Classes & Camps

Classes & Camps includes Art Classes, Summer Art Camps, School’s Out: November 3 AM and PM sessions, and Drop-in Gesture Drawing/Painting Sessions. Art Classes run seasonally throughout the year in six-to-eight-week sessions and workshops that can range from one day to several days. Summer Art Camps run nine weeks each summer as one-week, full- or half-day sessions, with half-day options from 9am-12pm and 12:30-3:30pm, plus before-care from 8-9am and after-care from 3:30-6pm for an additional fee.

Programs

• Art Classes — kids, teens, and adults · seasonally throughout the year in six-to-eight-week sessions and workshops that can range from one day to several days
• Summer Art Camps — students entering grades K–7 · nine weeks each summer; one-week, full- or half-day sessions · $125–$280 per week · All camps take place at the Capitoline Center, 8360 Court Avenue, Ellicott City MD. Campers must reach age five by September 1 to participate.
• Drop-in Gesture Drawing/Painting Sessions — Age 18+ · ongoing
• School’s Out: November 3 AM (grades K-5) – All About Texture — Ages 5 – 10 · November 3, 2026
• School’s Out: November 3 PM (grades K-5) – All About Paper — Ages 5 – 10 · November 3, 2026

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $125–$280 per week
• General schedule: Summer Art Camp runs for nine weeks each summer.

About the provider

The Howard County Arts Council says it enriches and uplifts communities by advancing the arts, artists, and arts organizations for the benefit of all. It also sponsors arts initiatives, awards grants and scholarships, provides advancement opportunities for artists and arts organizations, creates an environment for open expression and exchange, encourages people young and old to discover their own artistic talents, and acts as the primary voice and advocate for the Howard County arts community.

Last updated October 30, 2026.