2010 Camps
** Please note: Phone number on the brochure was a misprint.
To reach us call 703-471-7785

Wings and Magical Things!

New offering!
Ages 6 - 9

July 12-July 16
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost $300

Wings and Magical Things
Soar on fiery dragons, magical fairies and fireflies and connect to the mysteries of life through fantasy and real world using your imagination. You will create flying creatures with 2D and 3D art and other winged objects. We will use a wonderful mixture of wild and wacky art supplies to fly young artists to creative new heights! Construct your own flying apparatus and see where it takes you on this fantastic journey!

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Tropical Fun

New offering!

Ages 10 - 13

July 19- July 23

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost $300

Tropical Fun
Let your imagination take you on a tropical beach vacation. Experiment with the unusual colors inspired by Gauguin and his tropical landscapes. Play with pastels drawing the ocean, ride on the backs of mermaids and sea turtles and paint what you see. Find wonderful shells and more as we watch the sun set and capture that brilliance on our imaginary vacation! We will use a wonderful treasure chest full of surprises to create this journey. Come join us!

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Dream Room



July 26- July 30
9:30 am- 4:00pm

Ages 11 - 14

Cost $300

Dream Room
Wanna be creative and transform your bedroom from drab to fab? Everyone will find this a fun camp where they will come up with some radical ideas for designing a stylish teenage bedroom. We will learn about perspective, drawing, and elements with an emphasis on how to use color and fabrics to transform your room all on a budget.

 


 

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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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