Adventures in Art Camp
Adventures in Art Camp is a hands-on creative course for students who want to make real art every single day — no experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
Starts Mon, Jun 22
2:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Stephanie
4.6
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Draw optical illusions that play with perspective and trick the eye
Apply shading techniques using colored pencils to create realistic depth and dimension
Use creative lettering styles for expressive, eye-catching posters, cards, and designs
Fold and construct simple handmade books as a canvas for your own doodles and cartoons
Experiment with a variety of artistic mediums and approaches across multiple sessions
Develop your personal creative voice by exploring different styles and techniques back to back
Discuss and appreciate artwork with peers, building visual literacy alongside hands-on skills
Meet Stephanie.
Stephanie
Stephanie Krause is a seasoned teaching artist and museum educator with over 25 years of experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has passionately brought art to life for all audiences—including young learners, families, and educators—by leading hands‑on art classes, book arts workshops, and innovative outreach programs. In addition to her long-standing work at the Met, Stephanie has enriched communities through her teaching roles at the Kennedy Center, New York Public Library, and Center for Book Arts. With six years of experience as an online teacher—including virtual lessons for the Met—she expertly adapts her engaging, interactive methods to digital platforms. Her dynamic approach seamlessly blends classical techniques with modern technology, inspiring creativity and lifelong learning both in-person and online.
Adventures in Art Camp is a hands-on creative course for students who want to make real art every single day — no experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Each session brings a fresh artistic challenge, from drawing mind-bending optical illusions to mastering shading with colored pencils, exploring decorative lettering, and folding hand-crafted books to fill with doodles and cartoons. The materials are accessible, the projects are genuinely fun, and the pace keeps things exciting without ever feeling overwhelming. Whether you're still figuring out what kind of artist you are or already have a style you're building on, this camp gives you the skills, the space, and the creative spark to grow.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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