SUMMER CAMP
Friday July 31st | 11am - 2pm
In this vibrant, technique-focused workshop, we’ll explore the art of surface design through intentional mapping, spatial awareness, and layered color. This class is all about learning how to see the surface — understanding placement, balance, rhythm, and flow before the brush even touches the piece.
Using a floral motif as our foundation, I’ll demonstrate how to:
Map out a design so it wraps beautifully around form
Break down large spaces into balanced, intentional sections
Create movement and visual pathways across a surface
Build depth through layering bright, saturated color
Develop contrast, highlights, and dimensional detail
Participants will watch a step-by-step floral painting demonstration, then apply the mapping techniques to their own work. We’ll focus on how color placement affects composition and how layering can transform a flat design into something dynamic and alive.
This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to feel more confident approaching surface decoration — especially those who sometimes feel unsure about where to begin on a blank piece. You’ll leave with practical design strategies, a stronger sense of spatial awareness, and the confidence to create bold, cohesive painted surfaces.
Additional Camp Information:
BYOB Policy
We can’t provide beer or wine, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’re 21+ and sip responsibly.
Camp Patches
Each camper will receive a limited-edition patch designed by the featured workshop artist. Each one reflects the spirit of that class, and the techniques explored. Sew them onto your apron, tote, or camp hoodie, and start a collection! I mean… that’s pretty sweet, right?!
Camp Loyalty Perks
• Buy 1 Get 20% off! After paying full price for one workshop, you will receive 20% off your next workshop of equal or lesser value.
• Attend all workshops and you’ll receive your Buy 1 Get 20% off discounts, a limited edition 2026 Summer Camp Claypron (complete with logo and room for your patches!), along with an Official Camp hoodie and Clay Nerds Unite Camp Tote.
Closing Ceremony
Saturday August 1st | 5PM Sharp
What’s a week at summer camp without a closing ceremony and ribbon awards? If you attend just one workshop, you are invited to display your favorite pieces from your week at camp to share with everyone, and for the chance to earn a ribbon. Tried something new? Mastered a tricky technique? Created a masterpiece? Survived kiln drama? There’s likely gonna be a ribbon for that. We’ll cheer. We’ll clap. We may ooooh and ahhh….
Patches will be proudly displayed. Stories will be told. This is our moment to celebrate the beautiful community that forms when we gather to create with one another… and play in the mud.
A Quick Camp Policy Note
All workshop sales are final — no refunds or credits. We operate Summer Camp with built-in discounts to make it accessible, and we plan carefully to create something truly special. Our guest artists travel to be here and are paid for sharing their knowledge with our community. Thank you for understanding and supporting that commitment.*This workshop is not eligible for camp discounts.
Get ready to make some new friends, learn some cool stuff, and have a lot of fun being muddy. Clay nerds unite! See you soon.
SUMMER CAMP
Friday July 31st | 11am - 2pm
In this vibrant, technique-focused workshop, we’ll explore the art of surface design through intentional mapping, spatial awareness, and layered color. This class is all about learning how to see the surface — understanding placement, balance, rhythm, and flow before the brush even touches the piece.
Using a floral motif as our foundation, I’ll demonstrate how to:
Map out a design so it wraps beautifully around form
Break down large spaces into balanced, intentional sections
Create movement and visual pathways across a surface
Build depth through layering bright, saturated color
Develop contrast, highlights, and dimensional detail
Participants will watch a step-by-step floral painting demonstration, then apply the mapping techniques to their own work. We’ll focus on how color placement affects composition and how layering can transform a flat design into something dynamic and alive.
This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to feel more confident approaching surface decoration — especially those who sometimes feel unsure about where to begin on a blank piece. You’ll leave with practical design strategies, a stronger sense of spatial awareness, and the confidence to create bold, cohesive painted surfaces.
Additional Camp Information:
BYOB Policy
We can’t provide beer or wine, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’re 21+ and sip responsibly.
Camp Patches
Each camper will receive a limited-edition patch designed by the featured workshop artist. Each one reflects the spirit of that class, and the techniques explored. Sew them onto your apron, tote, or camp hoodie, and start a collection! I mean… that’s pretty sweet, right?!
Camp Loyalty Perks
• Buy 1 Get 20% off! After paying full price for one workshop, you will receive 20% off your next workshop of equal or lesser value.
• Attend all workshops and you’ll receive your Buy 1 Get 20% off discounts, a limited edition 2026 Summer Camp Claypron (complete with logo and room for your patches!), along with an Official Camp hoodie and Clay Nerds Unite Camp Tote.
Closing Ceremony
Saturday August 1st | 5PM Sharp
What’s a week at summer camp without a closing ceremony and ribbon awards? If you attend just one workshop, you are invited to display your favorite pieces from your week at camp to share with everyone, and for the chance to earn a ribbon. Tried something new? Mastered a tricky technique? Created a masterpiece? Survived kiln drama? There’s likely gonna be a ribbon for that. We’ll cheer. We’ll clap. We may ooooh and ahhh….
Patches will be proudly displayed. Stories will be told. This is our moment to celebrate the beautiful community that forms when we gather to create with one another… and play in the mud.
A Quick Camp Policy Note
All workshop sales are final — no refunds or credits. We operate Summer Camp with built-in discounts to make it accessible, and we plan carefully to create something truly special. Our guest artists travel to be here and are paid for sharing their knowledge with our community. Thank you for understanding and supporting that commitment.*This workshop is not eligible for camp discounts.
Get ready to make some new friends, learn some cool stuff, and have a lot of fun being muddy. Clay nerds unite! See you soon.
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