"The Other" Summer Art Camp

Maximum Number of Students: 6

Schedule: Daily Classes run from 9:00am-5:00pm and include a 1 hour lunch break

This program includes:

• ALL materials provided
• ALL tools provided
• Info sheets for reference
• Daily lunch, snacks, and drinks

What an exciting week ahead at Anja Yamaji's Art School! We have transformed the summer art camp experience by developing the most unique and creative curriculum in the DFW Metroplex. The emphasis on inspiration, innovation, and boundless creativity sets the stage for an immersive and dynamic experience. Encouraging young artists to dream bigger and create bolder empowers them to push their creative boundaries and explore new possibilities. With a diverse range of mediums to explore, from traditional to cutting-edge, participants will have the opportunity to unleash their imaginations and bring their masterpieces to life. Creative summer camps like these can have a lasting impact, fostering creativity, confidence, and a love for the arts in young people.

Workshop Curriculum, Day 1:

Color Theory:

Color mixing is an essential skill for all artists and therefore you will learn the fundamental knowledge and techniques for understanding color and the key elements that go into creating a masterpiece. This part of the class will provide you with lecture and hands-on training to master the following:

• Introduction to the color wheel
• Understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
• Mixing exercise: Recreate the color wheel by using only the 3 primary colors
• Understanding the terms complimentary colors, tints, shades, tones, and a monochromatic color scheme
• Mixing exercise: create a variety of different tints, shades and tones

Chakras and their related colors:

You will be introduced to the seven chakras, their related colors, and individual attributes. Understand how imbalances and blockages of the chakras can manifest in your emotional and physical body. Learn how to detect deficient and overactive chakras and how to balance those. After taking the provided chakra test you will know which of your chakras need balancing. To do so, you are welcome to choose from the corresponding chakra colors for your flow art as well as for your mandala art (on day two of this summer camp). This part of the curriculum includes:

• Taking chakra test to find possible blockages and deficiencies
• Evaluation of test results
• Breakdown of chakras, their related colors, attributes, emotional states when blocked, balanced, and overactive (refer to provided info sheets)
• Bringing newly discovered awareness of chakra imbalances into the art aspect of this class. Use of corresponding chakra colors for balancing.

Acrylic Flow Art:

In this part of the curriculum you will learn everything you need to know about pouring colorful acrylic flow art and how to create beautiful cells with lacing.

To be able to create your own masterpieces at home Anja will provide you with the following:

• Breakdown of tools, supplies, and products needed in the pouring process
• Do's and don'ts in the process of pouring fluid art
• Explore 3 different Dutch pouring techniques
• Professional insider tips
• Proper station set up
• Steps necessary for prepping your canvas

You will walk away with four 6"x6" canvas fluid art paintings of your own finished creations.

Workshop Curriculum, Day 2:

Mandala Art:

In this workshop you will learn everything you need to know about painting detailed and colorful mandalas. This part of the curriculum includes:

• Breakdown of tools, supplies, and products needed in the painting process
• Do's and don'ts in the process of painting mandalas
• Follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the demo piece in real time
• How to achieve perfect symmetry
• Prepping your wood circle
• Professional insider tips
• Proper usage of stencils

After recreating the demo piece you will have the opportunity to apply the newly leraned knowledge and create your own mandala design.

You will walk away with two 6" wood circle mandala dot creations including display stand.

Workshop Curriculum, Day 3

Resin Coasters - Mold Pouring:

Unleash your creativity in our immersive resin art workshop where you'll master the art of crafting stunning resin coasters. Designed to equip you with the essential resin techniques and knowledge, this class will empower you to bring your unique designs to life. Resin coaster sets and trays also make wonderful birthday and holiday presents, guaranteed to delight your friends and family. You will learn the following:

• Breakdown of tools, supplies, and products needed in the pouring process
• Choosing the right brand of resin for your projects
• Do's and don'ts in the process of mold pouring
• Follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the demo resin coasters
• How to properly finish the edges of your coasters and trays
• How to work in multiple layers
• How to work with a variety of design elements such as pigments, gold leaf, crushed glass, and metallic markers
• Professional insider tips
• Proper station set up

You will walk away with four resin coasters (5 inch diameter) and 4 reusable silicone coaster molds.

Resin Wall Art:

Learn everything you need to know about pouring colorful and mesmerizing resin wall art.

This part of the curriculum includes:

• Breakdown of tools, supplies, and products needed in the pouring process
• Choosing the right brand and type of resin for your projects
• Different types of heat guns and how to use them
• Do's and don'ts in the process of resin pouring
• Follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the demo resin painting in real time
• Professional insider tips
• Proper station set up
• Steps necessary for prepping your wood panel

You will walk away with your own finished 20"x20" ocean resin art creation.

Workshop Curriculum, Day 4:

Headdress Design:

In this headdress workshop you will learn everything you need to know about constructing a well fitted, lightweight, and durable headdress base from scratch. Work with an assortment of different materials and techniques while following detailed step-by-step instructions to decorate your base. Recreate the demo headdress design in real time. This part of the curriculum includes:

• Breakdown of tools and the different types of glues
• DO'S and DON'Ts in the process of headdress making
• Follow step-by-step instructions on how to make a base universal to any headdress “peacock style”
• Follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the demo headdress in real time

You will walk away with your own finished floral headpiece ready to use for costumes, events, photo shoots, etc.

Workshop Curriculum, Day 5:

Airbrush and Face Painting:

Anja will teach you all the necessary skills to develop into a successful face painter. Find out how professionals stock and organize their kits, master the proper usage of brush, airbrush and sponge. Work with a variety of industry standard paints, mediums, stencils, adhesives, body bling, etc. You will learn usage of color, placement of design elements, and how to create depth with highlight & shadow. This part of the curriculum includes:

• Kit insights
• Product knowledge
• Introduction to airbrush
• How to apply glitter and rhinestones

You will follow the instructor, step-by-step, to re-create a sugarskull look in real time.

All parts of the curriculum are designed to provide you with all the techniques and insights necessary to create your own artwork at home. Walk away from this summer camp feeling empowered, confident, and inspired to apply what you have learned.

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