34 KIDS COLLEGE SUMMER 2026 Young Artists Painting Studio (LLC 6719) NEW! Join us for an art experience designed for children who love to paint or want to build confidence using paint. Students will explore color mixing, brush techniques, texture and expressive painting through hands-on projects and guided instruction. TY1 9a.m.-Noon M-R Main June 22-25 Ages 8-11 $165 Anime, Comics & Cartoons: Character Design Camp (LLC 6714) NEW! Bring your favorite characters to life! In this fun, creative camp, students will learn the basics of figure drawing and character design while taking inspiration from famous heroes, cartoons, anime and movie characters. Campers will explore poses, expressions, proportions and style while designing their own original characters in a supportive, low- pressure environment. Perfect for kids who love to draw, imagine and create! TY1 9a.m.-Noon M-R Main July 6-9 Ages 9-16 $165 Create & Animate! (LLC 6715) NEW! Lights, camera, animate! Kids will learn the basics of simple animation by turning their drawings into moving pictures. Using techniques like flipbooks, frame-by-frame drawing and simple digital animation, students will discover how cartoons and short animations are made. Campers will leave with their own animated creations and a new appreciation for how art comes to life! TY1 9a.m.-Noon M-R Main July 13-16 Ages 12-16 $165 Creative Art (LLC 6100) NEW! Art helps us relax, express our feelings and connect with others. Plus, it’s fun! In this class, students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media and design through hands-on projects and creative challenges. Participants will learn new art techniques, experiment with different materials and develop their own unique style in a supportive and encouraging environment. TY1 1-4p.m. M-R Main June 22-25 Ages 11-16 $165 TY2 1-4p.m. M-R Morris July 20-23 Ages 11-16 $165 Workshops Glaze Craze & Pizza Phase (LLC 6705) NEW! Kids will hand-paint their very own ceramic pizza slice. Whether they love "extra cheese" or "wild veggie" designs, they'll create a permanent, lead-free and food-safe masterpiece that can be used for every pizza night at home. Offered in partnership with Ceramic Creations. Class is located at the studio's Joliet location, 3039 Theodore St. TY1 1-3p.m. F See Above June 12 Ages 6-12 $49 TY2 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. S See Above June 13 Ages 6-12 $49 Scoop & Scent: Create Your Own Ice Cream Wax Melts (LLC 1371) NEW! Students will become wax artists as they design and craft their own ice cream–inspired wax melts. Each student will create two realistic “scoops” of ice cream using wax, choosing from a variety of scents, colors and fun wax melt toppings to bring their designs to life. From fruity swirls to sweet dessert vibes, students will explore scent blending, color mixing and design techniques while expressing their unique style. Students will leave with their finished wax melt creations and a sweet sense of accomplishment. TY1 2-4p.m. M Main June 29 Ages 8-15 $59 TY2 2-4p.m. M Romeoville Aug. 3 Ages 8-15 $59 Planet Pop: 3D Magnet Art (LLC 1358) NEW! Prepare to blast off on an epic voyage billions of miles across the solar system. Kids will learn fun and surprising facts about our place in space before transforming their knowledge into colorful, hands-on planetary magnets. Replicate these worlds or design unique exoplanets all your own. Blending STEM learning, creativity and awe-inspiring Planetarium visuals, this class sparks curiosity, imagination and invites young explorers to see the Universe in a whole new way. TY1 10a.m.-Noon M Main July 27 Ages 7-12 $45
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