Budding Artists: Ages 6 - 9

Our camps for ages 6-9 emphasize having fun while putting effort into a piece they can be proud of. Each week of camp has two themes (morning and afternoon) and includes exploration of different materials and techniques. Camp ends with an art show for families and guests to enjoy.

Budding Artists can attend the morning session, afternoon session, or both!

Campers who attend all day will have a break for lunch from 11:45am-12:15pm.

Morning Session: Monday-Friday (10AM-12PM)

Afternoon Session: Monday-Friday (12PM-2PM)

Camps are limited to approximately 10 students.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class, and students who attend the full day are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

If you must cancel, please email (info@stlouisartistsguild.org) or call STLAG. A refund will be given only if cancellation occurs seven days prior to the first day of class. No exceptions. Refunds will be processed minus a $25 withdrawal fee (per camp if multiple camps are purchased).

St. Louis Artists Guild is committed to providing educational experiences to as many people as possible. We are pleased to offer sliding-scale scholarships to make classes and workshops more accessible to our community, adults & children. If you are interested in scholarship information please contact Kathryn Nahorski, Membership and Development Director, at knahorski@stlouisartistsguild.org


Special Offers!


Sibling Discount: Get 10% off your total purchase when 2 or more siblings take a Budding Artist, Young Artist, and/or Teen Intensive course. Use code: ARTFAMILY at checkout.


Multi-Camp Discount: Get 10% off of your total purchase when you purchase 2 or more camps for one student. Use code: MULTICAMP at checkout.

Discounts do not combine.


Before and After Care

This year, we are offering before care (9AM-10AM) and after care (2PM - 3PM) for Budding Artist and Young Artist camps.

Please select before care ($20/week/child), after care ($20/week/child), or both ($40/week/child), and choose the quantity of weeks that your student will need care for.

If you are registering multiple campers, please account for that when selecting quantity (ex: 2 campers for 2 weeks would be a quantity of 4)

All pertinent information about before/after care and pickup will be sent 2 weeks prior to the start of camp.

Breakfast not provided. Please make sure your camper packs a snack!

Before and After Care, Camp STLAG 2026
from $20.00

Glowing Aliens and Mixed Media Sculpture

Week 1: June 8-12, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Zap into outer space and meet your new alien friends. In the morning, campers will use fluorescent materials that glow under blacklight to imagine what’s out in deep space. In the afternoon, we will use materials like air dry clay, and cardboard to create unique sculptures based on our favorite characters! We’ll learn about form, texture, and how to build whatever your budding artist can imagine!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class. Campers who attend the full day are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Full Day: $210 Member | $260 Non-Member

Half Day: $135 Member | $160 Non-Member

If your camper is attending for half days, please make sure to select morning or afternoon upon registration.

For this week: (Morning Camp: Alien Glow Art) (Afternoon: Mixed Media Sculpture)

Camp STLAG 2026: Budding Artists, Week 1, June 8-12, Glowing Aliens and Mixed Media Sculpture
from $135.00


Cartoon Creations and Abstract Expressions

Week 2: June 15-19, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Is your budding artist an aspiring illustrator or comic book artist? This week, campers will explore the world of cartoons, and work to illustrate their own short stories. In the afternoon, they’ll let loose and experiment with abstract art making techniques including paint pouring, collage, and mixed media manipulation.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class. Campers who attend the full day are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Full Day: $210 Member | $260 Non-Member

Half Day: $135 Member | $160 Non-Member

If your camper is attending for half days, please make sure to select morning or afternoon upon registration.

For this week: (Morning Camp: Cartoons) (Afternoon: Abstract Art)

Camp STLAG 2026: Budding Artists, Week 2: June 15-19, Cartoon Creations and Abstract Expressions
from $135.00

Mixed Media Monsters and Mosaics

Week 3: June 22-26, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Don’t look under the bed, spend the week with STLAG making monstrous art! In the mornings, we will create scary original artwork using a variety of materials. We will experiment with paint, fabric, and drawing materials to create never before seen creatures. In the afternoon, we will design and build our own mosaics. Our mosaic creations will be self portraits!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class. Campers who attend the full day are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Full Day: $210 Member | $260 Non-Member

Half Day: $135 Member | $160 Non-Member

If your camper is attending for half days, please make sure to select morning or afternoon upon registration.

For this week: (Morning Camp: Monsters) (Afternoon: Mosaics)

Camp STLAG 2026: Budding Artists, Week 3: June 22-26, Mixed Media Monsters and Mosaics
from $135.00

Artistic Animals and Fantasy Lands

Week 5: July 13-17, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Unlock your inner zoologist, this week budding artists will learn about drawing and painting different types of animals! We will imagine the habitats they live in, and paint their landscapes. In the afternoons, fantasy takes over. We will imagine fantastical gardens for fairies and gnomes. We will play around with size, from creating large flower paintings, to small woodland creatures. Budding Artists will use a variety of materials this week, including air dry clay, cardboard, paint, and drawing materials.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class. Campers who attend the full day are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Full Day: $210 Member | $260 Non-Member

Half Day: $135 Member | $160 Non-Member

If your camper is attending for half days, please make sure to select morning or afternoon upon registration.

For this week: (Morning Camp: Animals) (Afternoon: Fantasy Lands)

Camp STLAG 2026, Budding Artists, Week 5: July 13-17, Artistic Animals and Fantasy Lands
from $135.00

Self Portraits and Clothing Creations

Week 6: July 20-24, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

What makes you, you? In the morning, we will practice our observational drawing skills to make self-portraits that look just like us! In the afternoon we will create wearable art, expressing our individuality using different materials from felt, to paint, printmaking, and drawing materials to create shirts, bags, and jewelry!

Supplies are included in the cost of the class. Campers who attend the full day are responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Full Day: $210 Member | $260 Non-Member

Half Day: $135 Member | $160 Non-Member

If your camper is attending for half days, please make sure to select morning or afternoon upon registration.

For this week: (Morning Camp: Self Portraits) (Afternoon: Clothing)

Camp STLAG 2026, Budding Artists, Week 6: July 20-24, Self Portraits and Clothing Creations
from $135.00