2009 Workshops

We believe in the power of art to ignite, connect, and transform communities.

For more than 35 years, Centrum--in partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction--has worked with accomplished, professional artists to inspire and challenge young artists at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend.

Centrum's youth workshops provide a completely hands-on experience outside the traditional classroom for students throughout Washington in grades 5-12. The unique setting and scope of each week:

• Challenges students to strengthen both artistic techniques and critical thinking skills
• Exposes students to the work of accomplished, professional artists
• Enables students to accelerate their artistic development
• Provides hands-on teacher training alongside student learning
• Helps school districts around the state achieve their learning objectives

Centrum's youth workshops are led by Northwest artists whose work is at the center of the most vital cultural conversations happening in this region.

2009 YOUTH WORKSHOPS

HIGH-SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12)

• June 21-27, 2009
  HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ARTS CAMP (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY)
• August 2-8
  DANCE This AT CENTRUM

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 7-9)

• March 8-13, 2009
  ARTS EXPLORATION (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY)
   
• March 15-20, 2009
  ARTS EXPLORATION (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY)
   
• March 22-27, 2009
  BLUE HERON MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPLORATIONS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 5-6)

• April 13-18, 2009
  WATER WORLD (ART AND MARINE SCIENCE)

In addition to the youth-focused programs offered in partnership with OSPI, Centrum offers Intergenerational workshops that also serve young artists.

• THE FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES
  July 28-July 5, 2009
  (Age 5+)
• THE PORT TOWNSEND SLIDE & STEEL FESTIVAL
  July 5-12, 2009
  (Age 14+)
   
• THE PORT TOWNSEND WRITERS' CONFERENCE
  July 12-19, 2009
  (Age 18+)
• JAZZ PORT TOWNSEND
  July 19-26, 2009
  (Age 14+)
• THE PORT TOWNSEND COUNTRY BLUES FESTIVAL
  July 26-August 2, 2009
  (Age 14+)