Design and build a custom LED totem to represent your camp, family, or tribe.  Using mixed materials, you will create your “symbol” (approx10”x10”) and illuminate it with programmable waterproof LEDs.  Your totem will mount on a lightweight pole and will be powered using a USB connector so that you can get power from a wall or a portable battery pack.  This project will allow you to solder and create the electronics from scratch. Prior soldering experience is not required! Suited for electronics beginners interested in working with basic electronics and individually addressable LEDs or people interested in making fun blinky things with light and patterns.

Instructors: Katherine Cannistra

You’ve heard the expression “paint the town” right? Well, we’re going to paint the farm and our barn is your canvas! Milwaukee artists, Tim Priebe and Brandon Minga from House of Rad will be coming up with the concept and outlining the peice the weekend before the camp and creating a “paint by numbers” type of interactive creation. You can grab a paintbrush and get into the zen state of putting color on a wall. Connect with fellow artists and participate in the making of this unique side by side community mural project. 

Instructors: Tim Priebe & Brandon Minga (House of Rad -Milwaukee)

Step into the pottery studio at Keewaydin Farms. Each person will receive a handmade mug and tile which they will decorate in bright colors designed in the majolica style (applied with brushes, sponges, etc.) These will be fired the same day so folks can take their creations home on Sunday. The day will also include demonstrations on wheel-throwing.

Instructor: Charna Schwartz

Have you ever looked up at an old silo and just thought, “That thing should have a mural on it”? Well, this is your chance to try your hand at painting one of these giant cement cylinders that speckle our agricultural landscape. Milwaukee artist, Kyle Richards, will lead this community style mural by planning the layout and outlining the major features. He will give a short talk about technique and then check in with each painter about their contribution to the piece. So bring your painting clothes and a steady hand to help bring this creation to life. 

Instructor: Kyle Richards

Learn about the plants growing around the farm which can be used as natural dyes including spinach, red cabbage, sunflowers, sumac, and more. We’ll teach you how to mix up the color and set the dye on squares of material to create intentional flags. Each person can intentionally design their piece of fabric, selecting colors and symbols which resonate with the meaning, blessing, or meditation they would like to send forth on the wind. 

Instructors: Joy Miller & Julie Hanson

In this workshop, we will learn about the art of embroidery. Andrea will take you through the steps of drawing a design, setting up your frame, needle, and thread, and stitching a unique design of your choice.  

Instructor: Andrea Muor

We will learn how to use a torch, a stainless-steel mandrel and molten glass to make classic glass beads. Bead making is a gateway to other glass work and campers will find themselves making unique glass beads. We will make barrel beads, round beads and perhaps even some pendants!

Instructor: Dave X and (TBD)

The Airbrush is one of the fundamental tools in model making, biker helmet decorating and sweat car decoration. And that is just the start! Bring stuff to Airbrush and we will show you how.

 Instructor: Dave X and (TBD)

Create a hand dipped beeswax candle while focusing on an intention. As we dip our candles, participants will choose from dried herbs to roll their candles in. Each herb has properties that aid in the intention of the candle. Candle magick is a tool that helps bring meditations and intentions into the physical world.
We will talk about the materials and techniques used, then have a dipping meditation.

Instructor: Jenny Hamje

The Bonfire is a place to build community, a place to gather and a place for quiet contemplation. Wow, that is a lot of responsibility! Join us around the fire as Doxie Detroit and Dave X guide us through the Art of the Bonfire. We will discuss the benefits of a square fire, the design of art to be burned and of course fire safety. As a crafting project, we will learn how to make scented fire starters with herbs, incense scrap and wax. As the fire burns and the night stars brighten Doxie Detroit and Dave X will make sure all the Campers know how to make a Bon-Fire like a pro!

Instructor: Doxie Detroit