{6/15-19} Paper Mâché Camp

Ages 10+ | June 15–19 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Taught by Melissa Turley

Get ready for a week of imaginative creativity and hands-on fun at our Paper Mâché Summer Camp. Campers will explore the classic technique of building with paper and paste, learning how simple materials can be transformed into colorful, sculptural works of art.

Throughout the week, students will work through a series of projects that encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and artistic expression. Campers will begin by creating a small paper mâché piñata and a decorative sculptural piece, building skills and confidence as they go. The week culminates in the design and construction of a whimsical fairy or gnome house, created using paper mâché, recycled materials, and found objects.

This camp is a playful journey into art and storytelling through craft. Students will have time to imagine, build, revise, and add details, allowing their ideas to grow and evolve across the week.

What We’ll Explore

• Paper mâché techniques and building structures
• Working with form, scale, and surface texture
• Using recycled and found materials creatively
• Problem-solving through hands-on making
• Storytelling through sculptural art

Projects May Include

• A small paper mâché piñata
• A decorative sculptural object
• A fairy or gnome house made from paper mâché and recycled materials

Projects are designed to build across the week, with time for drying, refining, and adding details.

Camp Details

• Dates: June 15-19
• Time: 9:00-12:00pm
• Ages: 10+
• Instructor: Melissa Turley
• Class Size: Limited to 10 students
• Format: Full-week, skill-building camp

Because projects develop over multiple days, drop-in registration is not available for this camp.

Pricing

• Supply Fee: $10

The supply fee includes paper mâché materials, recycled building elements, and decorative supplies used throughout the week.

Good to Know

• No prior art experience is required
• This camp can be messy—please wear art-friendly clothing
• Projects may need drying time between sessions