Summer Art Camp 2024

Since 1993, Rainbow Art Studio has provided high quality art education and hands-on workshops to thousands of students in the Bay Area.  We customize our art program to meet each student’s needs and goals. Through our individualized instruction, students are encouraged to develop their artistic skills, creativity, and confidence.
Each course will include one outdoor drawing/sketching session at a local park as well as one informal art show at the end of camp.

• New students are required to have an evaluation prior to starting art class. The evaluation is a one-on-one session and students will be given recommendations for classes. Portfolio II evaluation: $250, Portfolio I and other classes evaluation: $170

• There is a $50 registration fee for all camp courses (waived for current students). Registration fees includes a free t-shirt.
• A $40 discount will be given for early registration by
April 15th.


College Portfolio II (10th - 12th)

An advanced course that provides personalized guidance for students who are pursuing college admissions with a focus on art majors. Non-art majors are also welcome to join if they intend on creating a supplemental portfolio to strengthen their extracurriculars in preparation for their college application. 

Students will develop portfolios in the areas of illustration, animation, architecture, fine art, graphic design, packaging design, and industrial design. They will be encouraged to participate in regional and national contests. 

Grades Dates Times Days Tuition / Material Fee
10 - 12 6/10 – 6/14 9 AM - 12 PM
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1 PM - 4 PM
M - F Half Day Classes
1 Week: $900 / $150
2 Weeks: $1700 / $250
6/17 – 6/21 9 AM - 12 PM
6/24 – 6/28 9 AM - 12 PM
7/8 – 7/12 1 PM - 4 PM
7/15 – 7/19 9 AM - 12 PM

College Portfolio I (8th - 10th)

This course provides an introduction to building an art portfolio. Students will establish a foundation for thinking conceptually and develop their individual portfolio with guidance from qualified instructors. 

Traditional and non-traditional mediums will be covered. This will include, but are not limited to, mediums such as charcoal, ink, poster paint, acrylic, everyday objects, and repurposed materials.

Grades Dates Times Days Tuition / Material Fee
8 - 10 6/10 – 6/14 9 AM – 12 PM
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1 PM – 4 PM
M - F Half Day Classes
1 Week: $800 / $130
2 Weeks: $1500 / $225
6/17 – 6/21 9 AM - 12 PM
6/24 – 6/28 9 AM - 12 PM

Digital Art and Design (6th - 9th)

This class is an introduction for students interested in digital art and design using the Procreate program. Students will learn design fundamentals for color, composition, and typography while engaging in projects like logo, stationery, poster, CD cover, and sticker designs.*

*Student will need to bring their own iPad.

Grades Dates Time Days Tuition / Material Fee
6 - 9 7/15 – 7/19 9 AM – 12 PM M - F 1 Week: $720 / $125

Painting with Mixed Media (6th - 9th)

This course is an opportunity for students to explore personal expression through painting with mixed media. Students will combine traditional and unconventional media to create unique results. A wide range of materials will be used, including acrylic paint, collage, fabric, wire, wood, and everyday objects. Students will also experiment with painting on top of different bases, such as vinyl records and wood.

Grades Dates Times Days Tuition / Material Fee
6 - 9 6/17 – 6/21 9 AM – 12 PM M - F 1 Week: $720 / $125
6/24 – 6/28

Character Design & Storytelling (5th - 8th)

Explore the fundamentals of character design and storytelling in this engaging course! Students will learn basic human anatomy, facial expressions, and figurative motion to craft dynamic characters from scratch. Discover a wide range of traditional and digital mediums, including ink, wash, poster/acrylic paints, and the Procreate program.*

*Students who would like to use digital mediums must bring their own iPad.

Grades Dates Time Days Tuition / Material Fee
5 - 8 6/10 – 6/14 1 PM – 4 PM M - F 1 Week: $720 / $125
6/17 – 6/21 9 AM – 12 PM
6/24 – 6/28 9 AM – 12 PM
7/8 – 7/12 1 PM – 4 PM
7/15 – 7/19 9 AM – 12 PM

Exploration of Art (5th - 8th)

This introductory class is an opportunity for students to practice self expression through art. Students will learn to create stories and experiment with a variety of media such as: pen and ink drawing, painting, and printmaking. Our goal is to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts!

Grades Dates Time Days Tuition / Material Fee
5 - 8 6/17 – 6/21 9 AM - 12 PM M - F 1 Week: $720 / $125
6/24 – 6/28 9 AM – 12 PM
7/8 – 7/12 1 PM – 4 PM
7/15 – 7/19 9 AM – 12 PM

Sculpture and 3D Design (5th - 8th)

This hands-on class teaches foundational design techniques that transform two-dimensional ideas into three-dimensional art. Students will bring their ideas to life through carving, modeling, and additive/subtractive processes.

Materials include: clay, board, wire, fabric, plaster, and recycled objects.

Grades Dates Time Days Tuition / Material Fee
5 - 8 6/10 – 6/14 1 PM - 4 PM M - F 1 Week: $720 / $125
6/17 – 6/21 9 AM – 12 PM
7/8 – 7/12 1 PM – 4 PM