Register NOW for Summer Art Camps!
About Art Camps
During this week, Campers will focus on an array of artistic mediums and create a piece of art in each medium. Lessons include a brief history and examples of famous works in that medium. By the end of the week, campers will have their own mini-portfolio to share with family, friends, and teachers. Each week incorporates a special tour of the museum, guest instructors, artist demonstrations, nature walks, and time in the gardens. No previous art instruction is necessary.
Camp days run from 9 am–4 pm, with lunch and outdoor time (weather permitting) from 12 pm-1 pm. Please note: Camp ends promptly at 4 pm and aftercare is not available.
Camp Fees: $235 members / $260 non-members
Clay Camp
June 15-18 (no camp June 19)
Campers will expand their imagination as they explore the exciting world of clay! This week will focus on learning a variety of techniques in hand building and wheel-throwing including slab and pinch construction to create functional and non-functional pieces. Campers will make functional pottery forms such as mugs, bowls, and planters as well as sculptural animals and insects. This week will emphasize creative problem solving and experimentation through shaping clay, designing and constructing projects, and clay surface decoration and glazing.
Membership Discounts
Hermitage Members with a Household Plus membership can to take advantage of discounted member pricing for Spring Break and Summer Art Camps at the Goode Family Visual Arts School!
Learn more about memberships and levels →
Cancellation Policy
If Art Camp is cancelled by the Hermitage Museum, we will issue a full refund. No refunds will be issued for any reason; however, if your child is unable to attend camp for any reason such as illness, exposure to illness, schedule changes, etc. and the Hermitage Museum & Gardens is given advance notice, the museum will make its best effort to get the spot filled by a camper on the waitlist. If the spot is filled by another camper, a refund will be issued minus a $10 processing fee.
Camp Guidelines & Rules
For questions concerning art camp at the Hermitage, contact Debb Ward at 757-901-4086 or email dward@thehermitagemuseum.org
Scholarships
The Margaret Plovnik Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Ted Gournelos Scholarship Fund at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens grant the opportunity for children with financial need the opportunity to actively explore, investigate, and discover during a week-long Summer Art Camp program. A limited number of scholarships are available, and each scholarship covers registration fees for one full week of camp for eligible children, ages 6 – 15.
