Minneapolis Public Schools

This two-week dance camp will explore multiple dance styles (such as breaking, flamenco, latin social dance and more). 8 sessions total at The Cowles Center Target Education Studio.

In this course we'll learn to mix and blend our vocals together to create beautiful a cappella music in real time! Don't know how to read music? No problem! We don't need sheet music to create a cappella beats! We hope to see you soon.

Design and paint an Art Car using stencils & spray paint, learn about the art car movement nationwide, and participate in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Parade (Optional, Wed. July 20, 7:30 PM) artcarparade.com

Mini Murals/stencils & spray paint - Share your vision and voice with the community!

Are you interested in the wonders of astrology? Do you like to design, doodle, and create? Learn to craft, interpret, and share the intricacies of your birth chart with the guidance of a professional astrologer. Join us this summer on a multimedia adventure as we explore the wonders of the cosmos!

Work alongside The Cowles Center’s technical staff for a four-day overview of what it takes to bring a show to life behind the scenes. Students will cover technology and basic operation of lighting, setting up sound gear such as microphones and speakers, working with backdrops and other backstage gear and more! The class will culminate in combining the learned skills into a set-up, “mini-show” and "load-out.” This course is meant to give students a taste of these areas and resources for how they may pursue work or programs for future education.

Learn how to bring your fashion to your accessories, by creating beautiful beaded jewelry from traditional to elegant. Sign up for the 1pm-3pm slot, the 1:30pm-5pm slot or BOTH! :)

Learn how to bring your fashion to your accessories, by creating beautiful beaded jewelry from traditional to elegant. Sign up for the 1pm-3pm slot, the 3:30pm-5pm slot, or BOTH! :)

Come sculpt with us! Together we'll learn the basics of pottery work and let our creativity flourish as we relax into the art. We hope this course will inspire joy in you and we intend to maintain that joyful space for the whole summer! Bring home your creations once complete! We hope to see you soon :) 1:00 - 3:00PM, Mondays & Wednesdays

A DJ course that breaks down a few of hip hop’s “golden era” production with today’s DJ equipment. Showing you how to take an idea like a sample or a loop, then using your creativity to craft your own beats using the tools available to DJs and find a new way to have fun or perform. This course will take place at FAIR School Downtown.

When one pairs the fire of inspiration with the serenity of mindfulness, one has the potential to create life changing art. In Mindfulness, Creation through Meditation we will learn how to channel our innate creative energy through the study of Chakras and the attainment of inner peace. With practices such as Anuloma Viloma (Breathing Meditation), Crystal Sound Bowl Meditation, Guided Visual Meditation, and Chakra Meditation we will unleash the creative wonders of our imagination. Know that when you “quiet the mind the soul will speak.” In this class we will “Calm the Mind so the Soul can Create.” See you in class; Namaste. – Ms. Gutierrez

Modern dance is a performing art form that began in the early 20th century in America and Europe, when people wanted a new way to perform dance for an audience that wasn't ballet. In this class, we will learn basic dance movements that help to develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and good body alignment. We will then use those movements along with other movement that you may know or be able to think of, to compose your own sequence of dance movement that you will do with a partner or a small group. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. There will be a performance on the last day of class for classmates, family and friends. See you this summer! :)

Come paint with us! Together we'll learn the basics of painting and let our creativity flourish as we relax into the art. We hope this course will inspire joy in you and we intend to maintain that joyful space for the whole summer! We hope to see you soon :) 3:30 - 4:45PM, Mondays & Wednesdays, no class June 27th or July 4th!

Learn how to use pieces of furniture, toys and games, fiber and fake fur, paint and adhesive to make unique 3D sculptures.

Design and create art using organic materials for the Minnesota State Fair! This weirdly Minnesotan Art Form is displayed annually in the Ag-Hort-Bee building at the Fair! Thousands of people will see your art. Flat or 3-dimensional artwork is accepted!

Want to learn how to organize and take action around a social cause you care about? Join Youth in Action! for a 6-week workshop where you will: Learn about past and contemporary social movements. Learn about resistance through Art. Participate in dialogues with and learn from local community organizers and change makers in our communities. Plan your own advocacy project! Youth in Action! meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:30pm for 6-weeks (12 sessions). Please contact Kenzie Engel (YWCA) mengel@ywcampls.com or Adam Clark (CommEd) adam.clark@mpls.k12.mn.us if you have any questions before you register.

Gamers rise up! Come hone your gaming skills with us in games like Rocket League, Chess, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Minecraft, NBA 2K22, Madden 22, and more! It's time to level-up; See you this summer! Register today! Classes held at North High School, T/Th/F 1:00pm-3:30pm, June 28th- August 9th. This Summer, June 28th – August 9th, North Community high school and PWCC will be partnering for an esports and gaming summer program. A gaming room with Xboxes, Nintendo Switches, Computers and space to bring your own machines will be available to all participants. Come play, practice, compete and learn with our esports and game design lessons while playing games with all your friends. This program is free, and our classes and lessons are optional, as well as our competitions, but any of these will be available to you. If you’re attending, you will need to fill out a few forms so the accompanying parties have information on who we are serving, as well as join our discord to stay in touch with notifications and updates on the space. See you soon!

FAIR Summer Arts: From Passion to Profession (Grades 9-12): High School Digital Arts & Media Production Bootcamps Participants will develop technical skills in digital media tools with a balance of instructional and experiential learning. Throughout the summer, participants will complete assignments and add them to a portfolio of work that can be used on applications for employment and education beyond this summer program. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the summer coordinator, Adam Clark, at adam.clark@mpls.k12.mn.us. See you this summer!

3-week summer course in which students learn the history of the art form, letter structure, aerosol techniques, and execution of personal and collaborative artworks. Students will experiment in drawing, collage, aerosol, stencil, and murals. This summer camp takes place at FAIR School Downtown.

- Drawing from real life is a great way to understand depth, perspective, and scale. In this course, students will learn some fundamental aspects to how to draw better, which ultimately translates into improving any other area of art. The students will focus on one fundamental learning of drawing each week, and then using all of the ideas learned, to create a final drawing the last week. - Sketching + The Basics of Painting have many elements to it that can be overwhelming to any beginner, and in this course, students will learn how to mix paint, color theory, and a little bit about branding. Before the students pick up a paint brush, they will learn some basics to drawing and sketching. The students will then put together all of their knowledge learned to create their final painting. This summer class will take place at FAIR School Downtown.