Summer Camps at San Diego Craft Collective in Liberty Station

Kids | Clay, Wood & Paper Mache: Bug Camp, 8-12yrs

$375.00

Who loves BUGS?! We do!

Monday through Friday
July 20 – 24, from 1 – 4pm

Ages 8-12 years welcome! In this week-long kids camp, campers will explore ceramics, woodworking and paper mache’ for five days of insect-inspired crafting fun! Kids will build raised clay bugs using pinch and coil hand building techniques. Campers will score and slip, adding surface textures with leaves, grass, and other simple tools. They’ll create a bug project out of wood and wire, and have creative three-dimensional designs to take home with them and to display.

Campers should plan to bring a snack (no peanuts or candy, please) and refillable bottle of water to camp each day.

OPTIONAL | The MAAC Lunch Hour: If your child is enrolled in a camp in either of the Dorothea Laub Buildings and will stay during the lunch hour, they are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy a fun, game-filled hour with our neighbor, Apt4Music, for a fee. Please click here to visit Apt4Music and select your date to purchase Lunch Hour Supervision. Note: We walk your child to and/or from Apt4Music for this lunch hour.

OPTIONAL | If you’re looking for a full day of programming for your child/teen, visit The MAAC Liberty Station website for more camps in our building.

• Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.
• If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

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Kids | Clay, Wood & Paper Mache: Bug Camp, 8-12yrs
Monday through Friday
July 20 – 24, from 1 – 4pm

San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619.273.3235 • team@sandiegocraft.org

This camp is held mostly outdoors, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers so they can adjust to the temperature.
• Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack, if needed (no sugar or peanut products please).
• Wear closed-toe shoes. Flip-flops are not acceptable for this camp.
• Long hair should be tied back as this camp includes woodworking.
• Bring a sun hat or sunscreen for activities that take place outdoors.

OPTIONAL | If you’re looking for a full day of programming for your child/teen, visit The MAAC Liberty Station website for more camps in our building.

BEHAVIOR POLICY: To ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment, students are expected to follow the guidance and instruction of our staff and teachers at all times.

Students are expected to:

Use respectful and appropriate language
Keep their hands and bodies safe, and not intentionally harm themselves or others
Use tools and materials properly, following instruction
Care for studio equipment and supplies

If disruptive behavior occurs, we will address it promptly. A parent conference may be required if concerns persist. Continued or serious disruptions may result in dismissal from the program.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CAMP SIZE: 4 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: To receive a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel at least 14 days before the camp’s start date by contacting us via email. Cancellations made within 14 days of the class start date are not eligible for a refund. There are no refunds for late arrivals or no‑shows.

INTEREST LIST: If a camp is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

INSTRUCTORS:

Aleya Lanteigne (she/they) is an artist and craftsperson originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, based in San Diego, California. The importance of Craft’s history and the joy of making and expressing ideas drive Aleya to teach Craft to adults and children. Learning new skills and working with unfamiliar material allows us to strengthen our problem-solving skills and live a well-rounded life. Her Grandpa Herb brought woodworking into her life when she was a pre-teen, and in 2012, she took a Furniture Design class in college to bond with him. That class turned into a career. Aleya is a graduate of the renowned Woodworking program at San Diego State University (MFA-Furniture Design and Woodworking, 2019) and Herron School of Art and Design (BFAs-Furniture Design and Sculpture, 2015). They teach Woodworking at The San Diego Craft Collective, Contemporary Crafts at Miramar College, and Jewelry and Metalwork at Southwestern College.

I’m Shachi Shah, a ceramic artist originally from India. My journey with clay began 5 years ago, and it’s been a constant exploration ever since. My practice spans hand-building, wheel-throwing, and wood-firing, with a deep love for earthy textures and organic forms. I studied ceramics for 2 years in Pondicherry, a quiet town on India’s east coast, and completed a 6-month internship in Bali, Indonesia, both of which have had a lasting impact on my work. Being close to the ocean and coastlines has always felt like a grounding force, shaping the way I approach clay. I’ve had the privilege of teaching ceramics for 4 years and am passionate about helping others find their own connection to clay. For me, ceramics is a mix of heritage and modern exploration — it’s about finding balance between tradition and new forms, all while staying connected to nature and the world around me.