Handwork & Crafts at Camp
There is a rich tradition of handwork at camp: knitting, crochet, needlepoint, beading, whittling, etc., as well as various crafts of all kinds including drawing, painting, origami, papier mâché, screen printing, and more.
Keeping the hands busy while the mind is engaged is a time-honored method of staying focussed, so handwork is especially popular during our two morning lectures each day as well as during free time sitting together with friends. Crafts, on the other hand, are regularly offered as evening activities, on rainy days when the waterfront is closed, and during childcare.
2011
"The 7-Headed Dragon of Revelation Pinata"
© Nancy F. Little 2011
© Trevor 2011
Emily Woofenden (top left) and her religion class (Brendan Crowe, top right) created this awesome 7-headed dragon piñata as part of their study of the Book of Revelation. Then, one afternoon, everyone gathered in the Dining Hall for a "Slaying the Dragon!" party! All the Sparks took turn with the whiffle bat while being loudly cheered on by the entire room. An amazing creation and an amazing event!
"Sparks Shirts"
© Trevor 2011
© Trevor 2011Under the direction of Kristina Madjerac, the Sparks got to make their very own shirts during childcare.
"C3's Hanger Creations"
© Jon Cousins 2011
© Jon Cousins 2011
© Holly Bauer 2011
© Holly Bauer 2011C3 (Colgate Searle III) made a big splash with his wonderful coat hanger creations. He donated the frog and glasses at the top to the FNCA Sales Table Auction.
"Jason's Origami Class"
© Nancy F. Little 2011
2010
"Karla Quilting"
© Beki Greenwood 2010"Monster Fingers!"
© Beki Greenwood 2011
2009
"Busy During Lecture"
© Anna Rich 2009
George & Lois Dole are often found sitting together doing handwork during lectures.
"Crochet Pro"
© Kristina Madjerac 2009
Kristina Madjerac just learned a year ago, but this year she was crocheting like a pro.
2008
"Lessons"
© Beki Greenwood 2008
Emily Woofenden shows Kristina Madjerac some knitting tips.
"Clay Sculpting"
© Emily Woofenden 2008 Caleb Woofenden hard at work with clay and a table knife during childcare in the Goddard Annex.
"Slouch Couch"
© Jon Cousins 2008
Emily Woofenden and Beki Greenwood getting down with their yarn.
"Nancy's Owls"
© Nancy F. Little 2008
When Nancy Little crocheted these owls inn 2008, several other "knit-wits" were anxious to learn how to make them, too.
"A Man's Job"
© Emily Woofenden 2008 Beki Greenwood wraps a ball of yarn while her dad, Rick Phinney, does the traditional man's job. (Who knows what Ben Grams is doing in the background, though.)
"Cousins"
© Nora Woofenden 2008
Heidi Woofenden, Emily Woofenden, and Myrrh Brooks, cousins all, obviously concentrating on their handwork in front of the fireplace in the Main Building.
1998
"FNCA Polar Bears"
© Nancy F. Little 1998
Louise Dole "Mom Woof" Woofenden created these FNCA Polar Bears in honor of the FNCA Polar Bear Club. They sold out quickly on the Sales Table, however we recently found the pattern and it will eventually be appearing on this page. Shown here down at Polar Bear Swim one morning in 1998 are two unique FNCA Polar Bears which Mom Woof made in a slightly bigger size than the rest. They are carefully marked on their tags: "FNCA PAPA POLAR BEAR" and "FNCA MAMA POLAR BEAR".
1973
"Crafting"
© Trevor 1973
Cindy Leese crafting in the kitchen between meals.