June 2-6    Art and Nature

ages 5-7, 9:30-11:30, $250  register

Explore the outdoors, make new friends, and create fun, nature-inspired art. Every day is filled with activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage imagination, and connect kids to the beauty of the natural world.

• Nature Art Fun: Create colorful crafts and artwork using leaves, flowers, and other treasures found outside. Think leaf rubbings, flower collages, and even nature stamps!
• Land Art Play: Build cool designs and sculptures with rocks, sticks, and other materials found in nature.
• Nature Walks and Discovery: Go on short, kid-friendly hikes to explore plants, bugs, and birds while collecting materials for art projects.
• Creative Storytelling: Imagine and tell stories about the animals and plants we see, then bring them to life with drawings or crafts.

This camp is designed with little ones in mind! The activities are hands-on, sensory-rich, and geared to keep young campers engaged and excited. Whether your child loves exploring the outdoors or making things with their hands, they’ll find something to enjoy.

What to Bring:

• Comfy clothes and shoes that can get messy.
• A sunhat, sunscreen (pre-applied), and a water bottle.
• A healthy snack

June 9-13    Paint, Sculpt, Weave: Art and Nature for ages 8-12

ages 8-12, 9:00 – 3:00, $495  register

• Paint: Make paintings of the natural world from the perspective of an animal – How does a bird, a mouse or a deer see the world?
• Sculpt: Create sculptures from natural and found materials including sticks, rocks, plants and treasures in and around our studio.
• Weave: Make beautiful woven wall hangings using grasses, sticks and flowers.

• Clothes and shoes that can get messy.
• A hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
• A healthy snack and lunch

June 16-20     Art-chitecture 

ages 8-12,  9:00 – 3:00, $495  register

• Design: Start by brainstorming your own architectural masterpiece. Will it be a whimsical treehouse? A futuristic cityscape? A majestic castle? Whatever your imagination dreams up, you’ll sketch, plan, and design it from the ground up.
• Think outside the box … using boxes, cardboard, styrofoam, wood, stone, twigs, fabric, wire,  strinmg, paint,… the list of available materials is pretty much endless!
• Collaborate: Work together with fellow campers to combine your creative strengths, problem-solve and brainstorm!

• Comfortable clothes that can get messy 
• A water bottle, snack and mhealthy lunch to keep your creativity flowing!
• Your imagination—ready to build, create, and dream!

June 23-27     Stories in Paint and Clay  

ages 8-12, 9:00-3:00, $495   register

Sculpt a story! Paint a poem! Spend a week combining the magic of storytelling with the joy of working in paint and clay. Each day we will share our favorite stories,  discover some new ones and make up our own. Working with clay, mixed media drawing and painting, campers will bring these stories to life in their unique artistic creations.

What We’ll Do:

• Collaborate: Create artwork inspired by books, songs and camper-created stories.
• Clay Creations: Use clay to sculpt characters, animals, and objects from your imagination or favorite stories. From individual characters to mini-scenes, campers will get their hands dirty while learning the basics of clay modeling.
• Storytelling with Paint and Mixed Media Learn how to turn a story or scene into a colorful painting. Experiment with different techniques, like watercolor washes, bold acrylics, and collage.
• Interactive Art Journals: Combine words, sketches, and small designs in a personalized journal to explore how writing and art go hand in hand.

What to Bring:

• Clothes that can get messy
• A water bottle and a snack to keep your energy up.
• Your imagination and love for art!

July 7-9  (Mon-Wed)   Drawing and Beyond

ages 12-16,  10:00 am – 3:00 pm, $250  register

Drawing Camp
For Teens Ages 12–16

• • Sharpen your skills, explore your style, and dive into the creative world of drawing! This camp is designed for teens aged 12–16 who love to draw and want to take their art to the next level. Whether you’re just starting out or already sketching daily, this camp offers a fun, supportive space to learn new techniques, experiment with different materials, and gain confidence in your drawing abilities.

What We’ll Do:

• • Drawing Fundamentals: In the morning we will cover the basics of proportion, perspective and shading to gain a deeper understanding of how to use light, shadow, texture, and composition effectively. In the afternoon you  will explore and expand the morning lesson in any way you’d like – change your medium, go large, abstract it, collage it or perfect your morning’s drawing.
  • Explore Materials: Experiment with pencils, charcoal, ink, and more as we explore the unique effects each medium can achieve.
  • Observational Skills: Practice drawing from real life with a variety of objects, and outdoor scenes.

What to Bring:

• If you have an ongoing sketchbook, bring it along. In any case, we will supply you with a sketchbook.
• Comfortable clothes for indoor and outdoor drawing sessions.
• A snack or lunch, water bottle, and lots of creativity! 

July 14-18     Imaginary Worlds 

ages 8-12, 9:00-3:00, $495  register

July 21-25 Create a Garden in clay and paint

9:00 – 3:00, ages 8-12, $495  register

July 28-Aug 1      Follow Your Muse  

ages 11-14, 9:00-3:00, $495   register

Spend a week surrounded by friends and fellow artists creating whatever your muse desires in paint, clay, and mixed media.  With the support of Page and Jill, as well as your fellow artist/campers, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of processes or dig deep into a single idea.

• Explore a Variety of Art Forms: Try your hand at different mediums—painting, clay sculpture, and mixed media—to discover what truly inspires you. Learn the basics of each material, then experiment with techniques to make your work stand out.
• Paint with Passion: Whether you’re inspired by portraits, landscapes, or abstract expression, you’ll have the freedom to create your own paintings. Work with acrylics, watercolors, and experiment  with different techniques.
• Sculpt Your Ideas: Use clay to shape, mold, and design something that’s uniquely yours, whether it’s a mini character, abstract form, or functional pottery.
• Mixed Media Exploration: Combine different materials and textures to build your own mixed-media sculptures. Experiment with paper, fabric, wire, and other materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
• Freedom to Create: No two artists are the same, and at Follow Your Muse, you have the space to experiment with your personal style. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, we encourage you to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of your imagination.
• Support and Guidance: With the expert guidance of Page and Jill, you’ll be supported every step of the way. They’ll help you refine your skills, offer creative suggestions, and encourage you to follow your intuition as you develop your own art.
• Artistic Community: You’ll join a group of like-minded campers who share your passion for art. Together, you’ll inspire and support one another while learning and creating in a fun, welcoming environment.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing that can get messy
• A water bottle, snack and healthy lunch to stay energized as you work.
• Your passion for creativity and openness to new ideas!

August 4-6  (Monday-Wednesday) Celebrate Summer

ages 5-7, 9:30-11:30, $150   register

What do you love about summer?  … long, lazy days? …swimming with friends? …drippy popsicles and juicy watermelon? …picking flowers and eating from a garden? …bird songs and buzzing bees?  …hiking in the mountains? …camping under the stars? …visiting grandparents, cousins and old friends?  Let’s celebrate summer in this last week of camp with painting and mixed media creations!

This camp is designed with little ones in mind! The activities are hands-on, sensory-rich, and geared to keep young campers engaged and excited. Whether your child loves exploring the outdoors or making things with their hands, they’ll find something to enjoy.

What to Bring:

• Comfy clothes and shoes that can get messy.
• A sunhat, sunscreen (pre-applied), and a water bottle.
• A healthy snack