Our teen intensive program focuses specifically on one medium per camp week, giving students the opportunity to build a strong foundation while developing a focused portfolio of artwork. Teens will work closely with professional artists and explore the week's medium in depth. All levels of experience are welcome. Student work will be displayed at the end of the week. 

Week 5: Fiber Arts
Explore fiber arts in a small group studio setting with award-winning weaver Dahlia Popovits. Teens will gain hands-on experience with crocheting, embroidery, weaving, and working on various looms. Using repurposed fabric strips, students will create wall hangings and table mats, and continue on to embroidery on garments and accessories.
Please note: Registration for this program closes on Thursday, July 23.

Grades: 6–12
Week 5: July 27–31
Instructor: Dahlia Popovits
Dahlia has designed and woven award-winning clothing and accessories for nearly 50 years, using fine natural materials from around the world. Her work is featured at Dahlia Gallery in Boston and in national juried shows like The Smithsonian. She teaches at art centers including Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Fuller Craft Museum, Worcester Craft Center, and Castle Hill. Dahlia is excited to share her expertise in her upcoming workshops. (https://www.dahliahandmade.com/)
Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Street
Program Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Drop-off: Between 8:45–9 a.m.
Pick-up: Between 3–3:15 p.m. 
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.
Materials: Tuition includes a $100 materials fee which including an extensive variety of natural fibers to choose. On a daily basis, each participant should bring: 

• 2 snack(s) (no nuts please) 
• Lunch (no nuts please)
• A reusable water bottle with your child's name on it
• Sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray) and bug spray (optional)
• Wear clothes that are comfortable and washable

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

Waiting List: Is this class sold out?!?! Please add your name to our waitlist here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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