All Things Wool

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June 16-20, 9am-noon each day

Age requirements: 8-12

Teaching artists: Jennifer Angelo, Rain Foster, Elizabeth Shaw Neviaser, and Catherine Urban

Camp fee: $220.00

In this week-long camp, participants will explore the wonderful and diverse world of wool. Using colorful wool roving, participants will make different fun projects each day. From creating a 2D picture and 3D bowl with wet felting techniques, to round weaving colorful flowers, campers will learn a variety of wool crafting techniques and will develop skills in designing and creating compelling patterns and compositions, wet felting, weaving, hand sewing, embellishment, and more.

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Partial and full scholarships are available for youth summer camps. Please email us for our scholarship application form.

Bios:

• Jennifer Angelo (she/her), with a PhD in occupational therapy, spent five years living in New Zealand, where she uncovered the wonderfully versatile world of felting. Her observational skills, refined through education and shaped by diverse environments—ranging from rolling landscapes and jutting rock formations to urban architecture—have added depth to her artistic perspective. During her time in New Zealand, Angelo discovered felting, an ancient craft that opened up an entirely new realm of art for her. In addition to her more than 20 years of teaching at the university level, Jennifer has shared her expertise by instructing various wet felting classes catering to students of all skill levels. Notably, Jennifer consistently earns high praise for her effective step-by-step teaching approach.

• Rain Foster (she/her)received her BFA from The Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI. She majored in Ceramics, with a minor in Weaving and Watercolor. She is inspired by the gifts of Nature: bits of trees and plants, fabric remnants, and various natural fibers.

  She began as a spirit doll maker and has graduated to experiment with fiber forms as well as embroidery and other types of stitching. She is currently making soft forms, embellished with ribbon, buttons, beads, vintage & found items. She feels that stitching is not only a form of creativity but also meditation. She enjoys the companionship of working in a group setting, sharing inspiration, skills and accomplishments..

• Elizabeth Shaw Neviaser (she/her) spent most of her life as a prolific painter, and completed her Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2020. Dyed felted wool is now her primary medium, and her works tend to be mainly two dimensional.  Though self-taught in this field, she has led numerous workshops on felting, and is an ongoing guest instructor of felting at UW-Madison.  She is particularly inspired by how directly fiber art can communicate emotion, and seeks to continue to elevate felted wool as a legitimate fine art medium. Elizabeth also works in oil, cold wax media, acrylics, watercolors, artisan paper-making, and Japanese Shibori textiles. Elizabeth now lives and has her studio in Verona Wisconsin.

• Formerly an elementary art teacher, Catherine Urban (she/her) has been a full time artist and running her traveling art studio since 2020. She loves all aspects of art- appreciating, creating, and teaching it. She strongly believes that creating brings out the best in us; it's what we were made to do.  Creating has always been a way of life for her. Originally a drawer and acrylic painter, she stumbled upon macramé in 2020. After one Saturday night of not giving up on the square knot to make her first plant hanger, she fell in love with knotting. Macramé opened the door to fibers for her, and now she is weaving too. There is a long running connection to fiber art in her family, and for her working with fibers just feels so natural. It's like home.

Kids Quilt!

June 23-27, 9am-noon each day

Age requirements: 10-14

Teaching artist: Kaitlin Esche-Lyon (@quarterlifeleap)

Camp fee: $220.00

Learn how to quilt from start to finish! In this five-day camp, participants will learn a simple, beginner-friendly block and finish a beautiful lap-sized quilt.

Kids will learn how to sew fabric on a sewing machine to create quilt blocks; and sew the blocks together into a quilt top. They will learn how to sandwich the quilt top with batting and backing; tie the quilt sandwich; and finish the quilt with binding.

All fabric will be provided by Benartex Fabrics and Quarter Life Leap. Sewing machines, all needed tools, and additional supplies will also be provided. If a student wishes to bring a sewing machine from home, they are welcome to do so.

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Bio:

Kaitlin Esche-Lyon (she/her) is a skilled quilter and textile artist known for her vibrant designs and innovative approach to the art of quilting. Blending traditional techniques with modern flair, Kaitlin’s work features bold colors, dynamic patterns, and thoughtful textures. Passionate about sharing her craft, she teaches workshops for quilters of all skill levels, fostering creativity and community. Inspired by nature, travel, and architecture, her pieces tell unique stories and have been featured in exhibitions and cherished as heirlooms. Kaitlin’s dedication to artistry and teaching continues to spread joy and community in the quilting world.

Website: www.quarterlifeleap.com

Social: @quarterlifeleap

Crochet Camp: Amigurumi Creatures and More!

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July 7-11, 9am-noon each day

Age requirements: 8-12

Teaching artist: Christie Moser

Camp fee: $220.00

In this beginner-friendly crochet camp, campers will learn the basics of crochet, including pattern reading, chaining, single crochet, and magic ring technique. By the end of the week, campers will use these basic stitches to complete their very own adorable amigurumi creature! For those who love to play and explore, the camp will also feature other fun yarn projects such as chain snakes, Nordic braiding friendship bracelets, and lucet cording. With plenty of hands-on guidance and creative projects, everyone will leave with new skills, unique creations, and a love for yarn art.

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Bios:

Christie Moser (she/her) is an outdoor educator and self-taught artist with a passion for wildcrafting, crochet, felting, eco-printing, nature journaling, and more. As the founder of Naturing in Madison, she combines her MS in Art and Design History and Nature-Based Teacher Certification to blend her love of art and nature. Christie enjoys exploring the outdoors with her kids and creating enriching outdoor play experiences, classes, and camps for children and families. For her, nature, community, and creativity are essential components of happiness and well-being.

Sew Your Style: Accessories Edition

July 14-18, 9am-noon each day

Age requirements: 9-16

Teaching artist: Audra Hoy Chaimson

Camp fee: $220.00

Sling bags and fanny packs are everywhere - now you can make your very own! In this fun one-week sewing camp, you’ll create the beginner-friendly Sallie Tomato Fifth Avenue bag, perfect for summer adventures or back-to-school. Learn essential bag-making skills like reading patterns, installing zippers, and making adjustable straps. No sewing experience? No problem! This project is designed for makers of all levels and uses simple techniques. By the end, you’ll have a custom, hands-free bag to show off your sewing skills, as well as other optional accessories like a small wallet, card holder, or coin purse.

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Bio:

Audra Hoy Chaimson (she/her) is a passionate creator, a fourth-generation sewist, and an equal-opportunity fabric enthusiast. She believes in the transformative power of creativity. Fortunate enough to live her passion both professionally and personally, Audra loves sharing the skills and beauty that sewing brings into people's lives. When she’s not stitching, you can find her planning her next five projects (simultaneously), learning Italian, living her best theater mom life, or working backstage at a theater production.

Fashion Camp for Middle-Schoolers

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2 weeks! Weeks of July 21 and July 28, 9am-noon each day, Monday through Friday

Age requirements: 11-14

Teaching artists: Emily Popp and Sarah Best

Camp fee: $440.00

In this two-week camp, participants will explore and learn a variety of techniques and skills to design, embellish, and construct unique looks. In the first week, students will focus on developing a simple top pattern of their very own! Throughout the week instruction will cover multiple methods of T-shirt up-cycling, as well as exploring various techniques in fabric embellishment, including making fringe, embroidery, and fabric paint. In the second week, students will continue their study in apparel design by learning more skills pertaining to basic garment construction and machine sewing as they pattern, sew, and finish a pull-on (elastic-waist) pant, skirt, or short. The camp will conclude with a fashion show – putting together the creations from the two weeks – on Friday, August 1.

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Partial and full scholarships are available for youth summer camps. Please email us for our scholarship application form.

Bios:

• Week One will be taught by Emily Popp (she/her). Emily loves having fun with fashion and admires all forms of self expression through clothing! She is the founder of local upcycled clothing brand, The Popp Town Mall, where she makes every item by hand from repurposed materials. Emily is a costume designer at the UW-Madison Opera, and works as a teaching artist for a wide range of students. She has an MFA in textiles and fashion from UW-Madison and a post-baccalaureate in fashion from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

• Week Two will be taught by Sarah Best (she/her). Sarah is a lifelong apparel designer with a focus on knitwear and textile design. Her passion to sew and knit as a young girl led her to pursue an Apparel Design degree, with a Textile Arts minor, at VCU in Richmond, VA. Her career has included working for Armani Exchange and Ralph Lauren in New York City, and at Lands’ End in Wisconsin. She currently works as a contract designer and educator, expanding her creative interests across interiors and textile arts.

Fashion Camp for High-Schoolers

2 weeks! Weeks of July 21 and July 28, 1pm-4pm each day, Monday through Friday

Age requirements: 14-18

Teaching artists: Emily Popp and Sarah Best

Camp fee: $440.00

In this two-week camp, participants will explore and learn a variety of techniques and skills to design, embellish, and construct unique looks. In the first week, students will focus on developing a simple top pattern of their very own! Throughout the week instruction will cover multiple methods of T-shirt up-cycling, as well as exploring various techniques in fabric embellishment, including making fringe, embroidery, and fabric paint. In the second week, students will continue their study in apparel design by learning more skills pertaining to basic garment construction and machine sewing as they pattern, sew, and finish a pull-on (elastic-waist) pant, skirt, or short. The camp will conclude with a fashion show – putting together the creations from the two weeks – on Friday, August 1.

REGISTER

See our Summer Camp FAQ for details on TAC’s cancellation policy, pick-up/drop-off, snack, and more.

Partial and full scholarships are available for youth summer camps. Please email us for our scholarship application form.

Bios:

• Week One will be taught by Emily Popp (she/her). Emily loves having fun with fashion and admires all forms of self expression through clothing! She is the founder of local upcycled clothing brand, The Popp Town Mall, where she makes every item by hand from repurposed materials. Emily is a costume designer at the UW-Madison Opera, and works as a teaching artist for a wide range of students. She has an MFA in textiles and fashion from UW-Madison and a post-baccalaureate in fashion from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

• Week Two will be taught by Sarah Best (she/her). Sarah is a lifelong apparel designer with a focus on knitwear and textile design. Her passion to sew and knit as a young girl led her to pursue an Apparel Design degree, with a Textile Arts minor, at VCU in Richmond, VA. Her career has included working for Armani Exchange and Ralph Lauren in New York City, and at Lands’ End in Wisconsin. She currently works as a contract designer and educator, expanding her creative interests across interiors and textile arts.