Sessions 4 & 6 Art Camps

Session 4 Art Camps – July 11-17, 2027

Art Foundations

Art Foundations gives young artists (ages 11-14) the opportunity to explore a variety of art materials, techniques, and processes.  Campers will learn the elements and principles of art while experimenting with different forms of artmaking through hands-on projects and activities.  Campers will also be introduced to practices artists use to develop and talk about their work, including critique, reflection, artist statements, and exhibiting their artwork.  The program encourages students to try new things, build their skills and confidence, and create a foundation they can carry into future art classes and creative pursuits.

There is an additional supply fee of $75 that will be used to purchase an art kit for this program.  The fee is included in your registration fee.  The instructor has selected specific materials and supplies necessary for this class.  A kit will be ordered for you following your registration, and will be waiting for you when you arrive at IMC.  The art kit is yours to keep after camp ends.

Drawing

The Drawing program introduces campers to the fundamentals of drawing: line, shape and form, value, texture, and space. Campers will work with a variety of drawing mediums, including pencil, ink,  charcoal, while creating drawings from life, references, and their imagination. The class also includes working together on a group project, basic composition and design, and chalk art. Drawing is for students ages 14 to 19.

There is an additional supply fee of $65 that will be used to purchase an art kit for this program.  The fee is included in your registration fee.  The instructor has selected specific materials and supplies necessary for this class.  A kit will be ordered for you following your registration, and will be waiting for you when you arrive at IMC.  The art kit is yours to keep after camp ends.

Session 6 Art Camps – July 25-31, 2027

Cartooning

Cartooning will focus on the art of the comic strip design, cartoon drawing, and techniques.  Campers will learn the basics of developing, drawing, and writing their own cast of comic characters. Line drawing and color theory will be emphasized.  This class is for campers ages 13 to 19 with basic drawing experience.

There is an additional supply fee of $80 that will be used to purchase an art kit for this program. The fee is included in your registration fee. The instructor has selected specific materials and supplies necessary for this class. A kit will be ordered for you following your registration, and will be waiting for you when you arrive at IMC. The art kit is yours to keep after camp ends.

Painting

Painting offers campers the techniques necessary to compose a watercolor or acrylic painting and introduces the advanced techniques involving the watercolor and acrylic mediums.  Color mixing and the incorporation of other media will be included.  Classroom studies, as well as on-site painting, and mixed media will be explored.  For students ages 14 to 19 with previous painting experience.

There is an additional supply fee of $100 that will be used to purchase an art kit for this program.  The fee is included in your registration fee.  The instructor has selected specific materials and supplies necessary for this class.  A kit will be ordered for you following your registration, and will be waiting for you when you arrive at IMC.  The art kit is yours to keep after camp ends.

Sculpture

The Sculpture program encourages individual exploration of creative concepts as campers develop skills in the use of techniques, design concepts, and safety practices for creating three-dimensional sculptures. Including clay, metal, found objects and more, campers learn the tools and foundations for studio practice on individual and group projects. Sculpture is for students ages 14 to 19 with any previous art camp experience.

There is an additional supply fee of $65 that will be used to purchase an art kit for this program. The fee is included in your registration fee. The instructor has selected specific materials and supplies necessary for this class. A kit will be ordered for you following your registration, and will be waiting for you when you arrive at IMC. The art kit is yours to keep after camp ends.

     

Video on Sessions 4 & 6 Art Camps

2026 Art Faculty – Sessions 4 and 6 – July 5-11, 2026 & July 19-25, 2026

Instructor Info		Session Info
	Dyana DeCoteau Vermillion, South Dakota Bio label	Basic Art - Session 4 July 5-11, 2026
	Greg Vettel Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Bio label	Drawing - Session 4 July 5-11, 2026 Sculpture - Session 6 July 19-25, 2026
	James Mackey Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minnesota Bio label Website label	Cartooning - Session 6 July 19-25, 2026
	Arvin Davis Jr. Minot, North Dakota Bio label	Painting - Session 6 July 19-25, 2026