What is miikase!Pronounced (meeng - kah - sey), is a phrase from the Ga language of Ghana, meaning “I am learning”.
miikase! Virtual Art Camp is designed to offer students ages 8+ the opportunity to learn about different practices of African diasporic art.
❋ Flexible Structure
Join live step-by-step tutorial sessions, taught over a period of 4 weeks or purchase a complete set of video lessons to complete at your own pace.
❋ Fixed Pricing
Pay one enrollment fee per household
❋ Expert Facilitation
Led by an experienced instructor drawing from cultural influence and motivation to celebrate diasporic art.
❋ A Supportive Space
Fuel your student’s artistic passion through a safe collaborative digital environment, promoting encouragement and creativity.
Africa is our center of gravity, our cultural and spiritual mother and father, our beating heart, no matter where we live on the face of this earth.
—John Henrik Clarke
Summer 2026 Schedule
*All lessons to be hosted online via Zoom.
July 1
Lesson One - Sketch
3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
July 2
Lesson One - Color
3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
July 8
Lesson Two - Sketch
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST
July 9
Lesson Two - Paint
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST
July 15
Lesson Three - Sketch & Color
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST
July 22
Lesson Five - Sketch & Color
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST
July 16
Lesson Four - Sketch + Paint
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST
July 23
Group Showcase + Activity
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST
Lesson Preview
Week OneAdinkra + Kente | Ghana, West Africa
A combination of Ghana’s two most recognizable cultural symbols: Adinkra symbols and Kente cloth.
Skill Building: Sketching, Drawing, Pattern Creation
Week TwoBeauty of Bahia | Brazil, South America
A portrait celebrating the expressive fashion of the Bahia women of Salvador, Brazil.
Skill Building: Sketching, Figure Drawing, Painting
Week ThreeMagnificent Masks | Congo, Central Africa
A creative exploration of age-old artistic tradition, in practice across the African continent.
Skill Building: Sketching, Creative Design, Pattern Making
Week ThreeColors of Carnival | Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Islands
A depiction of the icons of Trinidad and Tobago’s most renowned annual celebration.
Inspired by Trinidadian artist Christopher Cozier
Skill Building: Sketching, Shading, Painting, Color Theory
Week FourMy Story Quilt | USA, North America
A vibrant visual retelling of happy memories and self-expression.
Inspired by Harlem-born artist Faith Ringgold (1930-2024)
Skill Building: Sketching, Figure Drawing, Scene Illustration, Pattern Making, Color Theory
Week FourGroup Showcase
Students will get the opportunity to share their work completed during camp and exchange positive feedback as a group.
Use what you have at home!
See below for a list of items recommended to complete all lessons during camp.
Missing items can be purchased online or from a local art/department store of your choice.
*Camp participants are responsible for covering the cost of any additional materials.
Pencil
Colored Pencils or Crayons
Paintbrushes
Ruler
Eraser
Cardstock (8.5 × 11”)*
*21.6 × 27.9 cm
Plate or Palette
Markers
water or alcohol-based
Posca Paint Marker (black ink)
Paint
can be tempera or acrylic
Water Cup
Watercolor Paper (8.5 × 11”)*
*21.6 × 27.9 cm
Your Questions, Answered
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Lessons in this camp are most suitable for artists ages 8+. For younger artists, see our series of printable coloring sheets.
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As of June 2026, miikase camp is entirely online. You can choose between signing your student(s) up for live guided lessons, or purchase a pre-recorded video package.
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Pricing starts with the early-bird sign up rate of $75, and goes us to $99 during regular enrollment.
Families with multiple children pay only one enrollment fee per household.
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You can reach out anytime via our contact page or email miikaseartcamp@gmail.com. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.