Around the World in 30 Days

Sewing & Textile Arts Summer Camp | June 8 - July 17, 2026

Ages 9+ | Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Downtown Dunedin, FL

All supplies included | Step Up Scholarships accepted | Small groups

The Curriculum

WEEK 1 — SOUTH AMERICA | June 8-12

Children experiment with different fiber art forms from Peru, Guatemala, and Colombia. Projects include creating a colorful mola tapistry in the style of Panama's Kuna people, sewing an elastic-waist ribbon skirt inspired by Maya weavers of Guatemala, and creating an Apilleras, a colorful tapistry from Peru.

WEEK 2 — NORTH AMERICA | June 15-19

Children explore textile traditions from different Native American tribes. Projects include a medicine bag, a beaded Wampum cuff bracelet, a Seminole Native American quilt sample, and a dreamcatcher.

WEEK 3— Africa | June 29- July 3

A vibrant week celebrating the bold patterns and colors of West and East Africa. Projects include a kente-inspired adinkra-stamped cloth, a sewn drawstring pouch, and a beaded bracelet in traditional Maasai style.

WEEK 4 — Europe | July 6-10

Scotland, tartan fabrics exploration, and ragdoll creation. Ireland, linen fabric, Celtic Knotwork, and sewing a simple apron. France, Lavender Sachet Bag with Ribbon Trim

WEEK 5— ASIA | July 13-17

This week explores the rich textile heritage of India, & Indonesia, Blockprinting techniques..Cashmere stuffy or silk eyemask.Batik printing /sewing tablecloth or napkins