Jewelry Camp July 15-19 Session 1, 9:00AM-12:45PM

Camp Description

Campers will experience self discovery and individual expression as they learn about and create their own jewelry art. Each day will begin with visually rich explorations of jewelry stories from different times and places. Instructors will facilitate an ongoing discussion throughout the week about the ways jewelry has been used to carry different symbolic values throughout history and across cultures. All campers will be invited to discover and share their own unique stories through simplified jewelry making projects. Each day will be a new opportunity to learn about the various tools, techniques and processes used in the creation of jewelry art. We’ll explore colors, textures, and natural materials as we learn and create in a safe and affirming environment. No two weeks will be exactly the same so feel free to sign up for multiple weeks.

Sample projects include: Backpack charms, Initial and Nameplate Jewelry, Charm Bracelets, Clay bead Jewelry, Paper Bead Jewelry, Macrame Keychains, Pyramid Inspired Jewelry Storage Boxes and many more!

Registration Process

After eventbrite purchase campers will be sent an email with a registration packet that includes registration forms and waivers to be completed and returned no later than the first day of camp.

Please note that Session 1 is from 9:00am-12:45PM and Session 2 is from 1:30-5:15PM. If your camper in either session will be joining us for lunch (12:45-1:30PM) please be sure to purchase this period as a ticket add on. Please choose between the add on for $50/week which includes supervision only or the $80/week which includes supervision for the week as well as a daily kids meal option from Rubio's.

Safety will be a top priority and campers are asked to wear closed toed shoes and to have long hair pulled back. Saftey goggles and other protective gear will be provided by the camp on an as needed basis.

Camp Dates (2 Sessions/Day):

Week 1: July 1-5

Week 2: July 8-12

Week 3: July 15-19

Week 4: July 22-26

Week 5: July 29-Aug 2

Week 6: Aug 5-9

Camp Session Times

Session 1: 9-12:45PM

Lunch 12:45-1:30PM

Session 2: 1:30-5:15 PM

Costs

Includes all Materials & Tools

Weekly Cost

$250/Camper/Session

Day Passes

$60/Day/Camper/Session

Call for availability day before

Max Camp Session Size: 16

Lunch Session

$80/week with Kid’s lunch selection from Rubio’s

$50/week with BYOB lunch

Refund Policy

Full Refund: A full refund will be issued if the camp is canceled by the organizers for any reason or for cancellations at least 30 days before the start of the camp session.

Partial Refund: A partial refund (minus a non-refundable deposit of $50) will be issued for cancellations made 15 days before the start of the camp session.

No Refund: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 15 days before the start of the camp session, except in cases of documented medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Space will not be held without full payment.
• Please call JWF by 9AM if your child is unable to make it to camp.
• JWF is not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 mins before class starts.
• Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who are a continual distraction to others will be dismissed for the day. If problems continue, the student will be permanently dismissed at the discretion of JWF staff. The remaining tuition is non-refundable.
• Cell phones may be brought to camp for use in an emergency but will not be allowed out during camp activities.

Daily Schedule

Session 1

9-10:30am Visual Explorations and Reflective Discussion, Project 1 Intro and Studio Time (Project Design and Execution)

10:30-10:45am Snack Break* & Stretching/Breathing Exercises

10:45-11:45am Project 2 Intro** and Studio Time

11:45am-12:00pm Light Exercise and Movement

12-12:45pm Studio Time

12:45pm Pick Up Time

*Snacks provided mid-class, feel free to pack your own if your child has dietary restrictions. Lunch can be purchased at Rubio’s Grossmont Center for campers staying for lunch session or brought from home.

**Campers will create up to 2 jewelry art projects/day but will be allowed to work at their own pace honoring their own creative process and may not finish. As supervisory instructors our daily goal for each camper will be to take home at least 1 finished project.

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

This supervised lunch period is not included in either session and can be added on for an additional $80/week including choice of kids lunch menu from Rubio’s or $50/week if camper brings own bag lunch

Ages: 8-14

Level: All skill levels welcome

About Us

Dr. Ruby Rodriguez, Owner, Jewelry with Friends

Dr. Rodriguez earned her degree in cultural anthropology in 2010 from UC Santa Cruz and went on to have a family. She has 2 children ages 12 & 14 who she homeschooled through elementary school with an arts and crafts curriculum expressly designedand created to meet their individual educational needs. She is passionate about integrating opportunities for global exploration and creative expression into education.

Ursula Koenig, Jewelry Designer and Design Instructor

Ursula Koenig, Jewelry Designer and Design Instructor, creates a small artisan line of one of a kind jewelry, a practice and enterprise to which she has devoted herself for over 30 years. The ranches and coasts of California and Baja are the inspiration for her design, art and teaching. She is passionate about presenting jewelry as an artistic medium through which to communicate ideas, feelings, experiences, and stories. design crafts related to jewelry storage and display using different tools, materials, and textures.