Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

06/22/2026

Did you know helpful plants are growing all around us?

In Plant Power, students will learn to identify common plants, explore basic herbal traditions, practice nature journaling and drawing, and spend plenty of time outdoors discovering the natural world.

Tuesday & Thursday
July 28 & 30
12:30–3:00 PM
Ages 8–12
Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/creative-explorers-summer-arts-camp

06/22/2026

Why make art for the wall when you can wear it?

Students will explore a kid-friendly version of batik while creating colorful wearable art on cotton bags, shirts, and other fabric items. Experiment with color, design, and creative expression while making something uniquely your own.

Tuesday & Thursday
July 28 & 30
9:00–11:30 AM
Ages 8–12
Creative Explorers Summer Art Camp
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/creative-explorers-summer-arts-camp

06/22/2026

Scenes from Create Your Own Puppet & Perform!

From colorful characters to creative performances, our young puppeteers had a great time designing, building, and bringing their creations to life.

Thank you to Good Puppet Bad Puppet for a fun and imaginative morning at SOLCA.

06/22/2026

Looking for a fresh approach to watercolor?

Join longtime artist and instructor Mary Beth Downs for a two-day workshop exploring expressive mark-making, abstract foundations, mixed media techniques, and a unique method for painting the Northern Lights.

September 15 & 16
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
$200, Best for Adults
All skill levels welcome.
Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mark-making-in-watercolors

06/22/2026

Some kids love to draw. Some love to write. Some love to invent entire worlds.

The Art of Story: Telling Tales brings all of those together through storytelling games, illustration, performance, creative writing, and outdoor exploration. Students will build confidence in expressing ideas while creating stories that are uniquely their own.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:30–3:00 PM

Pair with Piñata Party for a full day of summer creativity.
Creative Explorers Summer Art Camp
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/creative-explorers-summer-arts-camp

06/22/2026

Messy, creative fun is coming to Creative Explorers Summer Art Camp !

In Piñata Party, students will help create a giant class piñata to crack open on the final day while also designing their own take-home piñata. Along the way, they'll explore decorating techniques, creative construction, and a few extra gooey art projects.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00–11:30 AM
Ages 8–12

Pair with The Art of Story: Telling Tales for a full day of creativity.
Sign up: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/creative-explorers-summer-arts-camp

06/21/2026

Good Puppet Bad Puppet at SOLCA!

06/21/2026

So fun! Go bid on the Good Puppet Bad Puppet party in the Mentor North auction

Hands-on experience, learning opportunity, and a room full of imagination! This will certainly be a Joy-FULL, fun-filled event. Think birthday party, friendship anniversary, youth relationship skills building, or a just-because event. Details: Ages 7-17 Years Old

06/20/2026

Scenes from Bracelet Camp!

Students had the opportunity to explore measuring, brainstorming, and sketching designs on graph paper before moving into braiding and beadwork to create their own wearable art.

We love seeing creativity take shape through hands-on making at SOLCA.