Starts on: July 27, 2026 @ 9:30am
Nature Crafting Workshop (Ages 6-10)
Register Now:Monday–Wednesday, July 27–29, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Do you have a crafty kid who loves spending time in nature? This three-day workshop provides young artists with guidance and resources to craft using materials from the natural world. Children will develop their skills in weaving, collaging, nature printing, and more. Crafters will explore the gardens in search of inspiration and materials while honing their observational skills and imagination. Mindfulness activities, games, storytelling, and nature walks will balance out each day. Campers will leave with handmade works of heart, crafted from nature’s bounty.
Note: Drop off for this camp starts at 9 a.m. Programming starts at 9:30 a.m. Pick up runs from 3:30-4 p.m. Scholarships are available for families with financial need. To request an application, please email Beth Jarvis at ejarvis@mainegardens.org.
Instructor Bio(s)
Suzi Newton is a lifelong educator and lover of nature. She is continuously inspired by the creativity of children and the ingenuity of the natural world. Suzi enjoys tending to her garden, sailing her boat, and exploring the seashore with her grandchildren. Suzi has spent over 30 years in formal and informal educational settings helping children to read, write, and grow into wonderful humans and stewards of our Earth. On any given day, you can find Suzi digging in a garden with children or lovingly guiding them through a new math concept. No matter where she is, Suzi is there with all her heart and ready to create with the natural beauty that is around her.