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1. Mornings: 8:30 - 11:45am
in *Passport to Egypt Summer Arts Camp, July 10-14 (Ages 6–8)
Clay & Shadow Puppets (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
From Pots to Statues: Clay (8:30am)
The Egyptians were one of the first cultures in the world to create pottery! Early pottery was created for use in the home; later pottery for decoration. Work with master potter, Lisa Himmelstrup to learn the history of ancient Egyptian pottery and clay techniques, as you create a variety of pottery pieces inspired by ancient Egypt.
Out from the Shadows: Shadow Puppets (10:15am)
The first puppets found in tombs were more like children’s toys than puppets. In the 10th century shadow puppets made of leather were brought from Asia to Egypt. Join artists Julie and Gustavo Boada to retell the story of the Benu Bird, the bringer of light to the ancient Egyptian world through this shadow puppet tradition.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Drawing and Painting & Shadow Puppets (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
Uniquely Egyptian: Drawing and Painting (8:30am)
Egyptian painting is very unique. The head of a person or animal in a painting is seen from the side while the body is seen from the front! Work with artist Karen Anderson to create colorful paintings with highlights of gold inspired by ancient Egyptian paintings.
Out from the Shadows: Shadow Puppets (10:15am)
The first puppets found in tombs were more like children’s toys than puppets. In the 10th century shadow puppets made of leather were brought from Asia to Egypt. Join artists Julie and Gustavo Boada to retell the story of the Benu Bird, the bringer of light to the ancient Egyptian world through this shadow puppet tradition.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Mixed Media & Journals (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
Mummies and More: Mixed Media (8:30am)
The practice of preserving a body as a mummy is widespread across the globe. In ancient Egypt everyone except for criminals, was entitled to be embalmed and receive a decent burial. Join artist Jeanette Dickinson to uncover the secrets of mummification from canopic jars to sarcophagi. Then create your own mummy and sarcophagus!
The Art of Herbology: Journals (10:15am)
Ancient Egyptian priests and physicians prescribed herbal medications made from thyme, fennel, garlic, juniper and other plants. Work with artist Laurie Witzkowski to make salves and syrups from plants, recording the recipe for each with pen and ink on Egyptian papyrus.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.