Artists and Makers Camp
WELCOME TO ARTISTS AND MAKERS CAMP, FORMERLY KNOWN AS HAND CAMP
Our Annual Artists and Makers Camp for 2024 will be on September 20-22! Registration is not currently open.
This skill sharing event is a great experience for those wanting to learn new crafts and techniques. Every student will leave with their own handmade creations. Learn from our fantastic instructors who are all skilled artisans and craftspeople. You will walk away with an experience you will not soon forget!
Artists and Makers Camp has been made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
About Artists and Makers Camp
Artists and Makers Camp is a one to three day event for participants to learn new crafts and skills outdoors in a beautiful picturesque environment. Students and instructors will be camping together at the Avon Hills Folk School in Avon, MN. 2024 will be our 8th year and students and instructors have created some really great projects and everyone left with new skills and completed creations.
DETAILS ABOUT ARTISTS AND MAKERS CAMP
Come for all three days and camp on-site Fri/Sat night for only $10 per night, or come just for the day on Saturday! You may also come Saturday and choose to camp Saturday evening.
Campers may arrive on Friday late afternoon/evening, then set up their campsites. Take a stroll around the folk school grounds and explore the woods to get comfy. We will also have a very informal meet and greet around the fire when everyone is settled in.
Wake up, or come early for breakfast on Saturday morning. We will be serving up waffles or pancakes with maple syrup made at the Folk School, and breakfast sausage to get your day going.
Classes take place all day on Saturday, with the addition of the Frame Drum class on Friday evening. Each class will take place outdoors in a different part of the farm property. Instructors will be offering two 1/2 day classes or an all-day class. Please check out the Classes page to find out what we are offering. Everyone will break for a light lunch, then continue with the learning. Saturday evening we will serve wood-fired pizza in the outdoor pizza oven for everyone to enjoy. There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. PLEASE: Let us know of your food/diet requirements.
Sunday students can work with their instructors to finish up projects. Hang out as long as you like, then head out when you are ready. Breakfast will again be served on Sunday morning if you decide to camp.
Participants also have the option to forgo the camping, and just take part in the classes and meals on Saturday. Come early on Saturday and enjoy breakfast and get to know your fellow students!
The price for the whole weekend or just Saturday classes is a base price of $175. If an instructor has an additional materials fee, it will be listed in the class description and added to the price when you book your classes. Registration includes 2 classes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, bonus mini workshop(s), and breakfast on Sunday if you choose to camp.
***Participants will be in charge of their own tents and camping equipment. Alcohol is allowed, and there will be waste bins for trash disposal.
***There will be a main campfire site for everyone to utilize as well as firewood.
***There are no showers on site. A portable toilet is close to the camping area. A restroom is available for everyone's use if you wish in the house. Camping is primitive with no hook-ups or electricity. There is potable water for your use and a hand wash station to clean up. Power, outlets are available in the workshop for phones, and other electronics
***We love kids, but this is an adults-only camp. You must be 18 or older to attend. All campers will be required to sign a release form to participate.