In 2025 we are offering two Art Camp options! There is a two-day printing workshop for girls and boys going into Years 6 to 9, and a two-day GCSE art camp for those going into Years 10 or 11. Both camps give students access to the College’s excellent art facilities as well as expert tuition in developing new techniques and skills with a variety of mixed media.
Art Camp (Years 6-9)
Two-Day Printing Workshop with Sarah Krause – 28 and 29 July 2025 (£90 per person)
We are pleased to offer our very popular Summer Art Camp again for girls and boys going into Years 6-9 in 2025. Led by Mrs Sarah Krause, this is a two-day printing art workshop on 28 and 29 July. Each day will run from 9.00am - 1.00pm, with a light lunch included. All materials are supplied.
This two-day art camp will allow students to embrace their creative talents and develop new skills in the field of printing and etching. Over the two days they will cover a variety of mixed media backgrounds on which to print using the College's excellent art facilities as well as expert tuition.
After the two days, students will have an abundance of artwork to take home. The students will be working in the Art Department which is on the top floor of the John Turner Building. It features three large classrooms, all of which benefit from natural light flooding in through numerous skylights. The inspirational space allows artists the freedom to express themselves creatively through painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting and designing. There will also be opportunities for the students to work on their own independent projects and themes.
Included in the two-day workshop:
- All materials and resources
- One to one support
- Detailed demonstrations
- Personal folder to take home all artwork
- Light lunch
- Shiplake water bottle
Attendees should wear old clothes with roll up sleeves.
GCSE Art Camp (Ages 14-16)
Two-Day Workshop with Keli Jiggens – 21 and 22 July 2025 (£90 per person)
We are delighted to offer a two-day Art Workshop for ages 14-16 (going into Years 10 and 11) of all abilities, 10.00am to 2.00pm each day.
Whether a student is about to start their GCSEs or are mid-way through the GCSE course, this will be beneficial to enrich any art portfolio. Students will focus on observational drawing skills in a variety of materials such as painting with bleach, printing and drawing to enrich their art coursework.
Drawing is a fundamental part of GCSE Art. They will be taught by Keli Jiggens, Head of Art, gaining techniques and skills to improve their confidence and ability in the subject. Each day will run from 10.00am until 2.00pm and includes a light lunch. Students will learn at their own pace, with lots of support and encouragement. After the two days students will have an abundance of artwork to take home and add into their portfolio.
The students will be working in the Art Department which is on the top floor of the John Turner Building. It features three large classrooms, all of which benefit from natural light flooding in through numerous skylights. The inspirational space allows artists the freedom to express themselves creatively through painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting and designing. There will be opportunities for the students to work on their own independent projects and themes. The group size will be small but will create a social, relaxing environment to work alongside other art students.
Included in the workshop:
- All materials and resources
- One to one support
- Detailed Demonstrations
- Personal Folder to take home all artwork
- Lunch and snacks
- Shiplake water bottle
Attendees should wear old clothes with roll up sleeves and bring current sketchbooks and projects they are working on and any photography connected with the theme or projects they are currently studying/inspired by.
Further Details
To see current artwork created by Shiplake Art Students check out our Shiplake Art Instagram or follow the art department on X/Twitter.