Watchung Arts Center Extends Summer Art Camp into August

The Watchung Arts Center has extended its Summer Art Camp program into the first week of August. This fourth week of camp will be open to ages 6-14. Classes will run from July 31 through August 4; class will begin at 9 AM and run until 1 PM, allowing an earlier start to the day and time in the afternoon for family activities. The cost for the five-day program is $240.

Summer Art Camp, now in its 25th year, focuses on Creativity, Imagination and Ingenuity, offering children a unique opportunity to acquire or improve artistic skills, learn new techniques, explore different media and get inspired by famous artists, in an atmosphere of fun. Surrounded by the beauty of the Watchung Mountains, students appreciate both Art and Nature as they draw and paint outdoor scenes and have picnic lunches at Best Lake.

The central theme for 2017 is “The World and All its Colors”. Students will discover different art forms from various continents including Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Japanese prints, dream catchers, pottery, Chinese lanterns, ceremonial masks, totem poles, pieces inspired by master artists or ancient civilizations are just some of the projects in this exciting multicultural experience! Themed creations will vary each day as participants learn about the peoples and their languages as well as regional landscapes, landmarks, flora and fauna.

A registration form can be found at on the Arts Center's website.

The Watchung Arts Center, located at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung on the Watchung Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts facility serving Watchung, the surrounding communities and the Tri-State Area. To obtain more information about upcoming performances, classes and workshops, and monthly art exhibitions, please visit WatchungArts.org or call 908-753-0190.