Children's Program
Code: K1013-26
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Ages 6-8
Art in the Wild: Nature's Colors and Patterns
Aug 3 - 7, 2026
9 AM - 3 PM
Tuition: $600.00
Course Fee: $30.00
Registration Fee: $25.00
Concept
Discover the magic of the colors, textures, and patterns all around us as we create amazing works of art with natural materials! We explore nature’s chemistry by grinding pigments to paint with, layering landscapes into vibrant collages, transforming dried flowers into glowing sun catchers, and dyeing fabrics with botanical sun prints. Along the way, children find inspiration in Andy Goldsworthy’s stunning nature sculptures and Yayoi Kusama’s fantastical mushrooms.
At the end of the week, we celebrate our creations in a student art show, sharing the rich colors, patterns, and wonders of nature that we captured in our art.
Media & Techniques
Mixed
Faculty
Adele Craft
Adele Craft is an artist and educator in the Roaring Fork Valley. She works as the Program Director for a local youth nonprofit, teaches psychology at Colorado Mountain College, and is the founder of Crafted Wellbeing, offering facilitated workshops utilizing art and nature. She draws from her rich experiences traveling and living in Los Angeles and London. She believes in cultivating enriching, fun, and safe learning environments for children of all ages to explore the depths of their imaginations.
Tuition: $600.00
Course Fee: $30.00
Registration Fee: $25.00
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Workshop Details
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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