The Forge: Creative Summer Camps for Teens (14+)

• Tue, Jun 9, 2026 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026  1pm - 4pm

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The Forge: A Creative Summer Experience for Teens (14+)

The Forge is a four-day, studio-based summer experience designed for teens who want more than a traditional art camp. Each session invites students to explore identity, develop their voice, and build confidence through thoughtful, process-based artmaking in a calm and supportive environment.

Led by certified educator and artist Adrienne Binder, The Forge blends guided creative instruction with space for personal exploration. Students will work with a variety of materials—including painting, mixed media, collage, and ink—while engaging in prompts designed to encourage self-expression, creativity, and growth.

This experience is ideal for teens who enjoy creating, are curious about art, or are simply looking for a meaningful and welcoming space to explore who they are.

🎨 Weekly Sessions
Each week offers a unique theme and creative focus:

June 9–12 | ROOTED: Identity & Self-Discovery
Explore personal identity through symbolism, collage, and layered visual storytelling.

June 16–19 | UNMUTED: Voice & Expression
Develop creative voice through bold, expressive techniques and mixed media work.

July 7–10 | BECOMING: Growth & Change
Experiment with new materials and approaches while exploring themes of growth and transformation.

July 14–17 | UNBOUND: Creative Freedom
Let go of perfection and create intuitively using fluid, abstract, and process-based techniques.

July 21–24 | MADE TO MATTER: Purpose & Impact
Create meaningful work that reflects personal perspective, values, and voice.

🕐 Schedule & Details
Tuesday–Friday
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 14+
All materials included
No prior art experience required

➕ Optional Extended Studio
Students may choose to stay for an extended studio session from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for continued creative time and flexible pickup.
This additional time offers a relaxed, lightly guided environment where students can continue working on their projects, explore materials more deeply, and create at their own pace.

📍 Location
Restoration Studio
Sawyer Yards, Houston, TX

✨ A Thoughtfully Designed Experience
The Forge is intentionally structured to be both supportive and inspiring—balancing guidance with freedom, and creativity with personal growth. With a small group setting and a calm studio environment, each student is given the space to create, reflect, and build confidence in who they are.

🔗 Registration
Spots are limited for each session.
Advance registration is required.
Visit our website to reserve your preferred week.