SPRING & SUMMER ART CAMPS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION IS OPEN. ENROLL NOW!
Camp dates and registration:
San Francisco studio
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
San Rafael
June 19-23, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
July 10-14
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Mountain View
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Online
July 24-28, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
San Jose
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
This camp teaches character design from the ground up: starting with fundamentals like anatomy, gesture, and shape design. We'll study the most famous characters and stories to see what makes a hero look like a hero, or what it is about the villains that make us cringe just by looking at them.
This camp will teach you:
Desiging unique characters using the principle of contrast and exagerration
Human and animal anatomy
Consistency of characters
Shading and perspective
Working with color palettes
Detailed Schedule
DAY 1. Realistic Head Drawing
The creative approach for drawing the head and face honest to realistic proportions
Using a reference
proper techniques for head drawing
Steps for successful drawing
Relying on simple shapes
How to use a pencilHow to draw individual parts of the head that work in harmony with one another.
The relationship each part of the face has with the other
DAY 2. Stylized head drawing
Use of simple shapes to project more complicated concepts.
Stylized proportions and their relationship to realistic proportions
DAY 3. Realistic human anatomy (male and female)
Proportions in traditional human drawing
Introduction to basic male and female anatomy
Creating bodies in motions
Gesture drawing
DAY 4. Stylized human anatomy
Use of simple shapes to create characters
The limitations of stylized anatomy
Playing with proportions to create new styles
DAY 5. Final project
Creating your own character/ discovering your style
Refund policy:
We are not offering refunds for new purchases. However, full credit towards future bookings or transfer to another camp/class will be offered for any cancellations made up to 24 hrs before the camp or class start.
Frequently asked questions about our camps
What is the teacher-student ratio? The teacher-student ratio is 6 to 1 in the camps for 6-10 year olds, and 7 to 1 in camps for 10-18 year olds. What do students do during art camp? Students explore a variety of creative projects such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media work. Camps focus on building art fundamentals while encouraging creativity and experimentation. My child is 1 year younger than the camp age listed. Can she participate in the camp? In some cases, students who are one year younger than the listed age range may attend if they are especially interested in art and able to comfortably participate in the activities. Please contact us to discuss whether the camp would be a good fit. Do you provide before and after class/camp care? At this time, we do not provide extended care before or after camps. Due to limited space, students should arrive and be picked up according to the camp schedule. Do students need previous art experience? No prior experience is required. Our camps are designed for both beginners and students with some art background, and instructors guide students step by step through each project. Where are your art camps located? Our art camps take place at our Bay Area studios in San Francisco, San Jose, Mountain View, San Rafael, and Walnut Creek. Each location offers small-group instruction and a supportive studio environment. Do you provide extended care? No, we do not provide extended care.









