Theme: Outer Space

Cosmic Surrealism: Art Beyond the Atmosphere

Is it a spacecraft? A deep-space anomaly? Or something else entirely? This week, we’re diving into the dreamlike world of Surrealism and exploring how artists use the mystery of outer space to challenge reality. Students will conceptualize their own "Unidentified Object" and bring it to life as a 3D sculpture. Using mixed media, translucent materials, and lights, artists will create a glowing masterpiece that looks like it drifted straight out of a sci-fi gallery.

This weekly summer program is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating! Classes are sold in 3-day sessions.

Meet Tracy

Tracy Smedes-Hepler is a former teacher and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with 13 years experience as a preschool teacher at the Leelanau Children’s Center. She has been a mother and nanny for over 22 years! Her love of the arts and creativity inspired her to launch an arts exploration business, Tearwater T, which aims to provide art programming to local children. After a successful first year, she is excited to begin her second year engaging with the youth in her community this school year as a creativity mentor and process-arts teacher at the OAB.