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 [...]
"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 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 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.” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Feb. 4, 2015 Memorial Lloyd Lewis - Last weekend I traveled to Quincy for a funeral for a very dear friend of Art Camp. If you have been to the Oakland Camp, (the facility where Art Camp is held) you may remember Lloyd Lewis, famous for his barbecue, and the caretaker who took care of [...]
Interview with Sheri Tharp - Woodcarving Teacher Sheri Tharp in her studio Part One By Anne Merkeleson Last week, Karen LeGault, art camp director and a painting teacher for many years, and I had a chance to sit down with woodcarving instructor Sheri Tharp in her sunny Berkeley studio. Sheri is offering a [...]
