Studio 4 Art
Studio 4 Art
Novato Fashion + Design
by Studio 4 Art
6 - 10 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025
9:30am - 1:00pm PDT
972 2nd St, Novato, CA 94945
16 students
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
June 16-20 Fashion + Design ages 6-10.
Our studios have A LOT to share with our campers when it comes to fashion and design! This will be our 16th year hosting this camp due to its popularity, and it just keeps getting better! Contemporary artists are explored, traditional techniques are taught, and sharing all of the approaches in how to create your own fabric is even introduced. Experimenting, investigation, and executing many different techniques in fabric while celebrating imagination and curiosity in design. Beyond hand sewing, printmaking, our young designers will also be designing their own shirts and hats. Our campers will finish with their very own fashion shoot! Please come visit for a walk through at 12:45pm for our Friday camper gallery.
Camp FAQs
How many children are in each camp?In San Rafael our Do Art studio is able to accommodate 28 campers and in Novato at Studio 4 Art we have up to 16 campers.
Does the paint wash out of clothes?Most generally, no. We are a fine art studio and want our students and campers to experience true and traditional art materials. We know from experience it makes a big difference in their excitement when they see how vibrant and rich colors are and how the consistency in fine art materials differ. Please wear art clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We do have aprons but they don’t always cover.
If my child attended last year will they work on new projects?YES! Because our teaching style is child directed, if your child attended clay camp last year, although our curriculum may look the same, their executions will be very different as they now have experience and are a year older.
My child doesn’t really know much about art, will they feel overwhelmed?Our camps are taught to scaffold the learning of each of our campers. We will meet a child at their level and have the ability to then work together to accomplish a work of art that they are proud of. We don’t ever compare work from one camper to another, we know every child comes with their own set of knowledge, our goal is to elevate and celebrate them from where they are.
What techniques will my child learn?With every week we want your child to walk out of our camp with art knowledge in technique, vocabulary, and history. Techniques will include fine art and contemporary applications. We experiment and learn about drawing skills, design skills, hand sewing, and textile design.
What art materials will my child work with?Depending on the theme of the week, clay, paint, printmaking, drawing, mosaics, cartooning, sewing, recycled materials, and mixed media are just a few examples. We are a true art studio working with all visual art materials. Our teachers are trained and have experience with all art mediums.
May I transfer to a different camp?
If there is a spot available in the camp you would like to transfer to, yes. There is a $25 transfer fee.
We love what we do, and we know your child will too.What you'll learn
- hand sewing
- clothing design
- pattern making
- curiosity
- fine art techniques
- crafting
- problem solving
- self-confidence
- leadership skills
- social/emotional development
- diversity
- collaboration
Sample Class Format
- We open our day with the main art activity introducing your child to art history, a new technique, and a chance for us as a community to learn together. We then take a snack break and go outside for a short time. The 2nd half of camp is generally open-ended, freechoice, activities that vary with new art materials set out daily.
- Studio 4 Art is unique in its teaching approach to all art projects and introduction to art materials and follows Studio 4 Art pedagogy. Our curriculum is progressive, child-initiated, and thought-provoking. Studio 4 Art creates and writes all curriculum, training our teachers on our philosophies and procedures. How to teach the whole child and honor each as the individuals they are is a pretty special way of teaching. We provide growth in children through honoring ideas, executing dream designs, guidance through questions to engage problem-solving, build creative thought processes through mistake-making, and celebrate collaboration.
Other Things To Know
Camps are refundable- Less a $100 non refundable processing fee up to 45 days in advance. After 45 days in advance, we can offer a credit less a $100 processing fee IF we are able to fill the spot(s). Otherwise, camps are non-refundable.
What To Bring
- Lunch, snack, and a water bottle