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If you have any questions about summer camps:
appropriate ages, skill levels, physical or other challenges, or if you just want more information about the projects included in a class, please contact Becka Rahn
612.436.0464 or via email.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Does my child have to have sewing experience to take this camp?
 A: No! There are no pre-requisites for camps. For Sewing 101 or Sewing Marathon, it is helpful to have a little experience, but not required. We design all of our classes to be not just about finishing a project, but we will teach you how to use a sewing machine, how to read a pattern and all kinds of other fiber arts skills.

Q: If I sign up for a morning and afternoon session, will there be supervision over lunch?
A: Yes! Please bring a lunch and a book to read or something to do. A teacher will be in the room to supervise.

Q: Are there scholarships available?
A: We should have information about scholarships in April.

Q: I am a working parent. Can I drop my child off early so I can get to work on time?
A: We request that you do not drop your child off before 8:45 for morning classes or 12:45 for afternoon classes. We do not have staff available to supervise children before these times.

Q: Do you have any after care options if I can't get there at 4:00?
A: Sorry, we do not have an aftercare program.

Q: My 9 year old really wants to take a class that says it is for 10 and up. Can I sign her up anyway?
A: Please respect the ages listed on the camp description. We have worked closely with the instructors to design these classes so that every student can be successful. To be fair to all students, we need to respect the listed ages. If you have questions, please contact Becka for more information.

Q: What should my son/daughter bring to class?
A: Everyone should bring a drink and/or snack with them. We will take a break during class at some point during the morning or afternoon. There is a water fountain available and kids are welcome to put something in the fridge in the kitchen. Some classes also have a supply list, which you will see listed just after the camp description. PLEASE check the supply list for your class and make sure you bring those items with you on the first day.


CANCELLATIONS
We occasionally have to cancel a class because we do not have enough students registered. We will make every effort to let you know about any cancellations as soon as possible before the class is scheduled to begin. It is important to register early for your classes to help ensure that classes are not cancelled because of low registration.
WITHDRAWALS
If your notice of withdrawal is recieved more than 1 full working week before the start of your camp, you will recieve a full refund of the registration fees minus a $10 processing fee.

If you withdraw less than one week before the start of camp, you will receive a 50% refund of your camp registration fee. If you withdraw less than 1 working day before camp is scheduled to begin, there is no refund.

To withdraw from a camp, please call 612.436.0464 during regular business hours (9 am - 7 pm Mon - Thurs, 9 am - 5 pm Fr, 10 am - 5 pm Sat).


























Registration opens for Summer Camps 2010 on March 1.

How to register:
  • Print and mail in the registration form with your payment.
  • Print and fax your regsitration form with credit card information.
  • Call and we can take your registration over the phone. 612.436.0464
Please register early. Camp size is limited to 10-12 students per class. Spaces are available on a first come-first served basis. Your registration is not complete until we have recieved payment. We will not hold spaces in camps.

Please see withdrawal and cancellation policies to the left.

MONDAY - FRIDAY JUNE 21-25

5 Centers for Art - It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature
ages 9 & up
Mon - Fri June 21-25, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feed your creative appetite with five days at five art organizations. Become a master artist as you learn exciting art-making techniques from professional artists. Create a variety of masterpieces while learning natureŐs impact on art, all while putting a new twist on the use of natural materials. Partners include Highpoint Center for Printmaking, IFP MN Center for Media Arts, Textile Center, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and Northern Clay Center. Please register through Northern Clay Center 612.339.8007.
$290/$270 Members of any of the 5 Centers

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 29 & 30

Sewing Marathon
ages 13-16
Monday - Wednesday, June 28-30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Three days and thousands of stitches. Choose any project you would like to conquer. Spend your time with an experienced sewing mentor, who will help you reach your finish line. Learn a new technique, make your first garment, stitch something you have designed.
$195/$165 Textile Center Members

THURSDAY & FRIDAY JULY 8 & 9

Surface Safari
ages 11-14
Thursday and Friday July 8 & 9, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you love color, this class is for you. Two days in the dye lab to dabble, paint, dye, mix, twist and layer designs on your custom fabric. This class is all about the process - mixing colors, combining, designing and being creative with dyes, shibori, stamps, silk screens and more.
$130/$110 Textile Center Members

Make a Statement
ages 13-16
 Friday July 9, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Drawing leaves you dry? Painting is passé? Try fiber art collage to express your unique vision. Learn techniques to make layers of fabric and fibers work together with free motion stitching. Design pieces with shapes and colors which create balance and contrast. This class is all about the art in fiber art.
$65/$55 Textile Center Members

MONDAY - FRIDAY JULY 12 - 16

Slumber Party
ages 8-10
 Monday - Friday July 12-16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
There's no sleeping in this class! Dye your fabric and then use a sewing machine to make your own pajama pants. Learn basic sewing skills, spend a day in the dye lab, learn how to read a pattern and make something you can wear and show off your style.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Doll Me Up
ages 8-11
Monday - Friday July 12 - 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
It's fashion week for your doll! Bring your 18 inch doll and sew a party dress and accessories for her to walk the runway. Learn new sewing machine skills and choose your materials and trims to design the perfect outfit.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members		 Trek Through India
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday July 12 - 16 1:00 - 4:00 pm
It's a whirlwind tour of textiles from this exotic land! Batik dye fabric to make a pillow. Embroider shisha style mirrors for some wearable art. Spin your own sparkling yarn with a drop spindle. As a grand finale, make a traditional-style puppet to help you tell the tale of your textile travels.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Beady Beady
ages 6-8
Tuesday July 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
How many things can you make with beads? In this class, we will make beady things you can wear, beady things that can hang out in your windows, beady things to give as gifts, and even make some new kinds of beads that you never even thought of.
$30/$25 Textile Center Members

MONDAY - FRIDAY JULY 19 - 23

Thrift Store Chic
ages 13-16
Monday - Friday July 19 - 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Scrounge it, slash it, restyle it in to something fabulous. We will start with a collection of existing garments that need some new life. Cut them, turn them inside out and upside down and stitch them back in to something that shines. You'll learn tips and tricks for working with fitting and altering existing pieces and get inspiration from other creative people. *Supply list.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
PajamaRama
ages 11-14
Monday - Friday July 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
No plain pajama pants! Customize your fabric first in our dye lab. Learn all about using a sewing machine, sewing from a pattern, how to customize your look with drawstrings, pockets and more. Use your scraps to make accessories and leave with more sewing skills than you ever thought possible.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members 		Creature Feature
ages 8-11
Monday - Friday July 19 - 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Any animal you can dream up can come to life as you learn how to sew stuffed toys from all kinds of recycled materials. Socks, gloves, and bits of recycled wool are our building blocks for assembling a cuddly new life form. Learn to sew, embellish with cords and braids and use your creativity in new ways.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Knitting Newbies
ages 6-8
Tuesday July 20, 9:00 am - 12:00pm
Forget the needles, we will learn to knit with our fingers! Try finger knitting and crochet to make long cords for bracelets and skinny scarves, from all kinds of colorful yarns. A great way to learn how knitting works and get you ready for the needles.
$30/$25 Textile Center Members 		I'm with the Band
ages 9-12
Wednesday July 21, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
You draw the artwork - cartoons, the name of your favorite band, your team mascot - and then transfer it to make a silk-screen you can use again and again. We'll spend the afternoon learning to screen the paint to make clear even prints in lots of colors. Make t-shirts, posters and more with your own original design. *Supply list.
$65/$55 Textile Center Members

MONDAY - FRIDAY JULY 26 - 30

Topsy-Turvy
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday July 26 - 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class has your name all over it! Make your own custom fabric with two days spent in the dye lab painting, dyeing, stamping and graffiti making layers of designs on the fabric. Then cut and sew your finished fabric in to a t-shirt that will show off your wearable art.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Totally Bearable
ages 8-10
Monday - Friday July 26-30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sew a bear or other wild animal and then make him a wardrobe and accessories to make his friends howl with jealously. We will sew a small stuffed animal with a complete wardrobe of clothes, blankets, pillows and accessories.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
 Warp Factor One
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday July 26 - 30, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Our journey begins in the dye lab where you will seek out new colors to dye your own yarn. Then use technicolor fibers to spin a galaxy of yarns with space age shimmer. Finally get ready for warp speed and weave a belt or scarf with bamboo yarn on an inkle loom. It's a journey through new worlds of weaving! This class co-sponsored with the Weavers Guild of MN.
$160/$140 Textile Center or Weavers Guild Members
Me and My Shadow
ages 6-8
 Tuesday July 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make a mini version of yourself from fabric and paper. We will explore all kinds of costumes and disguises that we can make for our "paper doll" selves - make-believe outfits, super hero wear, shining armor, and everyday fun clothes. Learn about all kinds of fabrics see what they inspire. We will learn to stitch on buttons and make ruffles too!
$30/$25 Textile Center Members		 The Bangles
ages 9-12
Wednesday July 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This class is a jewelry lovers paradise. Make bracelets and necklaces using beads, knotted cords, twisted fibers and more. You'll have just the right accessory for every outfit for you and your friends.
$65/$55 Textile Center Members

MONDAY - FRIDAY August 2-6

Sewing 101
ages 11-14
Monday - Friday August 2-6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Choose your project, bring your materials and we will teach you the secret tips and tricks to get past the tricky spots with ease. You choose the pattern and materials and bring them to class with you. We provide the machines and help with the rest! Some sewing experience helpful. *Supply list.
$155/$135 Textile Center Members 		Character & Charm
ages 11-14
Monday - Friday August 2-6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Art dolls with attitude. Creatures with character. An exploration in figurative fiber art. This class will use sewing, surface design, beading, felting and recycled materials in all kinds of combinations to create marionettes, simple dolls and portraits. You will be inspired, challenged and learn many new skills.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Trendsetter
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday August 2-6, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
You can be on top of all of the latest crafty trends with everything we will create in this class! Design a matroyshka doll pillow with embroidery. Crochet tiny amigurumi animals. Make felt moustaches for you and your friends. We have sought out what's hot!
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Dye-namic Duo
ages 13-16
 Monday - Friday August 2-6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weaving and spinning can become your secret textile super powers. We will dye two kinds of textiles - cotton fabric and wool fiber - and use these to infuse your style in to your projects. Then, be the master of the spinning wheel, blending your fibers to make one-of-a-kind yarns. Finally, put the pedals to the metal and cruise with your floor loom to weave a messenger bag, rug or wall hanging, using your dyed fabrics. We'll finish the week with some needle felted embellishments and fiber accessories to add the final touch to your art. This class is co-sponsored by the Weavers Guild of MN.
$290/$260 Textile Center or Weavers Guild Members

MONDAY - FRIDAY August 9-13

Design It & Quilt It
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday August 9 - 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spend two fun filled days in the dye lab transforming white fabric with shibori and batik dye techniques, then switch gears and spend three days designing and stitching a lap quilt, showing off your fabulous fabrics. It's the best of both worlds.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
Journey to Japan
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday August 9-13, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Take a voyage to discover hand-crafts from Japan. Learn traditional shibori resist dye patterns; make kumihimo braids for bracelets; design a sashiko quilted pillow; stitch an omiyage gift wrapping and then, to top it off, try some "yummy" felted sushi.
$160/$140 Textile Center Members
 Vintage Variety
ages 9-12
Monday - Friday August 9-13, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
This class is all about things your grandma and great-grandma made. Sew things inspired by vintage patterns. Learn to knit something cozy. Stitch a pincushion and some patchwork. See old-style sewing tools and what they are used for. This class is far from "over the hill".
$160/$140 Textile Center Members

Baa Baa Black Sheep
ages 6-8
Tuesday August 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Have you worked with wool? Let's make felted beads - Two hands full! Learn how to transform colorful wool fibers in to soft fluffy fabric. Messy and fun, these fibers will tickle your fingers!
$30/$25 Textile Center Members
Some Like it Hot
ages 11-14
Wednesday August 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
We will be steaming up the dye lab with this project. Paint a masterpiece using transfer dyes on paper. Then use heat to transfer your paper design on to acrylic fleece and felt, watching the colors transform from dull to dramatic. We will experiment with resists to add layers to your designs and finish the day with stitching up a couple of quick projects using your painted fabrics.
$65/$55 Textile Center Members


 Signature Silk Screen
ages 13-16
Thursday August 12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
You draw the artwork and then transfer it to make a silk-screen you can use again and again. We'll spend the afternoon learning to screen the paint to make clear even prints in lots of colors, layering designs and making repeating patterns. Make t-shirts, fabric yardage, posters and more with your own original design. *Supply list.
$65/$55 Textile Center Members
5 Centers for Art - Going Green
ages 11-14
Mon - Fri August 9-13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feed your creative appetite with five days at five art organizations. Become a master artist as you learn exciting art-making techniques from professional artists. Create a variety of masterpieces (with a twist) using recycled materials. Partners include Highpoint Center for Printmaking, IFP MN Center for Media Arts, Textile Center, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and Northern Clay Center. Please register through Northern Clay Center 612.339.8007.
$290/$270 Members of any of the 5 Centers

MONDAY - FRIDAY August 16-20

Live. Breathe. Make Art.
Ages 13-16
 Mon - Fri August 16-20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spend a week living and breathing art as you learn what itŐs like to be a real working artist. Design, sketch and develop your idea, transforming everyday textiles into an original work of art. We provide all the tools, materials, dye lab time and mentor artists to help you manage your time and guide you from idea to finished artwork. Then work together with your fellow artists to produce a group exhibition of your new pieces. Write an artistŐs statement and gallery label for your piece and collaborate on a press release. Show off your final results when your pieces are exhibited at IKEA Twin Cities with a special opening event. This camp is sponsored by IKEA Twin Cities.
$290/$270 Textile Center Members
One-of-a-Kind
ages 13-16
Monday August 16, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Like to design your own fashions? Take it to the next step with your own custom fabric. Spend the day in our dye lab making custom fabric yardage that you can sew in to something truly fabulous. We will dye it, silk screen it, paint it, shibori it and more, to make a one-of-a-kind piece that will make your fashions stand out from the crowd. *Supply list.
$65/$55 Textile Center Members
5 Centers for Art - Travel the World
ages 9 & up
Mon - Fri August 16-20, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feed your creative appetite with five days at five art organizations. Become a master artist as you learn exciting art-making techniques from professional artists. Create a variety of masterpieces related to world travel, as you learn and experience different cultures. Partners include Highpoint Center for Printmaking, IFP MN Center for Media Arts, Textile Center, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and Northern Clay Center. Please register through Northern Clay Center 612.339.8007.
$290/$270 Members of any of the 5 Centers
Monster Mash
ages 6-8
 Tuesday August 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Design and sew your own stuffed monster. Whether he has snaggly teeth and striped horns or she looks sweet and wacky, we will have a menagerie of unique beasts by the time the morning is over.
$30/$25 Textile Center Members