Encouraging creativity is essential for helping children adapt, innovate, and invent. At Camp Sawtooth, creativity, arts, and hands-on activities blend seamlessly to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone! Your child will enjoy a summer filled with discovery, expression, and boundless imagination in these interactive classes.
Each week from June 2 through July 25, morning (9:00 a.m. – noon) and afternoon (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) camp classes are offered for ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-16. Offerings are split by week and then into morning and afternoon sessions, providing a unique summer flexibility for families. Campers can participate for one week, one month, or all summer long!
Children and teens can immerse themselves in art forms like ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sewing, weaving, woodworking, and more. They’ll cultivate critical thinking skills, build self-confidence, and enhance their ability to communicate and express their unique perspectives.
“Camp Sawtooth is a unique experience for the little artist in your life, sparking a lifelong passion for self-expression and creative problem-solving,” said Whitney Stahl, Sawtooth’s youth director and camp organizer. “We hear from many professional artists, instructors, and Sawtooth staff members who credit Camp Sawtooth as their first encounter with studio art, helping guide them towards their current career paths.”
Camp Sawtooth also offers tuition assistance and scholarships, reserving spots in each class for scholarship students.
“We encourage families who qualify to apply for assistance even if a class is marked as full on the website,” said Whitney. “In many cases, financial aid and a reserved spot may still be available.”
Read on for just a sampling of all the creative fun coming this summer!
Hooked on Crochet: Design + Create | Ages 12-16
Learn to design patterns for tote bags, accessories, or home decor. This beginner-friendly class covers basic stitches, crochet techniques, and following written patterns.
Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs | Ages 6-8
Explore the beauty of insects through art. Engage with various mediums, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and printing to create vibrant artwork inspired by the colors and forms of insects!
Tight Knit Community: Intro to Knitting | Ages 9-11
Learn essential techniques to get started on your crafting journey. We will cover how to cast on and off, explore various stitches, and discuss how to ensure your project turns out just right.
Creature Design | Ages 9-11
Create your very own creatures! Draw inspiration and learn techniques from famous movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Avatar, and more!
Make an Impression: Printmaking | Ages 9-11
Discover a diverse array of printmaking techniques under the expert guidance of Mona Wu, a renowned international printmaker. Transform your original drawings into dynamic multiples and bring your art to life in new and exciting ways.
Dreamy Collage | Ages 12-16
In this class, students will explore different methods of collage and mixed media – with a surrealist twist!
Yarn to be wild! Spun Cotton Crafts | Ages 9-11
Travel back in time to learn the traditional art of spun cotton doll making, complete with painted finishing touches to add flair and personality to each piece.
Sawtooth School for Visual Art is a non-profit community art school located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem at 251 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, 336.723.7395. Summer Camp registration is available online at sawtooth.org/campsawtooth, or for more information and other inquiries, contact the camp registrar at [email protected]. Follow Sawtooth on Instagram @sawtoothschool.
