Evergreen Summer Camp 2026

The Heart of Making

This summer, Evergreen Studio offers seven unique weeks of creative exploration for kids ages 7–11. The Heart of Making is an immersive studio series that explores an engaging theme each week through a wide variety of art mediums and processes.

My programs are designed to build real art skills, art literacy, and creative confidence in a balanced and joyful environment. From the alchemy of "The Secret Studio" to the tiny architecture of "Small Worlds," every week provides a blend of instruction and gentle guidance with ample space for kids to use their own ideas as they work with new materials, concepts, and techniques. 

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM. 

Cost: $400 / week 

Please feel free to reach out to me, Susie, at evergreenlifelearning@gmail.com with any questions. Registration information is at the botton of this page.

Please note, some camp theme changes have been made for weeks 4 and 6 since the orginal posting. 

The Evergreen Difference

I keep my camp groups small to ensure every child has a dedicated seat and the personalized attention they need. The day is designed around a thoughtful rhythm, balancing focused studio work with active outdoor play. In addition to our planned projects, each day includes plenty of time for open art and creative games. My goal is for every child to leave the studio feeling inspired, energized, and proud of what they’ve created.

Week 1: July 6-10 FULL

Comfort Creatures (Character Design & Mixed Fibre Arts) 

Bring your own collection of unique characters to life! Mixed media and fibre arts meet character design as we create our own original soft sculptures, puppets, and pocket friends. It’s a week of imagination and skill building as we discover ways to express personality through colour, texture, and form using felting, hand-sewing, and sculptural techniques. 

Week 2: July 13-17 FULL

The Secret Studio (Mysterious Ingredients & Studio Alchemy) 

Step into a world of wonder where the art begins with the very supplies we create. This week, artists become keepers of secret recipes, mixing their own inks and paints and using curious ingredients like "bug extract" and "moon dust." We will craft paper by hand for enchanted scrolls and secret maps, concoct clay to form magical amulets, and turn soft fluff into vessels for treasure. It'a a week of imagination and transformation, where the materials themselves are as captivating as the treasures we create with them. 

Week 3: July 20-24 FULL

Forest Finery (Nature-Inspired Wearable Art) 

Calling all forest dwellers! This week, we bring the spirit of the woods into the studio to create a collection of accessories that reflects the beauty of the wild. We’ll create wearable art inspired by woodland flora and fauna using sculpture, felting, beading, and botanical dyeing. From forest elf hats to fungi-inspired jewelry, artists will craft finery that makes them feel right at home in the woods. 

Week 4: July 27-31 

Animalia: Wonders of the Land, Sea, and Air

Get ready for an art adventure inspired by the animal kingdom! This week, the studio becomes a space to explore the incredible shapes, textures, and colours of the wild world. This multi-media camp uses sketching, painting, collage, sculpture, fibre arts, and printmaking to bring all sorts of animals to life. By experimenting with a wide variety of materials and techniques—from felting to hand-pressed prints—each artist will create unique art that celebrates the natural world.

Week 5: August 10-14 

Small Worlds: The Art of the Miniature 

Step into a world of small-scale art and big creativity! This week, the studio becomes a space to explore tiny details through a variety of fun, miniature projects. This multi-media camp uses painting, collage, sculpture, fibre arts, printmaking, and more to bring our creative ideas to life. We'll experiment with clay, beeswax, papier-mâché, and felting—and even making mini prints with a pasta machine!

Week 6: August 17-21 

Flower Power: Art in Bloom

Discover the vibrant beauty of the botanical world! This week is all about exploring flowers, gardens, and wild places, and honing our skills of observation. This multi-media camp uses sketching, painting, collage, sculpture, fibre arts, and printmaking to capture the spirit of summer. By experimenting with a variety of techniques—from watercolours to using flowers themselves for making prints—we will find inspiration in both the intricate details of nature and the bold, impressionistic beauty of the blooms. 

Week 7: August 24-28

Forever Felting | A Celebration of Our Studio Favourite

Our final week of summer art camp is dedicated to one of the studio’s favourite activities: felting! This medium has quickly become the one my students ask for most often, so I wanted to honour that enthusiasm by offering a full week to truly immerse themselves in the craft.

Students are always amazed at the unique creations they can form with soft, fluffy wool. This week will allow us to try out a variety of new and familiar projects as we explore both needle and wet felting techniques. From three-dimensional sculptures to vibrant fibre paintings, it is a tactile and captivating process that the kids always find deeply satisfying—making it the perfect way to wrap up the summer. 

How to Register: 

I keep the groups small to ensure that each artist has plenty of creative space and personalized attention. Spots fill up quickly, so I recommend registering early to secure your child's spot. 

To register your child for Evergreen Summer 2026: The Heart of Making, please email me directly at evergreenlifelearning@gmail.com with your chosen week(s). 

Once I receive your email, I will guide you through the steps to complete the registration, and provide you with all camp details and policies. 

I'm looking forward to another great summer of creativity! 

-Susie