The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm hosted Mon, May 12-Fri, May 16, 9am-5pm brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include:

• Getting messy with visual arts.
• Moving and grooving with music and dance.
• Diving deep into your journals, stories, and conversations.
• Getting silly with random activities.
• Protecting space for some “serious” relaxation.
• Playing hard with some big all-camp games.

The day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon:

• Drumming, songwriting, and music jams.
• Book and printmaking.
• Finger painting and body art.
• Foraging and nature mandalas.
• Archery and ultimate frisbee.
• Nap time with Kora music.

The camp day will also include morning and closing circles, a check-in with a small group, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation, movement, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck.

Louise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker, and she loves to felt, collage, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults.

The cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $50 discount. There is a $25 early bird discount if you register and pay (or submit a payment plan) before January 30, 2025. Register here.