In this creative needle felting workshop, you’ll craft an irresistibly whimsical white mouse brimming with personality and charm. Using a variety of wools and pre-felt, you’ll learn how to sculpt rounded forms, add delightful details, and bring your mouse to life—no prior experience required.

This hands-on class is ideal for beginners and fiber enthusiasts alike. You’ll be guided step by step through essential needle felting techniques, from shaping the body to adding ears, nose, and tail. Along the way, you’ll explore how different fibers and pre-felt can enhance texture, depth, and character in your finished piece.

All materials and supplies are provided.

Wednesday, June 17
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Adult: (16+) | All levels

Join us for a lively needle felting workshop where you’ll create your very own army of frogs! In this hands-on session, participants will learn essential felting techniques while crafting charming frogs full of personality. Most attendees will complete two to three frogs, depending on pace, leaving with a delightful collection to take home.

Along the way, you’ll build confidence in shaping wool and develop techniques for maintaining each frog’s structure without compromising its form. Whether you’re new to felting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a perfect blend of creativity, and skill-building.

Wednesday, May 27
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this 5-day camp, kids ages 7 – 11 will focus on developing unique, original characters through engaging daily workshops that explore visual design, personality, and world-building. Students’ progress from initial concept brainstorming to final polished illustrations, experimenting with character traits, costumes, and storytelling in a supportive, collaborative environment. All materials provided and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Day 1: Concept & Brainstorming – Introduction to character tropes, personality mapping, and exploring backstories.
Day 2: Anatomy & Proportions – Rough sketching, designing facial expressions, and gesture drawing for movement.
Day 3: Costume & Prop Design – Developing outfits, color palettes, and signature items that tell a story about the character’s life.
Day 4: Color & Rendering – Applying color techniques (digital or traditional) and adding shading for depth.
Day 5: Finalization – Polishing final designs and presenting work to the group

Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
9 am – noon

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

In this 5-day camp, kids ages 7 – 11 will focus on developing unique, original characters through engaging daily workshops that explore visual design, personality, and world-building. Students’ progress from initial concept brainstorming to final polished illustrations, experimenting with character traits, costumes, and storytelling in a supportive, collaborative environment. All materials provided and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Day 1: Concept & Brainstorming – Introduction to character tropes, personality mapping, and exploring backstories.
Day 2: Anatomy & Proportions – Rough sketching, designing facial expressions, and gesture drawing for movement.
Day 3: Costume & Prop Design – Developing outfits, color palettes, and signature items that tell a story about the character’s life.
Day 4: Color & Rendering – Applying color techniques (digital or traditional) and adding shading for depth.
Day 5: Finalization – Polishing final designs and presenting work to the group

Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

In this 5-day camp, teens ages 12 – 15 will focus on developing unique, original characters through engaging daily workshops that explore visual design, personality, and world-building. Students’ progress from initial concept brainstorming to final polished illustrations, experimenting with character traits, costumes, and storytelling in a supportive, collaborative environment. All materials provided and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Day 1: Concept & Brainstorming – Introduction to character tropes, personality mapping, and exploring backstories.
Day 2: Anatomy & Proportions – Rough sketching, designing facial expressions, and gesture drawing for movement.
Day 3: Costume & Prop Design – Developing outfits, color palettes, and signature items that tell a story about the character’s life.
Day 4: Color & Rendering – Applying color techniques (digital or traditional) and adding shading for depth.
Day 5: Finalization – Polishing final designs and presenting work to the group.

Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 12 – 15 | All Levels

In this 5-day camp, teens ages 12 – 15 will focus on developing unique, original characters through engaging daily workshops that explore visual design, personality, and world-building. Students’ progress from initial concept brainstorming to final polished illustrations, experimenting with character traits, costumes, and storytelling in a supportive, collaborative environment. All materials provided and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Day 1: Concept & Brainstorming – Introduction to character tropes, personality mapping, and exploring backstories.
Day 2: Anatomy & Proportions – Rough sketching, designing facial expressions, and gesture drawing for movement.
Day 3: Costume & Prop Design – Developing outfits, color palettes, and signature items that tell a story about the character’s life.
Day 4: Color & Rendering – Applying color techniques (digital or traditional) and adding shading for depth.
Day 5: Finalization – Polishing final designs and presenting work to the group.

Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 12 – 15 | All Levels

In this 5-day camp, teens ages 12 – 15 will focus on developing unique, original characters through engaging daily workshops that explore visual design, personality, and world-building. Students’ progress from initial concept brainstorming to final polished illustrations, experimenting with character traits, costumes, and storytelling in a supportive, collaborative environment. All materials provided and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Day 1: Concept & Brainstorming – Introduction to character tropes, personality mapping, and exploring backstories.
Day 2: Anatomy & Proportions – Rough sketching, designing facial expressions, and gesture drawing for movement.
Day 3: Costume & Prop Design – Developing outfits, color palettes, and signature items that tell a story about the character’s life.
Day 4: Color & Rendering – Applying color techniques (digital or traditional) and adding shading for depth.
Day 5: Finalization – Polishing final designs and presenting work to the group

Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26
9 am – noon

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 12 – 15 | All Levels

Join Loretta Burden, a contemporary artist of Northern Paiute ancestry, to create a basic market basket. Burden uses a blend of traditional and commercially sourced materials to weave beautiful baskets inspired by her family’s traditions. She is a member of the Great Basin Native Basketweavers and was named one of six “Nevada Women Making a Difference” during the 2005 Las Vegas Centennial Celebration. She was also featured as a community leader in the documentary Women of Diversity. Burden’s baskets are included in the Museum’s permanent collection. All materials will be provided.

Saturdays, May 23 and 30
11 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Loretta Burden
Age: Adult (16 +) | All Levels

Teens ages 12–15 will spend the week learning the art of sewing in a supportive, inspiring studio environment. This 5-day camp is designed for beginners and emerging makers who want to build confidence, learn foundational sewing skills, and create wearable pieces from start to finish.

Students will be guided through essential techniques—from understanding their sewing machine to constructing garments—while working on fun, hands-on projects they can feel proud of. By the end of the week, each student will have completed shorts, a zippered pouch and a drawstring bag. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and use an embroidery and surger machines. No prior knowledge or experience needed and all supplies and a mid camp snack are provided. 

By the end of the week students will: 

• Know how to use a sewing, embroidery and surger machines
• Understand basic sewing patterns
• Construct seams, hems and basic finishes
• Cut fabric accurately and confidently 

Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 3
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: 12 – 15 | All Levels

Unleash your creativity in this dynamic printmaking camp designed for teens ages 12 -15! From block printing and monoprints to stenciling and screen printing, students will explore a variety of techniques to bring their designs to life. They’ll learn how to transfer their artwork onto paper, fabric, and other surfaces, creating bold and expressive prints. Whether experimenting with textures or refining intricate patterns, teens will develop new skills and confidence in their artistic voice. By the end of camp, students will take home a unique portfolio of prints. All supplies and a mid-camp snack are provided.

Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Monica Pang
Age: 12 – 15 | All Levels