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Living with Poisons

March 31, 2019 RIVER WATCHER LIVING WITH POISONS Rex Burress There is no doubt that we live in a world wrought with danger, and people have to be alert to traffic, terrorists, and thugs in addition to extreme weather and poisonous possibilities. Perils also exist for wild animal life through venomous reptiles, toxic plants, and [...]

By |2019-04-23T15:28:38-07:00April 23rd, 2019|Camp Currents|Comments Off on Living with Poisons

The Forest Through a Child’s Eye, One Tree at a Time

Growing our programs for the whole family, Feather River Art Camp introduces a Nature Photography course for kids 6-12. interview with Ed Mickens Link to Anna's class at Art Camp Part introduction to an art form, part science and environmental awareness, and part "just for fun," Kaminska's class will expand the camp's recreational program to [...]

By |2018-12-28T10:26:35-08:00December 21st, 2018|Camp Currents|Comments Off on The Forest Through a Child’s Eye, One Tree at a Time

Mistakes or Learning?

"Your Own Mistakes Are Your Best Teacher"   Oakland Feather River Art Camp adds a new instructor and an ancient art form to its 2018 roster.   Interview with Pietro Accardi by Ed Mickens   You've probably seen marbled paper on the end-pages of precious, classic edition books, or in the lithe and lively patterns [...]

By |2017-12-27T02:34:08-08:00December 26th, 2017|Camp Currents|Comments Off on Mistakes or Learning?

Evolving Through a Glass Bead with Harlan Simon

By Ed Mickens   "Beads are something material which hint at the transcendent. Maybe beads even embody it, serving as a sort of bridge, a reminder, or at same time even perhaps harbinger, of the transcendent," writes Harlan Simon in his blog (harlanglass.tumblr.com).  Harlan Simon loves glass. Not only does he create glass beads of [...]

By |2017-11-30T17:57:08-08:00November 30th, 2017|Camp Currents|Comments Off on Evolving Through a Glass Bead with Harlan Simon

Finding Joy in (Just) Four Strings

By Ed Mickens “The ukelele is an awesome instrument,” says Larry Ferrara. “It’s easy to learn and play, even for absolute beginners. In just a few lessons, I can introduce people to a new art form—making music—and know that they’ll take that experience home with them, maybe even explore more. I find that very satisfying.” [...]

By |2017-02-20T21:27:42-08:00February 18th, 2017|Camp Currents|Comments Off on Finding Joy in (Just) Four Strings

Making Mandala, Making Sense

Feather River Art Camp to Offer New Workshop on the Art of the Mandala by Ed Mickens “Each of us is the container of our own story, and the process of drawing our own circle and examining our own dialogue can be very emotional." “Creating a mandala brings us back to who we are,” says [...]

By |2016-12-26T07:11:24-08:00December 26th, 2016|Camp Currents|Comments Off on Making Mandala, Making Sense

Heart of the Harp

Music and Healing A Conversation with Celtic Harp Master, Lisa Lynne We are very excited about Lisa Lynne offering a class in Harp at Art Camp this summer. She brings 15 small harps with her to share with her students. You do not need to own a harp or have any experience to take this [...]

By |2016-11-09T10:46:07-08:00March 25th, 2016|Camp Currents|Comments Off on Heart of the Harp

Expansion through Limitation

A Conversation with Artist Linda Lemon, Paper Maker and Mixed Media Instructor "People long to be recognized, they want to be invited out to play. I’ve seen it change people’s lives – this jolt of pure inspiration. You are changed, something is unlocked, and you can never go back.” Interview with Ramona d'Viola and Karen [...]

By |2016-11-09T10:46:07-08:00December 29th, 2015|Camp Currents|2 Comments

On Creativity, Interview with a Woodcarver – Part II

Part II - Interview with Sheri Tharp - Woodcarving Teacher "One of things that we have in my studio, is that we don't make mistakes, just design changes. Some of the very best projects are ones that have changed direction because of a mistake."   Part Two of a two part interview. The First Part [...]

By |2016-11-09T10:46:07-08:00September 20th, 2015|Camp Currents|Comments Off on On Creativity, Interview with a Woodcarver – Part II
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