SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates
TESTING CAMP
Fri, Mar 20
|SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
TESTING CAMP
Time & Location
Mar 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
About the event
August 3-7
"AREA 22 - Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair Week"
Lead Artist Educator - Nicki Fortunat-Warren
Young artists will create small, sellable works inspired by the playful and curious spirit of the Area 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair. Think mini sculptures, prints, handmade crafts, quirky creatures, and imaginative objects.
Young artists will learn the basics of preparing artwork for a market setting — creating simple signage, thinking about pricing, and practicing how to talk about their creations. This week builds confidence, creativity, and pride as students see their art valued by the community.
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Arts education should be accessible to everyone. At Side Street Studio Arts, we believe creative learning strengthens individuals, builds community, and helps people see the world in new ways.
To keep these opportunities open to all, this program is offered on a *Pay What You Can basis. The true cost of the program is $125, which helps cover artist instructors, materials, and space. If you’re able to contribute the full amount—or a little more—you help sustain arts education and make it possible for others to participate. If $125 would be a stretch, please pay what you can.
What’s included:
All art supplies provided
Daily snack included
Grades K–5: occasional park/outdoor time and some field trips
Every contribution helps keep creative learning alive and accessible in our community.
If you would like to donate to cover the costs of another young artist please click HERE.