Summer Art Camp: Intro to Art for children with Special Needs (Ages 3-5)

Summer Art Camps at Moss Creek in New Cumberland…

Each day will be a different camp, focusing on a specific theme. Classes are taught by Tanya Haller, an art teacher with 27 years experience teaching kids from K-12. We will be teaching four camps for various ages of children, so please see our classes schedule on our main EventBrite page for all details and classes. One snack and drink will be provided each day. Make sure to wear old clothes… we WILL get messy.

Summer Art Camp: Intro to Art Materials for children with Special Needs

Ages:3-5*** 3 and 4 year olds will need a parent present for the duration of the class! *** when registering, please email me with any accommodations you may require. [email protected]***

Class Overview:

Is your young child interested in taking art classes, but is too young for any of the ones being offered? This class is for you! I will introduce your child to numerous types of art materials and techniques. The class will be limited to 6, to keep the chaos to a minimum. Students will get lots of hands on experience using various art supplies, while learning basic skills, such as how to hold a paintbrush, and how to responsibly use a permanent marker. There will also be a “Create Station”, for any child that needs a break from structure and instruction. At the Create Station, they will be able to “play” with art supplies and create whatever they wish. Disclaimer… students will get messy. Please have them wear old clothes.

• Torn Paper Landscape: Learn about landscapes, while creating one with torn tissue and construction papers.
• Canvas Painting: Learn how to hold a paintbrush, apply paint to a canvas, and blend colors together to create a unique artwork.
• Stencil Painting: Learn how to use a stencil and brush/sponge to create an artwork.
• Oil Pastel Butterfly: Learn how to apply oil pastels to paper. Students will use an eraser to blend them.
• Sharpie and Watercolor Flowers: Students will learn how to safely and responsibly use a sharpie marker. They will also learn how to watercolor.
• Create Station: this wis an area that has lots of art “stuff”. It is available for anyone who needs a break and wants to just create, with no direction or instruction. Materials include paper, puff balls, tissue paper, feathers, sequins, glue, yarn, and ribbon.

Tanya Haller Artist Bio:

I have taught all levels of art for 25 years, in a variety of school settings. I have taught Native American children in South Dakota, public and private school children in grades K-12, and children at the IU. I have my Masters in Art Ed and have experience teaching both children and adults with special needs. I also have experience with teaching “Paint nights”, private art instruction, and kids Christmas and summer art camps. I love creating things and thinking “outside the box”. When I teach a class, whether it be in the standard classroom, a paint night, or a child’s birthday party, I have the same approach…. Teach how to do the technique and then let the students/participants use the technique to create their own unique project.

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