Aug 4-9
Advanced Studio Art
Advanced Studio Art Camp provides the opportunity to express yourself and develop your own artistic process while surrounded by other creative individuals.
Instructor: Dave Pawl
Residential Tuition…………..$895
Commuter Tuition…………..$695
Adv. Studio Art Fee…………..$45
- For Students grades 6-12
- Adult registration as Commuter and only with instructor consent
About
In this safe space, with positive and constructive mentorship from a qualified instructor, you can build your confidence and start the journey of developing your own portfolio of original artworks. Advanced Studio Art offers the freedom to work in any media. You will have access to traditional 2-D and 3-D materials and may also bring along personal materials and digital devices.
While in Shell Lake, you will be guided in both large group and individual instruction and have time to create, plan and integrate your thoughts into expressive and creative works of art. The skills you will gain through Advanced Studio Art Camp can also help you begin a journey towards higher level courses like Advanced Placement Art & Design.
You will have time to create art everyday! This camp will also help you develop your ability to explain your work to others through critiques and artist statements.
Prior to arriving in Shell Lake, you will receive a survey to complete which will help the instructor know how to prepare for instruction. You will also upload photos of works they have created in the past. This is low pressure and intended to give our Master Teacher a chance to get to know your style, strengths, and areas of interest.
What to bring to camp: Personal choice in materials is important and we want you to feel comfortable with the supplies you are using. The survey you receive will ask about supplies you would like to have available. You may bring your own supplies to supplement camp supplies if you wish. Certain hazardous materials will not be permitted and these will be communicated before you come to camp. For this camp you will also receive a sketching journal to record your thoughts.
Sample Schedule
Wake-up
7:15 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Welcome
9:00 a.m.
Critique, journaling time, daily discussion
Studio work time
10:00 a.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Visiting artists and artist visits
1:00 p.m.
Studio work time
2:00 p.m.
Friday-set up final show
Dinner
5:00 p.m.
Evening Concerts / Camp Activities
7:00 p.m.
Lights-out
10:00 p.m.
About the Instructor
Dave Pawl has been educating art students for over 20 years at Watertown High School in Central Wisconsin. He has been a leader in his field through his writing of curriculum, teaching and writing AP Art & Design (formerly AP Studio Art) and AP Art History. He teaches his students with wisdom and humor. He wrote Wisconsin’s first Department of Instruction’s Crosswalk for AP Art History (credited in art and social studies). He leads through example. His openness and welcoming smile are always followed by relatable humor and humility.
Mr. Pawl was awarded a Kohl Fellowship in 2007, was named 2017 WAEA Outstanding Art Educator at the Secondary Level for Wisconsin, and is receiving the 2022 WAEA President’s Award.
Dave stands out from his peers because he is always level headed and thoughtful. He strives to continue his education and stay current on issues facing art educators as well as staying current with his students. Dave works hard to connect the community and the students. He is President of the Watertown Arts Council and is department leader.
He has excelled in promoting positive student relations, teaching and increasing student achievement, community involvement, and/or inspired others through many of the following things he’s facilitated in his distinguished career.
Students commented on the following when asked about Mr. Pawl…
“He works every day to help us in all aspects of art and really has made an impact on me both as an artist and student. He always give 110% into his teaching money can buy.”
“He pushes us to work to our full potential and never gives up on us.”
“Mr. Pawl is always encouraging and helpful. He always has something constructive to lay in order to help me improve my art. He has the greatest sense of humor that makes coming to his class the best part of my day. He is always inviting and kind and he has genuine interest in all of his students. Not only has he helped me in the classroom, but he has helped me with issues in my personal life. I know I can trust him and confide in him if I need to..”
Additional Information
Questions? Feel free to contact us for any additional information.
Accommodations
Lodges are available for the duration of the camp session. They are supervised by a professional counseling staff on duty 24 hours each day and meals are prepared under the supervision of a state-approved dietitian.
Commuter Expectations
Commuter students are expected to remain at camp until the day’s activities are completed (Typically 9:am-8pm).
Registrations
Online registrations are accepted until the camp is full. Students may be placed on a waiting list if desired. A camp registration form is sent after payment is received. All cancellations must be made in writing and received 3 weeks in advance of the start of camp for a full refund. A $100.00 fee will be deducted from your refund. Refunds less than three weeks before camp will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Residential Tuition
Our student tuition is $895 per student and includes instructional fees, room and board and a camp t shirt which will be worn at the final performance. Please refer to the registration materials found on our registration site at Ultracamp for complete details. A $100 down payment is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance can be paid at the time of registration or in equal monthly installments. All Tuition must be paid before arrival at camp.
Commuter Tuition
This option is for campers that want to attend our camps but not stay in our dorms, The $695 tuition covers instructional fees, a camp T-Shirt which will be worn at the final performance, meals, and evening activities. Commuters arrive for their first class by 9AM, and can be picked up any time after evening activities conclude (usually around 8pm).
Check-in / Check-out
Check in begins at 2pm on Sunday of the week your camp begins. All medical, dietary, and consent forms must be completed in UltraCamp before arriving at camp. Additional information will be emailed to you approximately 4 weeks before camp begins.
Scholarships
Each year, the Arts Center raises funds for the scholarship program. If you are interested in applying for an Arts Center scholarship, please visit our website
Additional Information
To request disability accommodations, or other special requests, please contact the Arts Center at least two weeks in advance of camp. More information about camp and all of the opportunities available at the Shell Lake Arts Center can be found on our website.
Participants are admitted without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. The Shell Lake Arts Center is an inclusive organization, and we accept all artists and musicians.