Algarve Arts Academy
Algarve Arts Academy
Algarve Arts Academy
Dream Factory:
Easter Expedition
March 30 - April 10
for kids 7+
10 Creative Codes. 10 Skill Focuses.
This Easter, children become Art Explorers on a spring mission inside the Dream Factory.
Across ten immersive days, they unlock creative “Codes” — each focused on one main medium and project, enriched with subtle art history connections that anchor their work in real artistic traditions.

Awaken your artistic power
Join our Easter Art Camp for a structured and inspiring creative experience.
Children work with diverse mediums — from painting and graffiti to comics, sculpture, and mixed media — strengthening their technical abilities, creative thinking, and confidence in a supportive, professional studio setting.
a day in the life of an artist
Get ready for an exciting and fulfilling week of creative fun that is sure to inspire your childs imagination and bring joy to their days!
10:30 - 11:00
10:30 - 11:00
Opening mood-circle & Warm-up lab
11:00 - 12:30
11:00 - 12:30
A Workshop/Outdoor Exploration/Creative Mission
12:30 - 13:30
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:30
13:30 - 15:30
Immersive Practice
15:30 - 16:30
15:30 - 16:30
Reflection Circle & Chill Studio
16:30 - 17:00
16:30 - 17:00
End of Day Pickup

1st week immersions (30.03-03.04)
Monday — 30 March
Monday — 30 March
COLOUR

Medium: Acrylic + Spray + Stencil

Children explore layered painting and street art techniques to understand contrast, focal point, and bold colour composition.

Tuesday — 31 March
Tuesday — 31 March
INK


Medium: Fineliner + Brush Pen + Markers

Students develop character design and visual storytelling skills through expressive line control and comic sequencing.


Wednesday — 1 April
Wednesday — 1 April
AIR

Medium: Cardboard + Paper Engineering

Children learn structural thinking and basic engineering principles while designing kinetic constructions.

Thursday — 2 April
Thursday — 2 April

EARTH


Medium: Clay

Kids practice building three-dimensional form, texture creation, and spatial awareness through sculpting


Friday — 3 April

Friday — 3 April

LIGHT

Medium: Resin + Pigments + Natural Elements

Students experiment with transparency, color mixing, and material transformation through resin casting.
2nd week immersions (06.04-10.04)
Kids are “Art Explorers” going on a mission to discover the 6 lost “Art Worlds”. Young artists will focus on main project/ medium per week
+ an art history anchor.
Monday — 6 April
Monday — 6 April
SCALE


Medium: Large Canvas Panels + Spray + Acrylic

Children strengthen composition skills and teamwork by creating a large-scale collaborative mural.


Tuesday — 7 April



Tuesday — 7 April



STORY


Medium: Mixed Media on Paper + Bookbinding

Students practice narrative structure, pacing, and visual rhythm while transforming comics into handmade art books.

Wednesday — 8 April


Wednesday — 8 April


MOTION


Medium: Mixed Media Construction

Children explore movement, joint systems, and mechanical thinking by designing moving hybrid sculptures.


Thursday — 9 April



Thursday — 9 April


FORM


Medium: Clay

Kids refine proportion, balance, and surface detailing while constructing more complex sculptural forms.

Friday — 10
April


Friday — 10
April


TRANSFORMATION


Medium: Installation + Performance Art

Students develop presentation confidence, curatorial thinking, and creative reflection through a final exhibition experience.


Inspired Moments Captured
Get a glimpse into the atmosphere of our camp. Our gallery of images showing children engaged in art activities, fueled by passion and creativity, which is always ready to expand.