Summer Camp: Fun with Felting (Ages 11–13)

Perfect for kids aged 11 to 13, Fun with Felting is a weeklong day camp led by local fiber artist Dani Ives. Campers heading into the 6th through 8th grade will dive into the art of felting, exploring everything from 3D sculptures to wool “paintings” using needle felting and wet felting techniques.

With colorful fibers, unique textures, and imaginative designs, your budding artist will create their own characters and build environments for them to interact in.

This week of colorful play will inspire campers to tell stories through fiber, making unforgettable creations with animal and plant fibers, fabrics, and endless imagination!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.

Want to stay at Crystal Bridges between your morning and afternoon camp sessions? Add our ALL-NEW Lunchbox Club option to your camp registration during checkout to add midday childcare and a bit of extra indoor/outdoor creative fun! (Additional registration fee required, lunch not included.) Learn more about Lunchbox Club.

Dani Ives

Dani Ives (she/her) is a fiber artist known for her unique needle-felting technique she calls “painting with wool,” which she uses to create lifelike portraits and nature-inspired art. With a background in biology and conservation education, Dani integrates her love for nature into her practice. Her work has been showcased nationally including within Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Arkansas Historic Museum, and in the 2024 Women of the Ozarks exhibition. She authored “Painting with Wool” and teaches workshops globally, both online and in person. Dani’s awards include the Artist 360 Grant, Arkansas Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship and the Award of Excellence from Fiber Art Now. She resides and works in Rogers, AR.