First Marks Studio designs each camp so that art comes to life for your artist as they learn the fundamentals or art in a safe environment.
First Marks offers fun for everyone!
** Fun, enthusiastic art programs, students will be introduced to the elements and principles of design.
** Help students develop their skills in drawing,
water color, acrylic painting, sculpting, collaging, and
mixed media while working in groups in a relaxed atmosphere.
** Designed to strengthen skills while encouraging and developing an individualistic style. The studio encourages making new friends and sparking creativity.
About your instructor Mary Beth Swicord
** Professional artist and teacher, previously a visual arts
instructor with Fairfax County Public Schools.
** Teaches private and group lessons in her studio, First Marks, which is highly regarded and has served the community for 16 years.
** Experienced in integrating writing and movement into
arts classes which provides a unique opportunity for your
child in finding their creative muse.
** Teacher/student ratio is excellent (10:1) your child will receive the focus and nurturing he or
she deserves as a young artist.
** Camp will be held in Mary Beth Swicord’s home studio, First Marks Studio. The studio has been operating camp sessions since 1998 and is fully licensed and insured.
** Students should bring a daily snack, drinks and lunch. We will
have 3 outdoor breaks daily, weather permitting.
** Campers should wear
appropriate artist clothing and shoes. (As art has been known to overflow onto clothing).
Registration Information
** Registration begins immediately. Registration received with full payment by April 16th will receive a 10% discount.
** Class size is limited to 10 students. Registration
is on a first come, first served basis.
** A non-refundable
deposit of $50 is due by May 14th.
** The remaining tuition balance for all camps will
be due in full by June 4, 2010.
** Make checks payable to
First Marks Studio and send registration forms to: First Marks
Studio, Mary Beth Swicord, 1398 Concord Point Lane, Reston, VA
20194.
When deciding if this is the right camp for your child, please
realize this is an art-based camp, with lesson
plans, open choices in the studio, and regularly scheduled
relaxing break/play time. To enable your child to access his/her
creative self, your child will need to be able to sit and focus
for an extended period of time.
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