Summer Art Camps at Space One Eleven are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create works of art ready for the end-of-summer art exhibition in Space One Eleven’s art galleries.

Young artists in rising 2nd through 5th grades explore multiple mediums during a one week camp. Rising 6th through 12 graders select from one and two-week camps in Drawing, Papier-Mâché, Portfolio Development, Clay, Crochet, Basket Weaving, Fashion, Printmaking, Screen Printing, Bent Wood Sculpture, and Architecture.

Tuition is offered on a sliding scale. Families may qualify for free or reduced rates thanks to the support of local foundations and individual contributors.

Drawing Camp at Space One Eleven for rising 6th through 12 grades
June 15 – 19, 2026
9am to 3pm

Teaching Artist Ty Smith will lead young artists, rising 6th through 12th-grades, in building a foundation for drawing with different media, sharpening their drawing skills, and teach drawing techniques for representing forms and objects from life.

Smith is an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and at Samford University. He received an MFA from the School of Art and Art History, University of Tulsa.

Papier-Mâché Camp
June 15 – 19, 2026
9 am to 3pm

Teaching artist Laura Benson will encourage young artists in Grades 6-12 to explore their creativity through the design and construction of one or more papier-mâché sculptures. Young artists will spend the week developing their creative concepts, building armatures, applying papier-mâché, and finally bringing their creations to life by painting their handmade sculptures. This camp is accessible for a range of skill levels, offering young artists a chance to push their imagination as well as their artistic abilities.

Benson has an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BFA in Drawing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Sculpture: Bending Wood Camp

Tanner Young will lead rising 9th through 12th graders in a woodworking workshop.

Young artists will explore making bent wood sculpture through the method of hot pipe bending. Different methods of fabrication and construction will be utilized in the production of these sculptures. Young emphasizes process and individual investigation.  Students will learn to trust their own intuition and ingenuity.

Young holds an MFA in Sculpture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a BFA from the University of Texas at Tyler.  He is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Montevallo.

AEIVA presents Living and Working, a survey exhibition of work by Erin Jane Nelson made between 2015 and 2025, while she was based in a suburb of Atlanta. Inspired by the ecologies and shifting landscapes of the southeastern US, Nelson’s work draws from regional craft traditions and science fiction alike to consider how sentimentality and personal narrative are entangled with ongoing environmental change. With a formally inventive approach to photography, textiles, and ceramics, her work finds quiet persistence in the intimate labor of living and working on a changing planet.

This exhibition is free and open to the public. Join us for an opening celebration on Thursday, May 21 from 5 to 7pm.

AEIVA will be offering drop-in tours on Saturdays all summer long, starting on May 23. Tours are led by AEIVA’s student guides and typically last between 20-30 minutes. No registration required.

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📆 When: Saturday, June 20, 2026

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Please note this is a two-week camp:
June 22 – 26 and July 6 – 10, 2026
Young artists are expected to attend both weeks.
9am to 3pm

Jesús Guizar will lead young artists in rising 6th through 12th-grades in exploring the endless possibilities of clay. They will learn handbuilding and surface decoration techniques to create functional and sculptural works of art. This camp is perfect for young artists of all skill levels, from those curious about clay to those wanting to explore more possibilities with the material.

Crochet
June 22 – 26, 2026
9am to 3pm

Teaching artist Bethany Moody will introduce rising 6th through 12th-grade students to crochet as an artistic tool. Young artists will learn foundational techniques such as single crochet, shaping and color changing. With these skills and some creative problem-solving, artists will translate a color drawing into a yarn-based image.

Moody is an Instructor at the University of Alabama Department of Art & Art History. They earned their MFA in Visual Studies at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York; and their BFA in Printmaking at University at Montevallo.

Portfolio Development Camp

June 22 – 26, 2026
9 am to 3 pm

Are you a serious high school art student who plans to major in art or design in college? Are you a younger student who would like to apply to an art-focused high school such as ASFA? If so, this intensive, one-week course will help you build or enhance your portfolio. Young artists in rising 6th through 12th-grades will strengthen foundation skills by rendering works from life and will have the experience of peer critiques in progress.

This camp is taught by Daisie Hoitsma Young. Young teaches painting and drawing at the University of Alabama. She holds an MFA in painting and drawing from Ohio University and a BFA from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Thunder on the Mountain, Alabama’s most spectacular and largest Fourth of July fireworks show, returns to Red Mountain on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Vulcan Park & Museum invites the community to experience this annual tradition as the city’s sky lights up in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

At approximately 9 p.m., Pyro Shows of Alabama will launch the first of more than 2,500 fireworks shells and effects in a 20-minute show synchronized to a patriotic soundtrack.

Music will be broadcast on iHeartMedia Birmingham radio stations, including 102.5 The Bull, 103.1 The Beat, 103.7 The Q, Magic 96.5, News Radio 960 WERC, and La Jefa 98.3.

The show will also air live on WBRC 6 News for viewers across the Birmingham metro area.

Presented by UAB Medicine, Thunder on the Mountain is organized by Vulcan Park Foundation with support from the City of Birmingham, the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the City of Homewood. Additional support is provided by Medical Properties Trust, iHeartMedia Birmingham, La Jefa 98.3, Bham Now, WBRC 6 News.

Special thanks to our supporters at the Alabama Tourism Department and our Corporate Partners: Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Protective Life Insurance, Regions Bank, and Vulcan Materials Company.

Vulcan Park & Museum will close to the public at 3 p.m. on July 4 to allow for event setup and safety preparations.

PLEASE NOTE: Vulcan Park & Museum and Valley View Drive will be closed to the public during the fireworks show. Thunder on the Mountain is visible from multiple vantage points across downtown Birmingham and Homewood!

Screen Printing
July 6 – 10, 2026
9am to 3pm

This camp, taught by John Klosterman, introduces rising 9th through 12th-grade students to the fundamentals of screen printing as a creative and expressive art form during a five-day screen printing intensive class.

Klosterman is a Drawing, Foundations, and Printmaking instructor at the University of Alabama. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of South Alabama, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama.

Sew Cool Fashion
Please note this is a two-week camp:
July 6 – 10 and July 13 – 17, 2026
Young artists are expected to attend both weeks.
9am to 3pm

Designer Kenya Buchanan will lead young artists in grades 6 - 12 in intro to sewing, safety practices, sewing machine basics, how to read a basic pattern and construction of a wearable project, and learn principles of fashion design! During fashion week we will learn basic principles of fashion illustration, vocabulary, proportion, clothing, coloring, and more fun stuff that real designers do! The campers will create their own clothing line and create one complete look from their sketches.

Kenya B. is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she received a BS in Apparel Design. She has shown during NY fashion week and has earned several awards for her luxury gowns and ready-to-wear.

Dive into the exciting world of pinhole photography with UAB Assistant Professor of Photography Jillian Marie Browning at the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA).

Inspired by the pinhole camera photography on view in Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and Working, at AEIVA, workshop participants will learn about the history of photography and the development of pinhole and long-exposure techniques, create their own pinhole camera out of repurposed materials, and, using their cameras, make their own images to take home. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or curious beginner, this 3-hour workshop offers a unique opportunity to slow down, observe, and create one-of-a-kind images.

This workshop is free, but advance registration is required.
Registration will open in late May.

About the Artist

Jillian Marie Browning is an interdisciplinary artist pursuing themes of feminism, identity, and the contemporary black experience. Born in Ocala, Florida they received their Bachelor of Science degree in Photography from the University of Central Florida in 2012 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Florida State University in 2015. Their work has been shown nationally and is included in the permanent collections of the Center for Photography at Woodstock, The Southeast Museum of Photography, and the University of Maryland’s David C. Driskell Center For The Study of Visual Arts and Culture Of African Americans and the African Diaspora.

Architecture Camp

July 13 – July 17, 2026
9am to 3pm

In this camp, the design challenge for rising 9th through 12th-graders will be to develop several design solutions based on the program generated from the studio, working within or responding to the provided architectural armature. We will get to explore different concepts related to your scheme looking at environmental response, context, scale, proportion, and materiality. Throughout the camp, we will use different physical and digital tools to aid in our exploration including sketches, drawings, physical models, collage, photography, and AI tools. As we progress through camp, we will also get to explore the urban context of our city to see what shapes our built environment and the impact we can have as architects.

This camp will be taught by Birmingham architects Kris Nikolich and Andrew C. Bryant of Design Initiative.

Printmaking Camp

July 20 – 24, 2026
9am to 3pm

During this drawing-based camp, young artists will learn to use the tools and techniques of various printmaking processes to create multiple images using their own ideas and imagination. The emphasis of this camp will be on relief, monoprinting, and intaglio. Young artists will learn how to operate the studio printing press to print on paper and fabric.

This camp is taught by John Klosterman. Klosterman is a Drawing, Foundations, and Printmaking instructor at the University of Alabama. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of South Alabama, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama.

This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and Working, on view in AEIVA’s galleries, explore the intersection of art and science with hands-on activities that showcase how combining two disciplines can help us look at our surroundings in new ways.

This program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Program Schedule

5:00 PM: Galleries open late
5:30 PM: Meet & Greet with the Birmingham Zoo with light refreshments
6:00 PM: Presentation from the Birmingham Zoo
6:30 PM: Artmaking activity

Weekly Themes

August 4: Recycling and reusing materials in nature
August 11: Pollinators and seedpods
August 18: The Invisible World with watercolors
August 25: Clay and Memory with pinchpots

Experience the magic of cinema under the stars at Movies on the Mountain, an outdoor movie series at Vulcan Park & Museum. Hosted by the Junior Board, this three-part lineup showcases beloved classics—Madagascar, Space Jam, and Hotel Transylvania—in Birmingham’s most scenic setting!

Gather family and friends, bring blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy a night of film, fun, and fantastic views. Indulge in classic movie treats like cotton candy, delicious bites from local vendors, and a cash bar with wine and beer for adults. The event will also offer FREE popcorn and cookies while supplies last!

Our beloved mascot “V” will be there, ready for smiles, hugs, and plenty of photos to complement an unforgettable evening.

Movies will be shown in April, June, and October, so mark your calendars and join us for a picture-perfect night atop Red Mountain!

final movie DATE
Saturday, October 24
Hotel Transylvania 
TIME
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
*Showtime at 7 PM
DETAILS

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs
Enjoy FREE POPCORN & COOKIES while supplies last!
Cotton candy, snacks, candy, + more for sale.
Cash Bar with beer & wine available for adults
Meet and take photos with our beloved mascot “V”
Pets are welcome! Dogs must be on a leash. Waste stations are provided throughout the park, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
Children under 5 are FREE

Parking is free, but spaces are limited – guests are encouraged to carpool or rideshare!

TICKET PRICES

Adult   $10
Child  $10 (ages 5 -12)
Senior $10
Member Adult $8