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July 21-25 Summer Camp Classes at the Newport Art Museum

The following classes are from 9 am- 3pm.

Festivals around the World (6-9 years)

Instructor: Lisa May Tobin

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Travel in your imagination to other countries where the customs of traditional festivals will surprise and delight. Be inspired by what you learn. Create masks, sculpture, fantastic costumes and colorful works of art to display and brighten your home.

Member: $275

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Non-member: $330

Every (Digital) Picture Tells a Story (8-12 years)

Instructor: Dan McManus

"A picture's worth a thousand words!" Photograph the people, buildings, artoworks and summer scenes that make Newport such an exciting place. Then take your photos back to the iMac digital studio and edit your images.What story will you tell with your camera?

Member: $275

Non-member: $330

Studio fee: $30

New! Pattern, Print & Color on Fabric- Fiber Art Camp (11-14 years)

Instructor: Patti Bigrig

In this camp you will explore the art of surface design on textiles and create fabric using the ancient Japanese process of "Shibori" - a shaped-resistant dying process. Create and come to appreciate textiles, from the clothes you wear to the sheets you sleep on. 

Member: $275

Non-member: $330

Materials fee: $8

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