Youth Arts Movement (YAM) Summer Program
Join us for an art-filled summer adventure!
Arts on the Block is offering an enriching on-site summer program tailored for middle school-aged young creatives. The YAM Summer Program spans 8 weeks (June 24–August 16) and will feature a variety of engaging art activities to inspire and ignite the imagination. Led by experienced instructors, each week focuses on a different art form, providing hands-on learning and plenty of opportunities for young creatives to discover a new medium and unleash their creativity.
Who can register?
Rising 6th grade–8th grade (middle school) young creatives with a passion for visual art and a willingness to collaborate and explore various art media.
When?
YAM Summer Program will take place on June 24th through August 16th, a total of eight weeks, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Registration is open now, for $400 per week.
Where?
YAM Summer Program will meet in person at our studio at 900 Wayne Ave, Suite 1A in Silver Spring, MD.
Week 1: Dynamic Drawing Essentials
June 24-28 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: Pencils, paper, markers
Day 1: Introduction to elements of art (line, shape, form, texture, value, color, space)
Day 2: Focus on lines and shapes, drawing exercises
Day 3: Exploring value and shading techniques, still life drawing
Day 4: Introduction to color theory, color wheel exercises
Day 5: Composition and perspective in drawing
Week 2: Vibrant Acrylic Adventures
July 1–5 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
No class July 4
Media: Acrylic Paint
Day 1: Introduction to painting techniques
Day 2: Color mixing exercises, creating a color palette
Day 3: Still life painting, focusing on composition and lighting
Day 4: Individual painting projects
Week 3: Captivating Cell Phone Captures
July 8-12 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: Cell phone camera
Day 1: Introduction to photography as an art form, cell phone camera basics
Day 2: Composition techniques: rule of thirds, leading lines, framing
Day 3: Portrait photography, exploring lighting and mood
Day 4: Nature photography, capturing textures and patterns
Day 5: Editing and post-processing techniques
Week 4: Digital Delights–Procreate Mastery
July 15-19 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: iPad
Day 1: Introduction to digital art software, Procreate
Day 2: Drawing and sketching digitally, exploring different brushes and tools
Day 3: Digital painting techniques, creating a digital masterpiece
Day 4: Graphic design basics, typography and layout
Day 5: Interactive session: creating digital collages and mixed media artworks
Week 5: Clay Creations–Sculptural Wonders
July 22-26 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: Air Dry Clay
Day 1: Introduction to sculpting materials
Day 2: Basic sculpting techniques, creating simple forms
Day 3: Exploring texture and surface finishes
Day 4: Sculpture in the round, three-dimensional composition
Day 5: Group sculpture project, collaborative installation
Week 6: Bold Block Printing Bonanza
July 29-August 2 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: Block Printing
Day 1: Introduction to printmaking techniques
Day 2: Linocut printing, carving and printing simple designs
Day 3: Linocut printing, creating intricate patterns
Day 4: Linocut printing, printing on different surfaces
Day 5: Printmaking project, combining various techniques to create a multi-layered print
Week 7: Collage Craze–Mixed Media Marvels
August 5-9 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: Paper
Day 1: Explore collage basics with examples and hands-on practice
Day 2: Collect and incorporate found objects into collages
Day 3: Experiment with mixing various materials in collages
Day 4: Create themed collages using planned compositions
Day 5: Reflect on the week’s creations and exhibit finished collages
Week 8: Tile Triumphs–Mosaic Magic
August 12-16 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration fee: $400
Media: Tile
Day 1: Introduction to mosaic art, history and techniques, designing a mosaic pattern, color theory in mosaics
Day 2: Tile cutting and preparation
Day 3: Mosaic assembly and grouting
Day 4: Group mosaic project, creating a larger mosaic artwork altogether
Day 5: Finish Group mosaic
