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Classes by Members: Andi Bedsworth

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2021 Spring Break Art Camp - March 15th-19th

Dates: March 15th-19th
Times: 8 to 5 or 8 to 12
Ages: 3-12

This camp is will include lots of fun art projects, crafts and games as well as a movie for full day campers. Campers will spend the week inspired by the Spring season holidays including St. Patrick's Day, Easter and more Full day campers need to pack their own lunches.

Prices: YAC Members $100/$170 half day/full day
Non-members $115/$185 half day/full day

Early Bird Art Camp - May 24th-28th

Dates: May 24th-28th
Times: 8 to 5 or 8 to 12
Ages: 3-12

This camp is kids who are out of school for the summer and will include lots of fun art projects, crafts and games. Full day campers need to pack their own lunches.

Prices: YAC Members $100/$170 half day/full day
Non-members $115/$185 half day/full day

Classes and programs offered by the Arts Council may be adjusted to be responsive to evolving City of Oxford, Lafayette County and Health Department guidelines. Click here for our full list of COVID-19 procedures: https://www.oxfordarts.com/shop/classes-camps

 

Summer Schedule 2021 Announced

I know it is hard to believe with the cold weather we are having now, but spring is just around the corner and that means Summer Break will be upon us before we know it. In order to prepare I am taking a professional development course online with teachers all over the world to learn new fun techniques to teach your kids. We have a full slate of exciting themes and will keep your kids occupied and safe all summer long. We know the rules, and led 10 successful weeks of camp in the summer. We intend to keep your kids safe this year as well. Please check out all of our options for summer below and register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. We also have a fun Spring Break Art Camp coming up as well.
Safety Precautions in place:
In order to keep everyone safe including your children and our staff, we are taking the following steps to protect our space and everyone in it:

  1. Each child will get a clean apron each Monday that they will use for the entire week. It will be laundered each weekend and be clean for the following week. All aprons will be labeled with child's name for them to use that week.
  2. Right now there is a limit of 20 campers each week.
  3. Each child will get a washable mask on Monday. It will be theirs for the week and will have their name on it. They will keep it in a paper bag each evening when they leave and while eating lunch and snacks. It is possible we will not have to use them all summer but at least in the beginning when we are at the tables we will need to use them.
  4. Temperatures will be taken of all children and employees when entering camp.
  5. Hand sanitizing station will be set up at entrance and children will need to clean hands before going to their table.
  6. All employees will wear masks and wash hands regularly. They will also have their temperature taken each morning as they arrive.
  7. Children will be seated only 4 to a table instead of 5-6 like usual (even at lunch).
  8. Employees and Campers will wash hands before and after every meal, snack and activity and tables.
  9. Tables and bathrooms will be sanitized multiple times during the day.
  10. We will avoid contact games such as Duck Duck Goose, etc. and focus on games where children can spread out as much as possible at least in the beginning until we feel safe to relax rules if we can.
  11. Children can bring mats to rest on movie days but will need to bring home and launder before bringing back and one child each to a mat. No sharing. ( Movie days will be Wednesdays and Fridays except for final week which will be movie day each day!)
  12. Children and employees who have a fever or any symptoms of illness will be sent home immediately. Families will be given a prorated refund for days missed. (We also ask that if any family members of campers or employees get sick, that those individuals stay home as well to minimize risk of exposure.)
Classes and programs offered by the Arts Council may be adjusted to be responsive to evolving City of Oxford, Lafayette County and Health Department guidelines.

Refunds will be offered on camps and classes that have to be cancelled due to changes in community polices as set by City of Oxford, Lafayette County and the Health Department. Refunds will be offered on a prorated basis if a child or family member becomes ill, and it is determined for the health and safety reasons that the child should not attend camp. Due to the limited number of spaces available for camp, priority will be given to those attending the full camp. Day or partial registrations will be an option if camps do not reach full enrollment.
Private Lessons
Do you prefer private lessons for your child this semester? I offer art lessons for ages 3 and up and sewing lessons for ages 8 and up in my private studio located at 309 West Jackson Avenue. Cost is 30.00 per one hour session and sessions can be booked once a week, every other week or just for special projects. Consider having your child make a special work of art for a holiday present in a series of art lessons.
Email for details and to book a lesson:

The Spring Schedule
All the following camps will be held at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center.

Spring Break Art Camp
Dates: March 15th-19th
Times: 8 to 5 or 8 to 12
Ages: 3-12
This camp is will include lots of fun art projects, crafts and games as well as a movie for full day campers. Campers will spend the week inspired by the Spring season holidays including St. Patrick's Day, Easter and more Full day campers need to pack their own lunches.
Prices: YAC Members $100/$170 half day/full day
Non-members $115/$185 half day/full day
Classes and programs offered by the Arts Council may be adjusted to be responsive to evolving City of Oxford, Lafayette County and Health Department guidelines. Click here for our full list of COVID-19 procedures: https://www.oxfordarts.com/shop/classes-camps

The Summer Schedule
All of the following camps will be held at the Powerhouse except for the one at the Arena (Horses camp week). All sessions below include both half day 8am-12noon and full day options 8am-5pm and are geared for ages 3-12 years (children are split into 2 groups for art projects geared more to their age groups.) Full day campers need to pack their own lunches.
Prices: YAC Members $100/$170 half day/full day
Non-members $115/$185 half day/full day
Classes and programs offered by the Arts Council may be adjusted to be responsive to evolving City of Oxford, Lafayette County and Health Department guidelines. Click here for our full list of COVID-19 procedures: https://www.oxfordarts.com/shop/classes-camps

May 24-28-Early Bird Camp-This will be a fun survey of all types of art projects throughout the week giving students a chance to do all kinds of art including painting, drawing, printmaking, clay, collage and more.

May 31-June 4-Creatures in Art-In this creative week, we will be inspired by many different artists to create all kinds of creatures big and small in painting, drawing, collage, and other media.

June 7-11-Bow Wow Wow-This camp is going to the dogs! We will explore dogs in art historically and also do all kinds of art projects inspired by man’s best friend.
June 14-18-Art Around the World-In honor of flag day on June 14, we will explore different cultures and make art inspired by those cultures and artists from different countries.
June 21-25-Horseless horse camp at Lafayette County Arena. We will talk about horses, do art inspired by horses, and participate in horse related camp activities.
June 28-July 2-3-D Art-A class designed to push creativity outside the box with students working in clay, paper-mache, and other materials to create art that is not flat but has dimension to it.
July 5-9-All the Worlds A Stage-Design Edition-A fun class marrying my love of theater design and art. Kids will learn about costume and scenic design, try their hand at making little stage dioramas, props, masks, capes and designing pictures of imaginary worlds and costumes. We will use those fun costumes and props in the afternoons (full day option) in fun talent shows and skits to develop creative expression skills. This is not an acting camp.
July 12-16-Print it Up! A printmaking survey that introduces students to different types of printmaking and mark making. This fast paced, fun creative class is suitable for any child who likes to experiment and make art with all kinds of materials including stamps, stencils and other objects.
July 19-23-Color your World!-A rainbow of a week will be experienced as we tie-dye, mix colors, paint, and learn about color theory and how it can be used in art. Warm and cool colors, the color wheel and hues, and tints will all be learned about in fun and interesting ways to create fun and colorful art.
July 26-30- Drawing and Painting-this back-to-basics class will focus on drawing skills and painting in different media including watercolor and acrylic/tempera. Children will learn about proportion, shape, line, and other elements of art.
August 2-6-Last Call Art Camp-Folk Art-Before going back to school, we will learn about famous folk artists and create our own folk-art crafts and paintings.


Camp Kits are here!
Sewing and Folk Art Kits are now in stock-we have developed two custom kits especially for our families who want to shelter and learn at home. Both kits contain materials and video instruction. Both are perfect for gifts as well.
Folk Art Kit:
Purse Kit:

 

 Andi Bedsworth:  662-380-1940 or andibedsworth@gmail.com





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