Registration open for Watermark's Mark Makers Art Camps
Apr. 30—BEMIDJI — Registration is now open for Watermark Art Center's Mark Makers Art Camps, which are held throughout the summer.
The camp is divided into three sections defined by grade level and each section consists of five afternoons.
For children in grades 1-6, there is a camper art exhibit and project pick-up on day five. The camp for youths in grades 7-12 consists of five 2.5-hour afternoon sessions.
Fairytale Camp will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 5-9. This camp, geared toward students entering grades 1-3, will inspire participants with classic stories as they dive into the world of imagination with themes related to fairy tales, myths and fantasy stories. Campers will work in a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, printmaking, watercolors, clay and more.
World Travelers Camp will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 12-14. Geared toward students entering grades 4-6, the camp will allow participants to learn more about art from various corners of the globe and express their visions by creating artwork inspired by their global journey. Campers will draw, paint, sculpt, use clay, make prints, build and more.
Details for grades 7 through 12 will be announced soon.
Watermark's Art Education Program Director Jill Neumann will be the lead instructor for all the camps. Neumann has taught art for more than 20 years, a release said.
Her experience includes the Rochester Art Center, Crossings in Zumbrota, St. Cloud Public Schools, Theo Art School in Bismarck, Bismarck Public Schools and Bemidji Public Schools. She will also have two artist assistants.
The cost to participate is $120 per member child or $150 per nonmember child.
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