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Mother’s Day Art Celebration With Abrakadoodle

$35

with Benjamin Kapinos

Calendar May 9, 2026 at 10:30 am

Ages: 3 - 5

Celbrate Mom with Abrakadoodle!

Have fun while we celebrate this special day! Share your creativity as we make a beautiful portrait of your mom or anyone who’s special to you. We’ll color, roll, pinch and pull clay, adding bright and colorful touches to show your love!

Ages 3-5

May 9th

10:30AM-11:30AM

$35

The Art of Zentangle

$40

with Jaqui MacMillan

Calendar May 23, 2026 at 1 pm

The Art of Zentangle®: A Journey into Mindful Creativity

Discover the Zentangle® Method—an easy-to-learn, meditative, and joyful way to create beautiful art through simple, structured patterns. In this relaxing class, you’ll learn how simple lines and patterns can flow together to create stunning art. Each stroke becomes a moment of mindfulness, helping you unwind, focus, and reconnect with your creative spirit. You’ll leave with beautiful finished pieces and a sense of joy. No prior artistic experience is needed—if you can hold a pen, you can Zentangle®! All supplies are included.

Jaqui MacMillan believes that healing happens through art and music. In the early 1980s, she earned her degree in Graphic Art, Design, and Fine Art from the University of Maryland. Since 1987, she has been teaching private and group art and craft lessons in a wide variety of mediums. Her artwork has won multiple awards and has been published and distributed around the world. As a double-certified Zentangle® teacher (CZT, 2016 and 2019), Jaqui teaches at senior centers, art centers, community colleges, and at her shop and studio—Magnolia House Studios in Westminster, Maryland.

Art that Pops Am Session

$180

with Benjamin Kapinos

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 9 am

Art That Pops!

Art Camp Description:

Get ready for a creative adventure where art jumps off the page! Students will explore creative art projects that sparkle, spin, pop and glow. We will create anaglyph images, design a rocket lava lamp, draw on expanding sponges and create monsters that pop right out of our imagination! Plus, we’ll paint our own neon light signs and spin paper toys that transform into dazzling designs right before our eyes. We will have fun from the beginning to the end, inspired by Op artist Olimpia Zagnoli, Neo-Folk artist Kristin Farr, Lothar Meggendorfer famous for his pop-up books and Kasing Lung whose plush toys became a pop culture icon around the world! Using our wild imaginations and cool STEAM tricks, every day will bring a new surprise! ·

Program Length: 5 Days, 2 3-hour sessions per day · Times: 9 AM-12 PM 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Fee: $180, $350 for both · Age Range: 5 to 12 years old

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $43.33, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $43.34.

Theatre Camp Elementary Session

$275

with Lora Strosnider

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 10

For Ages: 8-10

Description: In this week full of theatre fun, campers will produce a play. Students will discover the world of theatre through improvisation games, drama exercises, and technical theatre training. All campers will have a moment to shine! The performance will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 27th.  

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 3 payments of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

High School Portfolio Development Workshop

$350
Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 10 am

This comprehensive workshop is designed to help high school students prepare a strong, competitive portfolio for college art program applications. Students will receive guided instruction on selecting and refining artwork, developing cohesive bodies of work, and presenting their pieces professionally for submission.

Participants will learn what colleges and universities look for in an art portfolio, including technical skill, conceptual development, originality, and process documentation. The workshop will cover portfolio organization, photographing artwork, writing effective artist statements, and understanding digital submission platforms such as SlideRoom.

Through personalized feedback, group critiques, and one-on-one guidance, students will leave with a clearer direction for their artistic voice and a structured plan for completing and submitting their portfolio on time.

Ideal for juniors and seniors planning to apply to art schools, design programs, or fine arts departments, this workshop equips students with the tools, confidence, and strategic insight needed to present their work at a professional level.

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 3 payments of $100.00, paid every four weeks.

Art that Pops PM Session

$180

with Benjamin Kapinos

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Art That Pops!

Art Camp Description:

Get ready for a creative adventure where art jumps off the page! Students will explore creative art projects that sparkle, spin, pop and glow. We will create anaglyph images, design a rocket lava lamp, draw on expanding sponges and create monsters that pop right out of our imagination! Plus, we’ll paint our own neon light signs and spin paper toys that transform into dazzling designs right before our eyes. We will have fun from the beginning to the end, inspired by Op artist Olimpia Zagnoli, Neo-Folk artist Kristin Farr, Lothar Meggendorfer famous for his pop-up books and Kasing Lung whose plush toys became a pop culture icon around the world! Using our wild imaginations and cool STEAM tricks, every day will bring a new surprise! ·

Program Length: 5 Days, 2 3-hour sessions per day · Times: 9 AM-12 PM 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Fee: $180, $350 for both · Age Range: 5 to 12 years old

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $43.33, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $43.34.

Young Artist Studio Camp

$250
Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 9 - 13

Young Artist Studio Camp is a hands-on, creativity-filled experience designed for young artists to explore a wide variety of materials, techniques, and artistic styles in a supportive studio environment. Campers will experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more while learning foundational art concepts such as color theory, texture, composition, and creative problem-solving.

Each day encourages imagination, self-expression, and skill development through guided projects and open-ended exploration. Students will build confidence in their artistic abilities while discovering new ways to communicate ideas visually.

The camp culminates in a mini showcase where campers can share their artwork with family and friends, celebrating their creativity and growth. Perfect for budding artists of all experience levels, this camp nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of art.

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 4 payments of $50.00, paid every four weeks.

Middle School Musical Theater Camp

$450

with Erica Miller

Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 9:30 am

Ages: 10 - 13

For Ages: 10 - 13

Description: For two weeks, campers will be immersed in the magic and excitement of live musical theatre as they learn dialogue, music, and choreography for a large-scale musical production. All campers will have a performing role in the show and get hands-on experience while helping to create the scenery, props, and other technical elements used in the show. The big performance will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 17th. 

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 8 payments of $50.00, paid every two weeks.




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