Red Wing Arts summer camps provide children with opportunities for hands-on experience with different art supplies and techniques for creating artwork. Children learn different drawing, painting, or sculpture styles while creating adorable creatures and ferocious beasts. Please bring a snack. Students will enjoy different projects each day.

• Date: June 9-12 from 9 am-12 pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 7-12

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $175

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of clay and unleash your creative spirit in our Creative Clay Adventure for Tweens class. Under the guidance of our friendly and experienced instructor, Cherish Haskell, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to begin throwing clay. While mastering clay throwing takes time and practice, this class serves as an exciting introduction, helping you to understand the basics and get a feel for the clay in your hands. You can expect to make at least five custom pieces that you decorate with colorful glazes. Work is ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.

• Date: June 23-26 from 12-3 pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 9-13

• Class size: 6

• Participation fee: $195

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This fun and interactive 4-day morning summer camp will spark creativity and imagination as kids dive into the world of cardboard sculpture. Campers will learn basic design and crafting skills while creating their own unique sculptures using cardboard, tape, glue, and paint. Each day, the kids will work on a new project, gradually building their skills and creating larger and more complex pieces.

• Date: July 7-10 from 9 am-12 pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 7-12

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $175

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Red Wing Arts summer camps provide children with opportunities for hands-on experience with Clay is not just a material; it's a medium through which your wildest imaginations can take form. Throughout this engaging class, experienced instructor Cherish Haskell will guide you every step of the way to ensure you have the support, skills, and freedom to explore and create. You'll learn various hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction that will prepare you to craft your very own clay dishes for your snacks, sculpt a fantastical creature that springs from your imagination, or even design a unique piece of decor for your room – your creations are limited only by your imagination!

• Date: July 14-17 from 9 am-12 pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 9-13

• Class size:8

• Participation fee: $195

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This 4-day summer camp is designed for children who want to explore the world of puppetry through a fun and hands-on experience. During the week, participants will learn the art of creating mixed media puppets, utilizing a wide range of materials, from fabric and paper and found objects. The camp will culminate in a puppet show where campers can showcase their unique creations and performance skills to family and friends.

• Date: August 4-7 from 9 am-12 pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 7-12

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $175

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This week-long camp is designed for tweens who are eager to explore the world of clay through both hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Whether they’re beginners or have some experience, this camp will allow them to develop their skills in a fun, supportive, and creative environment.

• Date: August 11-14 from 9 am-12 pm

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 9-13

• Class size: 8

• Participation fee: $195

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The goals of this youth art instruction series for tweens include fostering creativity and self-expression, providing a safe and supportive environment for artistic risk-taking, and encouraging collaboration and social interaction among peers. The classes aim to introduce various art techniques and mediums, allowing young artists to discover their unique styles and interests through art-based games, art challenges, and mini-projects. Scholarships available for youth with financial need. Please email creativecenter@redwingarts.org for more info.

• Date: Tuesday nights from 4-5:30 pm, September 23-October 28

• Teaching artist: Cherish Haskell

• Level: Beginner and above

• Age: 9-13

• Class size: 12

• Participation fee: $150

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