Youth Summer Program
Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd, Worcester, MA 1605
About
Youth Summer Program includes full-day workshops with pottery, painting, jewelry-making, woodworking, weaving, stained glass, metalsmithing, crochet, and other craft activities. Weekly offerings also include stained glass, metalsmithing, board, card, or adventure game making, weaving, polymer clay, fiber arts, and crochet. Some sessions are listed for ages 7-9, and one session is listed for ages 10-13.
Programs
- Youth Summer Program — Kids aged 7-13 · Full-day workshops from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; extended daycare available 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm · $252–$450 per week · Summer art camp in Worcester, MA with craft activities including pottery, painting, jewelry-making, woodworking, weaving, stained glass, metalsmithing, crochet, and more.
- Color My World: Stained Glass Exploration — For ages 7-9 · June 29- July 2, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $360 per week · Learn the basics of copper foil (Tiffany-style) stained glass techniques, including cutting, foiling, and soldering.
- Metal Magic: Create Your Own Wearable Art! — For ages 7-9 · June 29- July 2, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $360 per week · Learn basic metalsmith skills and techniques, including forming, etching, stamping, and wire wrapping.
- Fantasy Game Making — For ages 7-9 · July 6- July 10, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $420 per week · Create a board, card, or adventure game from scratch.
- Weaving/ Natural Dyes/ Fiber & Form — For ages 7-9 · July 13- July 15, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $252 per week · Learn weaving on a frame loom and explore natural dyes, fibers, and tapestry-making.
- The Miniature Village with Polymer Clay — For ages 7-9 · July 13- July 15, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $270 per week · Explore polymer clay while creating a miniature enchanted village with recycled materials.
- Fiber Art Adventure: From Loom to Luxe Pillow — For ages 7-9 · July 20- July 24, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $450 per week · Explore fiber arts techniques, weave on looms, embroider designs, and sew a decorative pillow.
- Crochet Creatures & Creations! — For ages 7-9 · July 27- July 31, 9:00am- 3:00pm · $420 per week · Learn basic crocheting techniques and create crochet creatures and wearable art.
- Creative Chemistry: Maker Lab — For ages 10-13 · August 3- August 7, 9:00am- 3:00pm · Listed as part of the Youth Summer Program weekly offerings; the scraped content cuts off before the class description and price.
At a glance
- Ages: 7–13 years old
- Price range: $252–$450 per week
- General schedule: Duration: 8 weeks. Full-day workshops from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Extended daycare available in two slots: Morning Care 8:00 am – 9:00 am and Afternoon Care 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
- Facility hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am – 5 pm; Gallery & Store: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday and Monday closed
About the provider
The Worcester Center for Crafts has a history since 1856. It is a community-based arts organization in Worcester, MA that provides craft education, assists artists in gaining visibility and marketplace prominence, supports entrepreneurship in the arts, and promotes appreciation for fine craft and handmade objects. Its mission is to cultivate creativity through education, celebration, and the elevation of the art of craft.
Last updated September 2, 2026.
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