Creative Reuse at its finest!
During this art camp at Cats Eye, kids will learn about making art out of materials that would often otherwise be discarded. Think cardboard cactus sculptures, “junk drawer” assemblage projects, sewing with fabric remnants and using scraps for filling… We’ll have the opportunity to discuss the lifecycle of materials, and encourage outside-of-the-box thinking to prevent as much unnecessary waste as possible. The use of unconventional materials (alongside familiar ones like paint, pipe cleaners, and sequins) lets us all work on our creative problem solving skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and IMAGINATION! All while having fun and making new friends.
We have two weeklong sessions available, with 10 spots in each. Each day, Monday through Friday, we’ll meet from 9am-12pm.
Meet Your Camp Instructors
Rachael Mayer
Rachael Mayer is a visual artist and educator based out of Boise, Idaho. With a BA in Anthropology and Ethnic Studies and an MFA in Studio Art, Rachael bridges her two areas of study by making work inspired by and with community. She has over a decade of experience in art education spanning from headstart programs to senior citizen workshops and every age in between. She’s planned and led arts programming across the state of Idaho including workshops, camps, and public art projects. Rachael prides herself on creating learning environments that value kindness, an open-mind, and embracing mistakes.
Shay Haas
Shay is the sole owner/operator of Cats Eye. She has a BA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts and Design, and has volunteered leading after school creative programs with the Boys & Girls Club, led children’s art camps as the Education Coordinator with SCRAP Creative Reuse in previous years, and leads regular monthly guided painting classes. Her passion for reuse is centered in a passion for sustainability, and sees reuse as one of the simplest ways for anyone and everyone to be better stewards for our one precious planet earth. Encouraging a mindset that asks “do I really need this?”, “could I get this secondhand?”, or “how could I reuse this?” is central to her purpose of hosting this kind of summer camp. Sometimes, all it takes is the right question to tap into someone's curiosity/talent/passion/excitement, and open their mind to a world of possibilities.