This camp is a one week introduction into printmaking techniques mixed with projects inspired by the Decorative Arts Movement that emerged in the 19th century and focused on creating objects with craftsmanship, beauty, and functionality. We will tie the two art ideas together by using our printmaking techniques to embellish handmade objects throughout the week.

This camp is meant to be a holistic approach to art, and treats art-making as an essential human need. No experience is necessary.

Here are some of the activities you can look forward to:

Printmaking: collagraph, styrofoam “intaglio,” linocut, flower-stamping, and stencil making.
Decoupage, paper making, and paper-mache sculpture.
Decorating frames to hold our original artwork

WHO: 10-13 year olds

Camp runs M-F from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Campers may be dropped off after 9:30am in the morning and picked up before 3:30pm. Staff will remain on site throughout drop-offs and pick-ups. Snacks are provided, but please send your camper with a cold lunch. Lunch is between 12-1 on site.

Automatic discounts applied for siblings. Contact education@vergecontemporary.org regarding potential scholarship opportunities!

About the Instructor

I’m an artist and illustrator working in Sacramento, CA, where I was born and raised. I have devoted my life to a pursuit of beauty and create without regard for superficial boundaries. My creative practice brings together drawing, photography, beadwork, sewing, cooking, and encompasses any action that is formed by the hands. I have known I was an artist since I was a small child, where I used to spend hours outside, sewing leaves together using pine needles and ripping apart cardboard into thin strips, forming them into notebooks to draw in. My main focus since 2023 is my car series, where I use colored pencil, ink, and watercolor to draw whimsical landscapes for your eyes to dance in. In Spring, Winter, and Fall I teach the joy of art to high school students. In the Summer I hunker down and get to work finishing my drawings, jewelry, and sewing projects.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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SUMMER CAMP: Decorative Impressions