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**All Passport to Egypt and Turkey Summer Arts and Culture Camps
Architecture & Book Arts (Ages 9–12)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
From Pyramids to Obelisks: Architecture (12:30pm)
Learn about the Great Pyramids of Giza, tombs for the Pharaohs. Pyramids were filled with objects to accompany the ruler into the next world and often were flanked by obelisks. Work with artist Laurie Witzkowski to create your own pyramid and obelisk. What will be in your pyramid?
Hieroglyphics: Book Arts (2:15pm)
Imagine yourself as an Egyptian scribe working for the Pharaoh Tutankhamun to record the stocks of foods, tax records, magic spells and more in writing! Knowing the system of hieroglyphics would be a basic skill. Work with artist Anne Sawyer to decipher, practice and write in Egyptian hieroglyphics to create a book of magical spells.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Book Arts & Architecture (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
Hieroglyphics: Book Arts (12:30pm)
Imagine yourself as an Egyptian scribe working for the Pharaoh Tutankhamun to record the stocks of foods, tax records, magic spells and more in writing! Knowing the system of hieroglyphics would be a basic skill. Work with artist Anne Sawyer to decipher, practice and write in Egyptian hieroglyphics to create a book of magical spells.
From Pyramids to Obelisks: Architecture (2:15pm)
Learn about the Great Pyramids of Giza, tombs for the Pharaohs. Pyramids were filled with objects to accompany the ruler into the next world and often were flanked by obelisks. Work with artist Laurie Witzkowski to create your own pyramid and obelisk. What will be in your pyramid?
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Drawing and Painting & Masks (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
Animals of the Nile River: Drawing and Painting (12:30pm)
Contrasted with the ancient Egyptian style of painting, artist Karen Anderson teaches modern drawing and painting techniques. Then using watercolors paint your own masterpiece of a hippo, a crocodile, ibis or other animal from the Nile River Valley which would have been seen by the ancient Egyptians!
The Golden Mask of King Tut: Masks (2:15pm)
Tutankhamun or King Tut ruled Egypt for only 10 years until his death at age 19 years. His tomb was discovered filled with treasures including his death mask. Work with artists Julie and Gustavo Boada to create a golden mask inspired by King Tut’s mask.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Jewelry & Masks (Ages 9–12)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
Adorned and Bejeweled: Jewelry (12:30pm)
Everyone in Egypt wore jewelry! The wealthy wore pieces made from semi-precious stones, gold, and glass beads. Less wealthy wore jewelry made from painted clay, shells, and animal teeth. Join artist Jeanette Dickinson to create amulets, neck pieces, and arm bracelets inspired by ancient Egyptian jewelry.
The Golden Mask of King Tut: Masks (2:15pm)
Tutankhamun or King Tut ruled Egypt for only 10 years until his death at age 19 years. His tomb was discovered filled with treasures including his death mask. Work with artists Julie and Gustavo Boada to create a golden mask inspired by King Tut’s mask.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Masks & Drawing and Painting (Ages 9–12)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
The Golden Mask of King Tut: Masks (12:30pm)
Tutankhamun or King Tut ruled Egypt for only 10 years until his death at age 19 years. His tomb was discovered filled with treasures including his death mask. Work with artists Julie and Gustavo Boada to create a golden mask inspired by King Tut’s mask.
Animals of the Nile River: Drawing and Painting (2:15pm)
Contrasted with the ancient Egyptian style of painting, artist Karen Anderson teaches modern drawing and painting techniques. Then using watercolors paint your own masterpiece of a hippo, a crocodile, ibis or other animal from the Nile River Valley which would have been seen by the ancient Egyptians!
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
Masks & Jewelry (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Egypt!
The Golden Mask of King Tut: Masks (12:30pm)
Tutankhamun or King Tut ruled Egypt for only 10 years until his death at age 19 years. His tomb was discovered filled with treasures including his death mask. Work with artists Julie and Gustavo Boada to create a golden mask inspired by King Tut’s mask.
Adorned and Bejeweled: Jewelry (2:15pm)
Everyone in Egypt wore jewelry! The wealthy wore pieces made from semi-precious stones, gold, and glass beads. Less wealthy wore jewelry made from painted clay, shells, and animal teeth. Join artist Jeanette Dickinson to create amulets, neck pieces, and arm bracelets inspired by ancient Egyptian jewelry.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.
A Start with the Arts: Passport to Turkey
Passport to Turkey features a variety of art projects and hands-on activities inspired by the Ottoman culture of Turkey. Nature study, including animals and plants unique to the countriy, art, music, stories, creative dramatics, and movement are all featured in this exciting introduction to an ancient and a living culture.
Drawing and Painting & Film (Ages 6–8)
Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!
Miniatures: Drawing and Painting (8:30am)
A miniature or a “nakish” in Ottoman Turkey, is just what its name says, a mini-sized painting. Miniatures are one of the most popular forms of traditional Turkish art composed of bright, bold colors. Join artist Karen Anderson to create your miniature.
Yeşilçam - The Hollywood of Turkey: Film (10:15am)
In the 1960’s everyone in Turkey could afford to go to the movies! Known as Yeşilçam, many of these low-cost films featured super heroes with super powers. Work with Julie and Gustavo Boada to create your super hero story. Then adapt it as a crankie, or a moving picture.
Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.