Local kids get creative with unique art projects at Jabberwocky Art Camp

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Children ages five to 11 who attended Jabberwocky Art Camp this summer got to let their creative juices flow. With art and craft projects such as painting with acrylics on canvas, 3-D construction, collages, printmaking and much more, everyone was able to think out-of-the-box with these fun activities.

Nancy Allen, a resident of The Woodlands, is the owner and directory of Jabberwocky Art Camp. After 20 years of providing creative programs for children in Houston, Allen decided to create an art camp for children right here in this community.

“I always like to provide children with a lot of different experiences,” said Allen. “I get to be the conduit of all of this creativity, fun and energy. I get to plan the activities and it is just so pleasing to me.”

Not only does Allen help the kids in their creative endeavors, but she also has skilled and professional artists that come to the camps to help guide the children while they explore the fun and excitement of art.

Allen notes that just like professional artists, she likes to use high-grade materials at Jabberwocky Art Camp such as painting acrylic on canvas and canvas board, and using professional watercolor paper.

“I think that art is more than just art,” said Allen. “It really does help all of us, even as adults, become better problem solvers. We like to keep that creative flow going for the kids.”

From Picasso-inspired self-portraits to making paper dragons, the extensive range of activities and projects was fit for every attendee, even if they didn’t see art as their forte. To view all of the projects completed at Jabberwocky Art Camp this past summer, click here.

“We do have a lot of kids that say ‘I can’t do that,’ or ‘I’m not good at that.’ I think art is not about being good or having a preset idea in your mind about what you are trying to accomplish, but if you just do the steps along the way and you are open to the experience, you can look at it in the end and say ‘wow, I did that.’ I just know what that look is when it comes across a kid’s face. It just gives my heart a little flutter,” said Allen.

Kids do not have to wait until next summer for these camps! This winter, Jabberwocky Art Camp will be holding a 3-day class, December 29-31. Registration is not yet opened, but stay tuned to the website provided below for more information.