Summer Camps

NEW THIS SUMMER:

DIY Day Camp at Relume

Attention crafty kids! Relume is thrilled to announce our first-ever summer camp series, designed to ignite creativity, teach new skills, and, have a blast while doing it. Join us for an unforgettable summer!

What:

DIY Craft Camps focusing on floral activities, diy accessories, and fiber arts.
Each themed week will occur twice over the summer.

When:

6 different sessions ranging from mid July to late August.

A camp week is Monday-Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Where:

At Relume in Eastern Market, located at 760 C. St. SE

Who Can Sign Up:

Kids ages 9-14

Price:

1 Full Camp Week $300, 1 Day $90

***Only full week camp slots are available now, then single day slots will be available June 1***

Have Questions? Call (202) 540-0057

DIY Day Camps- Fiber Arts!

(Session 1: July 22- July 25th, Session 2: August 19th-August 22nd)

Day 1- Fiber arts camp is all about learning new skills. Day one will focus on learning the basics of knitting. After everyone has gotten enough time to practice, we will wind down with yarn painting.Β 

Day 2- Day two will be divided into two different focuses- embroidery and macrame. The students will learn beginner stitches, and if there is time make their own design. They will also learn different styles of knots to create macrame wall art or plant hangers.Β 

Day 3- Day three and four will both be focused on sewing. Learning the parts of sewing machines, the do’s and the don’ts of how to sew, and start working on their own drawstring bag.

Day 4- Day four will finish up the drawstring bag from day three and make their own pillowcases to take home.

DIY Day Camps- Flowers!

(Session 1: July 8th-July 11th, Session 2: August 5th-August 8th)

Day 1- kids will learn about the flower pressing process, and have the chance to go pick leaves and flowers to press themselves. We will also be making some forever flowers out of pipe cleaners!

Day 2- We will be embracing the world of miniatures and make our own fairy gardens! Students will also learn how to paint abstract watercolor florals, taught by Heather Duncan Art.Β 

Day 3- This day is all about wearable art. We will be making flower crowns and learning how to flower pound fabric. We will provide bandanas for this activity, but kids are welcome to bring in other fabric they would like to pound a flower design onto.Β 

Day 4- We will be bringing back the pressed flowers from day one to make beautiful art pieces with the pressed flowers. We will end the day and the week by making bouquets to take home.

DIY Day Camps- Accessories!

Accessory Camp (Session 1: July 15-July 18th, Session 2: August 12th-August 15th)

Day 1- Day one is all about charms! Participants will make their own charms out of beads, then get to make their own charm bracelet or necklace.Β 

Day 2- We will be entering the world of bedazzling and adding some glamor to a pair of sunglasses. We will also be creating unique pieces of art in the form of a tote bag. Students will use fabric scraps to create fun collages and designs on their tote.Β 

Day 3- There can’t be summer camp without tie dye. We will be providing bandanas, but feel free to bring any socks or t-shirts from home to upcycle.Β 

Day 4- For the last day of accessory camp we will be diving into the world of resin. The kids will learn how to properly mix and pour resin and have the chance to make their own jewelry with their resin pieces.