Children's Program
Code: K0505-25
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Open to All
Subject to specific age requirements, students of any skill/knowledge level.
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Ages 9-12
Star Stories: Where Myths Meet the Night Sky
Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2025Past
9AM-3PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: February Session
Feb 3 - 24, 2027
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After School Art: March Session
Mar 3 - 31, 2027
Concept
Embark on an exciting journey through the stars! For centuries, people from all over the world have looked up at the night sky and imagined amazing stories from constellations. Young artists explore these dazzling star myths from different cultures, then dream up their own stories to bring to life through colorful comic book art. We create clay characters as the heroes of their myths to accompany their comics. With a burst of imagination and curiosity, we blend art and storytelling in a way that’s truly out of this world!
Faculty
Sam Ticknor
Sam Ticknor is a New York City based studio artist specializing in drawing and painting. She creates imaginative works on paper using watercolor paints and inks, and is currently crafting paintings for an upcoming picture book. Ticknor also has a passion for teaching, and has led art courses at schools, camps, and universities in Aspen, Pittsburgh, and New York City.
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: February Session
Feb 3 - 24, 2027
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After School Art: March Session
Mar 3 - 31, 2027
Workshop Details>
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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