All experience levels welcome, no ceramics experience necessary
A Creative Summer Camp Rooted in Art & Nature
Mindful Makers is a week-long clay and nature camp where kids explore creativity, mindfulness, and the local environment through hands-on artmaking and outdoor adventures.
Campers will:
- Learn hand-building, sculpting, and texture techniques with professional ceramic artists
- Enjoy daily “Clay Free Play” for independent creative development
- Take guided nature walks along the LA River Path
- Play outdoor games and recess at Lewis McAdams Park
- Explore mindfulness, teamwork, and eco-friendly studio practices
- Create artwork to take home — all materials included
- With a small group size and a balance of structured workshops, outdoor exploration, and free creative time, campers build confidence, connection, and imagination in a supportive studio environment.
This camp is presented in collaboration with CultivArte, a not-for-profit project that strives to provide low cost, accessible, and diverse arts programming led by professional teaching artists in Los Angeles County. Learn more at cultivarte.info & @cultivarte.project.
Tuition Includes
- Professional clay & art instruction
- Daily nature walks & outdoor play
- All art materials, tools, and kiln firing
- Daily snacks
- Community-building games & activities
- Eco-conscious art practices and environmental learning
The Camp's Focus
- 6 Hours of Expert Instruction: 4 specialized, 1.5-hour workshops guided by a professional guest teaching artist.
- 4 Hours of Creative Freedom: 5 daily sessions of unguided "Clay Free Play" to encourage pure imagination and tactile exploration.
- Daily Guided Nature & Art Walks: Immersive walks along the LA River Path to gather artistic inspiration and learn about the local ecosystem.
- Daily Outdoor Recess: Supervised active play, lunch, and fresh air at Lewis McAdams Park.
- Daily Art Making: Free time to draw, paint, and create.
- Daily Community-Building: Morning and closing circles featuring structured team games and social-emotional learning activities.
- Eco-responsability values: campers learn about the local ecosystem, its inhabitants, and the impact of the human footprint.
- Daily Snacks: Healthy snacks proudly provided by Sooki Studio every single day.
All Materials Included: Premium clay, studio tools, and firing/finishing for all art pieces.
