Youth Programs

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Youth Classes at Rogue Studio

INSPIRING ☼ CREATIVE ☼ FUN

At the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, we provide quality art education to inspire and build life-long interest in the arts. Our art instructors encourage exploration and creativity. We offer classes in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, cartooning, and more!

Partial scholarships available, call (541) 772-8118 or email Sidney@roguegallery.org for more info!

Youth Summer Art Camps


Felting Camp with Carol Kamph

4 sessions, June 16-21

9 am-11:30 am

Ages 9-12

Did you ever think you could draw, paint or even sculpt with sheep’s wool or alpaca fleece? Well, you can! We will use colorful animal fibers to create uniquely textured artwork and practical objects. Each day will focus on different wet felting and needle felting techniques.

Projects will include wet felted beads and landscapes “paintings”, a needle felted bottle cap pin, and needle felted characters.

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Discover Oregon Wildlife with Christine Elder

4 sessions, June 23-26th

9 AM – 12 PM

Ages 11-14

This summer camp is inspired by the diversity of amazing wildlife who call Oregon home. Each day kids will learn about different native animals while they experiment with using different art materials each day including pencils, charcoals, pastels, and paints. Class is led by professional biological illustrator and naturalist Christine Elder.

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Zine Camp with Carol Kamph

4 sessions, June 23-26,

1-3:30pm

Ages 12-16

With just a piece of computer paper and a copy machine, self-publish your own “mini magazine” to share with the world!

Each day at Zine Camp we’ll explore the history of zines, where to find them, and how to share them. Students will develop themes and narratives, set in small booklet form, using a mix of drawing and collage techniques. We will experiment with different sizes, folds, and formats, ending with their first “trade” on the last day.

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Cubism for Kids with Robert Arieas

June 30- July 3

2-4pm

Ages 11-14

See things from an abstract point of view with Cubism for Kids! Robert Arieas will make this avant-garde art style easy to understand through familiar projects like portrait, still life and landscapes, all the while leading the class through the history of the Cubist movement. By the end of the class, each student will feel like their own Picasso!

$65 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Recycled Runway with Pravina McClure

July 7-10, 10am-1pm

Ages 7-12

Paper, paint, tape and play!

Stencil, staple, glitter and go!

Create a one-of-a-kind outfit using recycled, found and other unconventional materials. The end of the camp will be a runway show for family and friends.

(Please note: this is not a sewing class!)

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Art Around the World with Sherri Beeler

July 14-17, 1:30-4pm

Ages 7-13

Pack your bags–we’re going on an around-the-world art adventure! In this mixed media class, you will explore diverse artistic traditions of cultures from every corner of the globe, including Australia, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Egypt, and more. Experiment with a wide variety of materials and techniques, from painting to sculpting to mask-making, as we discover the stories, symbols, and styles that make each culture unique.

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Shark Week with Christine Elder

4 sessions, July 21-24

10 AM – 1 PM

Ages 9-14

In this ‘Shark Week’ themed summer camp, kids will learn about the coolest sharks in the ocean while they experiment with using different art materials each day including pencils, charcoals, pastels, and paints. Class is led by professional biological illustrator and naturalist Christine Elder.

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

A Fantasy Art Adventure with Sherri Beeler

July 28-31, 1-4pm

Ages 7-11

Step into a world where dragons soar, castles rise from misty hills, and magical creatures lurk around every corner! In this enchanting mixed media class, you’ll study artists who are masters of fantasy illustration, then bring your own imagination to life through a variety of

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Under the Sea: Ocean-Themed Mixed Media Art with Sherri Beeler

August 4-7, 1-4pm

Ages 7-11

Dive into the deep blue and explore the wonders of the ocean through art! Experiment with a variety of exciting techniques including gelli plate printing, watercolor, collage, and mixed media painting. Projects include creating your own sea creatures, assembling a chunky art book, putting your own creative spin on Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave. We will end the week making and trading ocean-themed artist trading cards. Get ready to make a splash!

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Art Extravaganza with Pravina McClure

August 11-14, 10am-1pm

Ages 7-12

This camp is a fun fiesta of arts and crafts every day, and every day is something different! Each day will teach young artists creative skills through a variety of applications and building their confidence through art!

$95 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Beginning Drawing with Robert Arieas

August 11-14, 2-4pm

Ages 11-14

This beginning drawing camp helps youth develop drawing skills to strengthen and enhance their artwork. Young artists will learn about composition, shading, and perspective with guidance and feedback. This is a supportive and encouraging class where students can share their passions for art with each other!

$65 (Tuition may receive a 10%, 15%, or 20% discount depending on membership level. Learn more here.)

Family & Friends Art Day

All ages welcome.

2nd Saturday of the month

12 pm–1 pm & 1 pm–2 pm

May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th.

Come create, explore, and enjoy discovering art at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center the second Saturday of each month. Create interesting art projects in the Rogue Studio and explore our Main, Community, and Members’ Gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt the whole family will enjoy!  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

ALL AGES WELCOME. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. NO CHARGE.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Jackson County Cultural Coalition funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, investing in Oregon’s arts, humanities and heritage

Carol Kamph is a recent transplant to the Rogue Valley. An alumni of The Cleveland Institute of Art and Case Western Reserve University, she earned a BFA in Fiber and Material Studies and an MA in Art Education. She has shared her love of visual art with students of all ages in public schools and community settings since 2007. Her motto is: “Any time with art is time well spent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christine Elder is a biological illustrator and wildlife educator who teaches realistic drawing techniques online, in-person, and internationally. She loves inspiring students to appreciate the natural world through the process of careful observation of their subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Arieas worked at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for eight years. While working there he was exposed to amazing contemporary and classical art. He has taught elementary through high school students for several years. Currently, he works in special education at Crater High School. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking, drawing and painting from California State University, Fullerton. He has actively been exhibiting his work for over 20 years.

 

 

 

Pravina McClure is a creative classical artist.  She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from California College of the Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Southern Oregon University and a Certificate of Mastery from Ashland Academy of Arts.  She has taught grades K through 12 and college credit courses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherri Beeler has taught for 30 years. She taught at SOU’s Summer Academy program, and is an instructor at Logos Public Charter School. Her work has been published in several magazines including Art Journaling, Create with Me, Stamper’s Sampler and 400 More Ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

We add new classes three times a year, winter/spring, summer and fall. Become a member and receive our class catalogue and get the discounted member rate. Partial Scholarships are available! Please call (541) 772-8118 for more information.

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Elementary Arts Outreach Program

The Elementary Arts Outreach Program brings visual arts to 5th grade students by providing access to Rogue Gallery, Rogue Studio, and bringing art instructors to their classrooms for monthly art lessons throughout the school year. Students learn foundational skills in the visual arts, art history and art appreciation. Thanks to the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Anna May Family Foundation, Braemar Charitable Trust, Oregon Arts Commission, Roundhouse Foundation, The Carrico Family Foundation, and the Reser Family Foundation, Haines & Friends Fund, Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, and individual donor support. Through their support Rogue Gallery & Art Center is able to offer the Elementary Arts Outreach program.

Field Trips & Tours

Bring your class or group to the Rogue Gallery & Art Center for a memorable experience including hands-on art lessons and interactive art exhibition tours- quality education to inspire and build a life-long interest in the arts.

Enjoy exploring all three galleries and making one of a kind works of art guided by Rogue Gallery & Art Center staff! Field Trip tour programs are offered Tuesday through Friday during gallery hours, 10 am to 5 pm. We can customize your experience to meet the needs of your group or school!

The Rogue Gallery & Art Center offers fun-filled, 90-minute field trips this school year that include:

INTRODUCING ART—Warm welcome and introduction to the world of the visual arts.

EXPLORING ART & ARTISTS—Exciting and stimulating art hunts to explore Main Gallery art exhibits by renowned national and regional artists!

LOOKING DEEPLY—Fun learning opportunities designed to develop creative and critical thinking through looking deeply at original art work.

MAKING ART—Hands-on art activities using high-quality materials in our 1,100 square foot art studio!

Call Rogue Gallery & Art Center at (541) 772-8118 or email us at sidney@roguegallery.org for more info or to book a time of creativity, fun, and to exposure to the visual arts.