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Add a splash of color to your family’s day at Art House 7! This cozy, two-story art studio in the heart of Arlington, VA, is a vibrant community where kids, teens, and adults alike are invited to discover the joys of artistic expression.
This summer, kids are invited to join Art House 7, where every camp is an opportunity for kids to create memories and masterpieces!
Ages 5-7
Painting & Drawing
In this immersive week-long camp, young artists build skills and confidence as they explore the essentials of painting and drawing. Each day focuses on new techniques and materials, from pencil, charcoal, pastels, and ink to watercolor, tempera, and acrylics. Campers practice color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition through still lifes, landscapes, portraits, imaginative scenes, and abstract work — taking home a portfolio of finished pieces by the end of the week.
Surf & Turf
Campers make a splash with this ocean-inspired art camp, exploring life above and below the waves through hands-on projects. They experiment with printmaking, drawing, and painting to create colorful ocean animals, seaside scenes, and boat-inspired artwork, then dive into jewelry making with shells, shark teeth, beach glass, wire, and natural fibers — the perfect mix of art, adventure, and seaside fun!
Modern Masters: Creating Through the 20th Century
Campers travel through one of the most exciting eras in art history, exploring the bold ideas and innovations of 20th-century artists to inspire their own work. Each day focuses on a different artist or movement — Fauvist landscapes after Matisse, cut-paper compositions like Romare Bearden, abstract expressionist techniques after Kandinsky or Pollock, pop-art prints in the spirit of Warhol, or playful sculptures reminiscent of Calder. Through drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and simple sculpture, campers create a portfolio of original pieces full of color and personal expression.
June 29-July 2, 2026
Paws, Claws, & Feathers: Animal Art Camp
1-4 pm
Calling all animal lovers and budding artists! This week blends creativity and compassion as campers create projects inspired by dogs, cats, bunnies, and birds — from painted portraits to colorful sculptures. They also explore how art can make a difference, crafting pet toys and handmade accessories to donate to the SPCA. Through painting, collage, and 3D design, campers celebrate animals while spreading kindness to shelter pets in need.
StoryCraft: Art from Fairytales & Folk Stories
Campers step into a world where stories come to life through art, using beloved fairytales and folk stories as inspiration for imaginative, hands-on projects. Each day begins with a tale — classic fairytales, folk stories from around the world, and modern favorites — that sparks ideas for paintings, whimsical sculptures, character puppets, and mixed-media story scenes. Through drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and simple sculpture, campers build creativity and confidence and take home a collection of story-inspired creations.
July 6-10, 2026
Fiber Arts
1-4 pm
This immersive camp is a week of creativity, color, and hands-on making as campers explore textile-based techniques and discover the expressive potential of fabric, yarn, and fibers. Projects may include weaving on simple looms, felting soft sculptures and pictures, hand-stitching and embroidery, fabric collage, and playful yarn crafts. Each day introduces a new technique, letting campers build skills, experiment with materials, and create artwork they’re proud to take home — perfect for kids who love making things with their hands.
July 13-17, 2026
Printmaking, Bookmaking & Papermaking
1-4 pm
Campers enjoy a hands-on artistic adventure exploring a wide array of making techniques. They start by transforming simple materials into beautiful sheets of handmade paper, experimenting with color, texture, and embedded natural elements, then dive into printmaking techniques like silkscreening, relief prints, and monoprints. As the week unfolds, they turn their printed papers into unique artist books using accordion folds, stitched bindings, and pop-up or collage elements — taking home original prints, custom papers, and a handmade book. No prior experience needed.
July 20-24, 2026
Arts & Crafts Inspired by Asian Artists & Artisans
9 am-12 pm
Campers discover the creativity and craftsmanship of Asia in this hands-on camp, exploring the work of both Asian artists and artisans and learning how traditional techniques and modern styles come together. They experiment with painting, drawing, printmaking, and crafts inspired by the rich artistic traditions of Asia — from intricate patterns and paper arts to textile-inspired designs and decorative crafts. Each project celebrates creativity, culture, and the joy of making art by hand.
July 20-24, 2026
Green Art
1-4 pm
Campers unleash their creativity and help the planet at the same time, transforming everyday recycled materials into amazing works of art. They build sculptures from wood, sticks, stones, shells, and cleaned cardboard, plastics, nuts, bolts, and caps headed for the recycling bin, emphasizing sculpture concepts such as positive and negative space, additive and subtractive building, texture, and color. Campers also draw inspiration from artists who use recycled objects, including Louise Nevelson, Joseph Cornell, and Vik Muniz.
Aug 3-7, 2026
Arts & Crafts
9 am-12 pm
This lively week invites young makers to explore a wide variety of arts-and-crafts projects designed to spark imagination and build confidence. Each day introduces new materials and techniques — painting, drawing, collage, weaving, sculpture, fabric arts, and more — with projects that might include decorative mobiles, mixed-media collages, handmade puppets, simple jewelry, painted canvases, and nature crafts. With a focus on joyful making rather than perfection, campers express themselves, problem-solve, and take home a collection of imaginative creations.
Aug 10-14, 2026
Arts & Crafts Around the World
9 am-12 pm
Campers trot across the globe in this fun-filled camp, exploring different cultures through the vibrant world of arts and crafts. Each day, they “travel” to a new country or region, discovering unique traditions, artistic techniques, and creative projects along the way. From fine arts and crafts to games and culture, every day brings a new place to learn about — perfect for elementary-age kids who love to explore, imagine, and create.
Ages 8-11
Painting & Drawing
In this immersive week-long camp, young artists build skills and confidence as they explore the essentials of painting and drawing. Each day focuses on new techniques and materials, from pencil, charcoal, pastels, and ink to watercolor, tempera, and acrylics. Campers practice color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition through still lifes, landscapes, portraits, imaginative scenes, and abstract work — taking home a portfolio of finished pieces by the end of the week.
Surf & Turf
Campers make a splash with this ocean-inspired art camp, exploring life above and below the waves through hands-on projects. They experiment with printmaking, drawing, and painting to create colorful ocean animals, seaside scenes, and boat-inspired artwork, then dive into jewelry making with shells, shark teeth, beach glass, wire, and natural fibers — the perfect mix of art, adventure, and seaside fun!
Modern Masters: Creating Through the 20th Century
Campers travel through one of the most exciting eras in art history, exploring the bold ideas and innovations of 20th-century artists to inspire their own work. Each day focuses on a different artist or movement — Fauvist landscapes after Matisse, cut-paper compositions like Romare Bearden, abstract expressionist techniques after Kandinsky or Pollock, pop-art prints in the spirit of Warhol, or playful sculptures reminiscent of Calder. Through drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and simple sculpture, campers create a portfolio of original pieces full of color and personal expression.
June 29-July 2, 2026
Paws, Claws, & Feathers: Animal Art Camp
1-4 pm
Calling all animal lovers and budding artists! This week blends creativity and compassion as campers create projects inspired by dogs, cats, bunnies, and birds — from painted portraits to colorful sculptures. They also explore how art can make a difference, crafting pet toys and handmade accessories to donate to the SPCA. Through painting, collage, and 3D design, campers celebrate animals while spreading kindness to shelter pets in need.
StoryCraft: Art from Fairytales & Folk Stories
Campers step into a world where stories come to life through art, using beloved fairytales and folk stories as inspiration for imaginative, hands-on projects. Each day begins with a tale — classic fairy tales, folk stories from around the world, and modern favorites — that sparks ideas for paintings, whimsical sculptures, character puppets, and mixed-media story scenes. Through drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and simple sculpture, campers build creativity and confidence and take home a collection of story-inspired creations.
July 6-10, 2026
Fiber Arts
1-4 pm
This immersive camp is a week of creativity, color, and hands-on making as campers explore textile-based techniques and discover the expressive potential of fabric, yarn, and fibers. Projects may include weaving on simple looms, felting soft sculptures and pictures, hand-stitching and embroidery, fabric collage, and playful yarn crafts. Each day introduces a new technique, letting campers build skills, experiment with materials, and create artwork they’re proud to take home — perfect for kids who love making things with their hands.
July 13-17, 2026
Printmaking, Bookmaking & Papermaking
1-4 pm
Campers enjoy a hands-on artistic adventure exploring a wide array of making techniques. They start by transforming simple materials into beautiful sheets of handmade paper, experimenting with color, texture, and embedded natural elements, and then dive into printmaking techniques such as silkscreening, relief printing, and monoprinting. As the week unfolds, they turn their printed papers into unique artist books using accordion folds, stitched bindings, and pop-up or collage elements — taking home original prints, custom papers, and a handmade book. No prior experience needed.
July 20-24, 2026
Arts & Crafts Inspired by Asian Artists & Artisans
9 am-12 pm
Campers discover the creativity and craftsmanship of Asia in this hands-on camp, exploring the work of both Asian artists and artisans and learning how traditional techniques and modern styles come together. They experiment with painting, drawing, printmaking, and crafts inspired by the rich artistic traditions of Asia — from intricate patterns and paper arts to textile-inspired designs and decorative crafts. Each project celebrates creativity, culture, and the joy of making art by hand.
July 20-24, 2026
Green Art
1-4 pm
Campers unleash their creativity and help the planet at the same time, transforming everyday recycled materials into amazing works of art. They build sculptures from wood, sticks, stones, shells, and cleaned cardboard, plastics, nuts, bolts, and caps headed for the recycling bin, emphasizing sculpture concepts such as positive and negative space, additive and subtractive building, texture, and color. Campers also draw inspiration from artists who use recycled objects, including Louise Nevelson, Joseph Cornell, and Vik Muniz.
Aug 3-7, 2026
Arts & Crafts
9 am-12 pm
This lively week invites young makers to explore a wide variety of arts-and-crafts projects designed to spark imagination and build confidence. Each day introduces new materials and techniques — painting, drawing, collage, weaving, sculpture, fabric arts, and more — with projects that might include decorative mobiles, mixed-media collages, handmade puppets, simple jewelry, painted canvases, and nature crafts. With a focus on joyful making rather than perfection, campers express themselves, problem-solve, and take home a collection of imaginative creations.
Aug 10-14, 2026
Arts & Crafts Around the World
9 am-12 pm
Campers trot across the globe in this fun-filled camp, exploring different cultures through the vibrant world of arts and crafts. Each day, they “travel” to a new country or region, discovering unique traditions, artistic techniques, and creative projects along the way. From fine arts and crafts to games and culture, every day brings a new place to learn about — perfect for elementary-age kids who love to explore, imagine, and create.
Ceramics
Clay Creations
Ages 7-10
Young artists dive into clay sculpting and pottery in this hands-on week designed to spark imagination and creativity. Campers learn a variety of hand-building techniques — pinch, coil, and slab construction — to create whimsical creatures, functional pottery, and three-dimensional sculptures.
June 29-July 2, 2026
Clay Sculpture
Ages 9-12 ∙ 1-3 pm
Campers dive into the exciting world of clay sculpting and pottery in this week designed to spark imagination and nurture creativity. They learn a variety of hand-building techniques — pinch, coil, and slab construction — to create whimsical creatures, functional pottery, and three-dimensional sculptures.
July 20-24, 2026
Clay Sculpture
Ages 10-13 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Campers dive into the exciting world of clay sculpting and pottery in this week designed to spark imagination and nurture creativity. They learn a variety of hand-building techniques — pinch, coil, and slab construction — to create whimsical creatures, functional pottery, and three-dimensional sculptures.
Learn to Throw on the Pottery Wheel
Ages 10-14
Campers get their hands dirty in this exciting week-long pottery camp for teens and tweens. Whether they’re beginners or have some experience, campers learn the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel along with a few hand-building techniques. Guided by skilled instructors, they practice centering clay, shaping bowls and mugs, trimming, and glazing — building confidence and skill as each day brings new challenges. All work is fired and ready for pickup three weeks after camp ends.
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