Does your kiddo have a desire to learn how to sew, knit, quilt, or weave? Does the idea of teaching your own child how to do these things on your own make you nervous? Do you want your kids to attend a fun summer camp with other kids their own age? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Home Ec. Summer Camps are perfect for your kid(s)! Summer 2018 brings with it amazing, ALL NEW summer camps as well as popular camps from last year, featuring new activities and projects!
Throughout
each week, campers will create projects and develop skills and a
creative mindset that will keep them crafting long after camp is over.
We limit the number of campers each week so our super-experienced
teachers can provide one-on-one attention. The small groups also let our
campers connect with one another and make new friends. By the end of
the week, your kiddo will get to take home fun memories along with their
fabulous handmade projects. And their newly acquired skills mean
they'll have the ability to create many more.
The
schedule below provides information about each of the camps. The cost
includes instruction and all supplies. Please call Home Ec.
(319-337-4775) with questions!
Sewing: Four Winds Quilt Camp
With Codi Josephson
Does your child enjoy working in different media? Do they like to create characters, and tell stories? This class will combine doll-making techniques, story telling and papier-mâché hand fabricated houses. A variety of media and techniques will be used including:-sculpting with paper clay
-painting and varnishing with acrylic and water-based paints
-paper-maiche over cardboard, fabrication techniques
-wire based, posable doll with needle felted wool body
-hand sewn clothing
-story telling and illustration in small chapbook
*Registration and Cancellation Policy*
In
order to register for our camps, call Home Ec. at 319.337.4775 to sign
up. We require payment in full at the time of sign up in order to
reserve your child's spot in the camp. We require at least two weeks
notice if you are going to cancel your registration to one of our camps.
There will be a $50 cancellation fee taken out of your refund. If you
cancel two weeks or less prior to the start of the camp, we are unable
to offer a refund or store credit. No make up dates will be offered if
your child misses any days of camp.
Little Big Kid Fiber ART Camp
with Codi Josephson
June 11-15, 10-12
$150, all supplies included
Ages 5+
Hey
little big kid campers...get ready for a fun week of being creative and
getting your hands messy in a variety art supplies! A few of the
projects that campers will explore are weaving and pompom making (with
yarn they dye!), fabric collage on wood, 2-D fashion design, stamp
making and mural making. This camp might have the littlest campers, but
it will be BIG TIME FUN!
Horse Camp
With Liz Munger
With Liz Munger
June 11-15, 1-4
$220 all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
Image and pattern by Ric Rac Studio
Welcome
to horse camp where it's all horses all the time! We will begin the
week by sewing our very own dream horse followed by creating blankets
and accessories for our horses and a matching scarf or bandana for you.
We will also design and create a barn to house your horse. Giddy up!
Sewing: Patchwork Camp
With Codi Josephson
With Codi Josephson
June 18-22, 9-12
$220 all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
Image and pattern by Green Bee Patterns
Spend
the week exploring patchwork! We will design a variety of patchwork
projects including a YOU designed throw pillow, a quilted boxcar tote
bag, sun printed fabric wall hanging(you will make the fabric!)and a
super cool paper pieced framed cactus or house design. This camp will be
super colorful, super scrappy, super creative and SUPER FUN!
Puppets, Plays, and Improv!
With John McWilliams
June 25-29, 9-12
$195 all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
In
this brand new camp at Home Ec, your child will make a variety of
puppets and props, warm up his/her creativity with improv games, and
work with fellow campers to create plays that we will share with
families during a short performance on the last day of camp.
Sewing: Four Winds Quilt Camp
With Codi Josephson
June 25-29, 1-4
$240 all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
Image and Pattern by Fancy Tiger Crafts
In
this camp students will learn the basics of making a quilt. Choose
your favorite fabrics to make this quilt unique to you. Learn how to
piece a flying geese block, make a quilt sandwich and tie and bind your
quilt. When camp is over you will leave with a completed 64"x64" quilt!
Little Big Kid Craft Camp
With Olivia Cotton
Monday and Tuesday, July 2 and 3, 9-12 pm
$90, all supplies included
Ages 5 and up
At
Home Ec., we know all kids want to craft, which is why we are offering a
camp specifically for those crafters who may not be old enough for
other camps! The projects in this class are specially geared for smaller
hands. Campers will get to make felted soap bars, woven coasters, make
Pinecone people, pocket pals and a pillow with their own artwork on it!
This camp is the perfect way to expose your little one to the amazing
world of crafting!
Back to School Camp
With Olivia Cotton
Thursday and Friday, July 5 and 6, 1-4 pm
$100, all supplies included
Ages 8 and up
As
much fun as summer is, school is also a blast! We decided it would be
fitting to look ahead to the fall and get your kiddo ready to start back
to school! With snazzy new hand-sewn journal covers, pencil pouchs, and
key chains, Your kiddo is guaranteed to be thrilled to head back to
school in the fall!
Print, Dye, Sew Camp
With Codi Josephson
With Codi Josephson
July 9-13, 9-12
$220, all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
Spend
the week exploring a variety of dyeing and printing techniques.
Students will have a blast indigo dyeing and ice dyeing on fabric (feel
free to bring t-shirts if you would like). Students will also make
drawings and learn how to create a screen and screen print on fabric.
During the camp we will also be block printing and sun printing! We
will use the fabric to create a skirt, tote bag or throw pillow,
stationary and a zipper pouch. So much fun and creativity packed into a
week of camp!
Your Room, Your Way
With Codi Josephson
With Codi Josephson
July 16-20, 9-12
$215 all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
Spend
the week making one-of-a-kind items for your room! Projects will
include a sturdy fabric basket to house books, art supplies or stuffed
animals, a matching edge pieced pillowcase, a fabric covered magnetic
bulletin board and magnets and a felt banner with a very important word,
poem or message of your choosing!
Teen Fashion Camp
With Liz Munger
July 16-20, 1-4
With Liz Munger
July 16-20, 1-4
$240 all supplies included
Ages 12+
Hudson pants by TrueBias, Everyday Skirt by Liesel and Co and Lark T-shirt by Grainline Studio
During fashion
camp campers will pick out fabric to make a t-shirt and pants or a
skirt to wear with it! To go along with their new outfit, they will
design and sew a super cool coordinating accessory (bag, hat
or scarf-you choose!). Campers will gain an understanding of how to
read, cut and sew from a commercial pattern.
Tiny Doll and House Making Workshop
With Melissa Arp
July 23-27, 9-12
$215 all supplies included
Ages 8+
Ages 8+
Does your child enjoy working in different media? Do they like to create characters, and tell stories? This class will combine doll-making techniques, story telling and papier-mâché hand fabricated houses. A variety of media and techniques will be used including:-sculpting with paper clay
-painting and varnishing with acrylic and water-based paints
-paper-maiche over cardboard, fabrication techniques
-wire based, posable doll with needle felted wool body
-hand sewn clothing
-story telling and illustration in small chapbook
*See more of Melissa's amazing art work on her instagram @ melissa_arp
*please note this class will involve sharp needles for both hand sewn clothing as well as needle-felting-as well as hot glue guns. Campers will be monitored for safety during use of these tools.
*Please note there is a fun homework assignment before the class. Please collect tiny objects and treasures (bottle caps, acorn tops, beads, anything small that delights them) as well as a study box (shoebox size) for a home and tiny boxes for furniture. Have fun gathering and looking at items that might get discarded in a whole new way.
*please note this class will involve sharp needles for both hand sewn clothing as well as needle-felting-as well as hot glue guns. Campers will be monitored for safety during use of these tools.
*Please note there is a fun homework assignment before the class. Please collect tiny objects and treasures (bottle caps, acorn tops, beads, anything small that delights them) as well as a study box (shoebox size) for a home and tiny boxes for furniture. Have fun gathering and looking at items that might get discarded in a whole new way.
Little Big Kid Fiber Art Camp
With Codi Josephson
July 23-27, 1-3
$150, all supplies included
Ages 5+
Hey
little big kid campers...get ready for a fun week of being creative and
getting your hands messy in a variety art supplies! A few of the
projects that campers will explore are weaving and pompom making (with
yarn they dye!), fabric collage on wood, 2-D fashion design and mural
making. This camp might have the littlest campers, but it will be BIG
TIME FUN!
Fiber Fun Camp
With Erin Kuester
July 30-August 3, 12-3pm
$215, all supplies included
Ages 8 and up
During
this week, campers will explore the fun of fiber arts! They'll try out
new fiber skills every day, and come home at the end of the week armed
with all the necessary skills for being a true fiber artist! Campers
will learn how to dye yarn and fabric, weave wall art on cardboard
looms, learn how to batik fabric, make pom-pom/tassel garlands, knit
monster puppets, and more. This week will involve lots of fiber and lots
of fun!
Quilting Camp
With Olivia Cotton
August 6-10, 1-4 pm
$240, all supplies included
Ages 8 and up
People
have said it can't be done...kids finishing a quilt in a week?! You may
think it is impossible, but we are here to prove otherwise! Throughout
the week, the kids will learn the basics of quilting (piecing, tying,
attaching a binding, etc.) while creating their very own quilt to bring
home on Friday. We were so impressed last year that we are keeping with
the tradition of the campers designing their own quilts, WOW! One of the
kiddos favorite camps!
"Sewtastic" Sewing Camp
With Olivia Cotton
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9-12 pm
$215, all supplies included
ages 8+
ages 8+
One
of our most popular camps is back and full of fun new projects! This is
the perfect camp for any kid who wants to learn all the basics of
sewing. We will spend a majority of the week learning how to use the
sewing machines, while making several projects such as a zippered pencil
cases, purses, pillowcases, wallets, etc. Campers will also learn very
useful hand sewing techniques through embroidered wall art and felt
key-chains. Every camper will end the week as budding sewers, with the
skills to create even more hand-sewn projects.
Back(PACK) to School Camp
With Codi Josephson
August 13-17, 10-12
$220, all supplies included
Ages 8+
Image and Pattern by Noodlehead
This
camp is sure to get you excited and ready to head back to school in
(your own personal) style. Campers will make the amazing range backpack
pattern (one of our popular adult sewing classes!). This backpack is
super sturdy and will definitely be useful for carrying all your
necessities to and from school (or wherever your adventures might take
you). Along with the backpack, campers will make other fun and useful
back to school items including a pencil pouch/notebook cover.
