Soft Sculpture & Fiber Arts (July 6 - 9 | Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 9, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
This camp is perfect for young artists eager to dive into textile art and soft sculpture. Students will learn a range of fiber techniques — including embroidery, tie-dye, weaving, and needle felting — to create imaginative artwork using fabric and other soft materials.
Throughout the week, participants will build foundational skills in each method, exploring pattern, texture, and design while creating soft sculptures and vibrant fabric pieces. From wearable art to dimensional textile projects, students will experiment and develop creations that reflect their own unique style.
All supplies are included. Please bring a lunch and join us for a fun, hands-on week of creativity and fiber arts exploration!
DIY Fashion Lab (July 13 - 16 | Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 13–16, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Dive into a week of creative self-expression with wearable art that’s totally your style! Explore tie-dye, shrinky-dink jewelry, felted accessories, and more as you design one-of-a-kind pieces you’ll love to wear.
Students will experiment with fabric, beads, felt, and other fun materials to make jewelry, scarves, bags, and other cool creations. By the end of the week, you’ll have a personal collection of art you can show off — plus a fashion show to celebrate everyone’s amazing designs!
Bring a snack for our break and get ready for a week full of color, creativity, and fun!
All supplies are provided.
Fiber Arts Bootcamp
Fiber Arts Bootcamp: February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th 6pm-9pm
Through this multi-session workshop attendees will gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of fiber art styles. From weaving, to felting, and embroidery, you will leave each session with fresh ideas for your own practice as well as ways educators can incorporate fiber art practices into their classrooms. This workshop is open to educators, beginning fiber arts practitioners, or anyone looking to get introductory knowledge in various fiber arts practices!
Instructors: Isolde Beebe & Tara Thomas
Registration Fee: $250 per person (price includes the $50 supply fee)
Week 1: Embroidery Basics to Advanced and how to Needle felt
🎯 Goals
Learn and practice foundational to advanced embroidery stitches.
Explore creative applications of embroidery in art and everyday objects.
Develop strategies for teaching embroidery and needle felting across K–12 levels.
Encourage slow, mindful making and personal expression.
🎨 Week 2: Surface Design – Paint, Dye, Bleach, Batik & Stamp
🎯 Goals
Introduce students to a variety of surface design techniques.
Emphasize experimentation, accessibility, and creative expression.
Provide adaptable, low-cost project ideas for K–12 classrooms.
Encourage sustainable practices through upcycling and DIY materials.
🧶 Week 3: Intro to Weaving – Tools, Materials & Projects
🎯 Goals
Introduce students to the basics of weaving and loom construction.
Explore simple, low-cost weaving tools and techniques.
Provide adaptable project ideas for different age groups.
Share inspiring examples and books to deepen understanding.
🧵 Week 4: Final Project – Fiber Fusion
🎯 Goals
Encourage creative freedom and personal expression.
Apply multiple fiber techniques learned in Weeks 1–3.
Develop a finished piece that showcases individual voice and craftsmanship.
Practice planning, problem-solving, and reflection.