Claymation & Sound Studio

Beginner Claymation, Ukulele & Percussion

Rising 3rd-5th graders

June 29-July 3, 2026

9:00 am-3:30 pm 

12 Students 

Jarae Porter & Wilson Marks 

Class Description:

This playful, beginner-friendly camp introduces students to claymation animation alongside ukulele and percussion basics. Jarae will introduce students to stop motion animation using iPads and modeling clay, working in small groups to create short films. Wilson will take over in the afternoons with ukuleles and percussion. Students will even work on creating sound effects for their claymation creations, what a great collaboration! Throughout the day, students will break for outdoor and social time. You'll be blown away by the productions the kids create by the end of the week!

All projects are specifically designed to accommodate students of all skill levels and can be adjusted accordingly to meet each student's specific needs. No prior art or music experience is needed.

Teacher Bios:

Jarae has 28 years of teaching experience, in grades 2-4, as well as Reading and Math Intervention for K-5. She is certified in Early Education-8th Grade, ESL, with an additional Reading certification, 1-8. In Austin ISD, she was the Campus Dyslexia Designee, in charge of testing students and training teachers. She has taught in Austin, Kyle, and now Wimberley for the last eight years.  

Wilson piloted the Maplewood Ukulele and Drum Choirs in Austin and currently teaches general music in Hays CISD. He’s worked in public education for over 16 years and is an active performing or session guitarist and singer songwriter / sideman around and beyond the Austin area, often playing with his trio, the McMercy Family Band, Matt the Electrician, Jitterbug Vipers, and more.

3 Ways to Enroll:

• Full Tuition: Families paying full tuition support all classroom costs and help ensure more courses are released per semester.
• Sustaining pARTner Discount: pARTners contributing $25/month save 25% on youth tuition.
• Tuition Assistance: Full and partial tuition assistance removes barriers, making courses accessible for families experiencing hardship. 

Questions: Please contact Lauren Slubar, Education Manager at lslubar@projectartwimberley.org