Diving Into Art - Art Camp in the Hamptons

Diving into Art in the Hamptons focuses on bridging our students’ creativity with a solid foundation in technique in drawing and painting, while having a lot of fun along the way! One way this is done through copying the works of the masters. This is also called modeling, and it’s almost as if you are actually doing an apprenticeship with theses artists.

In art, no matter the discipline, it’s all about self expression and finding one’s voice, but sometimes the best way to do this is to leave that mindset for a minute. In giving your focus to developing the techniques of past masters of your art, something happens along the way…..your own style and ideas start to develop.

In Diving Into Art in the Hamptons, we explore this concept everyday when students are working on the fundamentals of drawing and painting. We look forward to seeing you in Bridgehampton at Diving into Art!

Explore Your Interests, A Unique Summer Camp in The Hamptons

Tucked away in the heart of Bridgehampton is a different kind of summer camp in the Hamptons where students dive into their interests in the arts. Students can choose to explore between music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, and the culinary arts with amazing artists in their field who also love to share their knowledge. This is a fun and inspiring experience where you will be surrounded by others who share your interests and passions , so in addition to learning new skills and techniques in your chosen area of interest you will be making friends along the way in this welcoming and friendly community.

We often have folks who call us and ask “Is this also for beginners?” The answer is yes! Whether you are experienced or literally brand new, all are welcome in the inspiring and fun summer camp in the Hamptons. We feel that every person, no mater your age, has an inner spark, something is uniquely you, which if nurtured and challenged (both are important), can unleash your inner potential.

We look forward to seeing this summer at our summer camp in the Hamptons at Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Diving into Art, Explore Ceramics, Dance Intensive, Theater Workshop, Feast in the Kitchen, and Adult Classes (Guitar Class, Ceramics, Feast in the Kitchen)!

Summer Arts Camp in the Hamptons

This summer in the Hamptons in July, we have a series of amazing camps to choose from in the arts - music, art, and dance - all taught by master artists. This summer we will also be introducing an afternoon course called Explore Ceramics in which students will create works using clay and a potter’s wheel.

Our lead art teachers, Sophia and Molly, will work with students step-by-step to make sure everyuone is learning the proper techniques in doing both hand work and pieces with the potter’s wheel. After students learn the proper techniques, they will use their ideas and creativity to make a variety of works that will be eventually glazed and fired up in a kiln.

Explore Ceramics meets M-F, the week of July 10-14 and July 17-21. The adult class meets 5-6 pm.

To see our entire schedule for this summer’s camps and classes in the Hamptons, just click here.

Arts Camp in the Hamptons, A Unique Summer Experience

If you are interested in the arts - music, art, dance, ceramics - join us this summer in Bridgehampton for a unique Hamptons summer camp experience at Rock Camp, Diving into Art, Dance Intensive, Explore Ceramics or a Jazz Workshop where you will be inspired, make friends, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!

Our programs are for students of ALL ages, 7-19, with adult classes in music, ceramics, and dance in the afternoon/evenings.

In Rock Camp students have lessons, ensembles, student concerts, and electives, while in Jazz Workshop students explore standards in their ensembles and have lessons as well in harmony and improv.

In Diving into Art our aspiring artists will focus on acrylic painting in week one and will then explore watercolor painting in week two. In Explore Ceramics students will create works using clay from handwork and the pottery wheel.

While in Dance Intensive - Hip Hop Workshop dancers will learn the art of hip hop dance and jazz and will will prepare for an end of week performance.

Check out our schedule and site for more details!

The Premier Summer Camp in the Hamptons, Music, Art, Dance, Theater

If you are looking for a different kind of summer camp experience, and curious to explore the worlds of music, art, dance, and theater this summer, then you are in the right spot. In our fine and performing arts camp in the Bridgehampton we have 5 different programs, both day camps and adult afternoon classes, where you can explore and learn new skills while having a lot of fun along the way!

MUSIC - We have Rock Camp during the day, 9-3, where students will learn up to 2 instruments, will be in a morning and afternoon bands, have electives, and perform at an end of the week concert. In the afternoons we have adult lessons from 3-5, and a program called Jazz Workshop for those interested in the world of jazz.

ART - Our art program is called Diving into Art where students learn acrylic paining in our first week and in our second week explore watercolor painting. Like in music there are electives in the afternoon and there is an end of the week student art exhibit for friends, family, and the public. Adult classes are held 3-5 pm.

DANCE - Dance Intensive is structured as a hip hop workshop and meets 3-6 pm. It is led by Carlos Neto one of the leading figures in dance, choreography, and teaching in the world (Alvin Ailey, NYU, Broadway Dance Center). This is designed with students 12-18 in mind, beginners-advanced students welcome.

THEATER - Theater Workshop is a two week program and this summer we will explore the play/musical, Little Shop off Horrors. Theater workshop meets in the afternoons, 3-6 pm.

JAZZ WORKSHOP - Jazz Workshop is an afternoon camp for middle and high school students, college students and adults that meets daily from 3-5 pm. Students play in ensembles and learn the art and craft of playing jazz in terms of rhythm, harmony, and improvisation.

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Hamptons Summer Art Camp, Diving Into Art, Watercolor Painting

Our summer art camp in the Hamptons, Diving Into Art, meets in July for 2 weeks at our campus in Bridgehampton, NY. In Session I, July 18-22, we will focus on acrylic painting, and in Session II, July 25-29, we will focus on watercolor painting.

Watercolor painting is a whole world in and of itself, and paintings in this style give plenty room for the viewer to add his or her interpretation. This is definitely the case in the works of impressionist painters such as Monet, Degas, and Renoir.

An interesting technique to bring out different textures in your watercolor paintings is to use salt in the painting process.

Here is a short video demonstrating the process.

Standing on the Shoulders of the Masters, Diving into Art in the Hamptons

In Bridgehampton, Long Island is an art camp where students learn the importance of standing on the shoulders of the masters, Diving into Art. The idea of learning from the masters is nothing new. Artists learn have always learned by modeling the techniques of prior masters in order to learn the fundamentals which ultimately act as a springboard for you to do your own thing, in your unique way. This concept underscores what happens in our painting classes at our camp Diving into Art. The week of July 18th we will explore acrylic painting and the following week of July 25th, watercolor painting.

We can see played out in the work of Norman Rockwell and Michelangelo's portrayal of the prophet Isaiah from the Sistine Chapel. Normal Rockwell adored the history of art. It is evident in Rosie the Riveter, the Saturday Evening Post cover of May 29, 1943.

Art Camp in The Hamptons, Bridgehampton, Diving Into Art

Diving into Art is a summer art camp in the Hamptons for students during the day (9-3 pm, High School, Middle School), and then in the afternoons we offering classes for adults (3-5 pm). We welcome painters who are new to art to experienced artists. All of our teachers are very friendly as we dive into acrylic painting the week of July 18-22 and then watercolor painting the week of July 25-29, with electives in the afternoon both weeks.

Our classes are all outside, under a large tent, in Bridgehampton and every student has his or her own canvas, brushes, and paint. Our ultimate goal is for students of all ages to learn and refine their skills, and then to ultimately go off on their own and create works in their own way.

The Hamptons has inspired many in the arts with its inspiring landscapes and ocean views, another world away from the pressures of New York City. Artists such as Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Mary Abbott, Paul Jenkins, Ray Parker, Elaine de Kooning, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, and many others spent time on the craft in the Hamptons. Here is a great shot of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner below.

Get Inspired in Our Summer Art Camp in the Hamptons, Long Island

Our Summer Art Camp in Bridgehampton, New York is called Diving Into Art because our goal is to take the innate passion of each student artist has and bring it to another level in terms of skill, technique, and inspiration. The week of July 18th we will focus acrylic painting and there will be electives in the afternoon such as anime drawing, photography, and more. The following week of July 25th our focus shifts to watercolor painting where students will study the technique on impressionist painters and create works of their own.

There will be a works-in-progress exhibit at the end of each week open to family, friends, and the public where students will showcase their work.

See you in July!

Theater Workshop in the Hamptons, A Theater Camp for Summer 2022

Our Theater Workshop in the Hamptons for summer 2022 will run July 18-28, where our actors will work to present this summer’s production, the musical Little Shop of Horrors. At Theater Workshop in the Hamptons we like to change up our productions between dramas, comedies, and musicals. So why did we choose a musical for this summer’s production? Well, blame it on the song “Suddenly Seymour.” This duet between the two main characters takes this sci-fi, comedy musical to the next level.

This clip below is from the Broadway production and the actors here knock it out the park. See you soon at our Bridgehampton campus for rehearsals! If you are interested in joining one of the most exciting theater camps in Long Island, just give us a call or email.