This camp will take place outdoors at the Sisters Art Works Building, located at 204 W. Adams Avenue in Sisters.

Led by songwriter-poet Beth Wood and teaching artist Judy Fuentes, campers will investigate animals and nature through sounds and color. Participants will explore storytelling and self-expression through art, creative writing, and music.

How does sound inspire imagery? How does imagery inspire sound? What do our emotions sound and look like? We will create stories, melodies, songs and poems, and we will use colors, forms and words to create book arts, rain sticks, and a unique talisman/power animal.

Each day includes immersion into both visual arts and creative writing, time for reflection, and lunch. Our mission is to have fun with many forms of creative expression through awareness, discovery, and play!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:

Making art is a way of life for Judy Fuentes. Currently the art instructor at Sisters Middle School, Judy has more than 20 years teaching experience and loves to share her passion and knowledge with people of all ages. Judy is skilled at using many mediums and studied art at the University of Michigan. She credits experiences learned from other wonderful teachers, students and life itself. Judy believes that artistic expression is fun and connects us with our peace and joy.

Beth Wood is an and award-winning poet and singer-songwriter who has toured the country delighting and inspiring audiences with her exceptional musicianship, intelligent songwriting, powerhouse voice, and warm and commanding stage presence for twenty-three years. Beth has released eleven solo albums, one duo project album, two books of poetry, and a collection of funny stories from the road. Beth’s poetry book Ladder To The Light (Mezcalita Press) is the winner of the 2019 Oregon Book Awards People’s Choice Award. Beth’s work has expanded to include teaching and song coaching as well as leading workshops at festivals, songwriting retreats and beyond. Beth lives in Sisters, OR with her loyal dog Bailey and is continuously writing and rewriting her artist’s manifesto. Beth has immersed herself in the northwest music community through her work on staff with the Sisters Folk Festival Americana Song Academy and as long-time host of the Sisters Folk Festival Sunday Community Celebration. Beth’s musical philosophy is that there are no wrong notes.

More Information:

• Camp is open to students age 10-14 of all musical ability levels
• Hours are 9 AM to 4 PM Monday-Friday
• Lunch and snacks can be added for $50 for all 5 days at time of registration, otherwise campers will need to bring a box lunch and snacks each day
• Sisters Folk Festival takes COVID-19 very seriously. Click here to see the safety measures that will be implemented
• Need-based scholarships are available through FAN and can include the cost of lunch. Be sure to register your child to hold their spot and select "Pay By Check" when asked for payment. Click here for a scholarship application
• Parent or guardian must sign child in and out of camp each day
• If the event is cancelled due to COVID-19, a full refund will be issued automatically