โจ ABOUT THE CAMP
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All-Out Art Week is a joyful, immersive art & music experience where children explore a wide variety of materials, techniques, and sounds โ while also creating a beautiful Smith Rock sunset painting on canvas that they return to each day ๐๐จ
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Inspired by the landscape and light of Smith Rock State Park, this camp balances playful exploration with thoughtful, intentional creation. Campers are encouraged to experiment, get curious, and take creative risks โ all while building confidence and skill in a supportive environment ๐
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Each camper will leave with:
๐จ A finished Smith Rock sunset painting on canvas
๐ผ A collection of additional artwork created throughout the week
โจ A deeper connection to art, music, and creative confidence
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๐จ๐ถ DAILY FLOW & CREATIVE FOCUSES
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๐ค Day 1 โ Rule Breakers & Abstract Exploration
Campers dive into experimental mixed media through expressive mark-making, layering, and texture โ plus textile exploration and strange, imaginative sculptures using fabric and found objects ๐งต๐ชจ
๐ฅ Music focus: Percussion โ rhythm, pulse, and movement
๐ Smith Rock painting: intuitive base layer
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๐ฆ Day 2 โ Water, Sky & Movement
A joyful, sensory day using water guns, spray bottles, and watercolor (water-safe clothes encouraged!) ๐ง๐จ
๐น Music focus: Piano โ high and low notes, simple patterns, and musical flow
๐ Smith Rock painting: sky, sunset color, and atmosphere
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๐ค Day 3 โ Silhouettes & Portrait Exploration
Campers create silhouette self-portraits using a projector and oil & soft pastels, focusing on shape, presence, and expression ๐ค
๐ธ Music focus: Strings โ ukulele, guitar, and bass; vibration, tone, and mood
๐ Smith Rock painting: figures, depth, and detail
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๐ Day 4 โ Cosmic Painting & Sound Exploration
Campers explore cosmic painting with acrylics โ stars, glow, and layers of light โจ
๐ Music focus: Electronic sound using electric guitar pedals and MIDI keyboards
๐ Smith Rock painting: light, contrast, and final layering
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๐ Day 5 โ Art Party & Celebration
A relaxed, joyful final day to revisit favorite materials, add finishing touches, title and sign artwork, and celebrate the week with art + music play ๐ถ๐จ
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๐ง๐ฆ AGE RANGE & GROUP STYLE
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๐ Geared toward elementary-school-aged artists
๐ Mixed-age learning is welcomed and intentionally supported
Miss Melinda loves teaching mixed-age groups โ it often leads to some of the most meaningful and magical creative moments โจ
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๐ฉโ๐จ GROUP SIZE & REGISTRATION
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๐ฟ Camps are purposely kept small to allow for individual guidance, connection, and a calm creative flow
โ ๏ธ Spots are limited
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More details (what to bring, clothing notes, etc.) will be shared closer to camp.
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๐ ABOUT COST
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If the cost of camp feels like a barrier, youโre always welcome to reach out directly. While space is limited, Miss Melinda is happy to connect and do her best to help where possible ๐ค
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โจ Registration is now open!
๐ฉ Questions always welcome