Artists and Makers Camp
Our Annual Artists and Makers Camp will take place on September 26-28, 2025!
About Artists and Makers Camp
This skill sharing event is a great experience for those wanting to learn new crafts and techniques. Every student will leave with their own handmade creations. Learn from our fantastic instructors who are all skilled artisans and craftspeople. You will walk away with an experience you will not soon forget!
Schedule
Friday, September 26 — Arrival & Camp Setup
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Camper Arrival & Check-In
Set up your tent, get settled, and explore the grounds
7:30 PM | Informal Campfire Meet & Greet
Bring a chair, your favorite drink, and connect with fellow campers and instructors
Saturday, September 27 — Workshop Day
7:00 AM | Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Afternoon Workshop Session
6:00 PM | Dinner & Community Time
Stick around for a relaxed evening with good food, conversation, and optional campfire gathering
Sunday, September 28 — Departure Day
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Breakfast
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Pack up at your own pace and say your goodbyes
No formal programming — enjoy a quiet morning on the land!
Pricing
Register early to save—base registration is $175 through June 30; after that, the price increases to $200 starting July 1. If an instructor has an additional materials fee, it will be listed in the class description and added to the price when you book your classes. Registration includes 2 classes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday if you choose to camp.
*We love kids, but this is an adults-only camp. You must be 18 or older to attend. All campers will be required to sign a release form to participate.
Camping
Artists and Makers Camp students are welcome to attend just for Saturday’s classes, but we encourage you to stay and camp with fellow students and instructors—building community is a big part of the experience! You can join us for the full weekend or come just for the day. Either way, we hope you'll stay for Saturday dinner!
On-site camping is available for students at just $10 per night. You're welcome to camp Friday and Saturday night, or just Saturday night if preferred.
Campers may arrive Friday afternoon or evening. Once everyone is settled, we’ll gather for an informal campfire meet and greet.
If camping isn’t your thing, you’re still invited to enjoy Saturday’s classes and meals. We recommend arriving early to grab breakfast and connect with others before the workshops begin.
Campers must bring their own tents and gear. Please note that camping is primitive—there are no showers, no electrical hookups, and no on-site power. However, there is a portable toilet near the camping area, access to a house restroom, potable water, a hand-washing station, and workshop outlets available for charging devices.
Firewood and a communal campfire site will be provided. Alcohol is permitted, and trash bins will be available for disposal.
Meals
All participants will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday. For those camping overnight, we’ll also serve breakfast on Sunday morning.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs (you will be asked about this in your registration form!).
Testimonials
Why should you sign up for Artists and Makers Camp? Let some past participants tell you!
“The location is beautiful. The woods feel like home to me. It is far enough away from The Cities that it feels like a getaway, and I can experience more nature and dark skies than I can at home, but it is close enough that it doesn’t take long to get there.”
“Artists & Makers Camp is the camp for everyone who wishes that adults could go to camp. It's an incredible space where you get to have a genuinely good time.”
What makes Artists & Makers Camp and the Avon Hills Folk School special?
“The heart of the hosts.”
“Beautiful nature, campsites aren't overly cramped, the workshop and structures are beautiful, amenities are great. Love love love this slice of heaven.”
“It's a great group of people in a beautiful location with awesome classes and great food! Plus my body hurt from laughing so hard.”