Small Hands Big Art South Charlotte

Small Hands Big Art South Charlotte offers vibrant, enriching art and pottery summer camps designed to educate, inspire, and entertain young artists in a professional studio environment. The camp features multiple program options including half-day Mixed Media Art camps, half-day Pottery camps, full-day combination programs, and a specialized Teen Summer Apprenticeship Program. All programs showcase a dynamic mix of project themes and professional-grade art materials, with campers exploring age- Small Hands Big Art South Charlotte offers vibrant, enriching art and pottery summer camps designed to educate, inspire, and entertain young artists in a professional studio environment. The camp features multiple program options including half-day Mixed Media Art camps, half-day Pottery camps, full-day combination programs, and a specialized Teen Summer Apprenticeship Program. All programs showcase a dynamic mix of project themes and professional-grade art materials, with campers exploring age-appropriate techniques including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, printmaking, chalk pastels, batik painting, papier-mâché, hand-building pottery, and pottery wheel work. Work is carefully cataloged for returning campers to ensure fresh, new projects each session. The camp’s award-winning curriculum combines fine art principles with contemporary trends, offering bigger, bolder projects that challenge and inspire young artists. With an exceptional 1:5 counselor-to-student ratio and a maximum of only 5 students per session, each camper receives personalized mentorship and attention. The Teen Summer Apprenticeship Program provides advanced opportunities including artist seminars, creative entrepreneurship workshops, portfolio development, professional-level art project development, gallery show preparation, studio operations assistance, social media content creation, and career development discussions—perfect for teens serious about pursuing art. All programs operate in a professional art and pottery studio setting at Waverly Shopping Center, providing an authentic creative environment. Full-day programs include lunch time childcare, and the camp emphasizes returning campers’ continuity by tracking completed projects. An application process ensures the right fit for each camper, and the camp welcomes students to bring water bottles and favorite playlists to personalize their experience.