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The Momentary Crystal Bridges

Summer Camp | Felt Pop: Teen Studio with Dani Ives (Ages 14-18)

Class/Workshop | Atrium
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Explore the creative world of felting and pop art in this hands-on teen studio inspired by The Beginning of Convenience by artist Lucy Sparrow, known for her imaginative felt installations that transform everyday items with humor and creativity. Led by local fiber artist Dani Ives, participants will learn both needle and wet felting techniques to craft colorful sculptures, characters, and pop art-inspired pieces.  

The week begins with a tour of the exhibition at the Momentary alongside artist Lucy Sparrow herself! Then, teens will head into the studio to design their own mini “market” environments using fiber, texture, and creativity. No prior experience is required! 

This camp is exclusive to high school students (incoming freshmen through recent graduates). Tickets are $200 ($160/members). Reserve your spot online or with Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.

PLEASE NOTE

What to Expect/Bring:
  • Teens will spend time indoors in the galleries and outdoors.
  • Bring a water bottle and a snack.
  • The workshop lasts for the entire week (Monday – Friday), including Monday when The Momentary is closed to the public.
  • We have a max capacity of 20 teens per workshop.
Drop Off & Pick Up:
  • Teens can be dropped off at the The Momentary’s main entrance. A staff member will meet teens in the lobby to them check in.
  • If your teen drives, parking is available in the garage, accessible via 8th Street.
  • Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before the workshop begins and pick up your teen no later than 15 minutes after the workshop ends.

Camp Scholarships

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Dani Ives  (she/her) is a fiber artist known for her unique needle-felting technique she calls “painting with wool,” which she uses to create lifelike portraits and nature-inspired art. With a background in biology and conservation education, Dani integrates her love for nature into her practice. Her work has been showcased nationally including within Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Arkansas Historic Museum, and in the 2024 Women of the Ozarks exhibition. She authored Painting with Wool and teaches workshops globally, both online and in person. Dani’s awards include the Artist 360 Grant, Arkansas Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship, the Award of Excellence from Fiber Art Now, and inclusion in the Arkansas Committee National Museum of Women in the Arts Juried Artist Registry for 2025–2027. She resides and works in Rogers, AR.