Summer’s Cool, the Walker Art Center’s summer classes for kids ages 3–14, returns for another exciting year with classes in July and August. In five different artist-led summer classes, participants can create a model for their own mini-golf hole, design their own skateboard graphics, produce experimental electronic music, or even make their own experimental video. Culture Camp offers young people an action-packed visit to a different arts institution each day. (A complete listing follows.)
Registration and Information
For more information or to register by phone, call the Walker box office at 612.375.7600 (open Tuesday–Wednesday, 11 am–5 pm; Thursday–Saturday, 11 am–9 pm; Sunday, 11 am–5 pm; closed Mondays). Register online at walkerart.org/tickets. Enrollment is limited, early registration is encouraged. Classes may be canceled one week prior to the start date of each class if enrollment is insufficient.
Refunds and Withdrawals
Fees are nonrefundable. A full refund will be granted only if the class is canceled by the Walker Art Center. Registered students may not exchange classes once enrolled.
SUMMER’S COOL
July 8–August 26
Once Upon a Garden
For ages 3–6, accompanied by an adult
Section I (ages 3–4): Tuesday evenings, July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 6–7:30 pm
Section II (ages 5–6): Tuesday evenings, August 5, 12, 19, and 26,
6–7:30 pm
Location: Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
$60 ($45 Walker member) per participant
Budding artists and their favorite adults will begin each of the four evenings with an artful story, followed by the discovery of sculptural treasures in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Then use a wide range of materials to create art together. Don’t forget to dress for a mess!
Led by artist-instructors Ilene Krug Mojsilov (Section I), and Shannon Steven (Section II).
Vanguard Video
For ages 12–14
Monday–Friday, July 14–18, 1–5 pm
Location: Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab
$240 ($180) per participant
Become an experimental filmmaker during this weeklong series of video projects inspired by 20th-century American and European underground film. Explore different elements of cinema, including light, shape, texture, color, sound, and rhythm, and learn how to use filters and effects in computer editing to further explore image-making and manipulation. Videos will be screened at the end of the week for family and friends. Cameras are provided.
Led by artist-instructors Michael D. Hay and Lilly Ball.
Green for Golf
For ages 7–9
Monday–Friday, July 21–25, 9 am–12 noon
Location: Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
$240 ($180) per participant
This class is inspired by the new artist-designed, 15-hole miniature golf course located on-site at the Walker this summer. Green for Golf gives kids a chance to develop a concept, map out a design, and finally build a model for their very own mini-golf hole. A designer-instructor will take kids through this fun course, emphasizing eco-friendly materials and concepts of sustainability. Led by artist-instructor Josie Winship.
Culture Camp
For ages 7–12
Sections A and B (ages 7–9)
Section C (ages 10–12)
Monday–Friday, August 4–8, 9 am–3 pm
Location: On-site at each organization
$260 ($195) per participant
Spend a day at each of five cultural arts organizations: the Walker Art Center, the Children’s Theatre Company, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and Zenon Dance Company. Work with artists at each site to create original sound experiments, performances, prints, handmade books, and dances. Friends and family are invited to a presentation at the end of class at each location. Participants must provide their own transportation to each institution and bring a bag lunch each day.
At the Walker, join sound-art duo Bianca Pettis and Jacob Aaron Roske of Beatrix*JAR to make nontraditional musical instruments, produce experimental electronic music with circuit-bent machines, and go on an audio scavenger hunt.
Design Your Own Skateboard
For ages 10–13
Monday–Friday, August 11–15, 9 am–12 noon
Location: Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab
$240 ($180) per participant
Work alongside artist Matthew Kunes, art director of Volume Skateboards, to design and print your own custom skateboard graphics. Students will learn about effective color and compositional strategies to plan out a unique look for their deck as well as explore a variety of techniques and materials, including stencils, silkscreen printing, paint, and adhesive vinyl. Skateboard decks are provided; bring a T-shirt to brand with your favorite graphic looks.