The 8th annual Vashon Summer Arts Fest (SAF) returns to Vashon Center for the Arts this year, running from July 3 through August 31, 2025. Spanning nine weeks, the festival showcases an exciting range of work by Vashon artists. Summer Arts Fest offers a vibrant glimpse into the island’s thriving creative community. Visitors and local […]
The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm
Landscape, Composition & Light: Plein Air Oil Painting Ages: 16-Adult Saturday & Sunday, July 5th & 6th | 10 am-4 pm Tuition: $225 Instructor: Steffon Moody Location: Point Robinson Learn to draw and paint landscapes from one of Vashon’s most talented artists. Each day will include demonstrations and drawing/painting exercises. Students will paint a large […]
Young Songwriter Camp Ages: 7-12 Mon-Thurs, July 7-10 | 10 am-3 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Havilah Rand Location: Blue Heron Gallery & Back Yard Fire up your creativity to write and record songs! Find inspiration for songs and lyrics through theatre games, word and picture collaging, listening sessions, journaling and outdoor […]
Candyland Dance Camp Ages: 3-5 Mon-Fri, July 7-11 | 10:30am-12:30pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Elise Ericksen Step into a sweet and sparkling world at Candyland Dance Camp! This fun-filled camp is perfect for young dancers who love to move and create. Each day, dancers will explore exciting choreography and dance activities […]
Teen Songwriting Intensive Ages: 13-17 Mon-Fri, July 7-11 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Máire Kennan Location: Greenroom Dive into the beauty and creativity of songwriting in this immersive camp! Explore songwriting development through listening and observation, intuition, games and spending time in nature. Learn about traditional song structure, crafting […]
Dance Around the World Tap Camp Ages: 7-11 Mon-Fri, July 7-11 | 12:30-3:30pm Tuition: $315 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Your travel guide, Gabriel, will take you on a whirlwind tour without leaving the island! With your Tap shoes, you’ll experience the many rhythms found in our vast musical world. You may […]
Intermediate Modern and Choreography* Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 4:15-5:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Miss Vanesa teaches the beginning-intermediate and intermediate students the movements that are the foundation for classical modern dance and helps students develop their creative voice. Contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and the concepts of Modern dance (space, […]
Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Instructors: Vanesa Wylie & Madeline Morser Students will warm-up at the barre, which is followed by center work where steps are strung together in combinations. Technique […]
Blue Heron Dance Company Class* Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 AND/OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers  Students at this level are trained in intermediate to advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as advanced combinations, turns, and […]
