Get ready to create and play with clay! Kids will explore slab-building, coiling, pinching, and press molds to make colorful bowls, whimsical creatures, tiles, and more. We’ll also learn simple glazing techniques so every project can go home ready to show off. Every camper gets their own 25 lb. bag of clay, and all tools and firings are included. Projects are fun, creative, and can be built on again and again! Classes are small, capping at 6 students, and fill up fast.

Who Will Have the Most Fun: This camp is perfect for kids who can follow simple directions, work safely with materials, and get along with friends in a shared space. Basic hand skills—like the ability to tie shoes—is a good marker for success and ease with clay.

About the Instructor: Dyan Akkouche is a certified Kansas art teacher (K–12) who currently teaches in Auburn-Washburn schools and serves as an adjunct professor at Washburn University. She is a former full-time art education professor and has trained many art educators across the Midwest. Dyan is opening her home art studio to provide more hands-on art opportunities for Topeka kids and teens.

Get ready to paint, collage, build, and explore! Kids will experiment with a wide range of materials—watercolor, acrylic, ink, paper, fabric, found objects, printmaking tools, and more—to create vibrant artwork and imaginative 2D pieces. We’ll try new techniques each day so campers can discover what they love, build confidence, and bring home projects that are truly their own. All materials are provided. Classes are small, capping at 6 students, and fill up fast.

Who Will Have the Most Fun: This camp is perfect for kids who can follow simple directions, work safely with materials, and get along with friends in a shared space. Basic hand skills, like the ability to tie shoes, are a good indicator of readiness for this class.

About the Instructor: Dyan Akkouche is a certified Kansas art teacher (K–12) who currently teaches in Auburn-Washburn schools and serves as an adjunct professor at Washburn University. She is a former full-time art education professor and has trained many art educators across the Midwest. Dyan is opening her home art studio to provide more hands-on art opportunities for Topeka kids and teens.

Sparkle, shine, and create! In this camp, kids will design and make their own wearable art. They will learn to make and paint their own jewelry, using wood, clay, fibers, wire, paper, polymer clay, charms, and mixed materials. We’ll explore color, pattern, texture, and simple jewelry-making techniques to create necklaces bracelets, pendants, earrings keychains, and more. Every day introduces new skills and materials so campers can build confidence and leave with a collection of unique, handcrafted pieces. All materials are provided. Classes are small, capping at 6 students, and fill up fast.

Who Will Have the Most Fun: Kids who enjoy working with their hands, can follow simple directions, and can safely handle small tools and materials. Basic hand skills—like tying shoes—help kids feel confident and successful.

About the Instructor: Dyan Akkouche is a certified Kansas art teacher (K–12) who currently teaches in Auburn-Washburn schools and serves as an adjunct professor at Washburn University. She is a former full-time art education professor and has trained many art educators across the Midwest. Dyan is opening her home art studio to provide more hands-on art opportunities for Topeka kids and teens.