July 6th -9th | 10am-12pm | Ages 6-10 | $140M $160NM
Registration Closes June 29th
Unleash your wild side! Come crreate bold, joyful animal portraits using large‑arm scribbles, watercolor resist, torn‑paper collage, and inked details. Students will:
● Make large-scale crayon scribbles to music (encouraging cross‑body arm movement)
● Paint full-sheet washes to explore resist techniques
● Tear painted sheets into strips and build textured collages
● Add eyes, noses/beaks, fur and feather details with India/black acrylic ink and acrylic highlights
● Finish a unique animal face ready to display
July 6th -9th | 1pm-3pm | Ages 11-15 | $140M $160NM
Four consecutive afternoons of rubber‑cement masking, watercolor wash, and watercolor‑pencil techniques. Learn to paint whimsical masked designs, create 2–3 color blended washes, lift rubber cement to reveal white shapes, and add layered watercolor‑pencil details. Finish a varnish‑ready piece and learn expressive abstract methods.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO
● Paint whimsical masked designs using rubber cement
● Create blended background washes (2–3 colors)
● Remove rubber cement mask to reveal white shapes and textures
● Add and activate watercolor‑pencil marks for depth and detail
● Learn composition, color balance, brush and mask care, and finishing/varnish tips
July 13th-16th | 10am-12pm | Ages 6-10 |$140M $160NM
Registration Closes July 6th
Young artists will be inspired through the magic of storytelling in this creative, imagination-filled class! Each session begins with a lively read-aloud, followed by a hands-on art project that brings the story to life in a unique and meaningful way.
Featured stories and projects include:
This class encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps students connect storytelling with artistic expression in a fun and engaging way!
No materials needed.
About the Instructor:
Karen Starr is a retired art teacher with 21 years of education experience. She taught art to children from 1st-12th grades at different times throughout her career at Southeastern School District. Before teaching, Karen was a graphic designer at various locations in Baltimore, MD for 10 years. She enjoys all mediums, but gravitates towards pencil pet portraits and watercolors. Her work can be seen on FaceBook at : K. Starr Portraits. Karen is looking forward to teaching these classes at York Art Association this summer. We will have so much fun!
July 13th-16th | 1-3pm | Ages 11-15 | $140M $160NM
Students will dive into a fun and imaginative process as they create playful 3D food sculptures—think colorful desserts, stacked pancakes, sprinkled donuts, and classic hot dogs! Using everyday materials like toilet paper, water spray bottles, gesso, Mod Podge, and more, they’ll learn how to build form, add texture, and bring their creations to life. This hands-on experience encourages creativity, experimentation, and a little bit of delicious-looking fun (no eating required!).
All materials will be supplied.
Karen Starr is a retired art teacher with 21 years of education experience. She taught art to children from 1st-12th grades at different times throughout her career at Southeastern School District. Before teaching, Karen was a graphic designer at various locations in Baltimore, MD for 10 years. She enjoys all mediums, but gravitates towards pencil pet portraits and watercolors. Her work can be seen on Facebook at : K. Starr Portraits. Karen is looking forward to teaching these classes at York Art Association this summer. We will have so much fun!
July 20th -23rd | 10am-12pm | Ages 6-10 | $140M $160NM
Registration Closes July 13th
Dive into creativity during our “Under the Sea” Camp! Your child will explore the wonders of ocean life by designing and creating their very own sea creatures, then bringing their underwater world to life in a personalized shoebox diorama. From colorful fish to imaginative deep-sea creatures, each project will be a unique ocean adventure!
If you happen to have extra shoeboxes, toilet paper tubes, or other small recyclable materials at home, we would greatly appreciate any donations—they help make our creations even more magical!
SUE MILLER began drawing at a young age, around 7 years old. She would often draw animals, plants, and trees around her house to share with her parents and grandparents. She was mesmerized by the famous artists' works found in books and on TV, admiring the “great masters.”
Sue continued to grow and learn art forms at York College of PA, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. As an artist, she continues to learn techniques from other artists such as David J. Rogers, Bianca Rosen, and Bradley Hendershot, who have influenced the shaping of her own unique style. Her goal is to share her enthusiasm and joy for the arts while encouraging students to learn something new every day. She believes that all students are capable of learning to draw and paint with patience and practice. She is a proud member of the York Art Association.
July 20th -23rd | 1-3pm | Ages 11-16 | $140M $160NM
In this Summer Embroidery Camp you will learn 14 basic stitches using DMC floss to create your own shapes, textures and outlines for designs that will jazz up your own t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, shorts, pillowcase, apron, tea towels, or hand towels.
So look around your house and bring to camp, your jeans, jean jackets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, cooking apron, shorts, pillowcase, handkerchief, to decorate with hand sewn embroidery stitching!
July 27th -30th | 10am-12pm | Ages 8-10 | $140M $160NM
Registration closes July 20th
Give your child a wildly creative experience at our Paws and Paint camp! Young artists will explore painting techniques while bringing their favorite animals to life on canvas—from fluffy pets to scaly critters.
What makes this camp extra special? Real animal visitors from Critter Connections! Campers will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with live animals, helping them capture authentic details, personality, and movement in their artwork.
Through guided instruction, fun demos, and plenty of creative freedom, kids will build confidence in their artistic skills while deepening their appreciation for animals. The week is filled with hands-on painting, up-close animal encounters, and lots of imaginative fun.
Perfect for animal lovers and creative kids alike—this is an art adventure they won’t forget!
July 27th -30th | 1PM-3pm | Ages 11-16 | $140M $160NM
8/3-8/6 | 10am-3pm | Ages 10-18 | $165 MEM / $185 NON-MEM
Registration Closes July 27th
This unique tween/teen art camp, led by professional artist Annelise Vuono, offers an exceptional opportunity for young creatives ages 10-18. Participants will explore the design process, learning how to plan and execute a large-scale mural to be displayed in a public space.
*The location and theme for this year's mural are currently being finalized, so more details on this exciting opportunity will be shared soon.
*For safety and weather-related reasons, mural construction and painting will take place at YAA, with the mural to be installed at its designated location at a later date.
SUPPLIES: All supplies included. Students should dress for the mess and bring a packed lunch for camp.
York Art Association
717-755-0028
office@yorkartassociation.org