Toy Makers Workshop

Sound the sirens and grab your glue—this week is all about everyday heroes who keep our world safe and strong! In this hands-on, playful workshop, we dive into the colorful world of community helpers through storytelling, movement, and artmaking. We build bright red fire trucks with rolling wheels, collage daring helicopter rescues with painted skies and swirling clouds, and craft shiny police badges from foil, markers, and ribbon. Inspired by snowy slopes, we design wild skis and snowboards with bold shapes and imaginative patterns. Stepping into the wild with a real park ranger, we create magical mini dioramas filled with trees, animals, and ranger cabins. With visits from real-life heroes and a week full of fun surprises, we let our creativity shine as we celebrate the helpers who make our world a better place. Bring your imagination—this week, art comes to the rescue!

Step into the world of contemporary art by becoming a living masterpiece! In this dynamic workshop, we explore creativity by making fantastical masks and costumes using a mix of materials. From paper mâché to textured fabrics—and even everyday items like cardboard—we experiment, invent, and let our imaginations run wild. Along the way, we learn basic sewing and mending techniques to bring our wearable art to life. The week ends with a dazzling Friday runway show, where we proudly showcase our creations for friends and family!

For curious kids, a camera is a magical tool to explore and capture the world! In this fun, hands-on workshop, students dive into the art of storytelling through photography, learning to see their surroundings in exciting new ways. They’ll explore the history of image-making, experiment with cool techniques like cyanotypes, and work with today’s digital photography. Inspired by the beautiful Anderson Ranch campus, participants create unique photographs and prints, sparking creativity and a potential lifelong love of photography.