San Diego Art Camp

08/02/2026

From Masterpiece to Self Portrait | Timken Museum of Art

A huge thank you to Timken Museum of Art for partnering with San Diego Art Camp!

Our campers are excited to visit the museum for docent-led tours, where they explore remarkable works of art and learn the stories behind them. Inspired by these masterpieces, they return to the classroom to create their own self-portraits and original artwork.

This special partnership encourages creativity, observation, and a deeper appreciation for art and its history.

Thank you, Timken Museum of Art, for inspiring the next generation of young artists!

https://www.timkenmuseum.org
https://www.sandiegoartcamp.com

07/26/2026

Meet the Mysterious Lady in Green!
The elegance of the Renaissance comes to life in Bartolomeo Veneto's Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress at the Timken Museum of Art. 💚

Painted around 1530, this captivating portrait draws you in with its rich emerald gown, exquisite jewelry, and the sitter's confident gaze. Every detail—from the luxurious silk fabric to the delicate textures—reflects the remarkable craftsmanship of the Italian Renaissance.

A timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire art lovers nearly 500 years later.

📍 Timken Museum of Art, San Diego - https://www.timkenmuseum.org
🎨 Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress by Bartolomeo Veneto



Mini Quiz + Answers Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress by Bartolomeo Veneto (1530) Timken Museum of Art, San Diego

Who painted this portrait and in what year? → Bartolomeo Veneto, 1530

In which museum can you see this painting today? → Timken Museum of Art (San Diego)

What unusual accessory is the lady wearing on her right hand? → A hawking (falconry) glove

Roughly how many paintings by Bartolomeo Veneto still exist? → About 30

Where did the artist place his signature and the date? → On a small painted tag (cartellino) attached to the curtain

What does the elaborate headpiece (made of human hair with blue and gold ribbons) suggest about the sitter? → She was a woman of high status and considerable wealth

True or False: We know the exact name of the woman in the green dress. → False (her identity is still debated)

What color is the curtain behind her? → Dark red / crimson

05/03/2026

Balboa Park never misses ✨
Golden architecture, palm trees swaying, and that perfect California light even on a cloudy day. Spent the afternoon wandering through the arches, chasing reflections in the water, and soaking up the magic of San Diego’s crown jewel.
Nothing beats days like this 💛

05/03/2026

🚗✨ Just two cars and a very opinionated driver having a serious discussion on the side of the road...
Hand-sculpted ceramic chaos in all its colorful glory! These little guys were made with pure joy and way too much glaze.
Who do you think is winning the argument — the yellow truck, the rusty convertible, or the red guy with the strong opinions? 😆

04/24/2026

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🎨✨ Welcome to San Diego Summer Art Camp – Where Creativity Comes to Play! ✨🎨 Join us for an unforgettable full-day summer camp experience in beautiful Balboa Park! 📍 Location: St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA + Balboa Park adventures Our camps are perfect for kids...

04/22/2026

Get ready for the most colorful, messy, and joyful day ever! 🎉
We took a bunch of happy kids (ages 6-11) and let them loose at San Diego Art Camp in sunny Balboa Park! Watch them paint like little Picassos, spin and dance their hearts out, snap epic photos, and create wild clay masterpieces that will make you smile non-stop 😂
From giggles in the painting studio to silly dance moves under the trees, this is pure summer creativity magic!
Originally from Europe, our teachers speak English, French & Czech 🇫🇷🇨🇿🇬🇧
Full-day summer camp vibes at St. Paul’s Cathedral & Balboa Park 🌴
If your kids love art, dance, and having the best summer ever — this is the place!
📍 Location: St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA
🌐 Sign up now: www.sandiegoartcamp.com
Drop a ❤️ if you wish you could join the fun!
Which activity looks the most fun to you? Painting, Dance, Ceramics or Photography? Tell us in the comments! 👇

04/12/2026

Look at Thomas’s joyful painting — a bright red car zooming through a colorful garden paradise! 🚗🌼🌳
Pure creativity bursting with color! This is what happens every day at our fun summer art camp for kids ages 6-11 in Balboa Park.
Painting 🎨 | Ceramics 🏺 | Photography 📸 | Dance 💃
Full-day summer camp in the heart of San Diego!
📍 St. Paul’s Cathedral + Balboa Park
🌍 English, French & Czech spoken
Spots filling fast for Summer 2026!
Register now 👉 https://www.sandiegoartcamp.com

Which color would YOUR child paint first? Comment below! 🚗💛

04/12/2026

Look at this joyful exploding sun drawn by one of our happy campers (ages 6-11)! Bright yellow rays, swirling eyes, and dancing creatures — pure sunshine creativity! 🌞💛
Full-day camp in Balboa Park with Painting, Ceramics, Photography & Dance.
📍 St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego
🌍 English, French & Czech spoken
Want your child to create like this? Spots filling fast!
👉 https://www.sandiegoartcamp.com

04/12/2026

San Diego Summer Art Camp in Balboa Park for Creative Kids (Ages 6–11)

What kids do each day
Kids rotate through photography, ceramics/pottery, and painting & drawing classes every day, then explore Balboa Park’s museums, gardens, and Spanish Village Art Center on guided walks.

Dance and music sessions in the park add movement and fun twice a week, and Fridays end with a performance and award ceremony for families