Ages 6-9 Summer Camps
Let’s Paint: Animals
Title: Let’s Paint: Animals
Date: June 16-20
Time: 9am-12pm
Last day to register: June 12
Ages: 6-9
# of Students: Min. 5 / Max. 12
Instructor: Kortney Gibson
Description
Each day of this acrylic painting camp students will focus on a different animal from cats and dogs, to farm animals and exotics or reptiles! The students will learn the steps of completing a piece of artwork from start to finish. Starting with animal inspirations and the composition, to which colors and brushes we should use, they will get a real idea of the artist's process. We will end the week with an abstract version of the student’s pet or favorite animal.
Supplies
Includes all art supplies, daily snack & drink, take home treat and completion certificate.
Let’s Paint: Landscapes
Title: Let’s Paint: Landscapes
Date: July 21-25
Time: 9am-12pm
Last day to register: July 17
Ages: 6-9
# of Students: Min. 5 / Max. 12
Instructor: Kortney Gibson
Description
Each day of this acrylic painting camp students will focus on a different landscape from the beach to the mountains, to starry nights and city or trees! The students will learn the steps of completing a piece of artwork from start to finish. Starting with landscape inspirations and the composition, to which colors and brushes we should use, they will get a real idea of the artist's process. We will end the week with an abstract version of the student’s favorite place.
Supplies
Includes all art supplies, daily snack & drink, take home treat and completion certificate.
Learn from the Masters
Title: Learn from the Masters
Date: July 28-August 1
Time: 9am-12pm
Last day to register: July 24
Ages: 6-9
# of Students: Min. 5 / Max. 12
Instructor: Ah ra Cho
Description
Students will explore the techniques and styles of renowned artists such as Wayne Thiebaud, Salvador Dalí, Yayoi Kusama, Claude Monet, and traditional Asian art. Each session includes an introduction to the artist, an analysis of their work, and a hands-on project inspired by their style. Students will develop advanced skills in painting, drawing, and mixed media while fostering creativity and self-expression. Perfect for young artists ready to take their art to the next level!
Supplies
Includes all art supplies, daily snack & drink, take home treat and completion certificate.
Meet the Instructor!
Ah ra Cho is an artist based in North Carolina, whose work explores the metaphysical nature of light and the unseen forces that shape our reality.
Growing up in a Christian household with a pastor father, she developed an early fascination with the invisible aspects of existence, a theme central to her artistic practice.
Her formal journey began at Hongik University in South Korea, where she studied Asian painting, honing her skills in traditional techniques while developing an interest in metaphysical concepts. She then pursued an MA at the University of Arts London, where her exploration of the Void and the unseen deepened, merging Asian philosophy with her Christian faith.
Her body of work spans abstract painting and immersive installations, often using light as a metaphor for the intangible. By manipulating materials like silk, cotton, and raw canvas and creating sensory experiences within her installations, she invites viewers to engage with the unseen forces that influence their internal and external worlds.
In addition to her studio practice, she also creates live worship paintings during church services. She leads workshops that guide participants in exploring light, faith, and the metaphysical through artistic expression. Her work has been exhibited in Korea, London, and the USA, reflecting an international trajectory. Now in the USA, she continues to push the boundaries of her art with exhibitions that emphasize her interest in light and the metaphysical.
She continues to create pieces encouraging viewers to reflect on their role as receivers and reflectors of light, bridging the visible and invisible worlds. Her art invites contemplation, offering a space where the physical and spiritual intersect.