Epic Origins: Heroes & Villains

Every hero has an origin story – and so does every villain. Step into the world of imagination at Epic Origins: Heroes & Villains, and marvel at your young artist becoming the mastermind behind epic tales of good vs. evil. This weeklong camp invites campers to unleash their creativity and bring to life their own unique characters, develop dramatic narratives, and design unforgettable visuals. Guided by encouraging instructors, they’ll discover their confidence and teamwork to discover the hero within — and perhaps a villainous side, too.

Grades K – 6

Lynn Arnsperger's training is in fine art as well as commercial art & advertising and includes training at Hanna-Barbera for teaching animation. While there, she trained to be (and eventually became) the Dean of Animation at ACA College of Design. At Hanna-Barbera, Lynn learned how a real animation studio operates. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers in art, like a graphics designer for the Super Bowl, department head at Disney, and Assistant Editor for Dungeons and Dragons Magazine. Lynn is a regular teacher at CCAC and has led classes, workshops, and camps for numerous years.

Melinda Welch earned her Master’s degree and teaching license in Art Education from the University of Cincinnati’s school of Design Architecture, Art and Planning. Melinda’s Masters thesis focused on developing a visual arts curriculum for a community arts center. Her passion is sharing art experiences with people of all ages. Currently, Melinda is teaching for the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, substitute teaching for Cincinnati Public Schools and leading art programs around the Cincinnati area. Melinda is an active and experienced artist who works in ceramics, photography, collage and whatever else strikes her artistic fancy. She and her husband reside in Camp Washington with their two children.

Sharareh Khosravani combines her skills in storytelling and book illustration with her expertise
in fine arts to create fun, artistic, and playful learning experiences. In her classes, Sharareh emphasizes creativity, imagination, and storytelling, guiding students to bring their ideas to life through collage, paper sculpture, and mixed-media techniques.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

CCAC’s scholarship program was created so that everyone has access to the arts and can express themselves. Students may receive scholarships of up to $100 per session (Spring, Summer, and Fall) based on availability by filling out a simple form.

Support for CCAC's scholarship program comes from the Gerald H. Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund and contributors like you.