Parent Reviews
”This was the first camp experience for my son and he absolutely loved it! The counselors were very supportive and made him feel welcomed. I loved seeing his creativity shine through in all wonderful projects he made each day. We'll be going back over the summer for sure!” -Kristin
“Our kids have LOVED camp - which is not that common and a huge win for us, so thank you!!” -Pan
“We appreciate all of the counselors/teachers/TAs compassionate work ethic. Our daughter and her best friend had a great time at camp. We are so pleased with the wonderful experience our daughter had at camp and we look forward to next year!” -Tyniese
Crafty Makers Camp is a day camp with the mission to cultivate confident and creative young Makers. Throughout the week, Crafty Makers will create 2D and 3D sculptural projects using multimedia techniques and materials, including painting, cardboard construction, book making, recycled materials, print making, and more! These Crafty Makers are equipped with the right tools in a participatory community environment; guided through 3 unique projects by professional Bay Area Artists and Makers.
Crafty Makers are divided into 4 groups based on age. These groups rotate through all 3 daily art projects and Body Movement & Games. The art projects are carefully chosen to fit the creative needs of young Artists and Makers. They are also scaled to be developmentally appropriate for each age group. We have up to 60 spaces available for Winter Week 1 and 45 spaces for Winter Week 2. With a 1:5 staff to Crafty Maker ratio, your child will have plenty of support to complete projects.
Winter Week Daily Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 AM – Early drop-off & Supervised Free Time
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Drop-Off & Supervised Free Time
9:15 – 10:20 AM - Project A
10:20 – 10:45 AM - Snack Time & Free Play
10:45 – 11:50 AM – Project B
11:50 - 12:50 PM – Lunch & Free Play
12:50 – 1:55 PM – Project C
1:55 - 3:00PM- Project D
3:00 - 5:30 PM - Pick-up & Extended Care
Teaching Artists
Anaís Azul
Peruvian immigrant Anaís Azul (they/them) is a California based singer-songwriter, composer, and teaching artist. Azul has an MFA from California Institute of the Arts where they studied voice, composition, recording, mixing, and music production. Azul has self-released 2 EPs, 3 singles, and is finishing their debut solo EP "Vulnerable" where they co-mixed and co-produced the tracks. With over 5 years of music teaching experience under their belt, they are excited to empower students to make their own beats, songs, and sound explorations in their garageband class and in the movement classes they teach.
For more info about their art practice, visit anaisazul.com
Anna Kingsley
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Anna Kingsley has designed and printed custom letterpress printed things ranging from simple announcements to book covers. Kingsley also binds a variety of sketchbooks because she believes firmly that anyone can draw and that practice should be a fun daily occurrence! Before starting her own business, she was a special education teacher for students experiencing significant physical and emotional challenges. She currently teaches origami to young children and book binding to both adults and children in her community.
For more info about her art practice, visit https://brickfactorydesigns.com/
Eileen Plichta
Eileen Plichta is a California based artist who received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration from Kendall School of Design in Michigan. Prior to teaching, she was a textile designer for childrenswear for over 15 years. Now, she has taught after school art classes in local elementary schools for over 10 years. In addition to art and drawing, she teaches crafts, sewing and cooking. One of her favorite things to do is help children discover what inspires them and encourage them through their own creative exploration.
For more info about her art practice, visit https://www.craftkitchenkids.com/
Judy Schonebaum
Originally from Baltimore, Judy Schonebaum has embraced the artistic environment of the West Coast, where the light, color and rhythms of California have become strong influences. Schonebaum received her BA in Fine Arts from the University of Vermont, including an intensive folk art program at the Shelburne Museum. She is a painting/pastel/collage studio artist, lately focusing on functional/decorative art created from “past use" textiles, plastics and other recyclable materials, reinterpreting traditional handcrafts towards the goal of more conscious sustainability. In addition, she is pursuing her lifelong passions for music, dance and community service through the arts.
For more info about her art practice, visit http://www.judithschonebaum.com/
Nichole Talbott
Nichole Talbott is a practicing multimedia artist who has been working in fiber arts for the last three years. She is the founder of Asé Arts. A community arts space on Piedmont Avenue, providing classes for homeschool and after school, adult workshops and events. As an arts educator Nichole strives to provide a foundation for her students that will help them as they mature as artists and as individuals. Through process based learning Nichole implements three main principles of self-exploration, modeling and guiding. This approach creates a safe learning environment that inspires experimentation, risk taking, failure, peer collaboration and community building. As an arts advocate she believes in the healing powers of the arts and has seen first hand how it can transform lives.
For more info about her art practice, visit Asé Arts (asearts.org)
