Dates/Time: Saturdays April 15 and 22 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM

Teaching Artist: Adam*

Location: In person and indoors/outdoors at SPARC

Grades: 6th to 12th

From Kahlo to Van Gogh, everyone has a favorite painting. In this two-weekend workshop, learn the painting and planning skills needed to recreate a masterpiece of your choice! In the first class, participants will learn how to scale their chosen work of art from a printed version on paper and sketch it onto a larger canvas. Then, it's time for color! Youth will practice paint application and technique during both classes, so it's important to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. 

When the workshop ends, each participant will have a canvas to take home, featuring their new work of art. Skills emphasized in this class translate well to scenic painting for larger settings, like understanding scale, following a plan, color theory, and brush techniques. SPARC will provide all necessary supplies.

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Click here to read about SPARC's pandemic safety protocols.

*Teaching Artists subject to change.

Dates/Time: Saturdays May 13 and 20 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM

Grades: 6th to 12th

Teaching Artist: Paul*

Location: In-person at SPARC

Learn the basic techniques needed to create out-of-this-world looks for the stage in this two-weekend fantasy makeup workshop. To start, youth will recreate looks from popular shows known for their unique uses of makeup. We’ll pull inspiration from musicals like Beetlejuice, The Lion King, Wicked, Cats, The Little Mermaid, and more! Then in week two, participants will plan and create their own makeup designs, trying new applications of their skills from week one.

This makeup workshop will involve practicing makeup on one’s own face rather than on a model. Be prepared to get a little messy, though SPARC will provide makeup wipes and time to clean up after class. Makeup and application tools are also included in the cost of this workshop. Youth will keep their makeup kits to take home for future practice and projects!.

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You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

*Teaching Artists subject to change.

June 20 - June 23, 2023 (NO CAMP June 19) in-person at SPARC (2106 N Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Tues. - Fri., 9AM to 3PM

Grades: Rising 4th to 7th

SPARC’s Backstage Camp is a great choice for young people who love to build new things, bring their ideas to life, and get a messy along the way. Learn important skills that designers and technicians need for staging theatrical productions, like painting, making props, stage management, costuming, and more.

Students who are interested in learning more about technical theatre are encouraged to participate! No prior skills or experience are necessary. 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 26 - June 30, 2023 in-person at SPARC (2106 N Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9AM to 3PM

Grades: Rising 8th to 12th

SPARC’s Backstage Camp is a great choice for young people who love to build new things, bring their ideas to life, and get a messy along the way. Learn important skills that designers and technicians need for staging theatrical productions, like painting, making props, stage management, costuming, and more.

Students who are interested in learning more about technical theatre are encouraged to participate! No prior skills or experience are necessary. 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.