Children's Program
Code: K0506-24
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Ages 9 - 12
Colorful Creations: Find Your Inner Artist
Jul 1 - 5, 2024
9AM - 3PM
Concept
Get to know yourself through art! In this five-day workshop, students practice mindful means of getting in touch with themselves as artists, individuals, and as parts of our community. Using a variety of different media—from ceramics to printmaking, to book-binding, and more—we learn together what it means to really bring our own personalities to our art-making. This is a fun week of celebrating our creativity, and students leave the week with a personal and vibrant collection of art.
Faculty
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Dagny Chika
Dagny Chika is an artist, writer, and educator. Her personal art practice is interdisciplinary, centered around printmaking, fibers, textiles, and creative writing. When working with kids, she loves to explore and play with all mediums. Dagny grew up in the Seattle area and attended Western Washington University where they studied creative writing and physics. She was an intern in the Children’s Program at Anderson Ranch in the summer of 2022, and is very excited to call Fort Collins, CO, her new home.
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Join Waitlist for Colorful Creations: Find Your Inner Artist
Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.
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Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
The Ranch Café meal plan that is included with Room and Board fees strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. The meal plan includes 5 days of continental breakfasts that will include a hot offering, 5 lunches with a selection of offerings, and 5 dinners.
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Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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