Northern Berkshire Creative Arts

Summer Art Camps June 29 - August 23

Summer art camps are held five days a week, in half-day sessions, with a reception on Friday for parents and friends. All classes are held at the NBCA, located in downtown North Adams, unless otherwise noted.

All week-long camps are $125 per child for NBCA Members or $150 for non-members. $50 discount for a sibling per one full registration fee (does not apply to Making a Mark in the World and Taking it Outdoors).

REGISTRATION - You must register for a class one week in advance.
Early registration is encouraged. Please inquire about scholarships.
Print out a registration form, or phone 413-663-8338 to request more information.

Print out the full summer schedule as a pdf file.

Ages 5 - 9

June 23—June 27
Art Buffet: Introduction to painting, drawing and sculpture, 9am to 12noon

June 30—July 4
Puppet Theater: The dramatic art of puppetry, 9am to 12noon
Animal Arts: Draw, paint, and sculpt your favorite animals, 1pm to 4pm

July 7—11
Collage Creations: Explore the work of Eric Carle, 9am to 12noon
Cartooning: Create unique characters and stories, 1pm to 4pm

July 14—18
African Journey : Explore the continent through music and dance, 9am to 12noon
Art Explorers : lay, fibers, paints, drawing, and more, 1pm to 4pm

July 21—25
3D Sculpture : Drawing with wire to working with plaster, 9am to 12noon
Nature Studies : Observe, interpret, and record nature, 1pm to 4pm

July 28—August 1
A World of Art : From Chinese brush painting to Mayan sculpture, 9am to 12noon
Summerscapes : Artwork inspired by summer, gardens, and nature, 1pm to 4pm

August 4—8
PlayActing : Learn improv, miming, role-playing and more, 9am to 12noon
Music and Art : Make and play your own musical instruments, 1pm to 4pm

August 11—15
Street Dancing : Jazz and hip-hop moves inspired by 70s and 80s, 9am to 12noon
Mad for Mud : Introduction to hand building with clay, 1pm to 4pm

August 18—22
Fly a Kite : Chinese art of kite making, 9am to 12noon
Late Summer at Sheep Hill : explore and artistically interpret nature, 9am to 12noon
(class held at Sheep Hill, Williamstown)
Storybook Art : Illustrate your own or favorite stories, 1pm to 4pm

Ages 10 - 13
All classes for ages 10-13 held from 1pm to 4pm unless otherwise noted

June 30—July 4
Textile Arts : Turn fabric into unique designs

July 7—11
Intro to Ikebana : Learn the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging

July 14—18
Design Your Own Folly : Construct architectural models, 9am to 12noon
(First class will be at Field Farm in Williamstown)
African Journey : Explore the continent through music and dance, 1pm to 4pm

July 21—25
All About Jewelry : Create jewelry with beads, clay, paper, wood, etc.

July 28—August 1
Reuse, Recycle, Rewear !: Fashion and home décor techniques

August 4—8
Plein Air Painting : Capture the Berkshire landscapes in various locations

August 11—15
Paintography : Explored photography and painting as complimentary mediums

August 18—22
Videodrama : Learn theater and video production

Printmaking Workshop: Making a Mark in the World
July 21-25 and 28, 2-4 pm
Reservations required. Ages 13 – 18.
Instructors: Brandon Graving, Emily Schreiner
Teens are invited to explore the art and technique of printmaking. Find inspiration in the Williams College Museum of Art exhibition, William Kentridge Prints, and create prints of your own. This hands-on workshop is a collaboration with Northern Berkshire Creative Arts. Two sessions will take place at the museum and four sessions will take place at Gravity Press, an experimental print workshop well known internationally, with Master Printmaker Brandon Gravings, recent recipient of the Pollock-Krasner grant. Call NBCA 413.663.8338 to register.

Taking it Outdoors: Painting and Drawing for the Whole Family
Sign up for one or take all six: $35 per session for no more than 2 adults and 2 children
Saturdays, 10am to 12noon July 12, 19, 26, August 2, August 9, and August 16
Instructors: Various
Walk through the Clark’s permanent collection, with the instructor, then set up outdoors for sketching and painting the Berkshire summer landscape. Each session will feature different aspects of painting and drawing while every class will emphasis en plein air techniques necessary for quickly capturing the outdoor landscape. Basic supplies and admission to the Clark provided. Intended for all skill levels. Outdoor portion of classes are held on the grounds of the Clark (an outdoor tent is available in case of inclement weather). Bring a lunch for an optional group review afterwards. Appropriate for parents and caregivers with children 10 years and older. No experience necessary.

REGISTRATION - You must register for a class one week in advance.

Print out a registration form, or phone 413-663-8338 to request more information.