Summer Camps
Ages 6-8 | May – Aug, 2019
the BEST Art Camps in the Greater Austin Area!
Families: Buy 3 camps, Get 4th Camp FREE
June 3-7, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp June 3-7
June 3-7 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Pet Party (Live Animals)
June 3 - 7 9:00am - 12:00pm
What’s your favorite pet: a dog, cat, or bird...or, do you have an unusual kind of pet, like a hippopotamus or a unicorn? Do you know if your pet has a secret life? Plan on drawing your pet’s portrait, along with other critters, during a week filled with art, fun, pets and other animals.
Art Adventurer
June 3 - 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grab you ART passport and join the adventure as we find inspiration all over the world! You’ll create masterpieces from the Amazing Amazon, Sensational Safaris, Breathtaking Bridges, Outstanding Oceans, and Crazy Cultures.
June 10-14, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp June 10-14
June 10-14 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Realism Revolution
June 10 - 14 9:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Artist Revolution! Cordovan Art School believes in helping you become the BEST artist you can be. If you’re tired of art that turns out “flat” or 2-dimensional, this is the best camp for you. You’ll learn traditional principles of art—like shading, colors, perspective, shape, and other techniques that will make your art look more 3-D and real! You’ll be impressed at how fast you can grow as an artist in just 1 week!
Time Machine: History & Mystery
June 10 - 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Why did cavemen get to draw on walls and you don’t? Was Van Gogh hard of hearing? And how did mummies paint hieroglyphics on the pyramids if their hands were all tied up? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more in this fun art camp! Design Egyptian pictures, colorful mosaics, and more. But you say, how can something be educational and fun at the same time? It is only because it's summertime!
June 17-21, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp June 17-21
June 17-21 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Catch a Wave
June 17 - 21 9:00am - 12:00pm
School is out! Let's celebrate with an artistic stroll down the boardwalk! Come find out what is lurking below the waterline as we jump into an ocean full of underwater fun. Sandy beaches, colorful fish, beautiful seashells, mermaids, Aquaman, surf boards designs and more. Everything will have a twist of summer!
Meet the Masters
June 17-21 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Don’t you just love the painterly style of Van Gogh? Have you ever wondered how Monet created "Water Lilies", or DaVinci painted the Mona Lisa? Now you can learn how to create your own masterpiece by learning the style of famous artists, and adding your own twist. Take a walk through history and learn how to create beautiful works of art in a variety of styles, just like the Masters!
July 8-12, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp July 8-12
July 8-12 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Just Doodle It
July 8-12 9:00am - 12:00pm
Learn to draw some of your favorite characters from Pokémon, to Spiderman; from Princesses to Transformers; From Sponge Bob to your own characters! This camp is all about perfecting your drawing and design skills. You'll identify shapes and learn techniques that will help your characters come to life! Join us in this imaginative adventure. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the next Dr. Seuss, Walt Disney, or Pixar Animator.
Dinosaurs, Dragons and Unicorns
July 8-12 1:00pm - 4:00pm
If our other animal camps are too tame for you, then it’s time to let your imagination run wild in a world of wild beasts, magnificent unicorns, sea creatures, mermaids, and other animals of Jurassic proportions! Get ready for a magical time at this camp! Bring your artistic license, your imagination, and warm up your drawing (and paintbrush) hand.
July 15-19, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp July 15-19
July 15-19 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Passion for Fashion
July 15 - 19 9:00am - 12:00pm
Do you have a PASSION for FASHION? Join the club and be en vogue with all your friends! You'll design your own wardrobe while learning the art of basic fashion design. At the end of the camp, you'll show off your portfolio on the Cordovan Arts School runway. But most importantly, when the week is over, you'll know not to dress in white after Labor Day; you won't be caught dead wearing socks with crocks; you'll know that black is back; and you'll never be pulled over by the fashion police.
Enchanted Forest (Live Animals)
July 15 - 19 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create your own enchanted forest, filled with magical fairies, interesting beasts, and colorful scenery. You'll learn some of the principles of fantasy art, backgrounds, and character design as you create beautiful sketches & paintings. Along with this fantasy art camp comes a fairytale ending; you’ll receive a visit from some exotic forest animals who will drop in to say “hi”.
July 22-26, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp July 22-26
July 22-26 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Color Splash
July 22 - 26 9:00am - 12:00pm
Splash into summer with big, bold colors! In this camp, you’ll learn traditional art techniques that have stood the test of time. Your paintings will have bright colors and beautiful brush strokes of paint. You'll work with a variety of high-quality art media including watercolors, markers, colored pencils, acrylics and more.
Pokemon & Anime Invasion
July 22 - 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you crazy for Japanese and Asian art? In this camp, you will put your skills to work as you create Pokémon & Anime inspired art. You'll learn step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite characters like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Naruto ! You will work with a variety of different art materials and surfaces.
July 29-Aug 2, 2019
Art is a Piece of Cake
July 29 - Aug 2 9:00am - 12:00pm
If you have a sweet tooth, we have the perfect camp for you! Come join us as we immortalize our favorite desserts on colorful canvas paintings. For inspiration we will paint delicious treats from life such as giant cupcakes, ice cream sundaes, snow cones and all the other sugary concoctions you can dream of. We will paint in different styles like “pop art”, impressionism, photo-realism, cubism, etc. Family & friends can join in the fun at our art show on Friday to witness the delightfully delicious paintings.
Aug 5-9, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp Aug 5-9
Aug 5-9 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Talk with the Animals (Live Animals)
Aug 5 - 9 9:00am - 12:00pm
Our #1 camp is back by popular demand! This camp has sold out (every session) for 9 years running, so sign up early. Do you love animals? Then we have the camp for you. You and your friends will have a blast getting to play with real animals. You will get to paint, sketch and learn, as you engage in all sorts of activities that teach you about our furry, fuzzy and scaly friends.
Abstract, Modern & Pop Art
Aug 5 - 9 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you ever take chances with your art? Have you ever created something that nobody else has ever done before? In this hands-on camp, you’ll enjoy making all kinds of art. You’ll learn about other trendsetters like Picasso, Warhol, Pollack, Munch, and others. You’ll create your own Iconic artwork using concepts from pop culture, modern, and abstract art.
Aug 12-16, 2019
FULL-DAY Summer Camp Aug 12-16 (5 day option)
Aug 12-16 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
FULL-DAY Summer Camp Aug 12-14 (3 day option)
Aug 12-14 9:00am - 4:00pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Wed). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Camp Create (5 day option)
Aug 12-16 9:00am - 12:00pm
If you want to experience a touch of everything, or if you are just plain indecisive, then this is the perfect ART camp for you! You’ll get to create a beautiful masterpiece using all kinds of different art media including watercolors, graphite, acrylics, markers, and we’ll even throw in the kitchen sink. This is a very popular camp when enough is never quite enough.
Camp Create (3 day option)
Aug 12-14 9:00am - 12:00pm
If you want to experience a touch of everything, or if you are just plain indecisive, then this is the perfect ART camp for you! You’ll get to create a beautiful masterpiece using all kinds of different art media including watercolors, graphite, acrylics, markers, and we’ll even throw in the kitchen sink. This is a very popular camp when enough is never quite enough.
Intergalactic Space Art (5 day option)
Aug 12-16 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beam me up Scotty – to a camp that is truly out of this world! You’ll explore the solar system “to infinity and beyond” in just 5 days. Get started on space ship design, listen to alien music, and create a colony perfect for vacationing on Jupiter. Oh, and one more thing...watch out for the monsters, aliens, and robots that might be lurking. You've been forewarned!
Intergalactic Space Art (3 day option)
Aug 12-14 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beam me up Scotty – to a camp that is truly out of this world! You’ll explore the solar system “to infinity and beyond” in just 5 days. Get started on space ship design, listen to alien music, and create a colony perfect for vacationing on Jupiter. Oh, and one more thing...watch out for the monsters, aliens, and robots that might be lurking. You've been forewarned!
Multiple discounts may not be used together. Only one discount will be applied to each registration.