My studio has always been a warm, inviting, creative space for artistic minds.  I love seeing it filled with humans of all ages experimenting, creating, and laughing together.  As the pandemic continues to leave us uncertain about what restrictions we'll encounter this summer, there are so many good reasons for kids to participate in the live studio classes:

1.  The creative energy of the group encourages experimentation and joy.

2.  New friendships can emerge.

3.  I can give instant feedback and help with problem solving. 

​4.  My studio is overflowing with supplies so when kids get an offbeat idea, I can go scrounging for what they need to manifest it!

5.  I create an environment that considers the senses...artistic inspiration on the walls, music to facilitate concentration and energy, diffused scents, and a wide variety of art supplies to touch, use, and enjoy.  Kids seem to like that the studio is in the bright, pretty basement of my home so they get to see where I live, meet Ginger the cat, and make themselves comfortable.  

6.  We spend bits of time outdoors in my woodsy yard burning energy and allowing the beauty of nature to renew us.  

7.  Kids are so engrossed that they forget they are wearing masks and spaced further apart than normal.  

8.  It's just nice to get away from screens whenever possible, though screen time for art class is worth it!
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2019 Art Around the World Camp
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2019 Cake Camp with Grace
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2020 homeschool class
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bringing art outdoors
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blacklight fun

What to expect from a studio summer camp...

Students will arrive each day to a morning packed with artistic fun.  You just drop them off and I take care of the rest!  I will follow whatever the current Covid guidelines are at the time of camp.  So far, that has meant running at a reduced capacity with masks inside and with masks optional when we play and work outdoors.