School of Fine Arts
FALL PROGRAM
REGISTRATIONS ONLINE BEGIN JULY 15, 2010
The Art House, School of Fine Arts
4607 Caroline St.
Houston,, TX 77004
ph: 713-524-1791
fax: 713-524-9938
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The Art House summer camps are educational, fun and unique.
THE FOLLOWING CAMPS ARE STILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
PAINTING ..ABSTRACTS AUGUST 2- 6
JEWELRY AUGUST 2 - 6
TRADITIONAL CAMP AGUST 2- 6
You can register any time at your convenience. As camps fill up they will be removed from the schedule. If a date is not available online, and you know someone registered in that camp, please call to confirm. There are always new changes, additions, and updates. Waiting lists will be used in case spots become available.
Traditional (5-12 yrs. ) $225.00
Please note there are variations on these times according to the specific camp selected.
JEWELRY/METALWORKS AUGUST 2-6, M. DIST.
ILLUSTRATION/ WRITING
This camp will combine the art of story telling with the art of illustration. A beautiful combination and balance of two arts into one.
The Art House-West JUNE 21 3:00 - 6:00 PM (one week)
CALLIGRAPHY
Beautiful handwriting is considered a thing of the past. We will bring back fine writing techniques and provide the basics for calligraphic writing. Exercises to improve hand control, proportion and accuracy.

They grow up so ....fast!

The Art House Summer Camps 
Camps Available as of May 1
W Westside M Museum District
July 26 (PM) MD
This Camp is designed for the beginner. Four major areas will be introduced: drawing, sculpture, painting (acrylic on canvas) and art appreciation. Our field trip to the MFA on Thursdays is the highlight of our camps.
The instruction is surrounded with demonstrations, hands on projects, visual exposure and anecdotal accounts of artists' lives and their artistic styles, including movies and readings. Click to register
Drawing Camp. Ages: 8 - 14 June 14-18 AM (Westview)
Basic principles of drawing: shading, line relationship and proportion are the techniques introduced in this intensive camp. The medium is charcoal and the projects include abstraction, still life and animals.
Painting Camp. Ages 8 -12 June 7 (AM) (Westview) This camp is an introduction to Acrylic painting techniques. It involves coloring, composition and application. A particular style will be selected for each camp. Impressionism, Expressionism or Abstraction. This will determine the rooms that will be visited at the MFA on Thursdays and the artists introduced.
Fashion Design. Ages 10 - 16 June 14 3:00- 6:00 PM MD July 26-30 (Westview)
A crash course in the design and rendition of fashion ideas. Learning to draw the human body in proportion and in relation to fashion presentation. Understanding fabrics and fabric content will also be a significant part of this camp. A field trip to a fabric store or a local designer will be included the schedule.
Pen & INK DRAWING (intermediate) . July 12 AM Westview
Sculpture Camp 7-12 June 21 (AM) (Westview)
The hand building techniques introduced in this camp will be coil construction, slab construction and free hand molding. In more advanced groups, wire, found objects and other materials may also be introduced. The understanding and construction of 3-D concepts is our goal.
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Pen & Ink Ages 12-18
prerequisite: drawing I
There are three very delicate techniques in pen and ink drawing: speckling , cross hatching and scribbling. This camp introduces the student to all three with a series of simple and beautiful projects that are challenging as well as rewarding. It also offers the means to build a refined portfolio for college or high schools. click to register
Watercolors ages 10-up prerequisite: drawing I
This beautiful medium is eloquent and beautiful but very technical in its rendition. Three basic techniques will be introduced in this camp: wet on wet, dry brush and sponging. Patience and perseverance will be tested and learned in this camp.
The elements of fine writing.
This stylistic method of writing is an excellent exercise for dexterity and improves regular writing skills.
Illustration/Writing (West)
June 7 3:00 - 6:00 PM MD July 26. 3:00 - 6:00 PM
TRADITIONAL CAMPS
June 7 AM 10 -1:45 W Full
June 14 AM WEST Full
June 14 PM 2:00-5:45 MD
June 21 AM WEST FULL
June 21 PM 2:00-5:45 W
July 5 AM 10:00-1:45 W
July 26 AM 10:00-1:45 W
August 2 AM WEST
& PM MUSEUM DIST.
Viruchy Delgado, Director Art House Museum District Art House-West
Nicole A Tribe, The Art House - West Summer Camps Coordinator
2010 SUMMER CAMPS COUNSELORS:
Paige Atkinson Krintine Huete Claire Brito Melissa Caspari
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We welcome your questions and queries. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information.
The Art House, School of Fine Arts
4607 Caroline St.
Houston,, TX 77004
ph: 713-524-1791
fax: 713-524-9938
artsi