French and Art Camp
Ages: 5 - 12
Cost: $105 for 4 half-days (5 openings left for afternoons as of 7/26), $210 for 4 full days (9-4, one opening left)
Parking: Yes - In driveway of private home and also parallel parking on the quiet road.
Features: Girls, Boys, Coed
This camp will be offered again in late June and in August of 2009
This camp is held in a gorgeous country home in Shelburne with picturesque views. There will also be a field trip to do sketching at the Burlington Waterfront during the week. There is aftercare available after camp in South Burlington:please phone to inquire about that and carpooling to Shelburne.
Instructor Kate Lanxner, Vermont resident for a total of 17 years, holds teaching certification for Art, and studied printmaking in Paris, France after graduation from college. She is a professional illustrator and also handcrafts advent calendars. She has lived for seven years in French-speaking countries . French-inspired snacks and all materials provided. Themes:
- Tuesday-Landscapes;
- Wednesday-the Waterfront;
- Thursday - Self-portraits, animal art;
- Friday - still life and reception for families last hour.
2 Reviews
dcanty
Reviewed on 08/17/2008
Just wanted to share my conversation with Riley (age 7) from dinner last night – I asked her how her French Art camp went and without any hesitation or reservation she proudly exclaimed “LOVED IT” this is the first positive response I have had from her in any other camp. THANK YOU!
katelizabeth
Reviewed on 07/26/2008
This camp provides a great "recipe" for the imaginative, curious, and creative child to learn first-hand what it must have been like for the French impressionists when they made drawings and paintings outdoors in the summertime more than a century ago.
Recipe: Take art+conversation+music+nature+French-inspired snacks and blend well.
I feel it's a nurturing and relaxed environment, and it's a small enough group...more
