Summer Camp at Cape Fear Community College
Expand Your Creative Horizons
Splashing paint across a canvas is fun. It’s a pastime
children can take part in that’s both constructive and
enjoyable. Children who paint learn to think with an open
mind and to express themselves more deeply through their
art and their words. Additional benefits include:
 Increased self-esteem as they gain a skill they can be
proud of
 Stress relief as they turn to painting as an outlet
 Gaining a lifelong appreciation of art and diversity
 Development of critical thinking skills
 Strengthening eye-hand coordination and fine motor
skills
“Painting with Acrylics” is an introduction to using acrylic
paint, one of the most versatile media available. Bright
colors, ease of use, and infinite techniques make acrylic
painting a boundless, creative choice.
During this camp, students will learn the basic principles
and techniques of acrylic painting, including composition,
light and shadow, color harmony, and perspective.
Students will paint a variety of subjects including
landscapes, seascapes, and animals on canvases. By the
end of the week, your young artist will fill your home with
unique and beautiful artwork.
Dates: July 11 - 14 (ages 11-13) and August 1 - 4 (8-10)
Times: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: Wilmington Campus
Cost: $150 (Include paint, brushes, and easels. Additional
supplies required.)
Camp Curriculum
The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions to
paint an 8”x10” canvas with a pre-drawn template. Each
student will paint the same piece, but there will be
opportunity to make it their own. The goal is for each
student to complete two paintings each day.
The instructor will prepare a painting palette (using nontoxic materials) for each participant, and offer assistance
to individual students. A new technique will be
incorporated each day, which will allow students to
progress in their skills during the week and give them
the confidence to be able to paint on their own once
camp has finished. Students will utilize different
approaches so they can find their own way to express
themselves through art.
Lunch Break
Campers will receive a 30 minute break each day.
Please pack a brown bag lunch and drink for your child.
Campers will not have access to a refrigerator or
microwave. Staff must be notified at the time of
registration if there are known food allergies and/or
intolerances.
Supply List and Dress Code
We will provide paint, brushes, and easels for the
duration of camp. We will also have oversized t-shirts for
the children so that they don’t get paint on their clothes.
It is recommended that your child wears short sleeve
shirts.
Students must bring:
 10, 8”x10” canvases (you can purchase a pack of 10
at your local craft store for less than $15)
 If applicable, please pack hair ties
About Your Instructor
Elexsis Sutton is trained in a variety of
painting techniques from nationally
recognized artists and programs and,
for the past 15 years, has taught painting
classes for youth and adults in both Oil
and Acrylic mediums.
For 10 years, she worked with the local
Wilmington YMCA to provide weekly
classes in Bob Ross Oil Painting
techniques, as well as Donna Dewberry
One-Stroke classes. Many of her
students started painting at 8 years of
age and have continued with her
classes even into their upper teens.
Over the years, several adult students
have continued painting privately and
are even winning local competitions.
Currently, she has her own painting
studio in Wilmington where she
continues to offer Oil and Acrylic
painting classes in a variety of painting/
artist techniques. In addition to these
weekly classes, she has partnered with
several commercial art suppliers to
provide classes in local craft stores in
both Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, SC.