Upcoming Events
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505-364-3256 - ronny@artschoolsantafe.com
Artists will explore various styles of Japanese art, including anime, kawaii, kaiju, and yokai. We encourage students to be imaginative as they create their own unique characters with a range of expressions. Our creative environment allows artists to illustrate everything from root vegetables with an agenda to city-swallowing lizard monsters. Participants will work with a variety of materials, including colored pencils, acrylic markers, and pen and ink.
Throughout the week, students will develop skills in:
Human and animal anatomy
Shading and inking
Portraying emotions
Scale and composition
Camp Info
Ages 7+
June 1 - June 5 : 10:30am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
In this camp, artists will explore the concept of surrealism and study influential surrealist artists. The first two days will focus on mastering realism. For the remainder of the camp, students will transition into creating surreal and dream-like artwork. Materials used will include colored pencils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and pen and ink.
The curriculum includes:
Understanding light sources and shading
Perspective
Creating bizarre dream-like situations.
Composition and movement
Camp Info
Ages 7+
June 8 - June 12 : 10:30am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Painters will explore the magical medium of watercolor by approaching the craft like artistic scientists, students will discover the fascinating science and techniques behind this gorgeous medium! The first two days will be dedicated to mastering fundamental techniques. During the final three days, students will venture out to create original paintings based on their individual interests and skill levels.
The curriculum includes:
Brush work
Color theory
Textures and washes
Landscape perspective
Composition and mood
Camp Info
Ages 7+
June 15 - June 19 : 10:30am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
This camp is designed for highly imaginative minds. Creators will learn how to develop unique fantasy creatures that range from funky fairies to three-headed mice, or even carnivorous plants having duels with spaghetti bowls! There will never be a dull moment in this inventive and highly creative environment.
In addition to fostering creativity, the curriculum will focus on
Understanding light sources
Anatomy and proportions
Original thinking
Highbred design
Character and Costume design
Camp Info
Ages 7+
June 22 - June 26 : 10:30am - 2:30pm
Tuition: $280
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
This camp will have more of a workshop environment. Artists will learn facial anatomy by studying the skull and applying concepts of shading, color, emotional depth and facial expression. We will also focus on human anatomy, covering proportions and techniques for capturing body language, shading and movement.
Students may work with a variety of mediums based on their individual experience and preference.
Camp Info
Ages 10+
July 13 - July 17 : 11:30am - 4:30pm
Tuition: $320
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
While this camp is recommended for experienced artists, it is open to students of all skill levels. Each participant will receive individual guidance tailored to their unique progress and experience as a visual artist.
Students are encouraged to explore genres they feel driven to explore and grow their understanding of, ranging from oil painting portraits and illustrations to comics and D&D-style art and much more!
Camp Info
Ages 10+
July 20 - July 24 : 11:30am - 4:30pm
Tuition: $320
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
In this painting camp/workshop participants will focus on essential oil painting techniques, including understanding tone and shadows, warm and cool colors, complementary color mixing, mood, movement, and composition.
During the first few days, we will work together in a follow-along style. For the remainder of the week, each student will have the opportunity to create original artwork of their own choosing.
Camp Info
Ages 10+
July 27 - July 31 : 11:30am - 4:30pm
Tuition: $320
Discounts (one discount per family):
Early Bird Registration (Due by 4/20/2025) - 10% discount on total tuition
Multiple Children - 10% discount on total tuition
Students should bring a snack for the day, water (please no soda, boba or sticky sugary drinks), and a sketchbook (optional). We will be offering some light snacks - please let us know if your child has a serious allergy or health issues we should be aware of. Aprons will be available for messy projects, but we encourage students to wear clothes that they are not too attached to.
The mission of our summer program is to create a safe, fun and relaxing environment for students to grow, make friends and learn extensively about art. It is crucial for the school to create a space where everyone is welcomed, feels safe and supported. Any of our summer classes may offer: games, social time and relationship building, short video tutorials, media entertainment, prizes and treats, social and emotional support, books or time to relax.
Past Events
If there are past events you’d like to see us host again, please let us know!