Creative expression is the cornerstone of the Summer Arts Program at Kippewa. With so many disciplines
to choose from, every camper has the ability to express herself through a newfound skill or a favorite
passion. Campers can concentrate in the fine arts of painting, drawing and photography, or learn a craft
through hands-on instruction in pottery, needlecrafts, knitting, textile arts, silk-screening, leathercraft,
jewelry making, woodworking and stained glass. A dozen studios fill three buildings and careful scheduling
keeps the classes small. Scenic views of the lake and rolling hills are perfect for outdoor art classes
where nature provides the inspiration. Maine is a summer (and year-round) haven for many artists and
craftspeople providing a wide range of local talent to draw on for "artist-in-residence" programs and
one-day workshops and field trips. Campers show off their work in a full-scale exhibit at the end of
each session.
Ed Cunningham, artist-in-residence, joins Kippewa for his 43rd season coordinating the Visual Arts Program.
A retired teacher, Ed now spends much of his time painting and exhibiting in local galleries.
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