Grown Folks Summer Camps ☀️
Schedule
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
510 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS, United States, Mississippi 39564 | Ocean Springs, MS
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Creativity is a lifelong journey. But life never seems to stop. Make some time for yourself and join our weekly Summer art workshops in a variety of media. CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY FROM JUNE 19 - AUGUST 7
☀️Sign up for individual classes or for the whole series.☀️
Whole Series: $300
Individual Camps: $40 Members/ $50 Non-Members
ADULT ART WORKSHOP SERIES:
🖼️ Painter's Palm: Mini Canvas Painting | June 19
Discover the art of painting on a miniature canvas (up to 4x4”) in this hands-on, 3-hour workshop designed for adults of beginner and intermediate skill levels. Participants will explore composition, color mixing, layering, and fine-detail brushwork while creating a small-scale artwork on a provided canvas. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to work confidently at a miniature scale and add depth and personality to your piece. All materials are included with workshop fees; just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxed, inspiring painting experience.
👚 Serigraph Splendor: Screen Printing | June 26
Get introduced to one of the most popular forms of printmaking still in high demand for clothing and poster production, the silk screen! The class will discuss the process of screen printing through an artist demo, and then participants will be guided on how to pull prints from a prepared screen. Upon purchasing their ticket, patrons can choose to upcharge for a tote bag or tee shirt to print on or they can bring their own item for printing and take home at the end of the evening. We recommend heavy, flat, 100 % cotton items. Ribbed or Fluffy items are not recommended. Limited to 10 guests.
📱 Pixel Perfect: Smart Phone Workshops | July 3
Smart Phone Photography Basics, Tips + Tricks, Resources (apps, equipment, websites)
✨ Pajaki Party: Polish Inspired Mobiles | July 10
Pajaki (pronounced pie-YONK-ee) are traditional Polish chandeliers or mobiles made from rye straw and colorful paper, historically crafted by women to bring health, prosperity, and good luck into homes. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn some new skills inspired by this folk art tradition and take home a beautiful and unique mobile to decorate your house. All participants are welcome, and materials will be provided. Feel free to byo drinks and snacks to this fun and festive workshop!
🏺 A Voluptuous Evening: Art of Still Life | July 17
Beginners and professionals alike can join in on a night of form, folds, and finesse! Inspired by Walter Anderson’s Watercolor still lifes from 1949-53, participants will create in the medium of their choice a piece of art from a group still life set up and led by instructor James Karlson. *Food Allergy Warning! We will be having fresh fruit in the studio space. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own materials, but WAMA will provide watercolor and drawing materials.
🐾 Poly-Print Night: Linocut Printmaking | July 24
*De-com-PRESS with a night of easy linocut hand-press printmaking. Participants will be given a section of a larger composition to carve and press. They will work together to realize the final image by combining their prints in what is known as a polyptych. *May run over time.
🪼 Gelli-Roll: Monoprinting with Gelli Plates | July 31
Explore the exciting world of gelli plate printing! Using a variety of techniques such as layering, stenciling, masking, and more, experiment with color, pattern, and composition to create one-of-a-kind monotype prints.
This workshop is for all skill levels, and explores the process of printmaking with experimentation and play!
☕️ Cafe Koozies: Felt Coffee Sleeves | August 7
Create something practical and planet-friendly in this hands-on, 3-hour adult workshop focused on making reusable felt coffee sleeves. Participants will learn basic felt-working techniques, simple pattern design, and hand-stitching while crafting a custom sleeve to fit their favorite cup. Emphasizing sustainability, the workshop explores how reusable materials can reduce waste and support everyday eco-conscious habits. All materials are provided with workshop fees. Bring your favorite cup and leave with a functional, stylish alternative to disposable sleeves.
Get tickets here:
https://www.walterandersonmuseum.org/events-1/grown-folk-summer-camps-2
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