better utilize your creativity and expression.
Course directions include:
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Art Foundation Sketching, Oil Painting, Animation Still Life, Portrait, Landscape
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Art Competition & AP Class &Portfolio Training
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Original works of Art and Design
(You can choose the right direction according to your needs)
Week 1:June 03-07, Week 2: June 10-14
Week 3: June 17-21, Week 4: June 24-28
Week 5: July 01-05, Week 6: July 08-12
Week 7:July 15-19, Week 8:July 22-26
Week 9:July 29-Aug 02, Week 10:Aug 05-09
*There are classes every week, you can choose one week or more weeks
Price: $550/week
7+ years old
Castro Valley and Dublin Campus
REFUND POLICY
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Cancel and get full refund within 24 hours of payment (No processing fee).
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100% refund till Apr 1st (minus a $25 processing fee per session canceled).
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75% refund till May 1st.
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50% refund till 2 weeks prior to your camp start date.
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No refund (or camp switches) within 2 weeks of your camp start date.
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If Mindart cancels due to state or county health orders or mandate, you will receive a 100% credit refund.
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If Mindart cancels for any other reason, you can choose a 100% check or credit refund.