Summer 2010
imagine. dream. create.

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F.A.Q.

June 7-11
Enchanted Art Week
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 4-12
$185.00
Join us for a fabulous week of enchanted art fun! From fairies and gnomes...flying bears and dragons...to potions and dark forests; this is going to be a great week of imaginative fun. The kids will have a great time using clay, drawing and painting, ceramics, and collage for their projects. Mid-morning enchanted snacks will be served.

June 14-18
Fashion Week!
9 a.m. – 12 noon (Fashion show for family and friends – 12:15 on Friday)
Ages 7+
$185.00
Take a walk down the runway as you show off your designs from a week of creating one of a kind fashions and accessories! Designers will be given creative challenges in the jewelry studio, the accessory studio, and the drawing studio. Learn about costume history, figure drawing, and altered clothing. A morning snack is served.

June 14-18
Draw until you drop!
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 6-10
$185
Take drawing to the extreme! This is not your regular drawing class! Students are going to go through a fun and challenging drawing "game" during the week that will get them up and out of their seats to observe the world and find out how to capture it on paper. They will focus on the following techniques: introduction to still life, shading, numerous animal drawing lessons and drawing people. Students will work with pencil, charcoal and pastels. A snack is provided.

June 21-25
Princess Art Week
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 4 +
$185.00
Here ye! Here ye! All princesses are invited to a "Royal Art Week" at Van Grow. It will be a wonderful time of pink paint and sparkle glittered fun. The ladies will create a beautiful ensemble fit for a ball, they’ll be draped in jewels, and create decorations for their castle suites.
Princess Week is not complete without etiquette lessons in proper curtsies and lessons on how to be a polite princess. Their week will conclude with a tea party with special guest, the Queen of Art! A royal mid-morning snack is provided each day.

June 28- July 2
Dollhouse Camp / Unusual Architecture for Boys and Girls
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 6.5 and up
$200.00
This camp is a special week where students get to design and create their own one of a kind structure. Sometimes the girls like to call them dollhouses, we just call them “buildings”. The sky is the limit. If they can dream it, we figure out a way to make it happen. After they have designed their structures, they also get to be interior decorators and create all kinds of furniture, decorations, and people (or animals) to go inside.
A morning snack is provided.

June 28 - July 2
Animation Class
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Ages 9-12
$185.00
Learn how to make movies like Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit! Students will learn about clay animation, they will develop their own plot, script, characters and animate their own film. Patience is a must for this camp. Your dvd is sent to you in the mail about one month later. This is a very small class. Registration is limited to 8 students.
A morning snack is provided.

July 5-9
Under the Big Top!
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 4-12
$185.00
It's a three ring circus! The kids are going to create their own circus playset using clay, paint, and collage. We'll be inspired by the animals, the costumes, and the talent! They will also have plenty of drawing and painting to do. Popcorn snacks and face painting will be provided for sure!

July 12-16
Dr. Seuss Week!
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 4-12
$185.00
Join us for a wacky week of whoosits and whatsits…things and thingamajigs. We’ll read all our favorite Seuss books and create wonderful and wacky works of art. Drawing, Painting, Clay, and Collage are all included. Students can dress up on Wacky Wednesday for our wacky costume contest and talent show. A morning snackamajig is provided.

July 19-23
Extreme Art Week
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 5-12
$185.00
Did you think you had to sit down at a table and be quiet for art class? FORGET IT! We are getting out of our chairs for EXTREME ART! A great camp for your super active creative kids. We are going to have a blast with plenty of group projects, challenges, action painting and more! Students should come prepared to get very messy each day. It's more fun that way! Drawing, Painting, Construction, Clay and Collage are all included.
EXTREME snacks will be served mid-morning.

July 26-30
Around the World in 5 days!
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 5-12
$185.00
Take a virtual trip around the world to discover varieties of art from all over the globe. But, first you will have to design your aircraft. Students will then learn all about different art techniques from around the world as well as about famous artists. Drawing, Painting, Collage, Junk Art and Clay are all included.
Mid-flight snacks will be served.

August 2 - 6
Dollhouse Camp / Unusual Architecture for Boys and Girls
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 6.5 and up
$200.00
This camp is a special week where students get to design and create their own one of a kind structure. Sometimes the girls like to call them dollhouses, we just call them “buildings”. The sky is the limit. If they can dream it, we figure out a way to make it happen. After they have designed their structures, they also get to be interior decorators and create all kinds of furniture, decorations, and people (or animals) to go inside.
A morning snack is provided.

August 2 - 6
Draw until you drop!
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 6-10
$185
Take drawing to the extreme! This is not your regular drawing class! Students are going to go through a fun and challenging drawing "game" during the week that will get them up and out of their seats to observe the world and find out how to capture it on paper. They will focus on the following techniques: introduction to still life, shading, numerous animal drawing lessons and drawing people. Students will work with pencil, charcoal and pastels. A snack is provided. This is a small class, registration will be limited to 10 students.

August 9-13
The Jungle Book
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 4-12
$185.00
Perfect art camp for animal lovers! Using The Jungle Book as our inspiration we will create a diorama of a jungle scene using collage materials and clay. Drawing, painting and crafts are also included. We'll spend time reading the book and imagining its world together.
Jungle munchies available mid-morning.

August 16-20
Anne of Green Gables
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 8+
$185
Do you love Anne? That's Anne with an "E". We will be reading the book during the week and using her story as inspiration for fun art projects and crafts. The students are going to build their own models of what they think Green Gables looked like. Drawing and Painting will also be a large part of this class.
This class has very limited registration. Mid-morning snacks provided.

August 16-20
Dollhouse Camp / Unusual Architecture for Boys and Girls
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 6.5 and up
$200.00
This camp is a special week where students get to design and create their own one of a kind structure. Sometimes the girls like to call them dollhouses, we just call them “buildings”. The sky is the limit. If they can dream it, we figure out a way to make it happen. After they have designed their structures, they also get to be interior decorators to create all kinds of furniture, decorations, and people (or animals) to go inside. A morning snack is provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register without paying?
We need a registration form and payment to confirm your child’s enrollment. The summer is very busy, this helps us organize effectively and order supplies.

How do I register?
Registration is on-going until a class is filled. Please see the website for class availability. Call 817.348.0505 to register by phone with a Visa/Mastercard or, fill out a registration form and fax to 817.348.0690 or mail it with payment to: Van Grow 3434 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, Texas 76107 You will receive a confirmation call when we receive it.

Do you have a sibling discount?
Yes, you can deduct 10% off the second, third (etc…) child’s tuition.

Do you offer any before or after care?
We do not offer aftercare during the summer. Children must be picked up at the conclusion of the class. However, we do open the doors 15 minutes prior to class beginning and we have a 15 minute allowance after class ends. We ask that you respect the teacher’s preparation time in not arriving before or after this.

Paint on the clothes!
Art is messy! You can assume that every time your child comes to Van Grow, they will leave with paint on their clothes. Please dress them appropriately. Van Grow provides a rare opportunity for your child to be as messy as they want…take advantage of it! We do provide paint smocks but they don’t always help.

How do I know if there is room in a class?
We’ll keep the website as updated as possible. Also, if we receive a registration form for a full class, we will contact you immediately and ask if you want to be on the waiting list. Credit cards will not be charged and checks will not be deposited until placement is confirmed.

The camp I want is full, what are my chances on the waiting list?
Pretty good! Usually we have some shifting around and are able to accommodate. If it’s not looking good for you, we’ll let you know so you can make other plans.

Do you give refunds?
Sorry, no. If you register your child for a class and you have a change of schedule, we ask that you accept a studio credit to be used at another time. Studio credit will be given ONLY if you contact us BEFORE the day of class. “No Shows” do not receive a studio credit. We are usually able to fill a spot in a class with someone on a waiting list, but if you don’t tell us, then we can’t do that and we lose out. When you register for a class, we immediately start planning for supplies and employees based on your registration. We REALLY appreciate your understanding in this policy. Studio credits do not have an expiration, you can reschedule a class at any time.

What time should I arrive?
We always open the doors 15 minutes prior to a session beginning. We ask that you wait until we open the doors so that we can properly prepare for class. If it is your first time coming to Van Grow we encourage you to arrive then, look around, and meet the staff.

Is it ok to be late?
It’s hard to start the class without everyone because then we have to start over again each time someone shows up. Please make it a point to be as timely as you can.

YOUR PARKING LOT IS TOO SMALL!!!!
Yes, we know, it’s awful. Here are some helpful hints: 1. The best idea is to park on 6th street and walk your child to Van Grow. 2. Or, consider arriving 15 minutes prior to class. 3. ALWAYS exit through the alley to 6th street to avoid a bottleneck situation.

Can we enter through the front door?
Sorry, no. Please always enter through the back doors. It is for your child’s safety that everyone enters and exits through one open monitored door. The front door is used for emergencies only.

My child has a severe allergy.
Please call Hanna at 817.348.0505 to discuss your child’s condition. Also, remind us of your child’s allergies every time you enroll your child in a class. We sometimes serve little treats or have a food related craft. We need to know about ALL food allergies on the registration form as well as being reminded when you drop your child off.

Do you use toxic art materials like glue or aerosol sprays?
No. We do not use any type of aerosol sprays inside the building and only non-toxic glue. We do not use any paint that would require paint thinner.

Do you do background checks on your employees?
Yes, everyone.

Can just anyone come into Van Grow during classes?
No, we keep the doors locked at all times.

Behavior problems?
It rarely happens but if your child becomes so disruptive that it is affecting the rest of the class’s progress, we will call you and see if we can work out a solution.