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Summer ArtVentures 2024 Classes for Kids & Adults

Summer Art Camps provide children with creative fun ways to engage their imagination through visual art activities.  Hinovations Art Gallery offers plenty of cultural stimulation.  As kids create art, they will explore ideas, learn art vocabulary, and experiment with a variety of media as well as gain knowledge about other cultures and their art.  Each Session is thematic and taught by professional artists and teachers, in a positive and nurturing environment.

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Primates Summer
Kids ages 5 - 12

Primates Summer

Embark on an educational journey this summer with our Primates Art Class, where young minds delve into the fascinating world of primates through artistic exploration. From intricate sketches to vibrant paintings, kids will discover the diverse species, behaviors, and habitats of these intelligent creatures, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world while honing their artistic skills. This summer, we are offering Eleven Weeks of Summer Art Workshops. Each week will feature three to four Primate Projects. Students will explore their creative side by using different media as they Draw and Paint on paper.

Class Instructor:  Raquel Hinojosa

Time:  Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuition Cost:  $105 per child/per class.  Materials provided plus light snacks.  

  • Class 1 June 3 - 6, “Gorilla, Gibbons, & Chimpanzee" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 2 June 10 - 13, “The Colobus Monkeys” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 3 June 17 - 20, “Goeldi’s, Diademed, Woolly Lemur & Aye-aye” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 4 June 24 - 27, “Mandrills & Baboons” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • **Class 5 July 1 - 2, “Macaque & Mangabey" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 6 July 8 - 11, “Talapoin & Allen’s Swamp, African Vervet & Tantalus Monkeys" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 7 July 15 - 18, “Red Moustached, De Brazza’s Guenon, Diana & Mona Monkeys" Drawing & Painting.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 8 July 22 - 25, “Patas Monkey & Forest Guenons” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 9 July 29 - 1, “Bushbabies " Drawing & Painting.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 10 Aug 5 - 8, “Orangutan, Langur & Macaques" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 11 Aug 12 - 15, “Buffy Saki, Capuchin, & Pygmy Marmoset" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for  Morning or Afternoon

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Robots 
Kids ages 6 - 12

Robotic Creatures 

Robotic Creatures by Instructor Artist Lupe Hernandez

In this imaginative workshop, students delve into the captivating realm of Steampunk aesthetics while honing their artistic skills in robotic creature design. Combining the retro-futuristic charm of Steampunk with the mechanical intricacies of robotics, participants embark on a creative journey where gears, cogs, and brass elements come to life on paper. From sketching initial concepts to refining details and adding finishing touches, participants develop their artistic abilities while immersing themselves in the captivating world of Steampunk-inspired robotics.

Class Instructor:  Mr. Lupe Hernandez

Time:  Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuition Cost:  $105 per child/per class.  Materials provided plus light snacks.  

  • Class 1 June 3 - 6, “Bees" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 2 June 10 - 13, “Crawling Insects” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 3 June 17 - 20, “Flying Insects” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 4 June 24 - 27, “Birds” Drawing & Painting. Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • *Class 5 July 1 - 2, “Salt-water Fish” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 6 July 8 - 11, “Frogs" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 7 July 15 - 18, “Snakes" Drawing & Painting.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 8 July 22 - 25, “Lizards” Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 9 July 29 - 1, “Dogs " Drawing & Painting.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 10 Aug 5 - 8, “Cats" Drawing & Painting Class.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

  • Class 11 Aug 12 - 15, “Bovidae" Drawing & Painting.  Click for Morning or Afternoon

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Painting in the Afternoon
Class for Kids ages 10  to 15

Olympic Paris

Class for kids ages 10 to 15

Students are immersed in the vibrant world of the Paris Olympics as they channel the spirit of French artist Toulouse-Lautrec, bringing his unique style to life on canvas. With bold strokes and vivid colors, they capture the energy and excitement of this historic event, blending artistry and athleticism in a celebration of creativity and sport.

Class Instructor:  Raquel Hinojosa

Time:  Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Class meets once a week for 2 hrs, a total of 8 hrs a month.

Tuition Cost:  $120 for 8-hour workshop.

Class for June, Dates 4, 11, 18, 25

Class for July, Dates 2, 9, 16, 23

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Painting in the Afternoon
Class for Kids ages 12  to 17

Steampunk Painting 

Class for kids ages 12 to 17

From sketching initial concepts to refining details and adding finishing touches, participants develop their artistic abilities while immersing themselves in the captivating world of Steampunk-inspired robotic painting.

Class Instructor:  Lupe Hernandez

Time:  Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Class meets once a week for 2 hrs, a total of 8 hrs a month.

Tuition Cost:  $120 for 8-hour workshop.

Class for June, Dates 4, 11, 18, 25

Class for July, Dates 2, 9, 16, 23

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Painting in the Afternoon
Adults 18+

Culinary Portraiture Watercolor

Class for Adults, 18+

With brushes in hand and a palette of subtle hues, participants indulge their senses as they bring Mexican dishes to life on paper. From spicy salsas to savory delights, each stroke captures the essence of culinary artistry, blending creativity with tranquility. Join us to unwind, sip, and savor the joy of creating edible masterpieces with watercolor.

Class Instructor:  Raquel Hinojosa

Time:  Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.  Class meets once a week for 2 hrs, total 8 hrs a month.

Tuition Cost:  $120 for 8 hr workshop.

Class for June, Dates 5, 12, 19, 26

Class for July, Dates 10, 17, 24, 31

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Airbrush Basics & Techinques
Class for Kids ages 12 - 17

Airbrush - Mixed Media class

Class for kids ages 12 to 17

Students learn the basics and techniques of Airbrush painting as well as learn to mix with other painting materials.  The theme for this class is Steampunk Animals.

Class Instructor:  Lupe Hernandez

Time:  Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.  Class meets once a week for 2 hrs, total 8 hrs a month.

Tuition Cost:  $120 for 8 hr workshop.

Class for June, Dates 5, 12, 19, 26

Class for July, Dates 10, 17, 24, 31

Insurance Waiver

  • Students will be working with a variety of mediums including pencils, color pencils, brushes, paints, markers, scissors, glue, etc.

  • The only First Aid administered in case of accidents is the cleansing of injured area and over the counter bandages.

  • By Signing up for Classes at Hinovations Art Gallery, located at 1009 Laurel Ave in McAllen, you exclude Hinovations and their Staff from any responsibility for any injury your child might incur while taking lessons in this location.

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