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Adventures in Art Camp
Ages: 5-13.
Where: Several locations across the area, including:
•Carpenter Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano. 972-208-8087. www.planoparks.org.
•Lake Highlands Recreation Center,
9940 White Rock Trail. 214-670-7793. www.dallasparks.org.
•Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany, Allen. 214-509-4753. www.cityofallen.org.
•Bedford Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge, Bedford. 817-952-2323. www.ci.bedford.tx.us.
•Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane, Frisco. 972-292-6600. www.friscofun.org/home.html.
•Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow, Keller. 817-743-4386. www.kellerparksandrec.org.
•Poteet High School, 3300 Poteet Drive, Mesquite. 972-882-5277. www.communityedclasses.org.
•Old City Hall, 205 N. Murphy, Murphy. 972-468-4000. www.murphytx.org.
•North Richland Hills Recreation Center, 6720 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills. 817-427-6600. www.recxpress.nrhtx.com.
When: June 9-Aug. 14. One-week sessions, Monday-Thursday, times vary by location.
Cost: $45-$119 depending on location.
Description: Campers learn perspective, color mixing and other techniques while completing art projects in various media, which may include oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal and pencil.

Art-A-Rama Plano Art Camps
Ages: 3-16.
Where: Art-A-Rama, 1610 Ave. J, Plano.
When: June 9-Aug. 22. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (for ages 6-16); Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.-
12:30 p.m. (for ages 3-6).
Cost: $75-$250.
Description: Campers create different art projects in themed camps.
Contact: 972-423-4554.
Web site: www.artaramaplano.com.

Art Explorers/Art for Children
Ages: 5-12.
Where: North Lake College, 5001 N. MacArthur, Irving.
When: June 13-July 25. Weekly sessions, Fridays (except July 4) 9:30-11 a.m. or noon-
2 p.m.
Cost: $50-$65.
Description: Art Explorers (for ages 5-18) and Art for Children (for ages 8-12) campers explore art with activities and projects.
Registration deadline: June 6.
Contact: 972-273-3584 or 972-273-3560.
Web site: www.northlakecollege.edu.

Art Is Reel: 2008 Passport to Summer Art
Ages: 4-teens.
Where: Art Stop, 6031 Berkshire Lane.
When: June 9-Aug. 8. One-week sessions, weekdays 10 a.m.-noon (for ages 4-6),
1-3 p.m. (for ages 7-13). Call for Teen Studio and Saturday class schedules.
Cost: $150 (plus $25 registration fee per family).
Description: Campers explore cultures around the world through art projects inspired by movies. Artworks in clay, papier-mâché and paint are completed.
Registration deadline: Two weeks before each camp begins.
Contact: 214-265-8334.
Web site: www.artstopinc.com.

The Artist Within Art Camps
Ages: 5-18.
Where: The Artist Within, 2001 Coit, Suite 206.
When: June 16-Aug. 22. One-week sessions, weekdays 9-11:30 a.m. (for ages 5-6), 12:30-
3 p.m. (for ages 10-18).
Cost: $170.
Description: Campers draw, paint, sculpt, learn art history and explore art from a variety of cultures. Themes change each week.
Contact: 972-596-6077.
Web site: www.artistwithin.com.

ArtVentures Summer Art Program
Ages: 4-adult.
Where: ArtVentures Studio, 507 N. Goliad, Rockwall.
When: June 16-27, July 28-Aug. 8. One-week sessions, campers select up to three hourlong classes per day. See Web site for schedules.
Cost: $85 per class. $100-$125 for daylong workshop.
Description: Customized art camps consist
of classes in a variety of media. Teen and
adult workshops are offered June 7, July 12 and Aug. 9.
Contact: 972-771-4397.
Web site: www.artventuresstudio.com.

Camp Art Attack
Ages: 5-15.
Where: Paint Yer Pottery, 17194 Preston Road (at Campbell), Suite 109.
When: June 9-Aug. 15. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-noon (in June) and
1-3 p.m. (in July and August).
Cost: $150.
Description: Campers complete about a dozen art projects, which may include pottery, candle-making, glass fusing, tie-dyeing, clay pottery and a community service project.
Contact: 972-248-0001.
Web site: www.paintyerpottery.com.

Camp Jools
Ages: 9-14.
Where: Jools, Village on the Parkway,
5100 Beltline.
When: June 16-20, 23-27; July 14-18, 21-25. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- noon or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $250.
Description: Students work with local jewelry artists to create several pieces using a variety of techniques, which may include forging and stamping.
Contact: 972-788-4143.
Web site: www.dallasjools.com.

Camp Sew Fun
Ages: 7-12.
Where: Bernina Sewing Center, inside Hancock Fabrics, 1340 Town East Blvd., Mesquite.
When: June 2-6. One-week session, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $295.
Description: Campers learn basic sewing skills while making clothing and craft projects, which may include pillows, tote bags, pajama pants and reversible tank tops.
Registration deadline: May 23.
Contact: 972-613-4202.

Designing Dreams Leather Crafts
Ages: 9 and up.
Where: Dallas Designing Dreams, 1409 S. Lamar, Suite 102.
When: June 16-20. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $300-$350.
Description: Kids and teens learn how to sew and work with leather, creating projects that may include leather bracelets, journal covers, pillows, mouse pads and pajama pants.
Registration deadline: June 1.
Contact: 214-421-9900.
Web site: www.designingdreams.ifp3.com

Discover Art Camp
Ages: 10-14.
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak.
When: June 10-27. Three-week session, Tuesday-Friday 1-4 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Campers team with professional artists to learn a variety of art techniques using wood, clay, dye and fabric collage. Includes an end-of-camp art show.
Registration deadline: None, but camp is limited to 25 students.
Contact: 214-526-4076.
Web site: www.juniorplayers.org.

Grandparent and MePainting
Ages: 5-99.
Where: Colleyville Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road, Colleyville.
When: July 25, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $40-$45 per couple.
Description: Child and grandparent complete a seascape painting in one class.
Contact: 817-283-7648.
Web site: www.colleyvillepard.com.

John and Alta Nichols Summer Art Camp
Ages: 7-10.
Where: Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway, Mesquite.
When: June 9-13. One-week session, Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.
Description: Campers experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media under the instruction of an experienced art teacher.
Registration deadline: June 6.
Contact: 972-216-6444.
Web site: www.mesquiteartscenter.org.

McKinney Art House Camps and Classes
Ages: K through age 13.
Where: McKinney Art House, 502 N. Kentucky, McKinney.
When: June 9-Aug. 15. One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $100-$300.
Description: Themed camps specializing in fine art, jewelry making, fashion and more; art classes in pottery wheel and clay sculpture are also available.
Contact: 469-952-2787.
Web site: www.arthousetx.com.

North Richland Hills Art Camps
Ages: 5-13.
Where: North Richland Hills Recreation Center, 6720 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills.
When: June 2-Aug. 14. Sessions run three, four and five days a week, with morning and afternoon hours. Call or check Web site for schedules.
Cost: $35-$77.
Description: Campers get hands-on experiences in a variety of themed art camps, including Anime Cartoons, Crafts, Ceramics, Young Rembrandts, Zoo Camp, Castle Camp and Down on the Farm Camp.
Contact: 817-427-6620.
Web site: recxpress.nrhtx.com.

Smashing Times
Ages: 5 and older.
Where: 308 Preston Royal Shopping Center (Preston Road and Royal Lane); 8837 Lebanon (at Preston), Frisco.
When: June-August. One-week sessions, weekday mornings or afternoons. Times vary at each location.
Cost: $200, in addition to $10 registration fee.
Description: Campers create mosaics and other arts and crafts projects.
Contact: 214-363-2088 (Dallas), 972-731-5625 (Frisco).
Web site: www.smashingtimes.com.

Studio Art House Camp
Ages: 4-12.
Where: Studio Art House locations: 4150 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney; 2608 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound; 631 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite C, Southlake.
When: June 9-Aug. 22. One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $150.
Description: Campers create original works of art, which may include drawing, painting and sculpture. Each week's session has an art theme based on art history or literature.
Contact: 469-952-3911 (McKinney), 972-899-2699 (Flower Mound), 817-416-4278 (Southlake).
Web site: www.studioarthouse.com.

Summer Art Camp
Ages: 7 and older.
Where: McKinney Art House, 502 N. Kentucky, McKinney; Stained Glass of McKinney, 214 N. Kentucky, McKinney; Happiness Is Quilting, 211 N. Kentucky, McKinney; Walls of Clay,
115 W. Virginia, McKinney.
When: July 7-11, 21-25; Aug. 11-15. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $300.
Description: Campers are escorted to downtown McKinney specialty shops to learn pottery making, printmaking, jewelry design, glass fusing, sewing, quilting and ceramics painting.
Contact: 214-585-4550.
Web site: www.stainedglassofmckinney.com.

Summer Art Camp at J's Art
Where: J's Art Studio, 17630 Davenport Road, Suite 102.
When: June 9-Aug. 22.
Art Camps: Ages 5-13 undertake creative projects inspired by a weekly theme. One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. $190.
Specialty Camps: Ages 10 and older can create mosaics (June 16-20), learn sewing (June 23-27) and study printmaking (Aug. 11- 15). One-week sessions, weekdays 1-4 p.m. $190.
Teen Classes: Teens can sign up for a variety of classes. Call or check Web site for schedule. $176 for eight lessons.
Contact: 972-931-1933.
Web site: www.jsartstudio.com.

Summer Art Fun-damentals
Ages: Grades K-6.
Where: McKinney Art House, 502 N. Kentucky, McKinney.
When: July 7-17. Two-week session, Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $165.
Description: Students learn the basics of color, composition, painting on canvas, clay work, block-printing and plaster masks.
Contact: 972-542-7387.
Web site: www.mckinneyartanddesign.com.

Summer Arts Academy
Ages: 6-18.
Where: Fine Art Center, 501 W. Main, Waxahachie.
When: July 14-25. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9-11 a.m.
Cost: $125 per week.
Description: Presented by the Ellis County Art Association. Students focus on drawing, color and composition during Week 1, completing paintings on canvas. Week 2 is devoted to sculpture, with a graduation reception and art show at the end of the week.
Contact: 972-937-3414.
Web site: www.elliscountyart.net.

Summer Sewing Camp
Ages: 7-12.
Where: Golden D'or Fabrics, 10797 Harry Hines.
When: June 9-13. One-week sessions, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $150.
Description: Campers learn the basics of operating a sewing machine while creating clothes and crafts. They must bring their own machines or purchase them at the site.
Contact: 214-351-2339.
Web site: www.goldendor.com.

Summer Studio
Ages: Students entering grades 11 and 12.
Where: Art Institute of Dallas, 8080 Park Lane, Suite 100.
When: June 16-20. One-week session: orientation Monday 6 p.m., classes Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., awards ceremony Friday 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $299.
Description: Students interested in pursuing a degree in creative and applied arts can sign up for a workshop in one of these fields: animation, graphic design, interior design, fashion, culinary arts or filmmaking.
Registration deadline: June 11.
Contact: 214-692-8080, ext. 1440.
Web site: www.summerstudio2008.com/dallas.

Visual Expressions
Ages: 5-17.
Where: The Ranch at Cedar Hill, 1425 N. Highway 67, Cedar Hill.
When: June 9-Aug. 3. Schedules vary for camps and classes.
Art Camps: Campers create artworks that may include painting, pottery, sculpting, photography and glass art. Session lengths vary, weekday mornings and-or afternoons. $75 (half-day sessions)-$300 (full-day sessions).
Art Classes and Workshops: Six-week classes and one- to five-day workshops offered in a variety of media. Call or check Web site for schedules and fees.
Contact: 972-293-1117.
Web site: www.veartgallery.com.

Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.04.08