Take Your Art to the Next Level — Enroll in the Figure Academy at Visual Art Institute! Are you ready to grow as an artist, challenge yourself, and create work you’re truly proud of? The Visual Art Institute’s Figure Academy is a powerful 2-week immersive experience designed for passionate Jr. High, Sr. High, and adult students ready to elevate their craft. Each day, you’ll work from the figure in either drawing or painting, guided by professional artists who have taught at several universities. With daily, in-depth critiques, you’ll sharpen your skills, gain personal direction, and learn to create with confidence and intention. By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with impressive, portfolio-ready artwork, stronger technique, and the momentum to pursue college art programs or excel in any creative field. This is a rare opportunity to experience the kind of focused, intensive training that sets serious artists apart. Adults are welcome too — this is an incredible chance to refresh skills, grow rapidly, and reignite your artistic practice. Choose either 2-week session, the 1-week watercolor session, or commit to all three for an extraordinary summer of accelerated artistic growth. We highly recommend students to have taken at least one drawing class before registering for Figure Academy. EVEN IF YOU HAVE JOINED US BEFORE, PLEASE REVIEW THE SUPPLY LIST!!! PRICE: $650 for 2 Week Class. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: Figure Academy Session 2 | Jumbula

How is a book made, and what magical stories can it tell? In this camp, little artists will dream up, bind, and decorate their very own books, then fill each page with stories straight from their imagination. PRICE: $215 for 5 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: Bookmaking & Storytelling | Jumbula

Unleash your creativity in this fun-filled stop-motion animation class designed for young artists! Working as a team, students will learn how to combine 2d moving puppets with large background scenery drawings to create moving pictures. During this week, we will be creating a visual representation of Camille Saint-Saëns’s masterpiece: “Carnival of the Animals”. By the end of the camp, these kids will have a complete animated short film they created from start to finish! For the first two days of camp, students will be working as a team to draw and assemble all the character puppets and background scenery. For the second two days, we’ll be creating the animation by moving our puppets across the scenery, photographing each step, and linking all images together. The last day of class will be a chance to watch our masterpiece, and experiment with other animation tools for fun. You can check out this youtube video to see an example of last summer’s stop motion animation camp project: "Peter and the Wolf" Stop Motion Animation. *Make sure to turn your YouTube settings up to highest quality so you can see the video clearly!* PRICE: $215 for 5 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: UC STOP MOTION ANIMATION: SECRET ANIMAL WORLD | Jumbula

Explore the storyteller inside of you by coming to our character design camp! Students will learn to design characters from their imaginations using a variety of mediums. Students will grow not only as artists but also as thinkers. PRICE: $215 for 5 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: UC Character Design | Jumbula

Let’s get centered! In this camp teens will learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Instruction and guidance will be given on centering a mound of clay, dropping the hole and raising the roof. oops, we mean the walls… of a pot! Students can expect to make an assortment of pottery projects such as small plates, cups, and bowls. If a student decides they just prefer sculpting by hand…. Well, we will accommodate them too! PRICE: $215 for 5 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Teens at the Pottery Wheel | Jumbula

Let’s explore the history of bookmaking while creating a variety of tiny books along the way. We’ll experiment with different binding techniques, make our own paper and covers, and head home with new little spaces to record our thoughts, sketches, and stories. PRICE: $215 for 5 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: Miniature Bookmaking | Jumbula

Art belongs everywhere, even outside! In this class, we’ll dress up the yard with playful, handmade creations like birdhouses, stepping stones, wind chimes, and more. Students will experiment with color, texture, and mixed materials while letting their imaginations run wild, creating cheerful art pieces that bring outdoor spaces to life. This is a four day camp. There is no camp on Friday July 24th. PRICE: $175 for 4 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: Yard Art | Jumbula

Explore the storyteller inside of you by coming to our Creature Creation class! Students will learn to design creatures from their imaginations using a variety of mediums. Students will grow not only as artists but also as thinkers. PRICE: $175 for 4 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: UC Creature Creation | Jumbula

Bring your ideas to life in this week-long 3D Design Summer Camp for teens. Using the creative themes Robots, Monsters, and Pirates, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling while designing original digital creations—from futuristic robots and imaginative creatures to pirate-inspired ships, tools, and treasure. Campers will build real-world design skills such as shaping, scaling, symmetry, and problem-solving while exploring how 3D design is used in games, movies, engineering, and product design. By the end of the week, each student will complete at least two finished projects to take home, showcasing their creativity and technical skills. No prior experience needed—just creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to design. PRICE: $175 for 4 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration and more info: UC 3D Printing: Robots, Monsters and Pirates July 20-23 | Jumbula

Join the Watercolor Figure Academy at Visual Art Institute! Immerse yourself in a transformative week of focused study with the Visual Art Institute’s Watercolor Figure Academy, an intensive one-week workshop designed for adult students and art educators who want to deepen their skills and elevate their artistic voice. Each day, you’ll work directly from the live figure—sharpening your drawing in the morning and expanding your watercolor painting skills in the afternoon. With daily, in-depth critiques, you’ll engage meaningfully with fellow artists, gain valuable insights, and receive personalized direction to strengthen each successive study. By the end of the week, you’ll have powerful new skills and portfolio-worthy artwork that reflects true growth. Visual Art Institute stands out for its ability to help students build the right kind of portfolio for educator certification and professional advancement. Our instructors—professional artists who also teach at leading colleges and universities—bring real expertise and mentorship to every session. No matter your artistic goals, learning to draw and paint from the figure in sustained sessions is an invaluable asset. This immersive experience is unique to Visual Art Institute, and those who participate leave better prepared to develop their voice and make their mark in the art world. We highly recommend students to have taken at least one drawing class before registering for Figure Academy. EVEN IF YOU HAVE JOINED US BEFORE, PLEASE REVIEW THE SUPPLY LIST!!! PRICE: $375 for 5 Day Camp. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796.

Registration, supply list and more info: Watercolor Figure Academy | Jumbula