Conference Schedule

Join us daily in the Camp CreativePro Arts & Crafts room for guided art projects from 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Kick off your day in the art room for some hands-on creative fun!

Monday, June 29: DIY Pinback Buttons

Hosted by Mike Rankin

Kick off an amazing week of learning by creating unique wearable art. Use our button maker machine to quickly design and press your own 1.25″ pinback buttons. Choose from dozens of fun preprinted graphics, or design some one-of-a-kind ice-breaking flair for your lanyard.

Tuesday, June 30: Intro to Calligraphy

Hosted by Chris Converse

Unlock the elegance of calligraphic art. Join us for a hands-on introduction to calligraphy, where we’ll cover everything from proper pen grip to mastering foundational strokes and letterforms. This fun, interactive session, led by Chris Converse, will help you transform ink into art, leaving you with the skills to create your own stunning script.

Wednesday, July 1: Carve, Stamp, Repeat: Simple Pattern Play

Hosted by Laura Coyle

Join us for a morning of ink-redible fun! Carve your own rubber stamp and start creating bold, playful patterns right away. Use your stamp to build abstract designs and repeatable compositions. Keep things simple or layer multiple stamps for more complex results. This session will spark your creativity and give you the means to leave your mark—literally.

Thursday, July 2: A–Z Nashville: A Collaborative Lettering Experience

Hosted by Michael Mondragon

We’re making an artistic alphabet and you’re invited! Choose a letter and turn it into your own custom piece of art, drawing inspiration from Nashville’s music, signage, and local character. Then, add your piece to a shared A–Z installation displayed during the event. This session will spark your creativity, encourage collaboration, and celebrate your unique visual voice within a collective work.

Friday, July 3: Baubles and Things

Hosted by Khara Plicanic

Baubles galore! Join us to craft your own, one-of-a-kind pair of earrings, necklace, or keychain from flattened bottle caps and paper. Experiment with color, pattern, and texture as you transform everyday materials into wearable works of art. Whether you lean bold and graphic or quirky and eclectic, you’ll leave with a unique piece that captures your style and makes a great keepsake from the week.