Discover the world of fabric and fiber arts in our Sewing, Crocheting, Needle Felting 101 camp! Learn the basics of sewing, crocheting, and needle felting while creating your own fun projects. From mastering simple stitches to making unique handmade items, you’ll gain new skills and confidence in these creative crafts. Join us for a hands-on, fun-filled experience and leave with your own beautiful creations! This camp is for 10-14 yr olds.
Week 9 (August 11-15)
Make it and Wear it !
From bracelets to pins, design art that you can wear using different craft materials each day. The perfect camp for kiddos who love beading and sewing! This camp is for 6-12 yr olds.
Light and Lanterns in Clay
Illuminate your creativity in Light and Lanterns in Clay! In this camp, teens will learn how to craft beautiful, functional lanterns and light sculptures using clay. From sculpting intricate designs to adding lighting elements, you’ll create unique pieces that shine with personality. Perfect for teens looking to combine art with light and create stunning pieces to brighten any space. Let your imagination glow!
This camp is for teens, 13-17 yr olds.Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.
On the last day of camp, please join us for an art show to photograph work before it gets fired !
Fluid Art: Watercolor, Tie Dye, Marbling!
Dive into the world of fluid art in Fluid Art: Watercolor, Tie Dye, Marbling! Kids will explore the magic of watercolor painting, create vibrant tie-dye designs, and experiment with marbling techniques to make stunning art. Using water and color in fun, creative ways, they’ll learn how to let their imaginations flow as they create unique pieces of art. Perfect for young artists who love to experiment with colors and textures in a hands-on, artistic adventure!
Art All About Nature: Bugs, Flowers, Trees, and More!
Come explore nature through fun art projects in Art All About Nature! Little ones will paint flowers, create bug collages, and make tree crafts while learning about the world around them. Using simple materials and lots of color, tots will bring nature’s beauty to life in playful, creative ways. Perfect for young artists who love to explore and get messy with their hands!
Stories into Art
Learn about picture book layout, pacing, character design, sketching thumbnail and composition to illustrate a full colored finished piece. Our storyboarding will encourage us to explore humor, wonder, depths of emotion, and the fantastical through our illustrations. The last day will be spent collaborating on a story for an artistic puppet show!
