Sketching and Painting Summer Art Camp for Kids

Explore creativity in drawing and painting in every class with this summer art camp for kids in Castro Valley.


Artist Center
Artist Center
4.9 (10)

7 to 17 years     5 x 3 hours Location Castro Valley Class size 1 to 4 guests   $375

Join us for a summer art camp for kids ages 7-17 in Castro Valley! As early as 7 years of age, the artist can start learning how to construct simple shapes. Now they can draw anything they choose: --- stick figures, animals, scenery, and much more. It's a time to let their imagination run wild!
Drawing lessons begin with quick sketches. Quick sketches enable the student to think quickly and focus on simple shapes, long lines, and construction. Once the creative mind adapts to this process, the rendering of form can then be applied.
What you will learn:
Still Life:
Learn the fundamentals of dimensional shapes and still life using reference. Values/tones are simplified, and composition/layout are applied while cropping and framing the design. Core shadows, cast shadows, and line quality are emphasized. Essential for all realistic techniques.
Landscape:
Landscape painting and drawing begin with reference, and small renderings called comps or compositional studies are applied. Gradations, tones, and perspective are emphasized. Learn a step-by-step technique that will have your artwork look like it was done by a pro!
Painting:
Paint on canvas boards, wood, and ceramics. Learn how to organize the color wheel onto the palette. Mix a tint and a shade of each color and begin your masterpiece. Painting begins with the fundamentals of values, color theory, and composition. The "Masters" technique is emphasized and taught with a step-by-step approach, with the guidance of a professional artist.
What you'll get
All art supplies for all projects and 5 days of creative fun!
Knowledge required
None
What to bring
Clothes to paint in
Add-ons available for this class
  • Add an hour ($20)
  • Add 2 hours ($40)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Artist Center - 3742 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA

Free parking in back of Animal Redwood Hospital and Sophia's Salon.

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Artist Center
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Artist Center was founded by Monica Higgins in 2007. She has owned and operated two art schools in California. Her industry experience includes Disney, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, and more in all sorts of industries from, apparel to marketing. She is a professional artist and teaches all ages art industry standards and fundamentals of drawing and painting. Artists are given an opportunity to explore their skills, expand on their talents and grow to their full potential in their journey in art.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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