HeART Takes Flight
This unique theme symbolizes freedom, inspiration, and the limitless opportunities that art offers. The connection between art and flight reflects our goal: to empower and uplift through artistic expression. We believe that everyone has an inner artist - this is the fundamental belief at River Oaks.
Come join us this summer as we take a journey around the world to discover the artistic cultures of the 7 continents. Each of the 7 weeks of SAS25 will focus on exploring a different continent. Immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse artistic traditions of each continent as we explore the unique styles and techniques that have influenced the art world. Each week of SAS25 promises to be an engaging exploration of creativity and culture. Join us on this artistic journey and unleash your inner artist this summer at River Oaks. Discover the details and symbolism behind Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, the vibrant colors of Aboriginal art, as well as the techniques used in Chinese ceramics and paintings. Dive into the world of Japanese screens and woodblock prints, and learn about the rich history of Indian and Persian miniature paintings. Each week will offer a unique perspective on the indigenous art forms of different continents, providing a well-rounded artistic experience for all participants.
Membership enrollment opens March 19th. Become a member on our member portal for access to early registration.
https://www.hisawyer.com/river-oaks-square-arts-center/schedules/membership-plans
All our enrollment will be done from this platform. If you signed-up or renewed your membership through the HISawyer platform you will be good to go for this summer’s early registration. If you are new, go ahead and create your profile and be ready for SAS25. Explore the platform. Our events and camps will be under River Oaks Square Arts Center. We will post the links to early register on the morning of the 19th at 10am (central). Non-member registration opens April 2nd.
Session 1: June 9- 20 *Registraion Is Closed For This Session.
Waitlist option is avalible
Exploring The Art Of Asia & Oceania
Two Week Session
$290 Camp (1-4:30pm) + $195 Early drop off/All day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: Asia
Some of the styles we will explore include Hindu and Buddhist sculpture, Chinese jades, ceramics, and paintings, Japanese screens and woodblock prints, and Indian and Persian miniature paintings.
Week 2: Australia/Oceania
The geometric style, concentric circles, arcs, and dots of Aboriginal Art.
Themed Thursday: The Luau Down Under
Core Classes: Ceramics, Painting, Improv
Session 2: June 23-27 *Registraion Is Closed For This Session.
Waitlist option is avalible
Early North American Art
One Week Session
$190 Camp (1-4:30pm) + $95 Early drop off/All day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: North America
Native American art focuses on balance, harmony, beauty, and order.
Themed Thursday: Red, White & Blue
Core Classes: Cooking, Painting, Mixed Media
Session 3: July 7-18 *Registraion Is Closed For This Session.
Waitlist option is avalible
Seeing What South America & Antartica Have To Offer
Two Week Session
$290 Camp (1-4:30pm) + $195 Early drop off/All day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: South America
Our inspiration comes from the Maya, the Aztecs, and the Incan Empire as we explore South America.
Week 2: Antarctica
Although there is not much to see except ice, snow, and penguins, this unique and harsh environment can still inspire us. It's like a blank canvas.
Themed Thursday: The White Out Party
Core Classes: Ceramics, Painting/Mixed Media, Acting
Session 4: July 21 - Aug 1 *Registraion Is Closed For This Session.
Waitlist option is avalible
Last Stops On Our World Tour; Africa & Europe
$290 Camp (1-4:30pm) + $195 Early drop off/All day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: Africa
We will explore the various tribal styles of painting, pottery, rock art, masks, and personal decoration on this continent.
Week 2: Europe
Our final stop on the world tour. Celtic art will be the main influence as we prepare for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a SAS tradition.
Themed Thursday: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Core Classes: Ceramics, Mixed Media, Improv
Become a member today on our HiSawyer platform to be able to ealry register:
https://www.hisawyer.com/river-oaks-square-arts-center/schedules/membership-plans
Thank You To Our Amazing SAS25 Sponsors
Title Sponsors:
Explore Alexandria Pineville CVB
GAEDA
Louisiana Restaurant Association
Louisiana Feed Your Soul Campaign
City Of Alexandria
River Oaks Board Members
Co-Sponsors
Hotel Bentley
Diamond Grill Restuarant
Cleco
Freedman Clinic
Doug Young Nursery
Raising Canes Alexandria
Martha & Will Crenshaw
Noelle & Michael Crowell
Dr. & Mrs. James Parrish
Michelle & Chris Karam
Tammi & Bryon Salazar
Alexandria Pediatric Dentistry
Jackson Orthodontics
This exciting program is carefully designed with promising young artists ages 5-13. Campers rotate through three classes each day with a break for refreshments (provided by River Oaks). Summer Arts Studio is held in the Studio Annex Building of River Oaks Square Arts Center in downtown Alexandria, La. Each camp session incorporates projects using a variety of media. There will be ceramic projects, painting projects, acting, etc. During 2 week sessions, every student learns basic ceramic procedures like pinch, slab, and coil methods of construction. During 1-week sessions cooking class replaces ceramics class.
On the last Thursday of each session is we host our Themed Thursday event. This is an awesome day that campers dress up, create themed day art projects, participate in unique studio group challenges, and finish the day with a party.
The daily studio group challenges instill all the benefits that come from team-building - teamwork, communication, leadership, confidence, responsibility trust, respect, and create a unique culture at camp.
The Board of directors of River Oaks donates a camp t-shirt to every camper. These commemorative camp shirts are brought home after Tie-Dye Tuesday.
Our ceramics and painting studios are modern and fully equipped. Our instructors are working artists and our Group Leaders & L.I.T.s are alumni of this Summer Arts Studio Program. We are certainly excited about the upcoming summer and hope you choose to send your young artist to Summer Arts Studio for one or more of our unique sessions.
"We Work Hard, We Play Hard and We Learn From the Experience"
Daily pick-up/drop-off schedule:
•All Day Campers (early drop-off) can be dropped off at 7:45 am
•Classes are from 1:00 - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
•Drop off for classes begins at 12:30 pm.
•Pick up after classes are from 4:30-5:15 pm.
ALL-DAY (early Drop-off) Option Available.
Drop-off starts at 7:45 AM. All-day campers have a less structured morning schedule. They play games, watch movies, small art projects, served a snack, play outside, karaoke on Fridays, yoga, free play and get to hang out with thier friends until classes start at 1PM. There are no tardies and drop-off is at your convinence.
We will not be able to provide lunches for all-day campers. All-day campers will need to bring their own lunch in a lunchbox with their name on it. We still provide a morning snack.
Volunteer/employment:
Contact Camp Director Aubrey Bolen for more information starting in February. 318.473.2670
If you are a Summer Arts Studio Alumni you can start volunteering at age 14.
