HCS Craft Camp – Week 3: Clay!

Week 3 is all about clay! Join artist & illustrator Spencer Ashley in creating amazing and whimsical ceramics pieces while learning introductory hand-building techniques. 

At HCS Craft Camp, kids dive into hands-on craft and art experiences across all our studios - all while learning real skills and stretching creative muscles. Each morning is spent focused on the week's theme, and afternoons are spent at the park and exploring campers' creative interests. 

Before & after care is available; before or after care only ($25/per) or both before and after care ($50).

How It Works

Studio-Focused Mornings

Each week features a different studio focus — like ceramics, woodworking, art & design or textiles — led by an experienced artist-maker who brings their passion and know-how all week long.

Camper-Led Afternoons

Afternoons are all about camper choice. We call it Choose-Your-Own-Crafternoon: rotating creative stations full of exciting projects and materials kids can move through at their own pace. Every child gets to follow their curiosity and make something truly their own.

About HCS Craft Camp

HCS Craft Camp is hosted at Hamilton Craft Studios, a 14,000 sq ft creative hub in the city’s east end. Camp is led by practicing artists and craftspeople who love working with kids and love what they do.

Each week explores creativity through materiality and introduces campers to different techniques in ceramics, woodworking, textiles, and more. Campers learn real hands-on skills through playful, age-appropriate projects designed to foster imagination, confidence, and problem-solving.

We integrate STEAM learning, creative thinking, and safe studio practices — all while keeping it light, inclusive, and fun.

At the end of each week, families are invited to our Friday Show & Tell to see what the kids have made and hear directly from the young artists themselves.

Age Accommodations

Kids turning 7 in 2025 are welcome to register.
Conscientious 6 year olds with older siblings in the program are also welcome.

Siblings, Multi-week registrations and sign ups with friends are eligible for a discount - just use Siblings10 at checkout

If your child(ren) has any specific needs, please reach out, we do everything we can to adapt our programming to ensure everyone participates, feels welcome and is supported.

Sample Daily Schedule

Drop-Off: 8:45 – 9:15 AM
Morning Studio Session: 9:15 – 10:30 AM
Snack + Outdoor Activity: 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Craft Time (Part 2): 11:00 – 12:00 PM
Lunch + Park Time (at Lucy Day Park): 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Choose-Your-Own-Crafternoon: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Games + Clean Up: 3:30 – 3:40 PM
Pick-Up: 3:40 – 4:00 PM

When the weather’s good, we spend extra time outside — playing, picnicking, and crafting in the shade and sunshine.

Questions?

Email us anytime at hello@hamiltoncraftstudios.com — we're happy to chat.

Our camps are instructive (run by craftspeople at the studio, teaching specific craft to the kids), and are not exempt from HST.

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