Inspired by nature and the bountiful natural elements at Allerton Park, Jane Camp, a Professor of Art at Heartland Community College, is offering Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction on Saturday September 28th from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Greenhouse building.

The workshop for young adults will focus on observational drawing in graphite, pen & ink, and charcoal that move into abstractions of nature through collage and the various drawing media.

The workshop is open to budding artists from 13-18 years of age.  All materials are provided, and no previous experience is necessary.

$30/person. Register by September 14.  Space is limited.  All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.

About the Instructor

Jane Camp is an art educator as well as a working and exhibiting artist.  She is a Professor of Art at Heartland Community College and has worked at Heartland since 1994.  She has also taught for Tennessee State University, Illinois State University and Richland Community College.  She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master of Science degree and Master of Fine Arts degree from Illinois State University.  Jane’s photographs, drawings and paintings have been exhibited in many local and national exhibitions. She successfully co-operated a photography business, Outer Glow Photography, for 10 years.​

Much of Jane's drawings and paintings focuses on a group called "Random Pages".  Random bits from nature become enlarged and abstracted to suggest something beyond their origins. It is the unknown that can be the most fascinating, the most mysterious. Additionally, photographs created with her medium format Holga film camera encapsulate an ethereal vision, a dominate trait in her art. The photographs are softly captured versions of places traveled. This camera and several other types of cameras are her constant companions wherever she wanders.

Ready to be a kid again?! Camp Lost Garden might just be the place for you! Disconnect for a weekend and take time for good old-fashioned fun, relaxation, and adventure!

Campers will enjoy classic camp activities like arts and crafts, group games/races, campfires (with stories and s’mores!), nature hikes, and more! In some cases, these kid-inspired activities come with an adult twist (e.g., bloody mary bar, cocktail crafting workshop, “boots and brews” hike, etc.)

Grab your gear and get ready for a packed weekend of fun! Whether you are an organization looking to boost team morale, a group of friends who want a good time, or an individual interested in meeting new people while finding time for self-reflection, there is something for all to enjoy!

We wouldn’t be a real summer camp without some ground rules! Be sure to check them out here.

PRE-REGISTRATION will be open February 1 - March 15. Campers are able to secure their spot with a non-refundable deposit of $175 during this time. The remaining balance will be due one month prior to camp arrival. After March 15, camp fees will be due in full at the time of registration.

$350/camper. All sales are final.
Registration includes all activities, meals, snacks, and drinks.

Overnight accommodations must be purchased separately:

— Hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate of $80/night + tax. Please call us at 217-333-3287 to make your reservation.

— Tent camping is available on the Bowling Lawn adjacent to the Mansion. Communal showers will be available on the third floor of the Mansion. You can sign up for a primitive tent camping spot ($50) as an add-on when registering for camp.

Interested in being a camp counselor? Fill-out an application here.

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email jmgiffor@illinois.edu.