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Scattered Paintbrushes

2023 SUMMER ART

Summer weekly Sessions have come to a close!
Thank you for a wonderful summer season of creating!

ARTIST SERIES & POP UP WORKSHOPS

We still have a week of awesome Summer Pop Up Art! Aug 14-18!
Great way to end the Summer!

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BACK TO REALITY DRAWING

Aug 16 4-6pm 8th-12th Grade

Take time this summer to refine your realistic drawing skills. Learn how to "draw what you see" and practice shading techniques. Aug 16

Yellow Oil Paint

NO BRUSHES PAINTING CLASS

Aug 14 1-3pm (6th grade & up)

Learn how to paint & create artwork without a paintbrush. Artist instructor will teach you to think outside of the box and create using a variety of tools & techniques.

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CACTI CREATIONS

Aug 18 4-6pm 2nd-6th Grade

Join us in the studio to make this fun cactus sculpture! We will learn to mix tints & shades and paint a variety of textures to capture the look of a cactus.

This year we have 4 Summer Categories:

Creative Fun Workshop Series:

Weekly themed groups (M-F 9:00 am-3:00pm) that focus on creativity, learning, exploring and fun! Daily age appropriate art instruction, projects, games & free creative exploration time. *Arts will be separated based on grade level (older & younger groups for K-7th weeks)  

Mini Creative Fun Workshop Series:

Specific weekly themed groups for rising K-3rd graders (M-F 9:00 am-12:00pm) that focus on creativity, learning, exploring and fun! Daily age appropriate art instruction, projects, games & creative exploration time. 

Artist Workshop Series: 

A special select set of art groups throughout the summer that focus on specific style, media or techniques. Designed for the artist that wants to advance their skills. Artist series will be various lengths, times and session depending on the skill & media. 

Summer Pop Up Art Events:

We are planning some fun summer pop up art events & workshops on select dates for all ages. Some events will include "Parent & Me", Storybook Art Events, Floral workshops, Fairy/Gnome Garden Making Events, &  Art Tea pARTy events to keep you creative & busy all summer long.


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ALL THE DETAILS:

​GENERAL INFO:

  • Studio location: 8995 C Urbana Church Road

  • Phone: 240-341-2791

  • Workshops are drop off only unless noted "parent & me".

  • Creative Workshop Session  artists must be rising Kindergarteners in the fall (no exceptions). We will have designated preschool aged art offerings/special events as well. 

  • Full Day Creative Workshops  run from 9-3pm M-F 

  • Mini Creative Art Workshop run from 9-12pm M-F (select weeks) 

  • Artist Series Workshops will have a different schedule. Will be offered different times of the day/evening (1-3 days) depending on instructor.

  • Bring water bottle & nut-free snack each day. Full day artists bring a bag lunch. 

  • Dress comfortably in “play clothes” sometimes we get a little colorful.

  • All Weekly artists will receive a 2023 Summer A&S t-shirt.

  • PLEASE NO FLIP FLOPS. Sandals & crocs are acceptable, as long as they have back straps and your child can run safely for outdoor games. Sneakers may be kept in your child’s cubby for the week to change into.

  • Cell phones are permitted in studio. Art & Soul is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damage to cell phones.

  • Please do not allow your child to bring any personal art materials or toys.

SUMMER WORKSHOP POLICIES:

Upon signing up for A&S Summer Workshops you agree to the following:

  • Workshop hours are 9am-3pm or 9-12. We do not offer early drop off or aftercare. Any early drop off or late pickups are subject to fees.

  • All NON-preK/"parent & me" group artists must be attending Kindergarten in the upcoming 2023 Fall School year. 

  • Artists must be able to use the bathroom independently.

  • Please be courteous, and do not bring your child to the studio if he or she is running a fever, has thrown up due to illness, or has any contagious illness. 

  • We are a NUT FREE studio. Please NO peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts (Nutella), cashews, pistachios, brazil nuts, or nuts of any kind. This includes nut butters and nut milks. (sun butter is okay:)

  • Artist attending A&S must be respectful of the studio, artist instructors, artist volunteers, classmates, and our time together.


REGISTRATION:

  • Review all policies & Information.

  • One registration per each artist for t-shirt order & discounts to apply correctly:)

  • Submit your registration & payment to reserve your spot.  

  • You will receive a confirmation email for your registration. ​

  • You will receive a reminder email and any extra details the weekend before your week starts.  All important info is on this summer page. 

PAYMENT:

  • Full payment is now required to register. (After May 20)

  • We accept Cash, check (payable Urbana Art & Soul), PayPal: (studio@urbanaartandsoul.com), Venmo (@artsoul-studio) or Credit Card. Please note your artist name(s) on memo of all payments.

  • Any registrations after May 20 are to be paid in full. No partial payments/deposits. 

  • Balance of you total is due on or before May 20. A late charge of $25 will be charged for balances not paid by May 20.  ​​

DISCOUNTS

  • Discounts are applied at check out. 

  • Multiple Week Discount: If your artist attends more than one week of summer art you will receive a $15 discount on each additional week. (1st week full price) Check Out Codes: 2WEEKS, 3WEEKS, 4WEEKS, 5WEEKS.

  • Family Discount: If you have 2 (or more) children in summer art your second (and each additional) registration will receive $17 off each mini creative series week and/or $27 off a creative series week. Will be applied to all session weeks. Check Out Code: FAMILY

  • Summer Pop up Art workshops and artist series will have their own discounts. 

  • One Discount code per registration.

CANCELATIONS/MISSED DAYS

  • No refunds or credits will be issued for missed days/hours/weeks due to illness, doctor appointments, other activities or last- minute family plans. We do not offer make-up sessions.

  • Cancellations made before May 20 may receive a refund minus a 20% cancelation/admin fee. 

  • Registrations after May 20 are NONREFUNDABLE. You may transfer to another artist (who meets age requirements) to take your reserved seat. 

  • We MAY be able to transfer your registration to another week IF there is space in new week and if is a minimum of 2 weeks (14 days) BEFORE your original week start date you are wanting to leave.  This is case by case depending on open seats. Must be a 2-week notice to transfer. 

CREATIVE FUN SERIES

A Week Focused on Fun & Creativity!

GLITTERFEST 2023

SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising K-7th Grade: (2 Groups)

Everything is better with glitter! We will explore all things that sparkle, shine, shimmer & reflect. From glistening water droplets and shining jewels to beaming lights and reflective metal. We will use a ton of sparkles & even more glitter!  $345

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MY CREATIVE CAMPER

SOLD OUT

10:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising 4th Grade & Up

Design camp was such a hit last summer, we just had to come up with something new & just as exciting for 23'. Join us in constructing & designing your own wooden vintage camper model. You are the designer & the sky is the limit. We will supply all the items needed for the wooden camper construction, model furniture, finishes, fixtures & textiles. $345

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MAGICAL MAKERS

SOLD OUT

9:00 am- 12:00 pm M-F
Rising K-3rd Grade: (1 Group)

Step into a magical land of creativity, wonder & magic! Join us for this AM mini creative fun series week to make all things magical. Rainbows, unicorns and sparkly magic spells top our list along with amazing stories & magical exploration art activities. $215

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PLANT P-ART-Y

SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising K-7th Grade: (2 Groups)

It's not just about the green thumbs this week....we'll use all the colors in creating beautiful works of art inspired by plants. We make artwork OF plants, WITH plants & FOR plants! Lets find the beauty in nature & celebrate it this week. $345

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UNDER THE MOON & INTO THE STARS

SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising K-7th Grade: (2 Groups)

We are traveling under the moon & into the stars this week. From a quiet night-time setting in the wilderness beneath the light of the moon to a galaxy far away, this week will be packed with artistic adventure wherever we go! $345

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WORKS OF WONDER 
(STEAM WEEK)

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising 3rd-7th Grade: (1 Group)

We are tying together all our favs this week. Full STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, art & math) ahead this week as we use our imagination to construct contraptions, models & inventions. We'll create works of art based on measurement & fractions . We will construct artistic tools using a little fun technology & enjoy some artistic experiments along the way! $345

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ENCHANTED ART-VENTURE

SOLD OUT

9:00 am- 12:00 pm M-F
Rising K-3rd Grade: (1 Group)

Join us on an Enchanted Art-venture! We will get lost in a world of whimsical wonder. A week full of fairytale art & delight. Come make magical medallions, flower headbands, fairies, gnomes & more. $215

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PAINT-A- PALOOZA

(ELEMENTARY) SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising K-5th Grade: (1 Group)

Let's get painting! All week long we will challenge you with painting techniques, styles, ideas & experiments. We will paint using a variety of painting media & tools.  We will explore some non-traditional ways to paint, as well as mixed media options. Come ready for some creative fun! $345

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PAINT-A- PALOOZA

(SECONDARY) SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising 6-12th Grade: (1 Group)

All the same things we mentioned above, just on a more advance level with projects & techniques that will challenge and entertain our teen artists. All week long we will present you with painting techniques, styles, ideas, challenges & experiments. We will paint using a variety of painting media & tools.  We will explore some non-traditional ways to paint, as well as mixed media options. Come ready for some creative fun. Artists will be encouraged to take projects into their own directions and style to promote self expression. $345

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CARDBOARD CREATIONS

SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising K-7th Grade: (2 Groups)

What can you make with a cardboard box? You'd be surprised! We have a few ideas up our sleeves & we know our amazing artists will add to the excitement with their ideas. Join us this week in creating artwork using cardboard. We'll push this material to its max as a tool, a canvas and a structure. $345

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ARTSY ANIMALS & CREATIVE CRITTERS: (FULL DAY)  SOLD OUT

9:00 am-3:00 pm M-F
Rising K-7th Grade: (2 Groups)

We can do a summer of art without including animals! We are wrapping up the summer season with out favorite subject matter, animals & all kind of critters! We will make animal artworks that are colorful, imaginative & silly to critter creations that are realistic. 2d-3d works. $345

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ARTSY ANIMALS & CREATIVE CRITTERS (MINI AM) SOLD OUT

9:00 am-12:00 pm M-F
Rising K-3rd Grade: (1 group)

We can do a summer of art without including animals! We are wrapping up the summer season with out favorite subject matter, animals & all kind of critters! We will make animal artworks that are colorful, imaginative & silly to critter creations that are realistic. 2d-3d works.  (Same as camp above but for rising K-3rd graders wanting to stay half day only 9-12 am ) $215

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