Art + Animal Camp

About Our Teacher

Rivers Redclay has devoted her life to studying art, and has been practicing her trade for as long as she can remember. Her preferred medium is ‘nature’- she is passionate about anything that transforms natural resources into art. Egg tempera, charcoal, and, of course, clay. Her passion for pottery began in high school, with a ceramics class being her first foray into sculpting. She studied studio arts at Swarthmore college, and while attending discovered her second passion: her passion for teaching art.

 

While working as a math tutor, she noticed one of her students doodling- rather than discourage this creative (if mildly rebellious) act, she asked him to bring art supplies to class so she could tutor him in art between math lessons. She quickly found that her passion for learning art was equaled and even eclipsed by her passion for teaching it- ever since, teaching art full time has been her dream. After finishing her degree, the stars aligned and she was given an opportunity to teach ceramics and make pottery full time. She jumped at the chance, and Malibu Potteries was born.

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Depending on numbers there will also be a support mentor (TBC). 

Guest teachers include Anne Marie (The Way We Live- Sustainable Studio). Farmer Alex Weiser. Brigitte London (Animal care). Amy Smyth (Photographer & herbalist). Daniel George (Ceramist & Painter). Chef Thomas Drury (Cooking for the planet).

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Weekly activities include:

• Arts, Crafts & Ceramics.

• Growing, picking and making their own snacks.

• Gardening & Foraging.

• Flower picking and arranging.

• Natural fabric dying.

• Baking with seasonal ingredients.

• Storytelling & photography.

• Sketchbooking and flower pressing.

• Exercise as play. (Walking, dancing, yoga, ball games).

• Afternoon story time and meditation.

• Entrepreneurship: Designing their own products and logos.

• Field trip on Wednesdays to one of Malibu’s local farms.

• Pizza making on Thursdays.

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FAQS

What is the ratio of children to adults?

There will be one adult mentor for every 6 children.

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Cost:

The camp is $550 per week per child. ​

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Payments:

As Summer is fast approaching, all Summer Camp session payments are being taken in full. Places are limited (12 total) and we expect the camp to sell out fast, so don’t delay!

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Cancellations:

All cancellations must be emailed to info@malibupotteries.co, clearly stating your request to cancel and your desired last-day or weekly camp dates.

Cancel 15 or more working days before the first day of the camp week- receive a 90% refund.

Cancel between 7-14 full working days before the reserved camp date- receive a 50%.

Cancel fewer than 7 full working days before the reserved camp date- families are not eligible for a refund.

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Foraging and Eating Wild Plants:

We never eat anything unless we are 100% certain of the ID.

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Lunch:

Pack them their favourite sandwich on Mon-Wed and Friday. On Thursday they’ll make their own pizza for lunch. All snacks and healthy treats will be provided. They’ll also need their own water bottle. Let us know if your child has any allergies or special dietary requirements.

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Field trips:

Some activities will be at Laudamas farm, which is a 5-minute drive from Surf Canyon (by golf cart). We will also be visiting 4 local farms and spending half a day each week on the beach. Field trips to local farms will happen every Wednesday. The kids will be transported in a minibus wearing seat belts.

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Photography and Filming:

We’ll be encouraging the kids to document their experiences. Amy will also be photographing and filming the kids. Let us know if you do not want your child photographed and/or filmed.

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THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON

Please note, although we have created a structure for the children, each day is an adventure. Activities may change depending on what the day brings. Who knows what they may discover!