What You'll Do
Get drawn into an epic story full of mystery, imagination and illustration. Listen along to an original tale about the quest to rescue Chickenton’s favorite festival, then dream up and sketch out a hero to save the day. Learn illustration techniques like drawing big and starting with simple shapes as you make your own book.
Be visionary by imagining the characters and items your hero encounters a grumpy wizard, mighty monster and dazzling medal and capturing them all in your one-of-a-kind illustrations.
What You'll Need
Materials
- 2 sheets of standard-size white paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- 1 set of drawing tools (colored pencils or crayons preferred)
- 1 small circular object 3-4″ across (to trace a circle)
Technology
- Computer or tablet with speaker and camera
- Internet access
- Zoom application installed –
- Signed in with your child’s name
- Unmuted (the instructor will manage class muting/unmuting)
What You'll Take Away
Illustration techniques The skills to be visionary and turn ideas into reality A book of original artwork inspired by a magical story
Join The Community
The last step in the Galileo Innovator’s Process is share. Great learning can come from sharing successes and failures—to solidify your own experience as an innovator and to inspire others.
ELL
Some bilingual staff & support for multilingual families.
Special Needs
Support for Students with Special Needs (Oakland Camp Director has a Masters in Special Education).
Deals
Yes. Every year, we award thousands of weeks of specially priced camp through our financial assistance program. Apply on our Financial Assistance page. Scholarships available.