Summer Camp | Fun with Felting (Ages 11-13)
Discover the magic of felting, where creativity takes shape in wool!
In this hands-on camp led by local fiber artist Dani Ives, campers 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, campers 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. No prior experience is required!
Camp is designed for kids aged 11 – 13. 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
Dani Ives 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, the Award of Excellence from Fiber Art Now, and inclusion in the Arkansas Committee National Museum of Women in the Arts Juried Artist Registry for 2025–2027. She resides and works in Rogers, AR.
