This introductory session informs students about the study of design and raises awareness about the impact of design on all aspects of our everyday lives. Students will design and create a yurt and hard sided tent structures with plastic lattice and canvas. The design thinking skills and creative experience gained will empower students to become innovative problem solvers and prepare them to creatively tackle challenges.

This introductory session informs students about the study of design and raises awareness about the impact of design on all aspects of our everyday lives. Students will design and create a yurt and hard sided tent structures with plastic lattice and canvas. The design thinking skills and creative experience gained will empower students to become innovative problem solvers and prepare them to creatively tackle challenges.

During this session, students will consider how space and the environment connect to the people who use it. They will have the opportunity to develop the technical and creative skills to design interior spaces that meet demanding requirements—not just aesthetically, but in terms of safety, accessibility, and sustainability. Using their designs, students will build an open face, life-sized model home with plywood and 2×4 boards. No camp on July 4th.

During this session, students will consider how space and the environment connect to the people who use it. They will have the opportunity to develop the technical and creative skills to design interior spaces that meet demanding requirements—not just aesthetically, but in terms of safety, accessibility, and sustainability. Using their designs, students will build an open face, life-sized model home with plywood and 2×4 boards. No camp on July 4th.

For this session, students will explore the careers of textile designers and master furniture crafters. They will create and connect with the world of contemporary and historical textiles by visiting three designer showrooms. Textiles will be used to create soft furnishings in their own designs. Students will also create modular furniture using recycled materials. They will then stage a photo shoot of their creations.

For this session, students will explore the careers of textile designers and master furniture crafters. They will create and connect with the world of contemporary and historical textiles by visiting three designer showrooms. Textiles will be used to create soft furnishings in their own designs. Students will also create modular furniture using recycled materials. They will then stage a photo shoot of their creations.

Students will discover where different natural fibers come from by visiting a sheep and goat farm during this weave themed session. They will learn weaving techniques such as carding and spinning fibers that will then be woven on looms to create soft furnishings.

Students will discover where different natural fibers come from by visiting a sheep and goat farm during this weave themed session. They will learn weaving techniques such as carding and spinning fibers that will then be woven on looms to create soft furnishings.

Students will learn knitting and crochet to make pieces that will be used in an installation called a “Yarn Bomb”. This term is defined as: to cover an object or structure in a public place with decorative knitted or crocheted material, as a form of street art. Students will study the museum’s architecture and determine the best area to mount their installation on the last day of camp.

Students will learn knitting and crochet to make pieces that will be used in an installation called a “Yarn Bomb”. This term is defined as: to cover an object or structure in a public place with decorative knitted or crocheted material, as a form of street art. Students will study the museum’s architecture and determine the best area to mount their installation on the last day of camp.

$50.00 per week. Indicate the number of weeks of pre-care/after care needed below.