Summer Art Camps in Issaquah

for ages 5 - 13
AGES 5-13
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media, and Pottery – there’s something new every week! Kids can attend in just the Mon-Thu mornings or afternoons for half-day art camps or combine them along with a Noon-1:00pm supervised lunch hour to create a full-day camp experience. ​​
  • ALL NEW projects planned EACH WEEK
  • Daily play/activity break at nearby Confluence Park (weather permitting)​
  • Sibling, Multiple Camps, and Buddy Family Discounts available​
​Camp FAQs

The Details...

Camp Location:
160 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027
​(Issaquah Work Lofts) with supervised daily breaks at nearby Confluence Park
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Camp Pricing:
  • Mon-Thu Morning Camps, 9am-Noon, $275 
  • Mon-Thu Afternoon Camps, 1pm-4pm, $275
  • Fri Pottery Camps, 9am-4pm, $175 
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Lunch Hour Add-On:
  • Noon - 1pm ($20/day or $60 for full week) MEALS NOT PROVIDED​.
  • Students are automatically enrolled in the Lunch Hour when signed up for both a MORNING and AFTERNOON camp in the same week. In this case, we apply a $60 discount ($30 for AM camp, $30 for PM camp)--this option results in a better price than discounting the second camp (aka multi-camp discount or family/sibling). ​​​​
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BUDDY FAMILY DISCOUNT
Drawing Camps
Ready…set…draw! Good drawing skills are essential for young artists. Students will explore an assortment of projects from realistically rendering still life objects to constructing the surreal in this fun, skill-building camp.  They’ll enjoy learning fresh techniques in graphite, pastels, pen/ink and colored pencils—and with personalized instruction, each student will create works of art that will build their skills and their confidence!
​MORE INFO about Drawing Camps
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Painting Camps 
Ahhh, a budding Picasso’s dream week! Students will feel a great sense of accomplishment as they paint a variety of subjects with many types of professional painting materials. They’ll receive individual assistance while they experience the differences between acrylic, gouache and watercolor paints. Projects are designed to help master brush control, build rendering skills, practice mixing colors and effectively construct a composition to be proud of!
​MORE INFO about Painting Camps
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Sculpture Camps  
This week is all about sculpting!  We’ll introduce young artists to a variety of sculpting materials (including non-ceramic clay) and sculpting techniques and explore some amazing work by professional artists.  With individual guidance from the instructors, students will study the basics of form, texture and balance, learn to create compelling designs and strengthen their fine motor skills.  Get ready to add some fun pieces to your family’s art collection! MORE INFO about Sculpture Camps
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Mixed Media Camps 
Collage, sculpture, printmaking and more—get ready for an exciting week of design exploration!  The instructors will demonstrate several fun techniques in a variety of 2D and 3D materials and work with each student to help them convey their unique personality in their work. Kids—this is your big chance to express yourself and create some amazing art from the heart! MORE INFO about Mixed Media Camps
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​Friday Full-Day Pottery Camp  
Working in both air-dry and low-fire ceramic clay, students will learn the basics of the potter’s wheel and standard hand-building techniques. Camps include a supervised Noon-1pm lunch hour (meals not provided). Add it to a Mon-Thu camp to create a full 5-day week of camps or attend just the Friday camp.
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CAMP FULL?
JOIN A WAITLIST - NO COMMITMENT
Spots are opening as families are fine-tuning their summer schedules and moving to different weeks.
​We'll notify you immediately if a spot opens up for you.
CAMP FULL?
JOIN A WAITLIST - NO COMMITMENT
Spots are opening as families are fine-tuning their summer schedules and moving to different weeks.
​We'll notify you immediately if a spot opens up for you.
SUMMER CAMP POLICIES
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Transferring from One Camp to Another  
Subject to availability, summer campers may transfer to a camp on an earlier date at any time or to a later 2022 summer camp with no fees or penalties up to two weeks prior to the start date of the camp in which the student is currently enrolled. A 25% transfer fee will be assessed for transfers made within the 14 days prior to the current camp start date. To transfer to another camp, complete and submit the camp transfer request form online. Camp transfers will not be processed after the start of the currently enrolled camp. 

Canceling/Withdrawing From Camp for Any Reason (including failure to pass daily health screening)  
UP TO 3/1/2023:
  • Provide notification of withdrawal via the online withdrawal form no later than 2/28/2023. The standard 25% cancelation fee will be waived. Refund subject to terms of Buddy Family Discount if applicable.
UP TO 30 DAYS PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE:
  • Cancelation/withdrawal from a camp is subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Notification of withdrawal must be submitted via the online withdrawal form no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled camp start date/time to cancel and receive a refund, less the 25% cancellation fee.
UP TO SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE:
  • Refund will not be issued for a cancelation/withdrawal made within the 30 days prior to the camp date. A credit, less the 25% cancellation fee, will be applied to the student’s account when the notification of cancelation/withdrawal is received via the online withdrawal form no later than seven days prior to the camp date. The credit may be applied toward a future class or camp and is void after 90 days if not used.
WITHIN THE SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE:
  • Credit will not be provided and 100% of payment will be forfeited for a drop within seven days of camp start date/time or after, or for a "no show".