This week was a feast for the eyes and the imagination!
We began with a sweet history lesson, learning about the invention of the waffle cone at the World’s Fair, then glazed our own ceramic ice cream waffle bowls, perfect for holding a real scoop or two once they’re fired and finished.
Next, campers rolled up their sleeves (and a few sushi rolls, out of clay, of course!) for ceramic bento box tic-tac-toe boards. Using slab-building techniques, we constructed lacquer-inspired boxes painted in rich red and black, complete with miniature sushi roll and nigiri game pieces.
We then collaborated on a vibrant fruit collage in the style of Henri Matisse. Each camper was assigned a fruit, painted colorful paper, cut their unique shapes, and traded with friends to create a mixed-fruit masterpiece bursting with color and movement.
To beat the summer heat, we sculpted melt-y character popsicles, those famously misshapen cartoon ice cream bars, capturing every funny detail from the droopy gumdrop eyes to the slightly lopsided smiles.
For our grand finale, we explored the timeless art of still life, looking to Paul Cézanne for inspiration. Each group sketched a shared bowl of fruit in pastels, then added imaginative backgrounds and personal flourishes, giving every piece its own unique perspective.
Our campers cooked up great imagination and creativity this week, proving that art can be just as delicious as it is inspiring!