Kids Art Camp with Nicholas Stein
Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm each day
Week Rate: $145 CAA Members | $170 Non-Members Day Rate: $30 CAA Members | $35 Non-Members
Monday, August 11: Multi-Media Abstract Self Portraits Campers will dive into self-expression by creating abstract self-portraits using paint, collage, writing, and more. Emphasizing emotions and symbols over physical appearance, kids will explore who they are through a variety of fun and creative materials. Tuesday, August 12: Tape-Resist City Skylines Using painter’s tape and bold colors, kids will design and reveal their own vibrant city skylines. This exciting project teaches planning, contrast, and how to create with positive and negative space in a playful and imaginative way.
Wednesday, August 13: Nature Printmaking Campers will gather natural materials like leaves and flowers to create beautiful prints. They’ll explore texture, shape, and pattern while learning the basics of printmaking and gaining a deeper appreciation for nature through hands-on creativity.
Thursday, August 14: Color Emotion Wheels Kids will express their feelings through color and form, creating vibrant emotion wheels or abstract compositions. Through thoughtful color choices and discussion, campers will learn how art can be a powerful tool for emotional expression.
Friday, August 15: Collaborative Mural on Paper Campers will work together to create a large-scale mural on paper. Each child will contribute their own artistic voice while connecting their work to others, encouraging teamwork, storytelling, and creative collaboration to wrap up the week with a shared masterpiece.
About Nicholas Stein: Nicholas Stein is a college art student pursuing a BFA in Digital and Studio Art at SUNY Oneonta. His work focuses on ceramics, figure drawing, painting, and stonework, often exploring emotional themes and the connection between humans and nature. Over the past year, Nicholas has gained valuable experience as a substitute teacher at Oneonta Middle School, where he discovered a passion for working with students and fostering creativity in the classroom. His time there has helped him build strong connections with young learners and further solidified his goal of becoming an art teacher. He looks forward to guiding kids through hands-on projects in clay and other mediums while encouraging self-expression and artistic growth. | 
