Summer Sampler Camps

Quiet, calm, creative space for the early artists to wake up, draw, color and sketch before camp.

Instructor: Mrs. Ashley Bauer – Marian Visual Arts Teacher

Description: Explore a world of creativity with a camp that offers a little bit of everything—drawing, painting, sculpting, glass art, and more! This diverse and enriching artistic experience is perfect for trying out new mediums or enhancing your current skills.

If you attended last summer, don't worry—this year's projects and activities are brand new, but the focus on creating stunning masterpieces remains the same. Join us for a fun and inspiring opportunity to express yourself and dive into various artistic techniques!

Instructor: Mrs. Ashley Bauer – Marian Visual Arts Teacher

Get ready to dig in, get messy, and bring your ideas to life in this hands-on clay camp! Campers will explore the art of hand-building, mastering techniques like coil, slab, and pinch construction to craft one-of-a-kind ceramic creations. Each project will be as unique as the artist behind it, from sculptural masterpieces to functional pottery!

This camp is perfect for young creators who love to shape, mold, and experiment in a fun and supportive environment. By the end of the session, campers will take home beautiful, handcrafted pieces—along with new skills, confidence, and a love for working with clay!

Instructor: Mrs. Ashley Bauer – Marian Visual Arts Teacher

Description: Step into the shoes of fearless female artists who broke barriers and left their mark on the world! Each day, we’ll celebrate an incredible artist like Joan Mitchell, whose wild and vibrant brushstrokes tell powerful stories, or Alma Thomas, who transformed color into pure joy and became the first African American woman to have her art displayed in the White House.

This camp is all about celebrating creativity, confidence, and girl power—where imagination knows no limits! Through hands-on projects in printmaking, textiles, painting, and more, young artists will explore exciting new skills, unleash their creativity with endless opportunities of self-expression, and make lasting friendships. Let’s create the future, one masterpiece at a time!

Instructor: Mrs. Ashley Bauer – Marian Visual Arts Teacher

Description: This exciting all-girls art camp is a vibrant and hands-on experience where young artists explore the world of textiles, crafts, and jewelry-making! From printmaking and fiber arts to beadwork and resin, campers will discover a variety of creative techniques while designing their own one-of-a-kind accessories and decorative art.

Designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and artistic exploration, By the end of the session, campers will leave with a collection of handmade treasures and a newfound love for textile and craft arts!

Instructor: Mrs. Ashley Bauer – Marian Visual Arts Teacher

Description: Step up to the wheel and throw like a girl! This all-girls camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders is your chance to spin, shape, and create with clay. With limited spots, you'll get plenty of hands-on time to learn and practice basic throwing skills on the pottery wheel and plenty of hands-on time to explore your pinch, coil & slab building! Discover the magic of pottery—no experience needed!