Summer Camp Programs
Abrakadoodle® Camps for Children
McLean Project for the Arts' Art Camp
Classes for Children
The following classes for children and teens are offered by the McLean Project for the Arts in partnership with the Corcoran College of Art + Design at the McLean Community Center.
Drawing Fundamentals
For ages 8–12. Basic drawing skills are necessary for the creation of virtually all kinds of art. Using pencils, ink, charcoal and oil pastels, students will increase their observation skills while rendering objects in the real world. Emphasis will be on drawing proportion, using shading techniques to describe volume and perspective. Students will experience the powerful role that imagination and memory play in learning to draw well. This course will refine drawing techniques and design principles. Instructor: Erik Swanson
4 2.5-hr. lessons
$145/$125 McLean district residents
Activity No. 6280.190
Sa, 7/11–8/1 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
NEW ! Drawing Styles and Techniques
For ages 12–16. Explore new techniques to enhance your personal style! In this class students will experiment with a variety of media to explore techniques and methods used to achieve depth, proportion, balance and personal expression. Instructor: Erik Swanson
4 2.5-hr. lessons
$145/$125 McLean district residents
Activity No. 6281.190
Sa, 7/11–8/1 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Family Art Workshop
Fantastic Abstractions
For ages 4-8. Create inventive abstract worlds! We will cut fantastic shapes and collage them into beautiful shiny and patterned papers, then apply watercolor and tempera paint, sparkles and string to finish the artwork. Come join the fun!
1 1.5-hr. lesson
$10 per family
Activity No. 6501.190
Sa, 6/20 10-11:30 a.m.
ABRAKADOODLE®
This popular series of imaginative art classes for children is based on the learning principles of Jean Piaget. Children create wonderful “masterpieces” using innovative art materials, while exploring artistic styles and techniques. Each series of lessons offers unique experiences designed to foster creativity.
Twoosy Doodlers
For ages 20–36 months. In this special art class for toddlers and their parents (or helpers), little fingers experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing and creating while developing fine-motor, language and self-help skills. The class emphasizes an “I can do it!” spirit while also inspiring fun and creativity. Each session features new activities and helpers can play, too. Instructor: Abrakadoodle staff
5 40-min lessons
$74/$64 McLean district residents. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
6301.190 M, 6/1–6/29 10–10:40 a.m.
6302.190 Tu, 6/2–6/30 3–3:40 p.m.
6303.190 Tu, 6/2–6/30 4–4:40 p.m.
6304.190 W, 6/3–7/1 3–3:40 p.m.
6305.190 W, 6/3–7/1 4–4:40 p.m.
6308.190 Sa, 6/6–7/11 10:15–10:55 a.m.
No lesson on 7/4.
6309.190 M, 7/6–8/3 10–10:40 a.m.
6310.190 Tu, 7/7 –8/4 3–3:40 p.m.
6311.190 Tu 7/7 –8/4 4–4:40 p.m.
6312.190 W, 7/8–8/5 3–3:40 p.m.
6313.190 W, 7/8–8/5 4–4:40 p.m.
Mini Doodlers
For ages 3–6. Children develop their creativity through lessons carefully designed to ignite their imaginations and develop skills. Using real artists’ materials, including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools and more, the children create truly unique masterpieces. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff.
5 45-min. lessons
$74/$64 McLean district residents. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
6331.190 M, 6/1–6/29 11–11:45 a.m.
6332.190 Tu, 6/2–6/30 1–1:45 p.m.
6333.190 Tu, 6/2–6/30 2–2:45 p.m.
6334.190 W 6/3–7/1 1–1:45 p.m.
6335.190 W 6/3–7/1 2–2:45 p.m.
6338.190 Sa, 6/6–7/11 11:15–Noon
No lesson on 7/4.
6339.190 M, 7/6–8/3 11–11:45 a.m.
6340.190 Tu 7/7 –8/4 1–1:45 p.m.
6341.190 Tu, 7/7 –8/4 2–2:45 p.m.
6342.190 W, 7/8–8/5 1–1:45 p.m.
6343.190 W, 7/8–8/5 2–2:45 p.m.
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