Join us for a relaxed 3-hour painting session where you can create alongside fellow artists, share inspiration, and learn from one another. Whether you're seeking guidance or simply want to explore your creativity, support and instruction are available in a welcoming and relaxed open studio environment.

Bring your supplies—any medium.

Club members at checkout apply the 15% discount code: VBACMember

Summer Splash of Colors! Our Summer Art Camp is perfect for kids to unleash their inner artist. With daily art projects and exciting themes, they’ll create colorful memories to last a lifetime! 

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Students will continue to hone their skill level in this class. We will continue to keep things loose and explore a variety of techniques that add texture to your painting. 

This is a 5 week class that will meet on Friday afternoons. 

15% discount at registration for VBAC members. 

Summer Splash of Colors! Our Summer Art Camp is perfect for kids to unleash their inner artist. With daily art projects and exciting themes, they’ll create colorful memories to last a lifetime! 

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Project Title: Dreamland Dioramas

Students will create a 3D diorama of their dream world using a shoebox or recycled cardboard box. They can design anything—from an underwater kingdom to outer space, candyland, enchanted forests, castles in the sky, or a futuristic city. This project is designed to spark imagination while strengthening storytelling, design, and fine motor skills. Students will engage with spatial reasoning, color theory, and mixed media as they bring their dreamland to life. Learning

Objectives: - Express imaginative ideas through 3D art - Learn planning and design skills through sketching and model-building - Explore mixed media, texture, and structure - Strengthen storytelling through visual art and character creation - Improve fine motor skills using clay, scissors, and detailed work Materials: - Shoeboxes or small cardboard boxes - Construction paper, cardboard scraps, fabric scraps - Pipe cleaners, pom-poms, sequins, beads, foam sheets - Modeling clay or air-dry clay - Paint brushes, glue, scissors - Cotton balls, Q-tips, tissue paper - Markers, colored pencils, acrylic paint - Glitter, gems - Colored acetate sheets - Bottle caps, can tabs, straws

Daily Breakdown:

Brainstorm & Sketch - Introduce the concept of a 'dream world' and show inspiring visual examples - Guide students through drawing and labeling a sketch of their dream world - Ask questions to spark ideas: Where is it? Who lives there? What makes it magical? - Begin planning what materials they'll need and what elements they want to include

Constructing the Base - Paint or cover the inside and outside of the box with construction paper or fabric - Build background scenes: skies, oceans, forests, galaxies, etc. -

Begin assembling foundational elements using glue, clay bases, or foam structures

Create Characters & Key Features - Sculpt animals, creatures, or main characters with clay - Use pipe cleaners, beads, and small items to create accessories or features - Let clay dry and reinforce delicate pieces with glue if needed Day 4: Add 3D Elements - Build trees, clouds, mountains, floating structures, or buildings from cardboard and scraps - Add texture with tissue paper, cotton balls, straws, and glitter - Use Q-tips and sponges for details or effects like snow, stars, or magical light Day 5: Final Touches & Showcase - Add final sparkle and polish (gems, acetate windows, background characters) - Optional: write a short story or nameplate to go with the diorama - Host a gallery walk or mini presentation where kids share what makes their dream world special

Day 4: Add 3D Elements - Build trees, clouds, mountains, floating structures, or buildings from cardboard and scraps - Add texture with tissue paper, cotton balls, straws, and glitter - Use Q-tips and sponges for details or effects like snow, stars, or magical light

Day 5: Final Touches & Showcase - Add final sparkle and polish (gems, acetate windows, background characters) - Optional: write a short story or nameplate to go with the diorama - Host a gallery walk or mini presentation where kids share what makes their dream world special

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening of painting while sipping your favorite wine or beverage. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is all about enjoying the process. With step-by-step guidance and a laid-back atmosphere, you'll leave with a finished piece and great memories. Bring a friend, bring your favorite drink, and let the creativity flow!

Materials provided.

For art club members, a 15% discount at checkout by applying the code: VBACMember  

Summer Splash of Colors! Our Summer Art Camp is perfect for kids to unleash their inner artist. With daily art projects and exciting themes, they’ll create colorful memories to last a lifetime! 

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Overview:

Children will create a vibrant animal-themed artwork that combines splatter painting, sparkles, and texture made from unconventional and upcycled materials. By the end of the week, each student will have a mixed-media animal art piece that is bursting with color, movement, and personality.

Learning Objectives: - Explore texture, color, and shape through mixed-media techniques - Learn how to creatively repurpose everyday and unusual objects in art - Practice layering, composition, and expressive mark-making - Develop an appreciation for both wild animals and artistic experimentation

Supplies: - Watercolor or mixed-media paper (11x14 or larger) - Tempera or acrylic paints - Glitter, sequins, metallic foil - Liquid glue, glue sticks, Mod Podge - Brushes, sponges, droppers, spray bottles, and toothbrushes (for splatter) -

Unconventional materials: bubble wrap, cotton balls, pipe cleaners, scrub pads, yarn and fabric scraps, cardboard and foil pieces, sandpaper, pasta (uncooked), buttons, feathers - Animal stencils or reference images - Aprons or old t-shirts

Daily Breakdown: Choose Your Animal - Show images of colorful or patterned animals - Let kids choose (or invent) an animal - Use splatter techniques for vibrant backgrounds - Let backgrounds dry overnight Sketch + Base Shapes - Sketch or cut out animal shape - Block in main areas with color - Add sparkle accents

Texture Time! - Introduce table of 'unconventional textures' - Demonstrate and apply various textures creatively with a multitude of materials

Detail & Depth - Add details with markers or paint pens - Emphasize key features and sparkle accents

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration