Artful Yard camp: Clay Explorations (afternoon session)

ABOUT: At Artful Yard we believe that children are hard-wired for creativity. Exploring the creative process for young minds is crucial for their natural learning and enjoyment of making. Our art sessions are designed with age appropriate projects and media that encourage inspiration, learning, skill development, art mediums and tools, and lots of playful fun! Sessions are for students between the ages of 5-11 (generally). Sessions cost $250 per student and $225 for each additional sibling (USE CODE SIBLING25 when adding a sibling at check out). Camps are capped at 12 students to foster a sense of community among classes and ensure that all students receive adequate attention and care. Parents can choose between morning sessions (9am-noon) or afternoon sessions (1pm-4pm) during the weeks when sessions are offered.
Learn more and register today at: www.artfulyard.com/
Session dates and themes
June 8-12. Morning session 9am-12 OR Afternoon session 1-4pm
Theme: Up in the Air Think kites, clouds, wind chimes, and air balloons. The exciting “Up in the Air” art week explores various art media (both 2D and 3D age appropriate) to imagine and create things that fly and float. Who says that our heads need to stay out of the clouds?
June 22–26. Morning session 9am-12 OR Afternoon session 1-4pm
Theme: Bugs and Beautiful Things. Wander into a tiny world of shimmering wings, curious beetles, and marvelous little creatures. Inspired by insects, young artists work with paint, collage, texture, and found materials to turn nature’s smallest wonders into vibrant creations that celebrate the magic hiding in the grass.
July 6-10 Morning session 9am-12 OR Afternoon session 1-4pm
Theme: Clay Explorations. Squish, roll, pinch, and shape clay into creatures, treasures, and useful items from their imagination. With curious hands and big ideas, kids discover the magic of turning a simple lump of clay into something wonderfully their own.
July 20-24 Morning session 9am-12 OR Afternoon session 1-4pm
Theme: Leaves, Feathers, and Tiny Treasures. Little collectors turn nature’s smallest wonders into art. Feathers, leaves, seeds, and stones become tiny worlds, magical creatures, and beautiful surprises. There is treasure everywhere!
August 3-7 Morning session 9am-12 OR Afternoon session 1-4pm
Theme: The Puppet Party Scraps of fabric, buttons, and imagination transform into lively puppet friends ready to tell their own stories! Young artists will design, build, and bring their creations to life, ending the week with a delightful puppet show full of laughter, creativity, and a touch of theatrical magic.