Summer Art Programs!

Confluence is pleased to offer a second series of summer art programs for children ages 6-10. Camps take place every Wednesday through Friday, July 10-August 16, 10am-2pm,  Camps will be located in the Confluence classroom.

Registration forms are now available! Call Confluence or click on the picture below to download the form (print full page size). Please mail your completed form with complete payment to Confluence by June 28.

Following is a description of each camp:

July 10-12
Wet and Needle Felting with Bo Thrasher
Come experience the wonders of wool through wet and needle felting. Work together to make colorful wall hangings, masks, hats, and maybe even a blanket. Be prepared to get wet and soapy! Take walks to the Twisp Park, tour artist studios at TwispWorks, spend time soaking up the sun and connecting with friends.

July 17-19
Secret Location Art Explosion with Laura Gunnip
Andy Goldsworthy style, create and design a collective sculpture by the river. Create rubbings, hand prints, stitched leaves, petal mandalas, rock paintings, cairns, secret messages in the trees and under rocks. Make hanging message flags to be hung in a tree in the park, tree poetry! Participate in group, team and individual decision making and projects exploring our natural world, creating art.

July 24-26
Books and Buttons with Laura Gunnip
Work in groups and individually to create a variety of single page fold books with printing stamps and found objects. Make tiny pop-ups and centerfolds to trade and keep. Make your own accordion style book with hand printed covers. Then, make buttons and stickers with collage, words, typewriter, stamps, drawing and printing to trade and keep!

July 31-August 2
Garden Art with Sarah Fox
In this camp, you will collect rocks and driftwood to be painted with faces, stripes, patters, and bold colors to display in your garden. You will create stepping stones and make garden bells with painted terra cotta pots. Enjoy playing at the Twisp Park, taking nature walks, and finding inspiration in your surroundings.

August 7-9
Jewelry Making Extravaganza with Sarah Fox
This camp will give you an introduction to bead making, felted jewelry, and creating jewels with recycled and natural objects. You will mix, color and shape beads. You'll make beads out of paper and fabric. Create beads and bangles using felt. Transform recycled household objects into bracelets, explore the beauty of aluminum cans, turn them into silver rings, and more!

August 14-16
Street Music Band with Danbert Nobacon
In this camp you will have an introduction to music and songwriting, pop song composition and arrangement for the street format. You will learn the basics of street performing, and fashion costumes out of recycled materials. Write and perform your songs in the streets of Twisp. This camp is a wonderful opportunity to work as a team to create a performance for the public!

We hope to see you!