The Plushie Project
July 13th – July 17th, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Artistic Exploration
July 20th – July 24th, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Sweet Treats
August 10th – August 14th, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
My Dinnerware Set
August 17th – August 21st, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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The Plushie Project – Painting & Ceramics Summer Camp ($265.00 + GST)
July 13th – July 17th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Bring your favourite cuddly character to life as a one-of-a-kind work of art!
Over this five-day camp, students will draw inspiration from a beloved stuffed animal—whether it’s their own or a Jellycat-style favourite—and transform it into a ceramic figurine. Using hand-building techniques, they’ll learn how to recreate soft, rounded forms in clay, capturing the charm and personality of their plushie in a smooth, polished finish. Once built, participants will explore underglazing to add colour and bring their piece to life.
Alongside their sculpture, students will also create a character-inspired painting, placing their plushie into a fun and imaginative setting. Through this process, they’ll develop both their 3D and 2D skills while experimenting with colour, composition, and storytelling.
This camp is the perfect opportunity to build new skills, explore different mediums, and create a meaningful piece inspired by something they already love.
What to Expect:
- Day 1–3: Character Creation & Building
- Using their chosen plushie as inspiration, participants will begin with observational sketches to study shape, proportion, and key features. From there, they’ll learn basic hand-building techniques to recreate their plushie in 3D, focusing on soft forms and capturing its unique character in clay.
- Day 3–4: Character-Themed Painting
- Students will bring their plushie into a fun, imaginative setting through painting. They’ll explore foundational techniques to create a colourful background and place their character into a vibrant 2D scene full of personality and storytelling.
- Day 5: Underglazing & Finishing Touches
- The final day will be dedicated to underglazing and adding colour, bringing their ceramic piece to life and completing their project with thoughtful finishing details.
Following the conclusion of the camp, all ceramic projects will be bisque fired and clear glazed for a smooth, finished look. Once completed, pieces will be ready for pick-up, and families will be notified as soon as they’re available.
Camp Details:
- Ages: 5+
- Schedule: Includes a 10-minute snack break and a 15-minute lunch break each day.
- Cost: $265.00 + GST (includes all supplies & materials).
Artistic Exploration – Painting Summer Camp ($225.00 + GST)
July 21st – July 25th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Dive into a vibrant journey of artistic discovery!
Over this five-day camp, students will explore a dynamic range of techniques from textured mixed media and finger painting to torn paper collage and watercolour. Each project introduces a new style, from Fauvism-inspired florals to expressive landscapes and luminous stained glass effects, encouraging participants to experiment boldly with colour, texture, and movement.
Guided step by step, students will not only learn new techniques but also gain a deeper understanding of how to approach each piece with intention from initial concept and composition to thoughtful colour selection and finishing details. As they move through each project, they will build confidence across different mediums while exploring new ways to create depth, composition, and visual storytelling.
This camp is the perfect opportunity to step outside of our ordinary structure, embrace creative freedom, and discover exciting new artistic styles while creating diverse pieces of artwork to take home and feel proud of.
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- Day 1-2: Textured Mixed Media Summer Floral Painting
- Following a brief introduction to textured mixed media techniques, participants will create a vibrant abstract floral painting inspired by Fauvism, where bold colours, simplified shapes, and rich textures to bring their summer-inspired design to life.
- Day 2-3: Fingers & Fins: A Finger Painting
- Participants will create a vibrant finger painting inspired by the graceful movements and vivid colours of koi fish. Using their fingertips, they’ll explore texture and flow to bring these beautiful fish to life.
- Day 3-4: Summer Sunset: A Torn Paper Collage Creation
- Participants will create a vibrant sunset composition by assembling torn paper fragments into a dynamic landscape. Each piece adds texture and depth, capturing the glowing colours and layered movement of a summer sky as it fades into the horizon. Through bold colour choices and expressive placement, students will explore how to build atmosphere and light in a unique and tactile way.
- Day 4-5: Blooming Light: A Stained Glass Watercolour Painting
- Following a brief introduction to watercolour techniques, participants will create a vibrant floral painting inspired by stained glass. Using bold outlines and luminous colour, students will explore how to divide their composition into sections, allowing each area to glow with rich, layered washes. The final piece captures the beauty of blooming flowers through light, colour, and a striking stained glass effect.
- Day 1-2: Textured Mixed Media Summer Floral Painting
While we strive to complete all planned projects, students typically create between 2–4 pieces. We progress at the group’s pace, so the number of finished artworks may vary as we prioritize quality and thoughtful completion.
Camp Details:
- Ages: 5+
- Schedule: Includes a 10-minute snack break and a 15-minute lunch break each day.
- Cost: $225.00 + GST (includes all supplies & materials).
Sweet Treats – Painting & Ceramics Summer Camp ($265.00 + GST)
August 11th – August 15th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
In this hands-on and playful five-day camp, participants will explore ceramics by creating their very own sweet treat–inspired tealight holder. From donuts to cupcakes and beyond, students will use hand-building techniques to transform their favourite desserts into functional ceramic pieces full of personality.
Guided step by step, students will plan their designs, build strong forms using techniques such as pinching, coiling, and hollowing, and refine details to bring their ideas to life—while adding colour and character through underglazing to enhance their final piece.
To complement their sculpture, artists will create a bold, Pop Art–inspired painting based on their treat, exploring bright colour, strong outlines, and eye-catching composition. Along the way, they’ll build confidence in both 2D and 3D art-making while learning how to translate a single idea across different mediums.
This camp is perfect for young creators who love working with clay, experimenting with colour, and turning everyday inspiration into fun, one-of-a-kind artwork they’ll be excited to showcase.
- Day 1-3: Sweet Treat Creation & Building
- Using their chosen dessert as inspiration, participants will begin with observational sketches to study shape, proportion, and key details. From there, they’ll learn basic hand-building techniques to create their own ceramic sweet treat tealight holder, focusing on form, texture, and capturing the playful look of their design in clay.
- Day 3-4: Pop-Art Inspired Painting
- Students will transform their sweet treat into a bold and vibrant painting inspired by Pop Art. They’ll explore bright colour, repetition, and strong outlines to create an eye-catching composition that highlights their dessert in a fun and expressive way.
- Day 5: Underglazing & Finishing Touches
- The final day will be dedicated to underglazing and adding colour, bringing their ceramic piece to life and completing their project with thoughtful finishing details.
Following the conclusion of the camp, all ceramic projects will be bisque fired and clear glazed for a smooth, finished look. Once completed, pieces will be ready for pick-up, and families will be notified as soon as they’re available.
Camp Details:
- Ages: 5+
- Schedule: Includes a 10-minute snack break and a 15-minute lunch break each day.
- Cost: $265.00 + GST (includes all supplies & materials).
My Dinnerware Set – Ceramics Summer Camp ($285.00 + GST)
August 17th – August 21st, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
From clay to table, create a set that’s entirely your own!
In this hands-on five-day camp, participants will design and build a personalized ceramic dinnerware set, including a cup, bowl, and plate. Using slab building and drape molding techniques, students will explore how flat clay transforms into functional forms, shaping pieces that are both practical and expressive. With access to a variety of molds, textures, and tools, they’ll experiment with pattern, detail, and surface design to give each piece its own unique character.
Guided step by step, students will learn how to plan their forms, refine edges and structure, and consider both function and aesthetics throughout the process. They’ll also explore finishing techniques, adding thoughtful details that enhance both the look and usability of their pieces.
This camp is perfect for makers who want to create functional pieces they can actually use, while exploring the balance between creativity, craftsmanship, and design and leaving with a cohesive, handmade set they’ll be proud to bring home.
- Day 1-3: Building the Set – Cup, Bowl & Plate
- After a brief introduction to slab building and drape molding techniques, participants will begin creating their dinnerware set, including a cup, bowl, and plate. Over these days, they’ll focus on shaping, assembling, and refining each piece while exploring form, function, and structure.
- Day 3–4: Surface Design & Decoration
- Once their pieces are built, students will begin adding personality through surface design. Using a variety of molds, textures, and tools, they’ll experiment with pattern, detail, and creative embellishments to make each piece unique.
- Day 4–5: Underglazing & Finishing Touches
- The final days will be dedicated to underglazing and adding colour, bringing their dinnerware set to life and completing each piece with thoughtful finishing details.
Following the conclusion of the camp, all ceramic projects will be bisque fired and clear glazed for a smooth, finished look. Once completed, pieces will be ready for pick-up, and families will be notified as soon as they’re available.
Camp Details:
- Ages: 5+
- Schedule: Includes a 10-minute snack break and a 15-minute lunch break each day.
- Cost: $285.00 + GST (includes all supplies & materials).
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Request Registration by filling out the form below. Please submit one form per participant.
After submitting your art camp registration request, we will check space availability and contact you via email to confirm your registration and provide payment instructions. Payments can be made by cash or e-transfer.