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Summer Camps

Before registering, please review the registration information & policies at the bottom of this page. 

For a calendar view of all classes, open studios, and events please visit the Education & Event Calendar View 


JUN 12


JUN 15

DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner

DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–4:00pm

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W. 2nd St.

Ages 9–13

$220 ($275 Non-Member)

Make your room into the ultimate artist space! In this camp, students complete a variety of paper Mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Some projects include clay coaster sets, shelves, and oil diffuser beads. Come personalize your room with art!

JUN 19


JUN 23

DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner

DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–4:00pm

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W. 2nd St.

Ages 9–13

$220 ($275 Non-Member)

Make your room into the ultimate artist space! In this camp, students complete a variety of paper Mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Some projects include clay coaster sets, shelves, and oil diffuser beads. Come personalize your room with art!

JUN 26


JUN 30

Soft Sculpture, Character Design, and Comics with Lauren Faherty

Soft Sculpture, Character Design, and Comics with Lauren Faherty 

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–Noon 

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W. 2nd St. 

Ages 12–17

$150 ($200 Non-Member)

Bring your stories to life! Through a variety of media, this class allows for 2D and 3D experimentation. Students can design a plush character, explore the basics of hand and machine sewing, and incorporate storytelling through comics and graphic drawing. 

JUN 26


JUN 30

Wild Watercolor with Holly Brown

Wild Watercolor with Holly Brown

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

1:00pm–4:00pm

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W. 2nd St.

Ages 8–13 

$150 ($200 Non-Member)

Learn the foundation for watercolor painting with Holly Brown and master this unpredictable medium! Students will experiment with applying different textures, color, and subjects using both their imagination and the world around them as inspiration. 

JUL 10


JUL 14

Comic Illustration and Design with Jesse Switters

Comic Illustration and Design with Jesse Switters

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–4:00pm

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W 2nd St. 

Ages 9–13

$220 ($275 Non-Member)

Learn about the art of your favorite comics and graphic novels. In this weeklong camp, students will apply imagination to create stories of their own. From the beginning storyboards to the final product, students will develop storylines and characters, craft pages, and bring their stories to life with various illustrative techniques. 

JUL 17


JUL 21

DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner

DIY Room Decor (Half-Day) with Tiffany Fenner

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–noon

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W. 2nd St.

Ages 9–13

$150 ($200 Non-Member)

Make your room into the ultimate artist space! In this camp, students complete a variety of paper Mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Some projects include clay coaster sets, shelves, and oil diffuser beads. Come personalize your room with art!

JUL 17


JUL 21

Nordic Art and Design with Alison Aune

Nordic Art and Design with Alison Aune

Monday–Friday (5 Sessions)

9:00am–Noon 

DAI Lincoln Park Building 

2229 W. 2nd St.

Ages 9–12

$150 ($200 Non-Member)

Explore Nordic folk arts from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway! Study traditional art forms to create new interpretations with your own ideas, colors, and creative imagination.

JUL 24


JUL 28

Comic Illustration and Design with Jesse Switters

Comic Illustration and Design with Jesse Switters

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–4:00pm

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W 2nd St.

Ages 14–17

$220 ($275 Non-Member)

Learn about the art of your favorite comics and graphic novels. In this weeklong camp, students will apply imagination to create stories of their own. From the beginning storyboards to the final product, students will develop storylines and characters, craft pages, and bring their stories to life with various illustrative techniques. 

JUL 31


AUG 4

Fantastic Fiber with Lauren Faherty

Fantastic Fiber with Lauren Faherty 

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–Noon 

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W 2nd St. 

Ages 11–14

$150 ($200 Non-Member)

Explore your personal style through textiles! Experiment with weaving, embroidery, collage, and more using a variety of materials. 

JUL 31


AUG 4

Wild Watercolor with Holly Brown

Wild Watercolor with Holly Brown

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

1:00pm–4:00pm

DAI Lincoln Park Building 

2229 W. 2nd St.

Ages 8–13 

$150 ($200 Non-Member)

Learn the foundation for watercolor painting with Holly Brown and master this unpredictable medium! Students will experiment with applying different textures, color, and subjects using both their imagination and the world around them as inspiration. 

AUG 7


AUG 11

Flags and Bags with Kirsten Aune

Flags and Bags with Kirsten Aune 

Monday–Friday (5 sessions)

9:00am–Noon 

DAI Lincoln Park Building

2229 W 2nd St.

Ages 9–14 

$150 ($200 Non-Members)

Design your own fabric for a colorful flag, bag, or a unique creation of your own with local textile artist Kirsten Aune. 

Registration Information 

Online registration with credit card payment preferred. To pay by cash or check, contact Kaitlyn Koehler kkoehler@duluthartinstitute.org. Following payment, check all inboxes for a confirmation email.

Be sure to register early to ensure your place. If there is insufficient enrollment 7 days prior to event date, the DAI may cancel the event, notify registrants, and refund all payments including deposits. Last-minute cancellations may also occur for weather, emergency, or instructor illness.

Check calendar details for event-specific policies.

Registration Policies

  • Tuition must be received two weeks prior to camp start dates to ensure both your place and adequate class materials.
  • Camp tuition includes a $25 non-refundable deposit due upon registration.
  • Students cancelling two weeks prior to the first day of camp are eligible for a refund, not including deposits or registration fees. Refunds cannot be made after camps begin.
  • Student Members are not eligible for membership discounts on classes.

Scholarships

Scholarships may become available at times. For more information, or to request a partial or full scholarship for a class, camp, or workshop, contact Kaitlyn Koehler kkoehler@duluthartinstitute.org.k






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