WHAT IS CAMP CREATIVE?
what is camp creative
Is it a Camp? Well…. no.. Camp Creative is our name but it isn’t a camp as such….
Join over 1000 fellow creatives of all ages as we come together for a week of immersive workshops in a wide range of genres. Whether you're passionate about dance, woodworking, art, sewing, beekeeping, or photography, we have something for everyone.
At Camp Creative, you'll have the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and participate in exciting evening events throughout the week. Our friendly and supportive atmosphere ensures that everyone feels welcome and encouraged to explore their creativity.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to unleash your imagination and discover new talents. Join us at Camp Creative and embark on a journey of self-discovery and artistic growth. Get ready for a week filled with inspiration, creativity, and endless possibilities!
Camp Creative - Where Creativity Comes to Life!
planning your experience
How does it work?
If you’re not from the local area, you need to start by finding accommodation in or around Bellingen.
Before you book accommodation, please make use of Google Maps to ensure you can get to the venue depending on whether you will have access to a car or not. There are a few taxis available in Bellingen, but we don’t have a regular public transport system. If you aren’t staying in Bellingen, you will need access to your own car.
Once your accommodation is sorted out then comes the exciting part.. choosing your course!
You can choose one of over eighty courses across a range of mediums. If you choose a half day course, you could do two courses for the week. If you would rather do a full day course, you will only do that one course for the whole week.
Over the week, you’ll work with your tutor and fellow students to learn and create art, performance or handcrafted works.
You’ll benefit from practical demonstrations, quality teaching and feedback from experienced tutors dedicated to their practice.
Camp Creative is also more than just class time. Be entertained and socialise at events, concerts and creative gatherings and discover the talents of your tutors and fellow Campers.
previous skills & experience
What experience do I need?
Our tutors design their courses to suit a certain level of skill and experience.
Beginner
Suited to those who are new to the course area or may have little or no experience.
Everyone
Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
Intermediate
Suited to those who have some experience, but are looking to learn new techniques and explore more complex projects.
Advanced
Suited to those who have been practising in this area for an extended period of time and are confident with techniques and self-directed projects.
course structure
What day & time is my course?
All courses run over five days, from Monday January 13, to Friday January 17 2025.
Full-day courses
Start at 9.00 am and finish at 4.00 pm, with one-hour lunch at 12.00 pm.
Half-day courses
There are three enrolment options:
A morning course 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
An afternoon course 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
A combination of two courses – one morning and one afternoon.
Only certain courses run over half days, please check course description.
OTHER FORMATS
This year we have 3 courses that have a slightly different format, these are:
Textile Art will run over 3 days
Monday to Wednesday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Rug Making will run over 2 days
Thursday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Walton’s Wizards will run an extra afternoon class – with 2 time slot options
1.00 pm to 2.15 pm
2.45 pm to 4.00 pm
the tutors
Who are the tutors and how are they chosen?
All our tutors are practising artists, performers and craftspeople, as well as, experts in their genre and medium.
Some tutors are from the local area, others travel from as far away as Tasmania!
All tutors are required to submit extensive course proposals. Proposals are then discussed by the Camp Creative committee, so we can then make informed decisions about who our next tutors will be.
For quality tuition, class sizes are around 12-15 students, and larger classes have assistants to provide additional support.
Learn more about tutors in their course listing biography.
kids & teens
What is there for kids & teens?
Plenty! We have a great range of courses for kids and teens from age 5 to 17 years.
Students can then do adult courses from age 18 and up.
Each course listing specifies an age range, which reflects the maturity and skills required to participate in the course.
When booking your young person, you need to ensure they will be the required course age at the time of Camp Creative.
course fees
What does it cost?
Camp Creative fees include courses run by top-quality tutors, access to equipped studios and workshops, and entry to Camp events.
While we have done our best to keep our prices attainable for our valued customers, we have been unable to avoid price rises for 2025. Our prices are comparative with other similar workshops in the market, in a lot of instances we are actually cheaper!
Plus we offer a unique and social experience that other workshops do not. Bear in mind that your tuition fee covers a full week of learning as well as free entry to evening events.
Some courses have additional material and course requirements.
This could include you providing your own materials, or paying your tutor an additional materials fee. All extra tutor fees are detailed on each course page under ‘Materials & Equipment’. For more info on ticket pricing, click the button below.
EVENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS
What else is there to do during the week?
As mentioned above, your ticket price includes entry into all of our evening events during the week. With the exception of ‘Party in the Park’ on Thursday, all of the events are for Camp Creative students only.
TUESDAY 14 JANUARY - David Helfgott & Friends Concert
This event is held at Bellingen High School and features our local celebrity David Helfgott on the piano. He is joined by the wonderful Bellingen Youth Orchestra and a selection of other talented local musicians and singers.
WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY - Open Mic Night
This event is held at the local Golf Club. A fun opportunity to get up on stage and showcase your talents!
THURSDAY 16 JANUARY - Party in the Park
This event is held at a park in front of the local library and is open to the public. Join your fellow students and hundreds of locals and enjoy watching the entertainment. Have dinner while you’re there from one of the many food trucks onsite.
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY - Kids Showcase & Grand Finale
These final day events are an opportunity to see what the other students have been working on. The perfect end to your week at Camp Creative!
Further information about venues and times for these events will be provided later in the year.
