Creative Campus 2015
Summer Fun for Everyone!
1. Magnificent Mask Making
June 23, 26, & 30
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Ages 8 and up
$32
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
Masks are an ancient form of art, used since
prehistoric times for protection, entertainment, sports,
and ritual. In this workshop taught by theater artist,
Robyn Wennberg, students will fashion their own
unique masks using a multi-step process. Using face
templates, students will create a mask using clay to
build and sculpt unique features, and paper mache to
form the sturdy body of the mask. After the masks are
hard and dry, elastic will be attached and students will
have the opportunity to paint and embellish their
finished pieces. The resulting masks may be used to
stage small skits or full plays, and are sturdy and
beautiful enough to be hung on the wall for artful
decoration when not in use. This class will introduce
both hands-on skills and the history of masks as used
in theater.
2. Get Your Suds On! Soap & Fiber
Felting with Alpaca Wool
June 29
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 9 to 12
$18
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
When raw wool is agitated with warm water and
soap, thick felt results! This class will introduce
students to the mechanics of fiber felting, and will
leave them with 2 bars of special soap that are
wrapped in packages of felted alpaca wool!
This soap will have extra scrubbing punch -- perfect
for scrubbing muddy summer skin AND it will
continue to smell wonderful as alpaca fiber is
naturally odor-resistant and anti-bacterial! This class
teaches the basics of wet felting, which will open the
door to all sorts of creative projects. Taught by
Brandy Vernay Henson, owner of Alpaca Harmony,
LLC. Brandy’s family has been raising champion
alpaca breeding stock and sharing the wonders of
alpaca fiber for over 15 years. Cost includes 2 bars of
handmade soap and alpaca fiber from lovingly raised
Craigmont alpacas.
3. Photography Camp:
The Wonderful World of Water
June 29 through July3
10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 9 to 14
$56
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
Budding photographers will enjoy this fun-packed
week of photographing everything or anything that
has to do with water -- reflections, bubbles, water
drops and so much more! Students will learn the
basics of photography through this expansive
exploration of water under the guidance of
professional photographer, Pam Benham. The first
part of each class will be spent sharing ideas and
understanding the daily assignment. Then students
will go out into the community on short group field
trips to explore water through the area with fun and
exciting assignments. Upon returning to the
classroom, students will learn how to edit work and
share their best photographs daily with one another.
At the end of the week, each student will choose their
top two photographs to become 5x7” matted prints.
Students should bring a point-and-shoot digital
camera if they have one.
4. Film Production Boot Camp
July 6 through 10
10:00am to 3:00pm
Ages 10 to 15
$140
McCall-Donnelly High School Multipurpose Room
Calling all aspiring filmmakers and movie stars! In
this action-packed camp, students will write, cast,
film, and edit a short film in one week. Students will
learn all aspects of creating a blockbuster from
auditioning for the camera to story-boarding to
Join us for more fun at
Kaleidoscope
a FREE hands-on celebration of art for children:
Saturday, June 27th
10am to 2pm, rain or shine
Central Idaho Historical Museum Lawn,
Highway 55 & State St.
building a sound design. Each camp produces its own
completely unique flick! This camp will culminate
with a very special red carpet premier for family and
friends to enjoy on Friday at 2:30. Taught by
professional director & educator Jillian Kramer and
videographer Zak Adams from Coeur d’Alene and
Sandpoint.
goodies to nosh on while trekking the trails, playing
your favorite sports, or conquering the playground.
Prepare to get your hands sticky and gooey because
this class goes way beyond just making boring trail
mix with nuts and raisins! Chef Amy operates Amy's
Whole Food Creations in McCall offering catering
and private chef services.
5. World Beat Workshop
8. Crochet Your Own Bird’s Nest
July 7 & 8
9:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 8 and up
$36
Payette Lakes Middle School Multipurpose Room
Explore percussive instruments and rhythms from
around the world with arts and drama educator, Kay
MacDonald in this fun and active two-day workshop.
Students will explore the use of authentic cultural
drums and rattles in Kay’s extensive collection.
Students will also play with inventing new
instruments and using found objects and body
movement to create rhythms together and discover
their own “inner beats.” The class will culminate in a
group rhythm performance that includes creative
movement. Students are encouraged to bring their
own drums and rattles if they have them.
July 13, 15, & 17
Ages 9 to 14
6. Jungle Safari: A Theater Workshop
for Little Explorers
July 7 & 9
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Ages 4 to 6
$28
McCall-Donnelly High School Multipurpose Room
Lions and tigers and cheetahs, oh my! This class takes
little actors on an expedition through the mysterious
jungle to discover the joys of drama. Participants will
explore their five senses while acting as their favorite
wild animals and use the power of imagination to
create the environment in which they live. Taught by
experienced director and educator Jillian Kramer.
7. Healthy Hiking Snacks
July 10
Ages 8 to 12 1:00pm to 3:00pm
$20
Community Congregational Church Kitchen
(901 First St.)
Calling All Kitchen Creators -- Lace up your hiking
boots, grab your compass and fill up your Camelbaks
for this fun-filled culinary field trip! Hike on over to
Chef Amy's kitchen and learn how to make healthy
hiking snacks to fuel your outdoor adventures. Learn
a variety of fun, new, and delicious kid-friendly
10:30am to12:00pm
$35
Keep Me In Stitches, 136 E. Lake St. (just east of Paul’s)
This class will appeal to both crafters and young
naturalists alike. Students will learn to crochet by
putting their new-found skills to work crafting little
birds nest “bowls.” Participants will make one nest
for wildlife rehab use at Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary,
and one for themselves to house personal treasures.
Students will each receive a high-quality crochet hook
which they will keep for their own future projects.
Taught by wonderfully wacky and talented yarn
maestro, Lynda Vrgora -- owner of Keep Me In
Stitches.
9. Drama Camp 2015: Newsies!
July 13 through 17
9:00am to 12:00noon
Ages 7 to 16
$80
McCall-Donnelly High School Multipurpose Room
This summer, we’re off to New York City in our
annual and much-loved drama camp! Under the
expert guidance of Creative Campus veteran and
professional educator, Mary Jensen, students will
draw upon their own creativity & learn the basics of
singing, acting, & dancing on stage to produce a
scene from the classic musical, Newsies. Set during
the 1899 newsboy strike, when many children were
overworked and underpaid, Newsies is a high-energy
explosion of song and dance with a little American
history mixed in! There is room in drama camp for
the experienced young actor, as well as the first-timer
-- everyone will get a part & everyone will have a
moment to shine. A performance for family & friends
will be presented on Friday at 11:30am. Taught by
Mary Jensen, chair of the Meridian Arts Commission.
Mary has spent over 15 years perfecting and refining
her teaching techniques by working with
organizations such as the YMCA, McCall Arts and
Humanities Council, Missoula Children’s Theatre,
and Meridian Parks and Rec.
10. Happy Homes for Gnomes!
July 14 & 16
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 7 to 11
$32
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
Long summer days and magical nights inspire visions
of fairy dances, tiny mystical gardens, and giggling
gnomes. In this workshop, students will enjoy
creating unique homes and gardens for their little
gnome friends using a wide variety of natural and
found materials. To get creative juices flowing,
students will look at some illustrations of gnome life
and gnome homes, and discuss their own ideas about
how earth-friendly gnomes might creatively utilize
the wealth of materials available to them. Stories and
refreshingly cool peppermint tea will round out the
workshop. Students are encouraged to bring their own
tiny personal treasures to use, too, if desired. Taught
by artist and gnome-friend, Jentry Beavers-Miller.
11. Mythology Camp 2015:
The World of King Arthur
July 20 through 24
9:30am to 11:00am
Ages 9 to 12
$36
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
This exploration of the major components of classic
King Arthur stories for budding folklore scholars will
include a look at Arthur’s mysterious childhood, the
Knights of the Round Table, the quest for the Holy
Grail, the role of magic and wizardry, special
weapons (such as Excalibur), and more. Students will
engage with enchanting Arthurian topics through
stories, art projects, music, and short writing
activities. Taught by MAHC director, Tracey Kindall,
who holds an MS in Folklore from the University of
Oregon.
12. Trendy Leather Wrap Bracelets
A. Session 1: July 21 & 23
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 12 to 16
B. Session 2: July 28 & 30
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 9 to 11
$40
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
In this class, professional jewelry maker Louise
Gilbert will teach students how to make a trendsetting leather-wrap bracelet with beads. Students will
start with a single-wrap bracelet and progress to the
double and/or triple-wrap bracelet. There will be a
nice selection of beads from which to choose, as well
as buttons for the closure. Photos of sample bracelets
will be available on our website closer to class date.
This class was a huge hit during the Cabin Fever
series. Pre-teens and teens will LOVE their
professional-looking and hip creations. Two sessions
are offered to best-accommodate different age and
ability levels.
13. Caterpillars for Crafty Kiddos
July 22
10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 4 to 7
$15 first child - $5 per sibling
(younger students may participate with a parent)
Children’s House Preschool, 629 Thompson Ave.
This class offers an enriching and gentle introduction
to the joys of creativity under the warm direction of
Miss Jeannie at Children’s House Preschool. Students
will craft their own multi-media caterpillars using a
variety of delightful materials (including -- but not
limited to -- MUD!) Young artists will indulge their
senses and imaginations in this messy, tactile, and
wonderful experiential class. Come prepared to get a
little dirty!
14. Beginning Jewelry-Making:
Simple Stringing with Beads
July 28 & 29
10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 6 to 8
$36
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
In this popular class taught by professional jewelry
maker, Louise Gilbert, young students will complete a
necklace and bracelet of glass and/or stone beads.
Students may design their own unique pieces, or work
from established patterns. Design elements of color,
shape, bead size, and placement will be discussed.
The perfect class for young jewelry artists!
15. Architectural Collage Painting
July 30 & 31
10:00am to12:00pm
Ages 10 to 14
$30
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
Multi-faceted art students will enjoy with exploration
of mixed media with professional Boise artist,
Theresa Burkes. Students will begin by selecting a
building from a collection of architectural images
from McCall. Then students will creatively embellish
their piece of visual architecture using painting and
collage techniques to complete their own unique art
piece.
16. Paint Like a Pro with Watercolors
August 3 & 4
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 6 to 12
$35
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
Veteran Creative Campus instructor Gayle Siegfried
will guide students through this fun introduction to
painting with watercolors. Students will learn how to
properly use watercolor paint, brushes, and paper.
Step-by-step demonstrations will help students create
their own unique paintings. Color theory & mixing,
composition, & technique will be addressed.
16. Getting Passionate about Poetry
August 4, 5, & 6
10:00am to 11:00am
Ages 9 to 12
$28
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
Under the tutelage of MDHS AP Literature teacher,
Alison Foudy, adventurous students will embark on a
voyage of discovery leading to a passion for poetry.
Students will practice decoding and playing with
figurative language in various poems and exploring
the effects that language has on meaning. Alison will
guide students through an exploration of a poem’s
many components so that by the end of this
workshop, students will have a better understanding
of poetic devices and how to read, understand, and
even analyze poetry. As they build creative
confidence, students will even pen a few of their own
poems, using classic poems as “mentor texts.”
17. The Joys of Acrylic Painting
August 5 & 6
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 6 to 12
$35
McCall-Donnelly High School Art Room
This Creative Campus class is a perennial favorite,
led by experienced art instructor, Gayle Siegfried.
Students will be introduced to the elements of
painting using acrylic paints & canvas boards. Stepby-step demonstrations will help students create their
own acrylic landscapes. The two-day class will focus
on color theory & mixing, composition, & technique.
The McCall Arts and Humanities Council is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
committed to nurturing the
arts and humanities in our region.
Like a physical muscle, a strong imagination must
be stretched and conditioned to be most effective.
The arts and humanities matter because they
engage our imaginations, allowing us to interpret
the past, envision the future, and form a foundation
for critical thought and pioneering ideas.
By flexing our imaginations, we ultimately exercise
our own humanity.
SAVE -- become a MAHC member!!
Become a MAHC Member and receive 15%
off all Creative Campus classes. Join as a
family, or purchase a membership for your
budding artist at our website.
Register for classes online!!
www.mccallarts.org
please note:
• pre-registration is required for all classes -we cannot always accommodate drop-ins
• class fees include all materials
• online registration is preferred -- to register
by phone, please call 634-7136.
• register early!! classes are filled on a firstcome basis & many are limited in size
• full refunds are granted only if requested 2
full days prior to class start date
• all classes are subject to cancellation or
change in location, in which case registered
students will be contacted
• a limited number of need-based partial &
full scholarships are available for all
classes -- call 634-7136 to inquire