

Youth Camps & Teen Intensives
Registration opens February 2, 2019
Youth Art Camps
Ages 5 – 12
June 24 – August 23, 2019
Teen Intensives
Ages 13 – 18
Week-long intensives throughout the summer
Youth Camps
In KAC’s Summer Art Camps, children ages 5-12 will make discoveries and learn new skills through use of a variety of mediums & techniques that include clay, paper, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, pastels, printmaking inks, and water-based paints. Every week, children will find a new adventure in art led by trained, professional art instructors. Explorations of culture and art history prompt lively, enriching discussions. Students are further encouraged to connect with each other through the process of art critique. Learn, grow, create, and connect in KAC’s Summer Art Camps!
You may also be interested in our regular youth classes, scholarships, or referral discounts.
Plant Marvels
June 24 – 28
The Pacific Northwest is teeming with unique plant life. Get outside and see for yourself.
STEM + ART
July 8 – 12
Art can be inspired by anything you like! This week we dive into STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Mythical Creatures
July 15 – 19
Dragons, unicorns, trolls, mermaids, the Loch Ness monster, and whatever your imagination can come up with!
Draw, Play & Print
July 29 – August 2
Learn techniques to express yourself through art. Drawing & printmaking are just the beginning.
Under the Sea
August 5 – 9
Go into the depths of the ocean and make art inspired by sea life, the ocean floor, and other unknowns that lurk below the surface.
Rocks, Fossils & Gems
August 12 – 16
Discover the underworld–study geology, cave paintings, geodes, and make your own timeless art.

Teen Intensives
In KAC’s week-long teen intensives, students ages 13 and up will gain foundational skills in ceramics, observational drawing, painting, printmaking, and more. Teens will experiment with traditional and newer materials, discover new techniques with the guidance of experienced professional artists, and build their portfolio in a fun, social environment.
You may also be interested in our regular teen classes, scholarships, or referral discounts. Teens ages 14 and up are also welcome to enroll in our adult classes and workshops.
Clay
June 24 – 28
Get started in creating things out of clay. Learn handbuilding techniques, glazing, and create something truly unique.
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Oil Painting
June 24 – 28
Familiarize yourself with this traditional painting medium.
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Figure Drawing
July 1 – 5
Learn to draw people from every angle. This class includes a model.
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Hot Wax Painting
July 22 – 26
Create stunning mixed-media works of art using wax.
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2D Portfolio
August 19 -23
Prepare artworks for applications of just for practice in this comprehensive 2D portfolio class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2D Portfolio Teen Intensive is held in a smaller classroom and will be capped at 8 students.
The ages listed for the camps are guidelines. You will know best if your child will work well with a particular age group. We aren’t checking birth certificates.
This is a good question because for youth camps, you will need to sign your camper in and out each day; dropping them on the street corner won’t work. Lakeside Christian Church has two parking lots on 1st Street that campers, teen intensive students, and families are welcome to use during camp hours. There is a crosswalk to get to the youth camps held at the church on the other side of 7th Avenue and to our main building where teen intensives will be held. Our neighborhood also has ample street parking so you can park directly in front of the church if you’d prefer.
Teens will not need to be signed in and out.
Camp ends at 3:00 pm. We offer extended care for youth camps until 5:00 pm at a cost of $75 per week. If you have other needs (i.e. you only need extended are one day per week) please contact our Education Director at abeach@kirklandartscenter.org or (425) 822-7161 x108
Extended care is not available for our teen intensives.
Please see our detailed refund and withdrawal policy. There is a $20 withdrawal fee when refunds are available. If you purchase the five-camp bundle, we can do a prorated refund on individual weeks within the bundle with 10 days notice but there would be a $20 withdrawal fee for each week.
We offer a referral discount. We do not offer a bundle for the teen intensives but the other discounts are available.
To earn a 10% referral discount on a future class, workshop, or camp, get a new student to register with us and mention that they heard about KAC from you. So if your kiddo has friends that might be interested in joining them for camp, that can add up to significant savings for you!
Due to the historic nature of the KAC building, our teen intensives are not fully accessible. More detailed accessibility information is available here.
Need help registering?
Contact the Education Office at (425) 822-7161 x181 or registrar@kirklandartscenter.org for help with registering, finding a class, or any other questions.
Have an idea for a class?
Find out more about becoming an instructor at KAC here.