Tag Archives: visual arts

Summer Camp: Mixed Media Mania

MIXED MEDIA MANIA with April Garrett

Week of July 6-10

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-12

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

Campers will explore a variety of mediums including paper, paint, and collage to create their mixed-media masterpieces!  This camp is perfect for both new and experienced young artists who want to stretch their imagination while trying their hand at various forms of artistic styles.

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Summer Camp: Build It Weird #2

BUILD IT WEIRD with Ash Hayford

Week of June 8-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-18

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

Artist and arts educator Ash Hayford will take kids on a 3-D creative journey through different types of materials used in sculpture creation, including air clay, papier-mâché, and forming recycled materials into works of imaginative art.  If you can imagine it, you can build it!

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Summer Camp: The Scent Lab

THE SCENT LAB with Shanita Battle

Week of June 22-26

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-18

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

In this camp, you will find the art of alchemy! Led by Shanita Battle, campers will explore the process of soap making, create boombastic bath bombs and candle making just to name a few. The sweet smell of success awaits!

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Wilson Active Artists Association Exhibition Opening

The Wilson Active Artists Association (WAAA), fall show ( name TBA) opening reception is Thursday, November 5 from 5 – 7 PM in the Hammond Gallery at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.

Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.
For more information about WAAA, visit www.wilsonactiveartists.org.

Wilson Active Artists Association Exhibition Opening

The Wilson Active Artists Association (WAAA), fall show ( name TBA) opening reception is Thursday, September 3 from 5 – 7 PM in the Hammond Gallery at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.

Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.
For more information about WAAA, visit www.wilsonactiveartists.org.

Summer Camp: The Portrait Lab

THE PORTRAIT LAB with Heather Stapp

Week of June 15-19

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-18

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

Campers in the portrait lab will explore drawing realistic renderings with creative instruction and drawing techniques from artist Heather Stapp. This camp is great for young artists wanting to hone their sketching techniques using reference photos to make their drawing come to life!

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Summer Camp: Art Adventures

ART ADVENTURES with Tiara Taylor

Week of June 15-19

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-18

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

In this creative journey led by Wilson Arts staff member and educator Tiara Taylor, campers will find their own artistic voice by investigating different creative mediums each day – everything from origami and collage to painting and jewelry making!  This would be a perfect camp for those who may be new to exploring the creative process – there’s a little bit of everything to try!

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Summer Camp: Painters’ Playground

PAINTERS’ PLAYGROUND with Heather Stapp

Week of June 8-12
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-12

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

Does an afternoon painting exploration sound like music to your ears? Then this is the camp for you! Join artist Heather Stapp as she introduces a variety of painting mediums and techniques for an afternoon of playful painting. This camp is great for beginners wanting to try different mediums, as well as more experienced artists looking to learn something new!

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Summer Camp: Build It Weird

BUILD IT WEIRD with Ash Hayford

Week of June 8-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-18

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

Artist and arts educator Ash Hayford will take kids on a 3-D creative journey through different types of materials used in sculpture creation, including air clay, papier-mâché, and forming recycled materials into works of imaginative art.  If you can imagine it, you can build it!

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.

Wilson Active Artists Association “Shades of Summer” Exhibition Opening

The Wilson Active Artists Association (WAAA), “Shades of Summer” opening reception is Thursday, June 18 from 5 – 7 PM in the Hammond Gallery at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.

Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.
For more information about WAAA, visit www.wilsonactiveartists.org.