Color is a powerful and exciting way for artists to express themselves. Explore the basics of color theory and color mixing to create personally expressive artworks in acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media. Open to ages 9-12. Course descriptionAs a basis for their artwork, students explore personal interests, nature, and abstraction to utilize various concepts and techniques relating to color. Learn about the style and techniques of several artists in the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection, like Phyllis Wiener, Grace Hartigan and George Morrison, and view these artworks to discuss and learn about the power of color. At the end of the week, families and friends are invited to view the students’ work in a group exhibition. Open to students ages 9–12. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2025. Please review our complete Summer Youth Camps Policies as well as our General Policies before completing your registration. Information about extended care options for ages 6-12 through Children's Theatre Company are included in the Summer Youth Camps Policies page.Required materialsWhat to wearClothes appropriate for messy creativity. What to bringPlease bring a packed lunch each day. No nuts please.Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $390.00 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens February 3. Date: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 - Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Ages: Open to ages 9 to 12. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Liz Menapace-Genrich Location: In Person SKU: CSK 0213 06 SU25 Prerequisites: None