Summer Camp | Fun with Prints, Patterns, & Textiles (Ages 5-7)
Get ready for a week of colorful creating!
In this camp, we will explore the fun world of textile art through stamping, printing, stitching, and simple weaving. Kids will make their own fabric designs, try screen printing, and craft a hangable woven piece to take home. We’ll look at the galleries and the nature around Crystal Bridges for inspiration—spotting shapes, textures, and patterns that spark new ideas. Each day is filled with hands‑on making, joyful discovery, and imagination. Perfect for curious makers who love to touch, try, and explore!
Camp is designed for kids aged 5 – 7. 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.
Lunchbox Club Add-On
Want to stay at Crystal Bridges between your morning and afternoon camp sessions? Add our 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.
Camp Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.
About the Instructor
Paige Dirksen is a printmaker and muralist currently based in Bella Vista, AR, where she lives with her husband and two children. She earned a BA in Studio Art/Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Art Therapy Counseling from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Paige primarily works with woodcuts and other forms of printmaking but enjoys exploring different media as well. Beyond her personal studio practice, she is passionate about community arts and has a particular love for large-scale murals and the collaborative nature of this work. As an artist trained in art therapy, she is also deeply interested in the healing properties of creating and believes that art has the power to connect us to our emotions, to help us process trauma, and to foster resilience and hope. Through her personal art, teaching art, and facilitating community arts, she aims to create spaces for reflection and connection.
