SUMMER
CREATIVITY
CAMPS
at Sisters Art Works
We're back with fun-filled sessions of art, music, theater, and self-expression.
Get your kids registered for Summer Creativity Camps on Wednesday, March 6!
Seed to Sprout
Music Camp
July 8 - 12 • Half Day
This half-day camp is open to players with minimal music experience on their chosen acoustic, stringed instrument. Teaching artist Joe Schulte, mandolin player and bandleader from Moon Mountain Ramblers, Cascade School of Music and String Theory Music School in Bend, will teach the course. Schulte will provide songs that can be played with the most basic common chords and short, easy-to-learn melodies to memorize. The camp will close with a short concert open to families.
Age Group: Grades 5 - 8
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm
Participants: Maximum of 20
Tuition: $175*
Kaleidoscope Mixed Media
Art Camp
July 8 - 12 • Half Day
In this afternoon half-day camp students will move through the creative process with guidance and instruction from art educator, Judy Fuentes. With more than 20 years of experience Judy helps participants develop personal style as they explore a variety of techniques and applications. Campers will create abstract art through the fun of paint pouring, learn color theory with portrait painting, practice layering techniques, and make unique animal scultptures.
Age Group: Grades 5 - 8
Hours: 1 pm - 4 pm
Participants: Maximum of 14
Tuition: $175*
Outlaw Middle School Strings Music Camp
July 15 - 19 • Half Day
Teaching artist and SMS science teacher Melissa Stolasz will lead this morning half day music camp open to players who have some experience on fiddle or guitar and can play a few tunes. Instruction will include two music sessions each day providing specific musical expertise. Students will learn new techniques on the fiddle, work on their bowing game and learn some great new tunes. The camp will close with a short concert open to families.
Age Group: Grades 6 - 9
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm
Participants: Maximum of 25
Tuition: $175*
PAY WHAT YOU CAN
We're proud to offer pay what you can pricing to ensure no child is prevented from participating due to financial barriers. This tuition support is available through the SFF Presents scholarship fund, which provides scholarships for graduating Sisters High School seniors and enables pay what you can access to many of our programs.
* Minimum Tuition:
Half day: $25 • Full day: $50
Theater Camp
July 22 - 26 • Full Day
In this theater performance camp, students will explore the theme of one of the oldest stories known to humankind: the unexpected hero and their quest to greatness. Though this trope is largely known, student thespians will work within a cast to study different archetypes, musical storytelling, and stagecraft to create a unique retelling of this classic. The culmination of their work will be presented on the last day to family, friends, and community members as we celebrate their own hero's journey! Campers will be taught by teaching artists Steven Livingston, Judy Fuentes and Jayana Hinkle.
Age Group: Grades 5 - 9
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm (Lunch included)
Participants: Maximum of 30
Tuition: $275*
Fabric Arts Camp
August 5 - 9 • Half Day
During this morning creativity camp, instructor Judy Fuentes will help students develop personal style as they explore a variety of techniques and applications. Working with felt and fabric this camp will explore landscapes, wall-hangings, and unique creatures. The students will learn techniques in both wet felting and needle felting. Campers should bring ideas from their imagination or their favorite books to create colorful wall hangings that inspire! The camp will conclude with a showcase open to friends and families.
Age Group: Grades 5 - 8
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm
Participants: Maximum of 14
Tuition: $175*
Branch to Fruit Music Camp
August 12 - 16 • Full Day
Led by teaching artist Joe Schulte, this full-day camp is open to players who are comfortable with their instruments and relatively fluid in the common major and minor chords found in popular music. As well as performing as a larger group, campers will also play in smaller ensembles, where they will work out tunes that may include custom song arrangements, individual solos, harmonies and improvisations. The camp will close with a concert open to friends and families.
Age Group: Grades 6 - 9
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm (Lunch included)
Participants: Maximum of 20
Tuition: $275*
