YOUTH CAMP
 
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Youth: Blacksmithing Pendant Camp: Mon - 4 days (6Cap)
Start DateTuesday, May 27, 2025 9:00 AM
End DateFriday, May 30, 2025 12:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
This class involves some designing of pendants, basic blacksmithing skills and light forging. By the end of the camp, students will have a grasp of basic Blacksmithing techniques and confidence with a hammer.... | Location: Metal Sculpture Studio - Class Starts: Tue - May, 27 2025 at 9:00 AM - Ends: Fri - May, 30 2025 at 12:00 PM | Instructor: Emma Moreno | | CYS25CMPEM001-01
Availability
Excellent
Excellent
Youth: Get Twisted with Borosilicate: Tue - 4 days (8Cap)
Start DateTuesday, May 27, 2025 11:00 AM
End DateFriday, May 30, 2025 2:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
Students will learn how to use the dot twist technique to create interesting twist and galaxy marbles, we'll also learn how to create teardrop and heart pendants.... | Location: Glass Studio - Class Starts: Tue - May, 27 2025 at 11:00 AM - Ends: Fri - May, 30 2025 at 2:00 PM | Instructor: JeriLyn Alderman | | CYS25CMPJA006-01
Availability
Excellent
Excellent
Youth: Comic Creations Camp: Mon - 4 days (10Cap)
Start DateMonday, Jun 2, 2025 9:00 AM
End DateThursday, Jun 5, 2025 12:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
In this class we will design our very own comics and characters. Students will learn how to lay out comic panels and speech bubbles, make backstories for our characters, and print duplicates of our comic books to share with others.... | Location: Multipurpose Room - Class Starts: Mon - Jun, 02 2025 at 9:00 AM - Ends: Thu - Jun, 05 2025 at 12:00 PM | Instructor: Kelsey Phillips | | CYS25CMPKP002-01
Availability
SOLD OUT!
SOLD OUT!
Youth: Kids Handbuilding: Chef Mud Masters!: Tue - 8 days (10Cap)
Start DateTuesday, Jun 3, 2025 9:00 AM
End DateFriday, Jun 13, 2025 11:00 AM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
Calling all chefs! In this class we will use beginning handbuilding techniques and inspiration from our favorite foods to make fruit themed shakers, animal utensil holders, mugs, bowls, dishes, and more. We will learn how to paint with food safe glazes so your projects can be used in your kitchen at home. Bring your creativity and get ready to play with clay! We will provide all materials including clay.... | Location: Ceramics Studio - Class Starts: Tue - Jun, 03 2025 at 9:00 AM - Ends: Fri - Jun, 13 2025 at 11:00 AM | Instructor: Madison Pennisi | | CYS25CMPMP005-01
Availability
Excellent
Excellent
Youth: The Time Travelers Radio Play Project: Mon - 1 week (12Cap)
Start DateMonday, Jun 9, 2025 9:00 AM
End DateFriday, Jun 13, 2025 12:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
Take a blast into the past and get on the mic with the Time Travelers Radio Project! Before there was television, families would gather around the radio and listen to their favorite shows a lot like how we listen to podcasts now! Performance and podcasting meet in this fun, interactive camp where students become storytellers and use their imaginations to create an old-time radio drama show. Students will experiment with creating vintage sound effects in a live Foley Sound lab, learn acting/stage skills and how to write their very own stories for podcast/audio recording. On the final day of the class, friends and family are invited to see a live recording of the students’ radio play performance.... | Location: CoLab - Class Starts: Mon - Jun, 09 2025 at 9:00 AM - Ends: Fri - Jun, 13 2025 at 12:00 PM | Instructor: Sarah Dolens-Moons | | CYS25CMPSD004-01
Availability
Excellent
Excellent
Youth: Animation Camp: 10 Days - MON (8 Cap)
Start DateMonday, Jun 16, 2025 11:00 AM
End DateFriday, Jun 27, 2025 2:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
In this fun and hands-on camp, students will learn to turn raw ideas into structured stories, from concept to storyboard creations. Focused on storytelling techniques, narrative flow, and visual planning, this camp is perfect for aspiring animators. We’ll cover animation basics like keyframes, tweening, and simple motion techniques, with plenty of practice through engaging exercises. Ideal for those new to animation, we’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge to bring your characters and stories to life.

 | Location: Multipurpose Room - Class Starts: Mon - Jun 16,  at 11:00 AM  - Ends: Fri - Jun 27, 2:00 PM | Instructor: Ita Udo-Ema| | CYS25CMPKP016-01
Youth: Clay Monster Madness!: Tue - 8 days (10Cap)
Start DateTuesday, Jun 17, 2025 9:00 AM
End DateFriday, Jun 27, 2025 11:00 AM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
Welcome all wild things! In this eight day camp we will use beginner handbuilding techniques to sculpt our favorite monsters and animals. We'll learn how to make a monster mask, creature pinch pots, trinket holders, sleeping dragons, and other functional and decorative forms. Finally, we will use food safe glazes to paint our critters. Bring your creativity and get ready to play with clay! We will provide all materials including clay.... | Location: Ceramics Studio - Class Starts: Tue - Jun, 17 2025 at 9:00 AM - Ends: Fri - Jun, 27 2025 at 11:00 AM | Instructor: Madison Pennisi | | CYS25CMPMP005-02
Availability
Excellent
Excellent
Youth: Art Adventures!: 4 Days - MON (10Cap)
Start DateMonday, Jul 14, 2025 10:00 AM
End DateThursday, Jul 17, 2025 12:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Art Studio Classes, Mesa
Ready to explore the world of art? Join us for a fun-filled four day camp where each day brings a brand new creative adventure! From printmaking to sculpting, we’ll explore cool art techniques, both old and new. This introductory visual arts camp is the perfect way for students to discover new skills and try their hand at a variety of exciting art forms!
 | Location: Multipurpose Room - Class Starts: Mon - Jul 14,  at 10:00 AM  - Ends: Thu - Jul 17, 12:00 PM | Instructor: Kelsey Phillips | | CYS25CMPKP016-01