Summer Arts Series for Youth — SASY is a one-week Summer Arts Camp encounter with visual as well as performing arts. Campers are given the flexibility to choose their own art experience. They may want to dabble in the performing arts or take part in the visual arts or perhaps do a bit of both. Every effort will be given to placement of our campers in the classes they want, however, if a class is filled they may be placed in another fun-filled class.

Classes are broken down by age group and length of time. Our youngest campers, ages 5-7 have a half-day camp experience from 9 am – noon. Our junior campers, ages 8 to eighth grade are in full-day camp from 9 am – 2:15 pm.

At the end of camp on Friday, family and friends are invited to an exhibition of the week’s artwork, as well as music and a theatrical performance on the Tryon Fine Arts Center main stage!

Schedule & Descriptions for SASY Classes Ages 5-7

9:00 am     2D & 3D ART or MAKING MUSIC YOUR OWN

2D & 3D Art:  How cool it will be to make 2D or 3D art! In this class our young campers will grasp the concept dimension. They will work with a plethora of mediums to design and create their unique works of art.

Making Music Your Own:  In our music class, campers will explore their own voices as a musical instrument, but will also be exposed to rhythm instruments to begin to develop their skills. This class is a pure melody of fun!

10:45 am     ART FUN! or IMAGINARY IMAGES

Art Fun!:  Campers will explore many mediums of art. They will delight in using their creative spirits in painting, printmaking and collage.

Imaginary Images:  This art class will use various techniques to achieve works of art displaying all types of imaginary images. Campers will dabble in several areas of art to create beautiful abstract or realistic creations of birds, flowers or buildings.

Schedule & Descriptions for SASY Classes Ages 8 to Eighth Grade

9:00 am – noon     THEATER CLASS

Theater Class:  This class is a blast! Campers will experience all the elements of stage performance – plus be in a real show! The all-morning class will teach campers how to project their voices, as well as the art of blocking on the stage. They will have costumes and will perform a play following the art show on Friday. It’s a jam packed week of learning fun with campers as the stars of the main stage!

9 am     ORIGAMI II or MAKING A GIANT MURAL FOR THE STAGE

Origami II:  Since many of our seasoned campers have taken ORIGAMI I, we’ve added this class to expand their abilities. If the camper enjoyed last year’s class or they’ve had previous origami experience, then this is the one for them!

Making a Giant Mural for the Stage:  Wow! What fun campers will have creating a beautiful mural for the stage performance. This class will work as a team, using each camper’s talent and creative thoughts to inspire this mural.

10:45 am     ORIGAMI I, LET’S DRAW SOMETHING, or MAJOR MUSIC FUN

Origami I:  Our origami expert will guide our beginning campers in the art of origami, where they will learn the ancient art of paper folding. Campers will be amazed at what they’ll create in this class!

Let’s Draw Something:  If drawing is your thing, then this the class for you! Campers will have two instructors to guide and teach new techniques to improve your drawing skills. This workshop in drawing will be a fun art experience!

Major Music Fun:  If you like music and want to enjoy exploring many facets of music, then you’ll be delighted with the musical art class. Campers will develop their singing voice and maybe learn to play an instrument! Campers will give out audience a sample of their skills on Friday at the performance.

12:45     WILD & WONDERFUL ABSTRACT ART or EXTRAORDINARY 3D ART

Wild & Wonderful Abstract Art:  If you love color and design this class is for you! Our master teacher is a lover of abstract art (Kandinsky is her favorite abstract artist). Campers, be ready to paint like a real abstract artist!

Extraordinary 3D Art:  If you really like to “get into your art” then this is the class for you! Campers will create a pizza out of clay and glaze while learning about the artist who painted the flying pizzas. They will also dabble in paper Maché, create 3D wind chimes while integrating the styles of famous abstract artists. This class is a winner!