Nature & Art Summer Camp
Where & When
Dates : August 7th -10th
Times: 9am - 3:00pm
All Girls Ages 11-14
*This program is open to all female-identified people. (cis women, trans women, non-binary people, gender non-conforming people, gender queer people)
What:
This camp is designed to bring kids closer to their local environment through education and art making. We focus on building a supportive environment for kids to explore the creative process beyond traditional methods. Emphasis will be placed on process above results, as we practice curiosity and build confidence.
What We Will Do ~
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watercolor painting
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observational drawing
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ink making
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nature journaling/ field notes, including simple bookbinding
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cyanotype fabrics & basic sewing projects
ink making
We’ll explore various places around West Marin each day of camp
The goal of this camp is to encourage kids to
slow down and find ways to enjoy simple
elements from our local environment.
We will discuss art techniques, but will focus more on encouraging empathetic and curious ways of looking at the world in order to spark inspiration and creativity.
This class will be taught by Tess Rubinstein and Erin Barker ~
Tess:
Tess Rubinstein is an artist based in West Marin. She uses painting, printmaking, and textiles to explore the process of cultivating attention in everyday life. She received a BFA from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2017, and has since worked as an illustrator, educator, and muralist. Tess is a certified California naturalist and volunteer educator at the Duxbury Reef in Bolinas.
Erin:
Erin Barker lives in West Marin and works as an artist and outdoor educator. She studied photography and fine art at SFSU and now teaches surf camps along side working as a multidisciplinary artist.
Both Erin and Tess have several years of experience working with kids and teaching in the outdoors.
We both believe strongly in a process driven approach and hope to cultivate a kind and creative space for your kids to enjoy.
