Crafty Critters

Crafty Critters

One of the most essential of human capabilities: To form in our mind a vision of something that doesn’t yet exist, and then use our own two hands to bring that vision into reality. This is the heart of crafting… and it’s so much fun.

So come and craft with us! During our time in the forest we’ll engage in a rich series of natural crafts while connecting deeply to the earth with lots of nature games and activities. Students will learn to harvest natural materials and use them to create beautiful and useful items.

We have lots potential crafts, which may include:

• Knife Safety & Wood Carving
• Baskets – free-form woven honeysuckle makes a strong and beautiful container
• Wet and needle felting – use wool to make neck pouches
• Natural Dyes – use plants to dye silk scarves or bandanas
• Paint rocks – grind up stones found in the creek to make natural paint
• Gourd Craft – decorative fruit bowls or small eating bowls
• Bamboo craft – functional chopsticks or cups made from this amazing grass
• Pottery – beads and pinch pots fired in an open-pit campfire

The projects listed are examples, not necessarily exactly what we will do. Ultimately project selection will depend on the availability of wild resources and student interest.

Ages: 6-8

Location:
Shope Creek Wilderness

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Options:
Haw Creek Commons (with shuttle van)
Shope Creek Wilderness

Time: 9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Inclusive of drop-off & pick-up window

Dates: Tuesdays, February 25 - May 20, 2025
Breaks for Rivercane Rendezvous April 15
12 program days total

Price: $780

• Monthly payment plan available
• $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
• Work-Trade & Tuition Assistance are available

Registration

Registration is now closed for Spring 2025.

Please note: Shope Creek shuttle van reservations are separate "camps" to add to your order, at no additional charge, as space is limited.