Art
Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!
$70 discounted for residents, $80 non-residents per session date
Ages 13 – adult (16 & under must be accompanied by an adult)
Join us in painting happy little trees and fluffy clouds as we put dreams onto canvas. Join Ted Simpson, Certified Ross
Instructor as he guides you through painting your own Bob Ross Style masterpiece in just a few hours.
No experience necessary and all supplies included.
Saturdays, 1:00-4:00pm
- Session 1: May 2–Tropical Cove
- Session 2: June 6– Mountain Winter Cabin
- Session 3: August 1– Hidden Forest
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
Happy 250 Birthday USA Camp
Ages: 7-11
Create art of 250 years of life in the USA. Join master artist Denise Willing-Booher for an exciting Art Kids Camp! The kids will draw, paint, and create a mural, mobile, and 3D sculptures of human and animal life in their native habitat through the years. We will work in the classroom and open air. Register online today to secure your spot!
$50 Discounted for resident,
$60 Regular fee for non-residents
June 9, 10, 11
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Instructed by Denise Willing-Booher,
Nationally Acclaimed Water Color Artist
Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
ARTISTS APPRENTICE ART CLASSES
Taught by artist Pamela Palmer B.F.A. owner entrepreneur of The Artist’s Apprentice
Ages 7+ (Siblings of registered artists are welcome!)
Please wear clothes that are not precious.
Kids Farm Animal Art!
$65 Discounted for residents, $75 Regular Fee for non-residents
$20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of class
Ages 7 up
With a MOO, MOO here, and a happy child there! Get ready for a month of art exploration and farm animal fun! These multi-media classes including sculpture, painting, and drawing are set to providing an opportunity to learn key elements that will enhance your young artist’s creative awareness of fine arts! Children will be made aware of animal proportion and how to incorporate unique colorful background elements into their work, like that of contemporary artist Woody Jackson. We will also try to emulate the delightful, whimsical animal paintings of Alison Friend! ‘Viewing of Creations’ will be extended to families after class on the final day. Please bring a snack, water bottle and wear clothes that are not precious!
Taught by artist/educator Pamela Palmer, B.F.A., founder of The Artist’s Apprentice.
Wednesdays, 4:20-5:50pm
4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Journal Making
$30 Discounted for Residents/session,
$40 Non-residents/session
$10 material fee to the instructor
Have fun creating art with a purpose! A standard sized composition book, beautiful calendar page, some scrap book paper, and ribbon are all you need to fashion a one-of-a-kind art journal. Learn how to add handy and
decorative pockets to the inside covers. Using ribbon, construct a built-in page marker and tie closures to improve your journal’s functionality. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed.
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Session 3: April 25
Fenton Community and Cultural Center – Art Room
After-School Art Lab
$99 Discounted for residents,
$109 Regular Fee for non-residents
Ages: 5–13
A creative, educational, and fun art experience after school! Students will explore a variety of artistic techniques, including painting, mixed media, and 3D creations — all inspired by winter wonderland themes. Perfect for young artists who love to experiment and learn new skills.
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm
Session 4: April 9, 16, 23
Session 5: May 7, 14, 21
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Cartoon & Manga Summer Camp
$240 residents, $260 non-residents – All materials included
Ages 7–14 (siblings of any ages welcome)
Does your child love drawing anime, cartoons, or big-eyed characters with personality? This high-energy Manga & Cartoon camp is perfect for young artists who want to bring their characters to life! Students will explore the fun and expressive world of Japanese Kawaii culture (cute, adorable, and full of attitude!) while learning key drawing skills like:
- Facial proportion & expression
- Creating characters with “sweet & sour” personalities
- Sketching techniques for anime-style faces
- Designing dynamic splatter backgrounds outdoors
Campers will also create a finished anime head shot on canvas using acrylic paint with a bold accent color—an exciting keepsake piece they’ll be proud to take home! This camp is drawing-focused, imaginative, and packed with creativity—so bring your best ideas and get ready to have fun!
Bonus: Families are invited to a Gallery Show on the final day to celebrate the students’ artwork. (Arrive at 3:55 for our viewing of creations.)
Rainbow Splash Day! On Thursday we celebrate color with fun outdoor water play and rainbow-inspired activities. Please bring a bathing suit or extra clothes for this optional slip-and-slide activity.
Spaces are limited—sign up today and join this exciting adventure in the world of Manga!
July 27–31, Monday–Friday, 2:00-5:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela Palmer, Founder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Dragons, Creatures & Glow Art Camp
$240 residents, $260 non-residents – All materials included
Ages 7 & up (siblings of any age welcome)
Please bring a water bottle and snack and wear clothes that can handle a splash of color.
Cute animals, fantasy dragons & glowing surprises! Does your child love cute animals and fantasy dragons? In this imaginative painting and sculpture camp, young artists will design their own magical creatures—and decide which parts will glow in the dark when the lights go out! Bedtime suddenly becomes something to look forward to!) Campers will paint, draw, and sculpt while learning new techniques and exploring their creativity. During our clay segment, children strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness while pinching, rolling, and shaping their creatures into life. Clay also encourages focus, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking. With small class sizes and individual guidance, every child receives the support they need to succeed and build confidence in their artistic abilities.
Rainbow Splash Day! On Thursday we celebrate color with fun outdoor water play and rainbow-inspired activities. Bring a bathing suit or extra clothes if you’d like to join the optional slip-and-slide fun.
Bonus: Every camper receives a custom camp T-shirt and decorates it with neon fabric paint!
June 1-5, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela Palmer, Founder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Clay Creations Mini Camp
$95 residents, $105 non-residents
Materials Fee: $45 payable to instructor on the first day of class
Ages: 7 & up (siblings of any age are always welcome)
Does your child love working with their hands? In this engaging mini camp, students will explore the fundamentals of ceramic style sculpture using self-drying clay. Through guided instruction, kids will learn to use modeling tools and calipers while creating imaginative pottery and hand-built sculptures they’ll be proud to display at home. Along the way, they’ll build important art skills such as shaping, carving, and adding texture.
Kids will develop:
- Fine motor skills and hand strength
- Spatial reasoning and 3-D design skills
- Patience and creative problem solving
If time permits, we’ll even add a touch of shimmer paint to bring our creations to life! Expect a little mess and a lot of creativity—please wear clothes that are not precious. Families are invited to join us on the final day for a Clay Creations Gallery Showcase.
Monday–Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00 pm
June 8, 9, 10
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela Palmer, Founder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Rainbow Magic: A Brilliant Color Art Camp
$240 residents, $260 non-residents (all materials included)
Ages: 7 & up (Siblings of any age are welcome to register)
Kids explore the magic of color while creating dazzling rainbow animals, shimmering insects, and glowing landscapes using exciting art techniques. We will learn about the fracturing of light through a fun outdoor prism activity and explore the vibrant colors of ROY-G-BIV. Young artists will take on the exciting challenge of painting a rainbow that looks just like one seen in nature. Throughout the week, students will create colorful artworks inspired by animals such as rainbow fish, chameleons, peacocks, fancy roosters, and iridescent beetle bugs. (Live specimens will be
brought in for up-close observation!) Artists will experiment with shimmering colored pencils, vibrant chalk pastels, paper quilling, acrylic paints, and magical ink techniques to create spectacular rainbow-themed artwork. We’ll even add some brilliant rainbow anime characters to the mix!
Family Gallery Show on the final day at 4:45 PM. Parents are invited to see the colorful masterpieces created during the week. Kids who love color, animals, and imagination will love this joyful art camp!
Bonus: Every camper receives a custom camp T-shirt and adds their own colorful touches with fabric paint!
Rainbow Splash Day! On Thursday we celebrate color with fun outdoor water play and rainbow-inspired activities. Bring a bathing suit or extra clothes for this optional slip-and-slide activity.
June 1-5, 2:00-5:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela PalmerFounder, The Artist’s Apprentice
