Art Camp 504

This class is designed for our youngest artists with an emphasis on drawing! Kids will learn foundational art skills like making different kinds of lines, choosing colors, and adding details to their drawings. We’ll practice drawing our own characters by exploring eyes, noses, hairstyles, and expressive faces. We’ll use art materials such as oil pastels, watercolor paints, and ink. Even though this class focuses on drawing, we’ll also experiment with sculptural mixed-media projects that let kids explore and play with different textures and techniques. Our goal is to help every child feel confident, creative, and proud of their artwork. This class is a warm, encouraging space where young artists can discover their own unique style. No experience needed—this beginner class is great for all students!

MEET THE TEACHER:

MIKHAYLA HARRELL (she/her) is an educator and arts advocate with over twenty years of experience helping young creatives turn wild ideas into real, hold-in-your-hands books. She holds a Master of Arts in Education and a K–12 Fine Arts teaching credential from the University of New Mexico. A lifelong storyteller and unapologetic doodler, she believes every scribble has a story and every kid has a voice worth printing. She specializes in zines, mini-comics, and DIY bookmaking, guiding students through characters, panels, and plot twists with equal parts enthusiasm and mischief. Mikhayla currently serves as Co-President of the Louisiana Art Education Association, advocating for arts educators statewide through mentorship, funding opportunities, and professional development. Previously, she managed teen programs at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.