York Art Association

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CHILDREN'S & YOUTH PROGRAMS

  • UNDER THE SEA - with Sue Miller

    • Monday, July 20, 2026
    • Thursday, July 23, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 220 S Marshall St. York PA 17402
    • 2
    Registration is closed

    July 20th -23rd | 10am-12pm | Ages 6-10 | $140M $160NM


    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.

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  • EMBROIDERY CAMP - with Sue Miller

    • Monday, July 20, 2026
    • Thursday, July 23, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 220 S Marshall St. York PA 17402
    • 5
    • 7 registrants
    Registration is closed

    July 20th -23rd | 1-3pm | Ages 11-15 | $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!

      

    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.

     

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  • PAWS AND PAINT (11-15) - with Jessie Groft

    • Monday, July 27, 2026
    • Thursday, July 30, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 220 S Marshall St York PA 17402
    • 3
    • 9 registrants
    Register

    July 27th -30th | 1PM-3pm | Ages 11-16 | $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!



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  • THE ART OF MURAL PAINTING (10-17) - with Annelise Vuono

    • Monday, August 03, 2026
    • Thursday, August 06, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • 220 S Marshall St York PA 17402
    • 5
    • 10 registrants
    Register

    8/3-8/6 | 10am-3pm | Ages 10-17| $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.

    Throughout the camp, students will collaborate to bring Annelise's conceptualized design to life, applying their artistic skills to each stage of the project. Working together in the studio, these aspiring artists will gain hands-on experience with all phases of mural creation, from initial sketches to the final finishes. This immersive experience promises to inspire creativity, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment, all while contributing to a meaningful public art project.

    *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.


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  • NARRATIVE COLLAGE & ASSEMBLAGE with Linda Popp

    • Monday, August 10, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • 220 S Marshal St York PA 17402
    • 8
    • 7 registrants
    Register

    AUGUST 10TH | 930-330pm | ALL LEVELS | $150M $175NM 

    Registration Closes 8/3


    This workshop is open to ages 10+

    Elaborate the narrative of a personal photograph using collage/assemblage techniques.


    In this workshop, participants will create a collage or assemblage using found materials/objects to tell more of the story of a personal, meaningful photograph. The photograph can be of a person, place, animal, event, etc. Materials can include paper, fabrics, and small objects. Linda will share concepts, techniques, and tips from her own studio practice. There will also be a PowerPoint presentation and examples of narrative collages and assemblages. 


    Supply list: 

    Participants will need to supply their own photographs, collage materials, and assemblage objects. 


    Linda will supply background paper, adhesives (Mod Podge, glue sticks, hot glue, E6000), brushes, scissors, and X-Acto knives, etc. 


    Suggestions of what to bring:

    Meaningful personal photographs - can be a copy

    materials such as paper, news papers, maps, letters, stamps, music, recipes, scoresheets, tickets, dried flowers, other small objects. 





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