At Sitka Fine Arts Camp we believe that art is for everyone. Adult Fine Arts Camp offers students a chance to discover new artistic experiences, enliven and reignite creativity, and learn from world-class instructors who are experienced artists and educators from around the country. Come experience the magic that has inspired and engaged our elementary, middle school, and high school students over the last 40 years.

Digital Photography 

Monday-Friday, June 8-12, 9:00-11:30am with a final display and reception on Friday, June 12th at 6pm

Cost: $165

Will Wilson is a Diné photographer who spent his formative years living in the Navajo Nation. Wilson has displayed his photography around the country. His work often focuses on documenting a contemporary vision of Native North America. In his digital photography class, Wilson will delve further than learning how to click a button or adjust a camera's settings by exploring how technical skills can enhance creativity. Students in the class will shoot every day and learn basic Photoshop. Skills and concepts will be taught through projects to learn about ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Exposure Compensation, Focus, Composition Rules (and breaking them), Creative Blurring, Light Painting, Portraits, Action Shots, Nature and more. Students should bring a digital SLR camera (preferably), iPhone, or point-and-shoot camera with manual controls for aperture and shutter speed, batteries/or charger, memory cards, card reader or cord, and a thumb drive with at least 4 gigs of memory. Class size: 12

Traditional Mexican Cooking 

Instructor: Fernando Pizarro

Monday-Friday, June 8-12, 1:00pm-3:00pm with a final reception on Friday, June 12th at 6pm

Cost: $215

Fernando Pizarro grew up in the central part of Mexico. For his cooking, Fernando researches traditional recipes from all regions of Mexico. In this class, Fernando will make traditional Mexican ingredients and flavors accessible to all eaters and cooks. Get ready to cook some fabulous traditional Mexican food...no burritos or chimichangas here! Mexican cuisine is primarily a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican cooking with European elements added after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. Mexican cuisine is closely tied to the culture, social structure and popular traditions of the country. Students in the class will prepare popular dishes from different regions of the country. In the class we will create and eat appetizers, fresh homemade salsa using different types of chiles, main dishes, and soups. Some of the dishes we might make include: cochinita pibil, (a roasted pork marinated in achiote seed) from the Yucatan, a red mole from Oaxaca, tinga (a chipotle chicken dish), chicken barbacoa (marinated chicken wrapped and steamed in banana leaf), tamales, and more. All throughout the class you will learn basic Mexican cooking tips, recipes and history, and of course have a great amount of fun and food. Class size: 12

Dance 

Instructor: Danny Ryan

Sunday-Thursday, June 7-11, 6:30pm-8:00pm with a final reception on Friday, June 12th at 6pm

Cost: $95

Everyone can dance. Learning to dance inspires passion in life. Using ballet as a foundation, Danny Ryan, former Member of Kansas City Ballet, and current member of Wonderbound will guide the class in an exploration of several dance styles. Danny believes that dance should be fun and whether you are looking to combine art and physicality, try something you've always wanted to experience, or simply looking for exercise, this class will be an exciting journey to release your inhibitions and bring magic, confidence, and a smile to your routine. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Come dressed to move. Class size: 16

Printmaking 

Instructor: Jessica Krichels

Sunday-Thursday, June 7-11, 6:30pm-8:30pm with a final display and reception on Friday, June 12th at 6pm

Cost: $185

A print: A mark or impression made in or on a surface by pressure.

With more than 17 years of teaching experience, Jessica Krichels has worked with students of every age to unleash their inner artist. In this class, artists and non-artists alike will enjoy exploring some of the many possibilities and techniques of printmaking-a remarkably versatile category of art making. This class will get you playing with marks, surfaces, textures, and of course, colors. We will experiment with many simple and effective techniques: using original stamps to create complex patterns and prints, subtractive and additive monotype techniques using multiple colors, stencils and cut outs, some basic etching (where lines are incised into a surface which is then printed) and collagraph prints created from textured collages. We will also combine all these techniques to create wonderful, original works of art. (Please feel free to take this class again, as Jessica will add new elements and ideas to the course.) Class Size: 12

To register for classes click here or visit the register page of our website. Please note that our registration system is built for registering children. You will find instructions in yellow boxes throughout the application that will allow you to register as an adult student. Thank you for your patience with our system and feel free to give us a call with any questions at 907-747-3085.

Thank you for your ongoing support,
 

Sitka Fine Arts Camp Staff