FIRST FRIDAY – YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMP PREVIEW WITH THE RED AWNING GALLERY

Join us for a fun and creative First Friday event at The HUB Station Arts Center as local artists offer a preview of this summer’s upcoming art camps! Artists Bev Mihelich, Matt Strawn, Carole Childers, and Rhonda Smith will lead hands-on demonstrations showcasing some of the projects, techniques, and creative activities campers can look forward to this summer.

This family-friendly event is a great opportunity for parents and children to meet the instructors, explore different artistic mediums, and learn more about the exciting summer camp opportunities available at The HUB Station. Information about camp schedules, age groups, and registration will be available during the event.

✨ Live art demonstrations
✨ Meet the camp instructors
✨ Learn about upcoming summer art camps
✨ Family-friendly creative fun

Whether your child loves painting, mixed media, pottery, or hands-on art exploration, this event offers a fun glimpse into a summer filled with creativity and imagination.

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Arts Center – Gallery Room
Price: FREE – Open to the Public

More Information and Summer Camp Registration: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/hubstation/5956

CAMP SCHEDULE

ELEMENTARY SESSIONS (Ages 6–12) | 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• June 16-19
  • Theme: Color Me Wild
  • Instructor: Rhonda Brush Smith
• June 23-26
  • Theme: Block Printmaking
  • Instructor: Matt Strawn
• July 14-17
  • Theme: Art Outside: Shadow tracing, bubble art, sidewalk chalk art, art using nature
  • Instructor: Beverly Mihelich
• July 21-24
  • Theme: Art Made With Yarn
  • Instructor: Beverly Mihelich
• August 4-7
  • Theme: Nature Printing
  • Instructor: Matt Strawn
• August 11-14
  • Theme: Tie-Dye Techniques for Paper and Cloth
  • Instructor: Beverly Mihelich

TEEN SESSIONS (Ages 13–18) | 🕘 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• June 16-19
  • Theme: “Pretty Paper” with Silhouettes
  • Instructor: Carole Childers
• June 23-26
  • Theme: Cardboard Masks
  • Instructor: Carole Childers
• July 14-17
  • Theme: Block Printmaking
  • Instructor: Matt Strawn
• July 21-24
  • Theme: It’s All About Bugs
  • Instructor: Carole Childers
• August 4-7
  • Theme: Dots and More Dots
  • Instructor: Carole Childers
• August 11-14
  • Theme: Printmaking
  • Instructor: Matt Strawn