Summer Arts Adventures 2025

Registration for Summer Arts Adventures opens on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at noon

During the summer, the Farmington Valley Arts Center’s picturesque and inspiring Avon campus becomes a place where young artists unleash their creativity and develop confidence in their abilities to express their ideas.

Each week campers will be led by professional teaching artists in projects related to the theme of the week using various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and kiln-fired clay!

Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (bring a snack and drink)
Recommended age: 6-12
Location: FVAC Annex 8C at 8 Canal Court, Unit C, Avon, CT 06001, across from FVAC campus
Tuition: $350 non-members / $315 household members,
except shorter session 3: $280/$252
Main Instructor: Sessions 1-7: Stefanie Baechler
Sessions 8-9: TBD

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Session 1: June 16-20

Mix and Match
Not sure what your favorite art material is? Experiment with everything from paint to clay and fiber to wood.

Session 2: June 23-27

Magical Fantasy
Once upon a time … create fantasy creatures and settings inspired by your favorite stories, movies, and imagination.

Session 3: June 30 - July 3 (4 days)

Art Lab
Combine art and science: Create color changing projects, rainbow catchers, crystal growing and more!

Session 4: July 7-11

Wearable Art
From sculptural headpieces, hats, wallets and other chic accessories to vibrant printed t-shirts, discover the captivating fusion of art and fashion.

Session 5: July 14-18

Designs in 3D
Art adventurers will add some depth to their works of art created in metal, paper, wood, stone, fiber, plaster, ceramics, or any other material we can find to create 3-dimensional art.

Session 6: July 21-25

Art Remix
Discover iconic artists from different eras like Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, or Andy Warhol, and put a modern twist on their work.

Session 7: July 28 - August 1

Animal Art Safari  
Dive into a jungle of inspiration as we paint, draw, and sculpt our favorite furry, feathery, and scaly friends.

Session 8: August 4-8

Magical Fantasy
Once upon a time … create fantasy creatures and settings inspired by your favorite stories, movies, and imagination.

Session 9: August 11-15

Wonderland
Plunge into an imaginary place full of enchanted characters and mythical creatures.