Explore all of our summer offerings for kids and teens of all ages at Callanwolde! These week-long camps and intensives offer a chance to learn new skills, develop your talent, and create – all onsite at the historic estate. Start planning your summer now; registration is now open.
For any questions or comments, please reach out to camps@callanwolde.org.
Callanwolde Creative Camp
Ages 6 – 12
Callanwolde Creative Camp is a fun way for aspiring artists rising first through seventh graders to spend the summer. Get out of the house and into our beautiful mansion with twelve acres to run around and be inspired. Campers will have fun painting, drawing, making prints, sculpting clay, and more. Each week has a new theme to fuel their imagination – see themes below.
2026 Schedule and Themes
Have you ever dreamed of writing your own comic book or designing your own superhero? Now is your chance to bring your characters to life!
Dates: June 1 - 5
Registration Code: CCMP 01
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
Calling all animal lovers! Let’s create art inspired by creatures from jungles to the arctic, the deep sea, and even your own backyard.
Dates: June 8 - 12
Registration Code: CCMP 02
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
This 4-day camp introduces campers to the magical world of miniatures. Make mini figures, design mini objects, decorate mini rooms, and more!
Dates: June 15 - 18
Registration Code: CCMP 03
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
Unleash your inner artist! Learn about famous artists from the past and present, and be inspired by art movements and styles from around the world.
Dates: June 22 - 26
Registration Code: CCMP 04
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
Cool down from the summer heat at Callanwolde as we explore the seas and make some aquatic-inspired art.
Dates: July 6 - 10
Registration Code: CCMP 05
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
Spend the week exploring a magical mansion, creating artwork inspired by great myths and legends.
Dates: July 13 - 17
Registration Code: CCMP 06
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
Who said trash can't be treasure? Let's make artwork out of the everyday things you find in the recycling bin.
Dates: July 20 - 24
Registration Code: CCMP 07
Location: Callanwolde Mansion
Teen Summer Studios
Ages 13 – 18
Teen Summer Studios are perfect for teens (rising eighth graders, high school freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) looking to learn new skill sets or build their portfolios. Teen Summer Studios are taught by Atlanta arts professionals in a small class setting to help educate and develop in painting and drawing, pottery, photography, and more. A typical day includes instructor demos, art history, and plenty of studio time to work independently. Instructors will vary each week and offer a new curriculum each week while using mediums including but not limited to watercolors, acrylics, charcoal, graphite, pastel, and more.
This 2 week intensive camp will explore the creative possibilities of throwing clay on the wheel.
This intensive allows teens the time, focus, and support to bring their characters to life! Through research, anatomy study, and experimental sketches, teens will develop characters with key poses and expressions, model sheets, and sketches of their own environment and background.
SOLD OUT
In this intensive, students will explore the world of digital photography through creative image-making and visual storytelling.
Dates: July 13 - 17
Registration Code: TPHO 01
Location: Callanwolde Conservatory
Teens will experience a broad range of techniques and approaches to creating three-dimensional works of art.
In this 2-week intensive, artists will investigate the creative possibilities of clay.
Dates: June 8 - 12 & June 15 - 18
Registration Code: TCC 02
Location: Carriage House Wheel
This short intensive will teach budding artists how to draw from observation and their imaginations, while expanding on the elements and principles of classical art composition.
Dates: June 15 - 18
Registration Code: TPD 05
Location: Carriage House PD1
This week will focus on drawing and painting the human figure.
Teen Dates: June 8 - 12
Registration Code: TPD 03
Location: Carriage House PD1
SOLD OUT
Using a variety of hand-made and adapted media, campers will create homemade publications called zines.
Dates: June 8 - 12
Registration Code: TPD 04
Location: Conservatory
This week introduces artists to a variety of techniques and mediums, ranging from traditional drawing to collage, printmaking, 3D design, and more!
Dates: July 13 - 17
Registration Code: TPD 11
Location: Carriage House PD1
This intensive introduces teens to textile and fiber arts, with creations ranging from functional to fun! Processes include hand-sewing, embroidery, weaving, applique and more!
Teen Dates: June 22 - 26
Registration Code: TPD 07
Location: Conservatory
This intensive introduces teens to textile and fiber arts, with creations ranging from functional to fun! Processes include hand-sewing, embroidery, weaving, applique and more!
Explore the wonderful world of art history! Teens will reimagine famous works and create their own pieces inspired while learning techniques from legendary artists.
Dates: July 6 - 10
Registration Code: TPD 10
Location: Carriage House PD1
Ever driven past a mural and wondered who painted it? Curious about what the daily life of a professional artist looks like? This camp is for you! This week introduces campers to a new local, professional artist each day. Learn about their process, influences, and artistic practice.
Dates: June 15 - 18
Registration Code: TPD 06
Location: Conservatory
Teen campers will improve their sketchbook techniques like drawing, mixed media, and collage while incorporating writing prompts to creatively blend text and imagery.
Dates: June 22 - 26
Registration Code: TPD 08
Location: Conservatory
This week will be all about strange art movements throughout history. Campers will different eras of counterculture and the works of art they inspired, and make their own art inspired by all of the absurd art that has come before them!
Dates: July 20 - 24
Registration Code: TPD 13
Location: Conservatory
Summer Camp Cancellations and Refunds
Refund requests must be made five business days prior to the first day of a registered camp.
If the camper requests to drop before the camp starts, we offer a refund minus a $20 admin fee.
There are no refunds given once the camp week begins.