Join us for this week-long camp that blends drawing, screen printing, and risograph printing together. Your child will learn from expert artist, Mark Romero, as he introduces pencil drawing techniques to create a design and then walks them step-by-step through the printmaking processes of silk screening and risograph printing. Each child will leave with multiple pencil drawings, a custom tote bag silk screened with their own design, and a risograph printed zine.

Camp runs M-F from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Campers may be dropped off after 9:30am in the morning and picked up before 3:30pm. Staff will remain on site throughout drop-offs and pick-ups. Snacks are provided, but please send your camper with a cold lunch. Lunch is between 12-1 on site.

Automatic discounts applied for siblings. Reach out to Hannah at [email protected] regarding potential scholarship opportunities!

About the Instructor:

Mark Alberto Romero is a 1st generation Nicaraguan-American artist currently residing in Davis, CA. He focuses on artwork inspired by Mesoamerican culture. His artwork is mainly created using graphite pencils, acrylic paints, mixed media/collaging, and digital mediums. He strives to teach his viewers about the diverse history of Mesoamerica, Pre-Columbian art and Latin America while demonstrating how complex each is. He wants others to learn about the similarities, the connections, and how different cultures have developed throughout time. He aims to revive ancient sculptures, ceramics, and even hieroglyphics, adding a modern twist to these historical artifacts. In doing so, he hopes to inspire others to appreciate and learn more about anthropology and Latin America’s rich history. He also thinks it is important to represent his Nicaraguan roots – he is inspired to create drawings for others to feel proud and to be able to explore their roots.

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