Hastings Community Education

Welcome to the Craft & Create: Personalized Keepsakes Workshop! This exciting course is designed for creative enthusiasts who love to express their passion through hands-on crafting. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to DIY projects, this class offers something for everyone. Unleash your creativity by designing personalized journals. These journals will be perfect for jotting down lyrics, thoughts, or memories. Create your very own tote bag! Choose from a variety of patch designs to craft a one-of-a-kind accessory that showcases your personality. Organize your jewelry in style with a handcrafted bangle bracelet stand. Highlight your favorite bracelets and keep them within reach for every occasion. Dive into the world of bracelet making with unlimited possibilities! Experiment with beads, charms, and threads to craft bracelets. This open-ended activity encourages experimentation and personal expression through jewelry design. Join the Personalized Keepsakes Workshop and let your creativity shine as you craft memorable keepsakes for yourself or friends.

In this workshop, children will create original characters like a spirited island girl and cheeky coconut creatures, as well as traditional Polynesian flower crowns. They will draw breathtaking ocean and the serene landscapes of island huts and native plants. This workshop blends realism with cartoons, using vibrant no-mess materials like colored pencils and markers. Let the islands inspire your young artist! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

Dive into the captivating world of creativity and technology at our Intro to Digital Art summer camp! This immersive three-day program combines hands-on learning with engaging digital tools, offering a dynamic journey into digital art. Students will explore the fundamentals of digital drawing and apply what they learn to an exciting real world application. Through a partnership with No Grit No Pearl, students will be able to get their favorite design printed on a canvas or t-shirt which will get shipped to their house after the camp! Intro to Digital Art is the perfect blend of fun, skill development, and boundless imagination, providing young artists with the tools and confidence to bring their visions to life.