Mosaic Masterpieces

Learn the beautiful basics of mosaics with instructor Kimberly Martiny, and create incredible works of art! In your week at camp, you will learn the history of the art, tools and materials, and techniques including bases, adhesives, and grout; shaping and placing tesserae; practical and artistic design considerations; and several methods of creating the actual mosaic. Bring home a variety of mosaicked beauties, ranging from decorative work to sculptural objects. Mosaics are truly special and one of a kind!

June 17-21, 2013 (Day Camp Only)

June 17-21, 2013 (Day Camp Only)
For campers entering grades 6-9

(If you are entering grades 8 or 9 in the Fall, you may register for the High School Summer Art Studio Camp if you wish to stay in the campus dorms as a resident camper).

 

Register Online for Middle School Summer Art Studio

 

Instructor: Kimberly Martiny

Kimberly Martiny graduated from UW-Green Bay in May 2013, where she earned a Bachelor’s of the Arts Degree in Art Education with an emphasis in 2D Studio Arts. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology and an interest in Art Therapy and Counseling. Kimberly has recently been awarded with a Community Impact Award from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) of Brown County, for her work in putting together a volunteer project for a mental health institution. Volunteers produced a total of 87 paintings that proudly hang in Diversions of Green Bay. Although Kimberly has experience in a variety of media, she has a new found love for the ancient art of mosaic.  She has been commissioned for numerous pieces and continues to learn and grow in the field of mosaic art. 

 

Daily Class Hours:

• 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday
• 8:30 am - 3:00 pm on Friday (The Final Exhibition Show will be from 3:00-4:00pm. Campers will be dismissed when the show has concluded).

Commuter Camp Fee:

• $269 (includes instruction and a camp t-shirt)
• Lab Fee: $15

Click Here To Download 2013 Class Supply List

A NOTE ABOUT SUPPLY LISTS: The supply list linked to each class are suggestions. You are not required to purchase everything on the list. These supplies can be purchased at an art supply store OR at craft stores, e.g. Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Ben Franklin, Walmart. Tradewinds, of Green Bay, will pre-package your supply orders and will deliver them the first morning of camp. More information about this service will be described in your supply list letter. Minimal supplies are actually needed for most classes and others are suggested to enhance the 'experimental' aspect of the class. Please call or e-mail us if you have questions.

 

Campers must select TWO classes -
Other Classes Available Include:

• Ceramics: Introduction to Wheel Throwing for Raku Firing
• Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Illustration
• Introduction to Fine Art Digital Photography
• Cartooning and Comic Book Illustration
• Exploration with Acrylics
• Fashion Design
• Beyond the Cover: The Fine Art of Book Making
• From Junk to Jewelry