Summer Arts Adventures

Summer Arts Adventures youth art camps and classes for kids and teens at The Arts Center in Corvallis

Arts Adventures summer classes invite young artists to explore creativity through hands-on projects led by professional teaching artists. From fiber arts to photography and mixed media, there’s something fun for everyone!

Explore Summer Arts Adventures Classes

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Ceramics

Ages: 8-11

Instructor: Annelie Haberman

Dates: July 27 – July 30, 2026; Glaze Day August 3

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: TAC Ceramic Studio

Cost: $260

Hands-on clay class exploring sculpting and ceramic techniques to create functional, decorative, and imaginative pieces.

Ceramics

Ages: 8-12

Instructor: Annelie Haberman

Dates: July 27 – July 30, 2026; Glaze Day August 4

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: TAC Ceramic Studio

Cost: $260

Hands-on clay class exploring sculpting and ceramic techniques to create functional, decorative, and imaginative pieces

Watercolor & Ink

Ages: 9-12

Instructor: Morgan Federwitz

Dates: July 27 – July 30, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Corvallis Museum

Cost: $220

Explore the magic of ink and watercolor while learning line work, color mixing, and expressive painting techniques.

Sewing Basics

Ages: 9-12

Instructor: Kelsey Zephyr

Dates: August 3 – August 6, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Corvallis Museum

Cost: $220

Design and sew a personalized tote bag while learning basic hand sewing and creative fabric techniques.

Photography

Ages: 10-14

Instructor: Jess Hume-Pantuso

Dates: August 10 – August 13, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: TAC Classroom

Cost: $220

Explore creative photography through pinhole cameras, cyanotypes, and light painting while experimenting with light and image-making.

Drawing Adventures

Ages: 10-14

Instructor: Avery McDowell

Dates: August 10 – August 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Corvallis Museum

Cost $220

Students build drawing skills and confidence while exploring techniques like line, shading, and composition.

Collage & Mixed Media

Ages: 10-14

Instructor: V. Maldonado (bilingual in Spanish and English)

Dates: August 17 – August 20, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: The Arts Center 760

Cost: $220

Explore collage and mixed media by transforming everyday materials into bold, layered artworks while experimenting with texture, composition, and visual storytelling.

Painting

Ages: 13-17

Instructor: Avery McDowell

Dates: August 17 – August 20, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: TAC Classroom

Cost: $220

Students bring their ideas to life through bold acrylic painting while exploring color, texture, and composition.

Scholarship Information

At The Arts Center, we believe everyone should have access to the arts, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer scholarships to help eliminate cost as a barrier to participation in our educational programs. Please click the button below to learn more about our youth scholarships.