Summer Art Camps for Teens
Ages 12-16
The BEST Art Camps in the Greater Austin Area!
Extended Care Available 7:30am – 6:00pm. Pre-registration required.
- When your artist arrives at art camp, they will sign in at the front desk to find out their teacher’s name and studio classroom.
- At the end of camp each day, teen artists can sign themself out. We ask that they please wait inside Cordovan until their ride has arrived.
- Artists enrolling in Extended Care may wait in the lobby where they can draw, socialize, and hang out with other artists.
- Books, phones, electronic devices, and other personal items may be used before and after camp, but should be put away once camp begins. Cordovan is not responsible for any lost or damaged personal items, so bring at your own risk.
- Artists enrolling in a full day of camp should bring a lunch, water bottle, and lots of snacks! Lunch takes places 12:00-1:00pm.
- Morning Camps are 9:00am to 12:00pm. Afternoon Camps are 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Be sure to drop your artist off and pick them up on time! Before and after extended care is available if needed.
- Thumbnail artwork shown next to each camp description below is a representation of the theme of the camp, but not necessarily a project that will be created during camp.
- Artists will leave the art they create through the week at the studio to be taken home on Friday.
- An art show will be held on Friday at the end of camp where artists will show off the masterpieces they created. Each studio will provide specific details about the art show!
Summer Camps: June 7-11
Full Day Art Camp: June 7-11
June 7-11 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 7-11
June 7-11 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Game On! Video Game Art
June 7-11 9am - 12pm
Take your favorite video game characters and adventures for the console to the canvas. This camp will have you unplugged as you create works of art inspired by Mario, Sonic, Minecraft, Fortnight and more.
Anime Invasion
June 7-11 1pm - 4pm
Do you love ANIME? This camp is designed for artists of all abilities who want to learn the fundamentals of drawing manga and other Asian-influenced art styles. No prior drawing skill is required — You’ll learn the fundamentals of anime drawing, line-work, proportions, character design, and more.
Summer Camps: June 28 - July 2
Full Day Art Camp: June 28 - July 2
June 28 - July 2 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 28 - July 2
June 28 - July 2 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Anime Unleashed
June 28 - July 2 9am - 12pm
Do you love ANIME? This camp is designed for artists of all abilities who want to learn the fundamentals of drawing manga and other Asian-influenced art styles. No prior drawing skill is required — You’ll learn the fundamentals of anime drawing, line-work, proportions, character design, and more.
Oil Painting
June 28 - July 2 1pm - 4pm
Come and enjoy the thrill of oils, and paint like the masters in photo-realism!! You'll work from a photograph of your choice. Come ready to learn oil paining techniques as you paint a scenic landscape, self-portrait, favorite vacation spot, or anything else you want! We will help you select a photo if you are having artist block. For advanced art students but no oil experience necessary.
Summer Camps: July 26-30
Full Day Art Camp: July 26-30
July 26-30 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri). Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: July 26-30
July 26-30 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Drawing & Sketching
July 26-30 9am - 12pm
This class is designed to improve your observational and drawing skills. You will use your favorite black and white medium(s), including graphite, charcoal, pen & ink, etc... The focus of this class is to create a realistic likeness of your photo. You'll be guided along the way by a professional artist who will help you improve your drawing technique, understand perspective, light, shading, and more.
Clay & Sculpture
July 26-30 1pm - 4pm
Take your pottery to the next level this hand building and glazing camp. Your creations will stand out from the crowd as you to design your own pieces from scratch and learn advanced glazing techniques.