Kid’s age 7 – 11 will learn the versatility of this multi faceted medium! Using color theory and form, this camp will focus on  different styles and techniques of painting each day. Color mixing will be an important aspect during camp as well as awareness of composition. Students will create a different piece of art each day and will come away from camp with an understanding of how to construct a painting. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided. 

Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21 
9 am – noon 

Instructor: Monica pang
Ages: 7-11 | All Levels

In this introduction to Ikebana class, students will embark on a journry of traditional flower arranging, delving into the profound beauty and cultural significance of Japanese floral art. Ikebana is more than just arranging flowers – it is a mindful practice that harmonizes nature, balance, and form. Students will work with the instructor to learn the fundamental principles of Ikebana, exploring the different styles and schools that have evolved over centuries. No prior floral design experience is necessry; this class is open to students of all levels. All supplies will be provided. 

*Note: Truus Ten Kate Sharp has 40+ years of experience practicing Ikebana.

Thursdays, June 6 – 27
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Truus Ten Kate Sharp
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supplies List: 

• Garden Sheers or Large Kitchen Scissors

In this needle felting workshop, students will learn different needle felting techniques to sculpt and shape leaves along with blending colors for accents. Each sweet wool succulent will then be potted into a tiny wood bowl. Students can choose to make either a Sedum Adolphii, an Echeveria Lola or a Zebra plant. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Sunday, May 5
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Join us for this needle felting workshop, where each student will create a “sparkly white swan.”  Beginning with wire armature and adding wool and sheep locks, each student will leave with a three-dimensional swan that fits in the palm of their hand. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Monday, April 15 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Join us for this needle felting workshop, where each student will create a “sparkly white swan.”  Beginning with wire armature and adding wool and sheep locks, each student will leave with a three-dimensional swan that fits in the palm of their hand. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Sunday, April 14 
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this 4 week course, students will work with the instructor on learning button up shirt design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of shirt design, fitting techniques, reading a pattern, sewing a button hole, hem and more! The pattern will be provided. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, June 4 – 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

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In this 4 week course, students will work with the instructor on learning pant design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of pant design, fitting techniques, as well as hands-on experience in designing, cutting and sewing you very own pair of pants. The pattern will be provided.

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Thursdays, May 2 – 23
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this introduction to Ikebana class, students will embark on a journry of traditional flower arranging, delving into the profound beauty and cultural significance of Japanese floral art. Ikebana is more than just arranging flowers – it is a mindful practice that harmonizes nature, balance, and form. Students will work with the instructor to learn the fundamental principles of Ikebana, exploring the different styles and schools that have evolved over centuries. No prior floral design experience is necessry; this class is open to students of all levels. All supplies will be provided. 

*Note: Truus Ten Kate Sharp has 40+ years of experience practicing Ikebana.

Tuesdays, May 14 – June 4
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Truus Ten Kate Sharp
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supplies List: 

• Garden Sheers or Large Kitchen Scissors

Kids ages 7 – 11 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, June 24 – 28
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 11 | All levels

Kids ages 7 – 11 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 11 | All levels