About
Camp Brushstrokes is a camp program for ages 714. Campers work with pottery, wet clay, mosaics, glass, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, and book making. Summer Camp Brushstrokes meets weekly from 9 am to 3 pm, Mid-Year Camps meet during one-day and weeklong school breaks from 9 am to 3 pm, and After School Classes meet from 4 pm to 5:30 pm.
Programs
- Summer Camp Brushstrokes — 7–9 · Weekly camps, daily 9 am–3 pm
- Mid-Year Camps — 10–14 · One-day and weeklong school breaks, 9 am–3 pm
- After School Classes — 10–14 · 4–5:30 pm
At a glance
- Ages: 7–14 years old
- General schedule: Camp Brushstrokes summer camp is weekly and daily 9 am–3 pm. After Care is available from 3-6 pm.
- Facility hours: Open 6 days a week from 12-7 pm; closed Tuesdays.
About the provider
Brushstrokes was founded in 1995 by ceramic artists Nancy Selvin and Kevin Nierman. It is founded, owned, and operated by artist Jessica Abbott Williams (Jessie). Brushstrokes is involved in schools and other civic organizations, and it has partnered with the Alameda County Community Food Bank on the Empty Bowls ACCFB fundraiser by working with children at local schools to paint over 500 bowls per year and donating time and materials for the project.
Registration is open for Mid-Year and Summer Camps. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are available, but not required.
What families say
“Brushstrokes Art Camp has been an incredible experience for my 9 and 11-year-old kids! They’ve loved every moment, especially the themed weeks where they explored topics like Nature, Animals, or Art Techniques. Each week they had the chance to dive into new art projects, experimenting with a wide range of materials to truly express their creativity.” — Erik
“The art I did at Brushstrokes encompassed so much more than I had anticipated! I always left with not only creative inspiration, but often knowledge of a completely new medium. It was so wonderful to connect with artists of all levels, share work, and have great feedback.” — Tam
“Going to Brushstrokes and later becoming a staff member of Brushstrokes has taught me invaluable lessons and skills and created great memories. Brushstrokes has had a huge impact on my life as an artist, strongly influencing me to become a Studio Arts major in college.” — Dina
Last updated September 14, 2026.
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