2026 Mastodon Fair Summer Art Camp for Grades 6-12

Website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-mastodon-fair-summer-art-camp-for-grades-6th-12th

Location: Jefferson College-Hillsboro, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050, Fine Arts Building, Rooms 200 & 212

Open to students going into 6th-12th grade. Space is limited to 15 students per session. Payment must be received before securing space. See listing below regarding whether supplies are needed or if they will be provided.

Price
Early Enrollment (May 1 - June 13) – $175 per week, $60 per day
Week Prior (June 14-20) – $200 per week, $75 per day
Within the Week (June 21 forward) – $225 per week, $90 per day

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Design Basics
In design basics, participants will need to bring paper and a pencil for notetaking. Students will discover the core principles and how to implement them into their work. Small studies will accompany a PowerPoint presentation. The instructor will also show how the creative process works and the steps in planning to make a finished piece of art.

Art History
An art history presentation will be given accompanied by an open-class discussion. We will delve into the reasons how and why art has changed through the ages. Art movements will be introduced, and we will discuss the key figures involved.

Alcohol Ink
During alcohol ink, design will play a large role in the creative process. We will learn different techniques to create light to bold markings and pigment blending. The result will be a background, layered with a block print the following day to create a mixed media art piece.

Block Printing
In block printing the students will be taught how to use Speedball carving tools to create a negative image. A simple demonstration will be held followed by an open class where everyone works independently. All materials are shared amongst the class at stations. Please check the safety clause and permission check box to use the tools.

Drawing Still Life; B&W and Color
Drawing Still Life will focus on foundational concepts and practices. Students will be drawing a still-life study with a one-point light source. The class will begin by mapping out forms and learning blending techniques. We will work on the understanding of shape, light, shadow, texture, mark making, and spatial relationship. The first day focuses on creating an illusion of 3D structure and learning the rules of composition. Second-day students will be split into groups to create their own still-life selection using composition and color theory. Instructors will be walking around the room assisting the students as needed. Please bring drawing pencils or charcoal in addition to good medium-weight paper.

Collage
In collage we will look at works by Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, Kara Walker, and Ben Giles. After our exploration everyone will get cutting to create a new unique image of their own. Collage participants will be provided with supplies, however, outside imagery/paper