By Michelle Williams
Summer is fast approaching, and the Hamilton County school system will soon begin summer break. Students in the community who enjoy art class may not have to wait until classes resume in August to continue learning about basic art skills.
MyArt is now enrolling students for its summer art camps at locations in Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers and Zionsville. Camps are open to ages five and up, and a variety of classes are available throughout the summer.
According to Sylvia Runningen, owner of the Noblesville, Carmel and Fishers locations, spots are currently still open in each. Camps generally begin to fill up early in May. Students may choose between weekly camps that run Monday through Thursdays, or one-day camps on Fridays. Full schedules for each location are available at MyArtIndy.com, and art themes for each weekly camp are included.
MyArt promotes a non-competitive environment and encourages individual creativity. “It’s difficult to judge art,” Runningen said. “Our art shows showcase the students’ hard work, and there are no prizes or competition.” She also said that students are taught to understand that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to art.”
Instructors focus on teaching basic art skills first, such as drawing in proportion. “It’s similar to dancing and choreography – a student first needs to learn to dance.” Runningen said. A variety of mediums are taught, such as acrylic paint, marker, colored pencils, oil and chalk pastels. MyArt guarantees that each student will complete at least four projects during a weekly camp, and up to six projects depending on the rate at which the student works.
Parents interested in registering their children for summer art camps may call 443-6831 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot. The cost of a four-day camp is $140, and one-day camps are $40. All art supplies are included in the camp fees.
