Summer Craft Camp for Creative Thinkers

Clay (any of the following types: oven bake, air dry, salt dough recipe: (feel free to 1/2 this recipe) 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water, combine flour and salt, then add water slowly bit by bit (reserve 1/4 cup just in case it's too much) and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and firm.  Add a teaspoon of water at a time if too dry and same for flour if too wet, store in an air-tight container)).  
Paint /Brushes (optional, acrylic is suggested for painting clay and air dried dough) 
Beads and cord (sometimes a needle is helpful if the cord is very thin) 
Tape and glue (hot glue is great with a grown up helper)
Twigs broken or cut to about 2-3 inches
1 Clean toilet roll
1 Battery operated candle or small coin light of some kind that would fit inside a toilet roll. 
1 Stick measuring 8 inches or so
Random collection of found items such as old keys, metal washers, feathers, bark, twigs, old CD's. 
Yarn or string.  Yarn can be quite fun, different colours, textures, sparkle-value and you can even repurpose an old knit sweater on it's way to the rag bag for this. Make sure you create a yarn ball before class though as unravelling can sometimes be tricky.  

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Learners may use glue or hot glue guns during this class. Some beads may present a choking hazard. Ensure your clay and paint are non toxic.  Please be sure your child is safe while they're creating.  If you are going to bake any of your clay items, please ensure you provide adult supervision.  It is recommended for Salt Dough that it bakes at about 280 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 - 2 hours (depends on the size).  

On the walks around your area for supplies, ensure you have permission from land owners for gathering and only take what you need.  If you are in a urban setting with no access to a natural space, you can still incorporate found items as long as they are clean and we can substitute coffee stir sticks (wooden) for the candle holder. The important part of the craft is actually the walking and observing our environment with an eye to seeing the potential artistic value in natural items.