The Handwork Studio

Quick Info
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Ages: 5-16
  • Gender: Coed
  • Session Lengths (weeks): 1

The Handwork Studio summer camp offers five programs that encourage kids to use their hands, imagination, and analytical skills.

Design & Build shows them how to build construction systems with recycled cardboard and hand tools. Aside from learning about architectural concepts and spatial relationships, they're encouraged to experiment and research on different design styles.

Technical Theater focuses on how to make props, sets, and clothing. They learn how the set design and other visual elements play a significant role in telling a story – from setting a mood, creating a context, or adding layers of symbolism and meaning.

While many camps offer art classes, The HandWork Studio lets children choose specific and unique activities like woodworking, spa crafts, surface design, journal making, fiber arts, sewing, and more.

Kids can also take a deep dive into robotics, coding, or fashion design, where they can learn how to make clothes and accessories.