Schools Out Art Workshops & Camps
Wild Roots Studio offers Nature Art Workshops on many of the days when Poudre School District is out of session. These workshops are designed to strengthen kids’ art skills through hands-on projects inspired by nature. Participants will create nature-themed crafts, engage in sustainability lessons, enjoy outdoor play and make herbal wildcrafts.
Each class follows and celebrates the seasonal wheel, offering a unique opportunity for kids to deepen their connection to nature and honor the beauty that Colorado’s seasons provide. Whether it’s the colors of fall, the chill of winter, the renewal of spring, or the warmth of summer, our workshops help children appreciate and engage with the natural world around them.
This year's day camps will be held at Wild Roots Art Barn located in Northwest Fort Collins or The Art Lab located in Old Town Fort Collins. From these locations we will journey off on shorts nature walks to explore and collect nature for our crafts. Please send your kiddo(s) with a morning snack, lunch and water bottle. See more information and details below.
2024/2025 School Year REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 16TH
Fall Nature Art Workshop
September 23, 2024
@ Wild Roots Art Barn
In this special workshop, children will craft nature-inspired art projects celebrating the vibrant season of fall. From leaf collages to herbal crafts using autumn's bounty, this workshop offers a fun and hands-on way for kids to explore their creativity and connect with nature.
falling leaves art workshop
October 7, 2024
@Wild Roots Art sTUDIO
Embrace the vibrant colors and textures of mid-fall in this hands-on art class. We'll explore the beauty of nature as we gather leaves, pinecones, acorns, and other seasonal materials to create stunning, nature-inspired crafts. Perfect for all skill levels, this class encourages creativity and mindfulness as we transform natural elements into unique art pieces.
Halloween & Fall Art Workshop
October 17 & 18, 2024
@Wild Roots Art sTUDIO
In this class, we'll celebrate the magic of fall with nature-based art projects and witchy herbal crafts perfect for Halloween. Kids will create autumn-inspired artworks using natural materials and explore the enchanting world of herbs to craft witchy potions.
Wild Fall Nature Art Workshop
November 11, 2024
@WILD rOOTS sTUDIO
Join us for this special workshop where we will be using art as a vehicle to explore and celebrate all the many things to be grateful in our lives and craft with inspiration from the wonder & beauty of Autumn.
GRATITUDE & Fall Art
WORKSHOP
nOVEMBER 25 & 26, 2024
@wild roots studio
Join us as we celebrate the magical season of Fall through art! In this class, we will explore and acknowledge the abundance and beauty in our lives, creating projects that express gratitude for all that surrounds us. Using the vibrant colors and natural materials of autumn, we'll craft meaningful artwork that reflects the season's spirit of appreciation and wonder.
Winter solstice art workshop
December 23, 2024
@ Wild Roots Studio
Join us in celebrating the magic of Winter Solstice in making arts & crafts celebrating the magical season of Winter and the return of the light.
Social & Environmental Art Workshop
january 20, 2025
@ Wild Roots STUDIO
Join us in a creative journey to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through art that speaks to social justice and environmental stewardship. In this class, we'll explore how art can be a powerful tool for change, using King's message of equality and peace as inspiration. Through various mediums, you'll create pieces that reflect your hopes for a better world, addressing both social and environmental issues. This class is an opportunity to express your vision for change and contribute to a collective voice for a brighter future.
Winter Nature Art Workshop
February 17, 2025
@ Wild Roots Studio
Discover the enchanting world of winter in this fun and creative art class for kids! We'll explore the beauty of snowy landscapes, shimmering frost, and the cozy colors of the season to create winter-inspired art. Using different materials and techniques, kids will craft their own masterpieces that capture the magic and wonder of winter.
planting of the seeds for spring
Art Workshop
march 3, 2025
@ Wild Roots Studio
As winter melts into spring, join us in this fun and creative kids' art class where we celebrate the magic of new beginnings! We'll explore the theme of planting seeds—both in nature and in our imaginations—by creating art that symbolizes growth, hope, and the promise of spring. Using a variety of materials, kids will craft their own colorful seed-inspired art pieces, learning about the cycles of nature and the beauty of change along the way. Perfect for young artists eager to welcome the new season with creativity!
Earth Day Art Workshop
APRIL 18, 2025
@ WILD ROOTS STUDIO
Join us in this nature-based art class where we celebrate Earth Day by honoring Mother Earth and learning how to be good stewards of our planet. Through creative projects using natural and recycled materials, we'll craft art that reflects the beauty of the Earth and our responsibility to protect it. This class encourages participants to connect with nature, express their love for the environment, and create meaningful art that inspires sustainable practices. Let's come together to celebrate our planet and commit to making a positive impact through art.
Spring Nature Art Workshop
May 16, 2025
@ WILD ROOTS STUDIO
Celebrate the vibrant energy of spring in this art class dedicated to the beauty of the season! We'll draw inspiration from blooming flowers, budding trees, and the fresh colors of nature to create art that captures the spirit of renewal. Using a variety of mediums, you'll explore themes of growth, transformation, and the joy of springtime, creating pieces that reflect the lively and uplifting essence of the season.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WAIT-LIST: In the event that a class is full, email here to be added to our waiting list and you will be notified promptly if space becomes available.
TUITION: Each Schools Out Workshop is $75 per day/ per child. Wild Roots accepts cash, check and credit card. Email us here to arrange paying with cash or check.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: We feel strongly that every child should be able to enjoy our programs. We offer a limited amount of partial and full scholarships to income-qualifying families. If you are interested in seeking assistance or a class or camp, please submit the following application: Youth Program Scholarship Application
WILD ROOTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATIONS: If you or your business would like to donate to our youth scholarship fund please contact us here. We appreciate all donations to support children who may not otherwise be able to attend.
AGE REQUIRMENTS: Most of our Schools Out Workshops are aimed for elementary aged children.
SCHEDULE: Classes run from 9am - 4pm
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days prior to the first day of class will receive a full refund less a non-refundable $25 administration fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the first day of the camp session will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after the first day of the camp session will not be refunded. In this case, we cannot offer refunds as we often have waitlists for all our programs. Therefore, we have turned away other families when we reserve a space for your child(ren). $25 administration fee helps us cover credit card fees, the cost of the staff time needed to process & cancel registrations and manage wait lists.
LOCATIONS: This year's Schools Out Camps will be held at The Art Lab located in Old Town Fort Collins and The Wild Roots Art Barn located in NW Fort Collins. Please see the above schedule for location of each workshop.
WILD ROOTS ART BARN
The Wild Roots Art Barn is located at 444 N. Sunset Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80521. This backyard studio space has both an indoor and outdoor classroom. It allows for us to create nature under the beautiful Colorado sun and is surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens from which we can gather ingredients for some of our art projects. From here, we often take nature walks to visit nearby creeks, parks or open spaces. Click here for directions to the Wild Root Art Barn
FORT COLLINS ART LAB
The Fort Collins Art Lab is Art is located at 239 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 in Old Town Fort Collins. Learn more about The Art Lab here. The Art Lab will provide our camp's home-base, from there we will journey off on shorts nature walks to Library Park, Old Town Plaza, Heritage Center Park & Buckman Park to explore and collect nature for our crafts. Click here for directions to Art Lab
