Horsey Crafts

 

The title say it all

We know all about horse loving kids at our house.

I was a horse girl, my two daughters are horse girls, a lot of their friends are horse girls. 

If you have a child who loves horses this will be the best week ever!

Here's what we're going to do. First, make lots of horsey people friends because every other person at camp totally gets what it's like to be horse mad and live in the city. Second, we will be creating our own horsey world. All campers will receive a Schleich horse and we will spend the week creating everything a horse needs. All the tack and accessories, a barn and anything you can imagine that goes with that. Also if there is time and inclination we will be either (or both) writing and publishing a graphic novel, or shooting a short film. That part of the week will be determined by the campers, I'm just here to guide and facilitate. Robyn will also be on hand all week to lead the fun, and teach glue gun mastery.

August 11-15
1-4 pm
9 years and up
$160

Hand-makers Craft Camp

This is a camp for kids who love all kinds of crafts.
We will be sewing and painting and glueing. There
will be a little bit of art, a little bit of craft, and a
whole lot of fun. If your child loves doing all
kinds of crafts this is the right place to be. As
with all the camps, the focus is on fun, creativity,
and following the child's lead.

August 18-22
1-4 pm.
Ages 7 +
$160

2014 SUMMER CAMPS

Yay! It's time to plan for summer camp again, and my blog is once again appropriately named.
Last year the little campers and I had such a great time, we are all eager to get started again. I have expanded the programming this summer, adding more dates and new camps. Don't worry though the old favourites are still around, in fact, I've added an extra week of Just Painting Camp, because once just wasn't enough last summer. I'm working out all the details and finalizing the dates, so if there is something your little person really wants to do, let me know, as there's still some flexibility in the scheduling. 
Here's a quick reference of camps, so if there is something you have to have, and you know there is a week you will be away, now's the time to speak up............That's the great thing about running a small, neighbourhood program. We set our own schedule, so everyone can join in the fun.

CAMP LIST

• Fairy Princess Camp-because Princess Rosalind phoned and asked
• Painting Camp 1 and 2-because one week just wasn't enough
• Graphic Novel Camp-last summers surprise favourite
• Horse Camp-a little slice of Heaven if you have a horsey kid
• Hand-Makers Craft Camp-for kids who want to do it all

Galloping in at the last second with stuff for crafty kids to do during March Break

For kids who don't want to spend their whole March Break doing, and parents who don't want their kids spending all March Break not doing, I'm offering two, half day March Break Camp programs.  Arts and Crafts in the morning from 10-12, and Painting Camp will be from 1-3:30 in the afternoon. If you need lunch supervision, arrangements can be made with helpful teen, Robyn. As with all the camps, the focus is on fun, creativity, and following the child's lead.

Arts and Crafts Camp

At Arts and Crafts Camp we will be doing a little of everything. I thought we would start with these adorable bendy dolls, then make some clothes, furniture, and accessories for them. We will spend a day sewing up a great stuffie, and we will pull out the paints for a day and make an 'about me canvas'. We'll finish up the week with what ever strikes our fancy, either revisiting something we really enjoyed from earlier in the week, or doing something new that we want to try. (I'm making a list in my head as I type this, and it's extensive, because there's always more crafts).........
Monday-Friday
 March 10-14
10-12
$125
7 yrs and up

 

Painting Camp

Last year, I took my then 11 year old son on a teaching job where the activity would be doing a multi-media painting on canvas. While I set up, he took one of the canvases and started to play with the paint, he was playing and exploring and really enjoying himself experiencing the moment. But as with many things, something happened and he didn't like the result, and he painted a big X on the painting. I, of course being his mother, kept the painting because, 1. he doesn't make a lot of art for me to keep, and 2.  I, unlike him, really like it. When I look at that painting now and think back on that day I always think, what if he could have tried again the next day and the next day and the next day. Wouldn't he approach the whole idea of painting differently? Wouldn't he leave the judgement behind and try, experiment, and explore without worry? So that is what we are going to do at Painting Camp. We are going to paint, and paint and paint. All so we can try everything we ever wanted to do with paints, we will have the time and opportunity to try.

If you look under the X you can see what a cool painting that was happening.
Monday to Friday
March 10-14
1-3:30
$140

Still Room in Journaling Classes

FALL PROGRAM - PART 2 - JOURNALING CLASSES

ART JOURNALING

ART FOR EVERYONE

Bring out your inner artist while overcoming fears, blocks, and that irritating inner voice that whispers about not being good at art. This art journaling class is for everyone, whether you want to learn something new and different, or you want to reconnect with your creative side. We will be using painting, collaging, stencilling and stamping, then bringing it all together with a variety of creative lettering styles. There will be laughter, and there may be tears, but we will be expressing ourselves and that is always good. 

*Tuesdays 9-11:30 September 17-October 22 OR

*Wednesdays 9-11:30 September 18-October 23

6 weeks $100 all supplies included
Classes are held at 38 Morland rd. 
 

 

JOURNALING

I am a big believer in journaling. It has helped me manage some difficult times in my life. I understand how very hard it can be to start a journaling habit, and to keep it up. I have learned some tips and tricks for fitting journaling into my busy life and the rewards have been immeasurable. I have journaled through births and deaths, romances and break-ups, kept track of great successes, and some epic failures. But it's all part of life, My life. That is why I have added journal writing to my course calender this fall, so you can make time to record some of your life too.

Journaling offers many other benefits also:

·          Clarifying your thoughts and feelings

·          Reduce stress

·          Get to know yourself better

·          Solve problems more effectively

JOURNALING FOR PARENTS

With all the day to day busyness, parenting can be a tough job,. It is easy to forget to stop and notice all that is going on around us. Journal writing is a great way to stop and take notice of the important things. Whether it is to record all the little moments that get forgotten; or to get out some of the frustrations to better appreciate those good moments. You have a lot to say, and what you have to say is valid and worth writing down…for yourself and for your family.

*Thursdays 1-3:15, September 19- October 24

6 weeks $100 all supplies included
Classes held at 38 Morland rd

WORDS FOR WELLNESS

Journaling is a powerful tool to help you organize your thoughts to better understand yourself, others and the world around you. Give yourself space and time to express all that you have inside of you. Prompts, cues and games are used to get your pen moving, so there will be no 'blank-page panic'. Come and see how healing and creative journaling can be. Sharing optional.

Thursdays  6:30-8:30, September 19 - October 24

6 weeks $100 all supplies included

FALL PROGRAM-PART 1-SEWING

BEGINNER SEWING - KIDS 
Sewing is awesome! A few basic skills opens a world of possibilities. In beginner sewing we will learn how to operate a sewing machine, read and follow a pattern.  We will be making a pillow case, a pair of pj pants, and finishing off learning hand-stitching while making an original stuffed creature.

*Tuesdays 4-6, September 17- October 22

6 weeks

INTERMEDIATE SEWING - KIDS

For kids who have done some sewing and are ready to tackle more advanced projects but aren’t quite confident to do it on their own. Under Anna’s guidance kids can let their creativity fly, sewing and designing without limits.

*Thursdays 4-6, September 19- October 24

6 weeks

BEGINNER SEWING - ADULTS

Learn how to fearlessly sew on a sewing machine. For people who have never sewn before, or haven’t sewn in a very long time, this is the perfect class. We will be making a pillowcase to acquaint ourselves with a sewing machine. Then we will move on to learning how to read and follow a pattern while making pyjama pants. We will finish up with learning hand-stitching while making an original stuffed creature.

Sewing is fun and easy…..come see.

*Tuesdays  7-9, September 17- October 29, 
**no class October 8th

6 weeks

All sewing classes will be held at the Sewing Machine Centre, on the west side Jane st just south of Ardaugh.

Call Marina for details at 416 766-2740. You can also email me through this blog at: summercraftscamp@outlook.com

Class sizes are kept small for lots of personal attention. Also kits are available if by request.