I announced my next online class Camp Wanna-Create a couple of weeks ago and today I've got a fun little preview for you! I'm also giving away 10 free spots in this class (scroll to the bottom of this post for a chance to win).
CAMP WANNA-CREATE
Begins June 18th
Back in my early twenties, I spent the summer teaching art a Girl Scout camp way up high in the mountains. I lived in a tent that summer and taught art and craft projects all day to girls. It was one of the most creative and inspired times of my life because it combined two of my passions- the outdoors and art. As I began planning my summer class offering this year, I was inspired my camp experiences so I've put together a really fun class for all ages called "Camp Wanna Create". It is an online class inspired by camp projects but with a totally unique and creative twist. From working on wood slices to photography to outdoor art journals and pinch pots, I've created a class with 10 lessons that will deliver inspiration and creativity all summer long!
more information or register HERE
Want to win a free spot in this class?
Tell me your favorite thing about summer and I will select 10 random winners.
Make sure the bottom of this post later this week for the winners!
*****************UPDATE WITH WINNERS********************
send us an email at alisaburke@gmail.com and we will get you access to the class!
168 comments:
Oooh, so exciting and I am happy to join the raffle for a chance to win. I love most about summer: the early mornings and the late evenings, the light and the change in colors. So great to see and feel!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Susanne
most definitely the beautiful weather during summertime is the best. thanks for the chance to win a spot in the class :)
First thank you for the opportunity to win your class! I love the long days and awakening to hear birdsong in the distance coming from east to west like the tide , louder and louder, then dawn breaks! I hope you are enjoying the last bit of May!!xx
There is not just one thing I love about Summer. Everything. Really everything. What tops the list is the longer days, I love it when the sun sets as late as 7 pm(where I live).Thanks for this wonderful opportunity. Hope I get lucky.
Summer in Dubai.....well with the hot scorching temperatures rising to 50degress celcium and sandstorms, my favourite thing to do is stay indoors with a cool lemonade and stay close to my sketchbooks :) But this year, I'm escaping a trip back to Singapore where the temperature is tropical all year round so it is still alright to be outdoors. :)
x
Love swimming and gardening, but especially the sunshine!
I love eating my lunch outside, on a blanket. It doesn't have to be a fancy picknick. Just being outside is great!
My favorite thing about summer is spending extra time with my grandson exploring and creating.
Thank you!
Cheri
I love the summer flowers! So many colors!
It's a tie between lightning bugs in the evenings and listening to the birds chirping at first light in the mornings. Oh, and fresh berries and melons!
My favorite thing about summer is getting into nature again!
my favorite thing about summer: walking barefoot all the time and be much closer to nature
My favorite thing about summer is all of the time I have to get some things done- house projects, craft projects, prepping-for-the-next-school-year projects. I love that I don't always have a deadline to meet. I also love that there is a 100% chance that I will not have to shovel any snow. It's pretty much the only season I can say that (snow in October or May has happened more than once around here). And, while I don't make them very often, I love to make home made popsicles in the summer.
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach or pool and getting a suntan. I also love the bright colors of flowers and walks to find little items that nature drops in front of me to use in my art work. And of course crafting with the kids!
Terri
My favourite thing about summer is summer camping with my family!
Summers in Brazil are very hot and living close to the beach enables me to watch beautiful sunsets at the end of the days.
Favourite thing about summer is the light. I struggle through the dark days of winter and then the light is back and I have the energy to paint, draw, craft, walk and look at the trees. Heres to long, sunny days and light nights!
I love spending the summer with my grandkids, swimming, grilling and doing fun messy crafts outdoors!
Would love to win!!! My favorite thing about summer is more family time and flexibility -not as much carpool time :)
my favorite thing about summer ... is the stillness and the sound of the mourning doves. When it is so hot you can barely move and across the yard, you hear that sounds, that song. It stirs something in my remembrance.
Ooooo, I've been eyeing this class, so thank you for the giveaway! My favorite thing about summer really is the weather (mostly) - I love the summer thunderstorms!
Although I live in Wisconsin, I am NOT a winter person. Summer.....(big sigh)...I love the warmth, the thunderstorms, the flowers, the vegetables, GREEN, seeing my neighbors again, new life in our forest, no socks/shoes, open windows, and waking up to the birds singing. I LOVE summer! Mary maryredman144@gmail.com
Summer means more time with my kids, plying and having fun time. I love.
Thanks Alisa for this great chance!! :)
I don't have only one thing, there are three and for me, they have to be together: The sea, the weather and the time, we have together as family (no school, no work). Thanks for the chance to win!
I really enjoy summer too. Although, living in the UK means there may not be guaranteed good weather so I always make sure if the sun is shining I am out enjoying the local parks, canal walks and the amazing art galleries London has to offer.
My favorite thing about summer is the warm weather and being able to go to the beach. Thanks so much for a chance to win!
I looove the longer light days during Summer.
What a great theme for this new online course! My favorite thing about summer is having Fridays off due to our 4/10 hour day schedule. WoHoo!
I am currently LOVING the Dream Builder course. Alisa, you are helping me so much to get focused on a plan to make my own dreams happen. I am so inspired by your example and encouragement.
What I love about summer is listening to the birds and growing flowers and herbs.
What I love about summer is listening to the birds and growing flowers and herbs.
My favorite thing about summer is getting outside -eating dinner on the patio, going for evening walks . . . Thanks so much for the giveaway!
What a lovely thing to offer, I haven’t taken an on line class in so long. My favourite thing about summer is the colour! The flowers, the skies, fabrics, and Tammy’s ICAD challenge.
It was the "summer of love" in 1968. I fell in love with my boyfriend, who has now been my husband for 50 years!
Janet
I love love love this! The best thing about summer is camping and big campfires!! ⛺🔥🏕
This looks like such a fun class ��
I love going camping with the family, going for nature walks searching for treasures, relaxing by the water, listening to the crackle of the fire.
Summer is the best season for me! All the fresh garden flowers and veggies. As well as a much more relaxed schedule for us.
How sweet of you! Not in any order I love flowers, watermelon, fresh veggies, and sunshine!!!!
Your class looks awesome and I'm constantly inspired by your unique art and ideas! My favorite things about summer are fruit picking and reading outside in the sun.
SEASHELLS!
Swimming in the river! And the sunshine! And eating dinner outside! And....all of it!
My favorite thing about summer is longer days with more time to create! Happy summer!
My favourite thing about summer is swimming outside 😊
After a long, cold, snowy winter, I'm into birds and flowers!
Now I wanna go to your camp!
Flowers galore!!!!
❤️ Jody
sand, flip flops, tomato sandwiches, days of grandkids and laughter, and now a chance to get a little messy...
I love summer because everything seems brighter & happier. I also happen to be a sucker for all the gorgeous flowers ��
What I love about summer is a break from homeschooling, and getting to travel to amazing places...this summer, it's Oaxaca, Mexico!
So fun! I loved outdoor camp as a child. I hope you will make s'mores:)
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach, I love the ocean as inspiration for my art.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you for the chance to win!
I love everything about summer, and especially the sea and the ice creams.
desouva @ yahoo .gr
Flip flops and fireflies!
So much to love about summer, it's my favorite season of the year! I love the beach and swimming, so I'd have to say that water in the summer is my favorite... it makes me feel relaxed and alive at the same time!
Flowers, birds, sea, sun,
lazy days, family and friends time, exploring new places ! I would love to win this class, thanks a lot !
My favourite thing about summer? Slanting beams of sunlight filtering through trees in the very early morning. Fingers crossed. Thank you!
I have to admit that summer is not my favorite time of the year. But I do like all the green and flowers and butterflies. And how late it gets dark.
I love the long days, traveling around the world, hanging out with my boys, sleeping in, and sweet strawberries!
Pack 320 is with me - Janet Wilson. I also lead a Cub Scout pack with girls and boys in it. Tx!
I love seaglassing!It's the reason I love going to the sea!AriadnefromGreece!
Favorite things about summer: longer days, outdoors, spending time with friends, hiding from the heat and creating inside, reading a good book, going on adventures, camping, exploring, having a picnic.
Love following you and all your creative endeavours. Summer for me is a time to get outside and enjoy working in my garden, playing at the beach, forest walks and also creating. I seem to be more motivated and productive in the summer, it's my happy place.
Cheers,
Donna
My kids have no school and we get to spend more time together ❤️ Spend more time at parks����
My favorite thing about summer is being at the cottage for fishing, boating, friends and fun. This year will be even more special when our one year old granddaughter comes for a visit.
The beach
Summer in Arizona can be brutal. My favorite things - the pool, watermelon and finding shady parking spots.
There are so many favorite things about summer, one of them being able to create outdoors, in the sun, without gloves and a cap for snow protection! :-)
Trips to the beach are the best part of summer. This class looks great! Thanks for the giveaway
i love my beautiful garden. it's wonderful to sit outside after months of canadian winter!
I love everything about this idea!! You are always so inspiring. <3
I guess my favorite would be all the flowers, shrubs, and green, green grass.
My favorite thing about summers is getting to spend so much time outdoors with nature and definitely more flowers and colors!! �� loving all your online classes!
All the fresh produce from the farmers market- grilled outside and no dirty dishes to clean!!
This looks amazing. I love warm breezes, trips to the ocean and farmers markets and of course more chance to see my family!
I love all the juicy sweet summer fruit like peaches, strawberries and watermelon. Also love the clear blue skies while listening to the birds singing and the wonderful scented air especially at night time. I love that a beautiful sunshiny day makes me feel extra alive.
Going out without my jacket, evenings outside
My favorite part of summer is eating lot of cold watermelon! I can't wait for this class to start.
I love sunsets, summer fruits and sleeping in.
Blackberries! I can't get over how they're everywhere out here. Nothing says summer like breakfast from random weeds. :D
Summer is long sunny days, the smell of freshly cut grass, overflowing vegetable gardens and lots of precious moments enjoyed with good friends. These are the things I enjoy in summer.
I love playing at the lake!
Thanks for the chance to win Alisa! Well here in Australia, summer is just beautiful - the long, balmy nights, the crickets chirping outside, sitting on the beach at dusk with friends and that feeling that life is just beautiful! Thanks again - LOVE your work!
My favorite thing about summer is to wait till 7 for the sun to come down, and feel that warm breeze blow while the sun sets. It's when the ocean is so quiet, and everything seems to go still, waiting for nature's painting to finish on the sky. And no matter how many times you watch it, it's never the same painting.
I am an activities coordinator for the elderly and I summer best as it means I can finally get my residents outside in the sunshine without them complaining about being cold. I love them getting their hands in the soil, talking about their old gardens and favourite flowers, then picking what we have sown and grown for their bouquets to go on their dining tables.
For me personally it would also be the garden. I love the bees on the lavender, the chattering of the house martins under my eves and the feeling of going to bed full up on vitamin d and mellow from a long day outside in nature.
Great class! I love long days, warm evenings and spending much more time in the nature than during other parts of the year:)
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Great class! I love long days, warm evenings and spending much more time in the nature than during other parts of the year:)
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I enjoy the freedom that summer brings to try different things and to experiment with new, creative ideas. I’m able to get out of the house and make a mess!
Floating in a swimming pool at sunset
My favorite thing about summer is everything about summer! The sunshine makes my big butterfly garden bloom and then all the buttterflies, dragonflies, birds and lizards come visit me! Getting in water, kids are off school so we can play as much as we want. Summer food, all the fruits and veggies.......I love everything about summer. All that happy sparks my creativity, this class looks so fun with new ideas! Thank you for all you do!
Light nights, smell of nature growing, pink may blossom, birds chirping in a frenzy, glorious sunsets and sunrises, feeling sunshine on your face, white fluffy clouds, dogs barking, windbreaks on a beach - I could go on and on with this :-)
summer is my favorite. Longer days, sunshine, flowers and everything. I would love to win! Thank you for your continuous inspiration!
My fave thing about summer is that "Summer State of Mind".
Going barefoot!
My favorite thing about summer is having the kids home and going to the beach.
My favorite thing about summer is being able to spend leisure time outdoors (and in!) with my daughter - just hanging together.
Favorite Summer - Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies late at night while playing cards (Spades). As a teenager I did that 3-4 times a week one summer with friends around the block. A lot of laughter and a lot of music and a lot of fun!!
favorite thing about summer is getting out in the yard. I love to see all my plant bloom and grow!
I love coloring in the garden!
What a fun class - the scope of your creativity never fails to amaze and inspire me. The best part of summer is how long the light lasts, and how lovely it is to sit on the porch and listen to the birds as the sun slowly sets. - Jamie
So many things I like about summer but one of my favorite is the smell of fresh cut grass in the morning, love that!
My favorite thing about summer: fresh ripe peaches, berries and the long days of sun.
flowers, sun and water.......LOVE THE SUMMER!
Shona Brooks
Minnesota
This class looks great! My favorite thing about summer is how there are so many activities and things to do, but life seems slower and more enjoyable.
Hi ! My favorite thing about Summer is the weather. Living in the Chicago area, it's just nice to not have to bundle up!
I love summer because I get to go for a week every year to the Campbell Folk School in NC to create with friends!
Hi, love your work and would love to win a spot in your class. My favorite thing about Summer is trips to the beach, my haven.
My favorite summer thing is floating in the lake at my family cottage.
My favorite thing about summer is playing in the water! Lake, pool, ocean...or sprinkler.
I love going to drive in movies during the summer :)
I love the freedom of summer- kids off school, sleeping in, daylight till 930pm and lots of spontaneous adventures!
Getting creative with my kiddos! Extra time with the ones I love the most, fresh air down on the farm!!
So many fun things about summer, but I really love that feeling that we have all the time in the world!! I don't know if it's longer days, or more free time but I love those lazy days!
My favorite thing about summer is the feeling of freedom I get when I can put away the winter wear, open the windows, and watch the flowers bloom. It's like being let off a "leash" and I'm free to run with whatever I want to do.
I adore summer long days the light and the beautiful flowers! Thanks for this chance to win a place! Sounds like such exciting and fun creative camp!
My favorite thing about summer is all the delicious summer fruits! Nectarines especially. My grandmother lived across the street from a packing house and the smell of nectarines reminds me of my grandma. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Love walking on beach with my flip flops
gorgeous idea for crafty camp and nature, I'd love to be a part of it.
Thanks Alisa.
I love swimming in lakes during the summer! I would also love to win a seat in your new class!
Thanks for the chance to win! This class looks AMAZING! I love summer for the sunshine, road trips, and all the yummy fruits and veggies!!! -Jennifer S Tobin
Oh, what's not to love about the long, light days; sunrise at five in the morning, I'm ready to roll. Have to wait until ten for the fireworks because it's still - still! - light at nine. After long winters of gloom and grey, the long days of summer give every other part of summer the magic.
The things I love about summer are the beauty of God's green earth that comes alive with the long summer nights, the beautyful colors in the flower gardens and the majestic dragonflies! These are just a few there are so many more! I Love summers!
My favorite thing about summer is growing lots of flowers. This looks like a fun class that my granddaughter and I could do together. She loves to make art and it would keep her busy during summer break. I would love to win a spot for the class.
Early cool mornings, time off with my boys, picking berries on a hike, floating the river!
There are 3 things I love most about summer: 1. The warm, sunny weather. Even in Alabama where temps average above 90° I love it.
2. My girls are out if school and we get to do fun craft projects or spontaneously go for a day drive to a museum or park.
3. We spend every other weekend at the lake with our families in my husband's and mine home town.
Summer is usually perfect.
No having to get my kids up for school and days at the beach! Fun idea for a class!
Summer is rough here in Texas, but I do enjoy movie nights at the pool.
My favorite thing about summer is that, as a teacher, I take summers off --- which gives me a few months of freedom to paint, draw and create!! Id love a chance to take your class 💕
i love to go on nature walks, visit the zoo, and go swimming in the summer. I live a pretty busy life so this is my chance to decompress from everything and to just simply enjoy life
J'adore l'été car le soleil est là et on peut vivre dehors plus souvent. J'aime la chaleur sur ma peau , les arbres si beaux avec leurs feuilles et toutes les fleurs qi poussent
Being able to have the windows open and the cool breezes blowing through.
Popsicles and no school!
So excited about this class! My favorite part about summer is having block parties and getting to know my neighbors ��
I love the summers in the great NorthWest and enjoy printing, dyeing fabric, shibori, and bringing my sewing machine outside to sew. I am inspired by the woods around where I live which adds to the "wildness" of my work. I will be using ideas I have learned from Alisa's wonderful and creative classes!! thanks again! Betsy
I love to be outside gardening!
I’m a public school art teacher, so my favorite thing about summer is having the time to relax and recharge my creative batteries. Thank you for offering the giveaway - I would love the chance to attend your online art camp!!
I love to create outside using nature...in my garden, on my trees, building garden art...spending time in the SUNSHINE!
~Rachel
I love the colors if summer
I love taking my kids out on all kinds of adventures, especially to the beach and camping in the forest!
-Charissa
We love summer, because we love to create outside! Our family art business name was born from the outdoors - we created as a family, outdoors, using things found in our back yard. It is so much easier to do messy art projects if we're working outside, so my kids and I do a lot more creating together in the summertime. It's easier to focus more on your creativity when you aren't distracted worrying about the set up or the mess.
There is something about the smell of summer that always pulls at my heart - the smell of the rain right after a hot day, the smell of flowers and cut grass, the smell of bonfires and grills.
I love spring, I love fall, but summer not so much. Summers here in Texas are brutal. The grass turns yellow, the flowers die, it's too hot for the kids to play outside....we pack lots of summery activities into the short spring we have here. We hunker down at home with our a/c and fans once the temps reach high 90s. In spring I love the newness of everything...flowers, leaves on trees, grasses. And colors, oh so many colors!
Love the bounty of the farmer's market and the opening of the custard ice cream corner. yum!
My favorite thing about summer is spending time in our garden - especially being able to pick fresh fruits and veggies and eat them right then!
My favorite part about summer is being able to lay outside with a cold glass of iced sweet tea and reading a new library book.
As a kid, my favorite part about summer was going to the library along with lots and lots of reading! As an adult who works in public education, summers are my time to recharge and spend as much time in my studio as possible. I don’t enjoy the heat so much, so indoor activities suit me just fine!
The birds singing, flowers blooming in rainbow hues of color, and the first sighting of fireflies makes my heart sing!
I love the summer sunshine! I want to be somewhere sunny and 75... I like to spend the summer on my paddle board paddling around Balboa Island. Come join me!!
I love everything about summer. I love the hot weather. I love the long days and warm evenings. All the colors everywhere. But especially , it is beach time.
I love that we have more time just to meander--no school schedule, activities, etc so rush off to! We also get to do a couple short trips where we can just disconnect and take in nature
The class looks great as all your classes do!
My favourite thing about summer is going to the beach with a pic-nic and a book and staying there till the after the sun comes down.
There aren't many things that can beat that!
I like being able to visit the farmers markets again.
Hey Alisa!! I was so excited to see this new class on your blog! And I thought I would give commenting a try, but even if I don't win a spot I will definitely purchase it on my own:) To answer your question about summer...my absolute favorite thing is the laid back atmosphere that summer brings with it. I just feel like the pressure of 'go, go, go' is off and things are a little less hectic than they are during the school year. And the fact that my three boys actually sleep in every once in a while doesn't hurt, also! Lol thanks for all the lovely content! Can't wait to join the class!!
What I love most about summer is not having to wear shoes. Barefoot all day! If I don't win, I will sign in anyway. I just found you on instagram and am absolutely in love with your way of creating art.
I'd love to spend my summer doing this class with you! I'm a teacher so I'm off during the summers. I love that there's no rush. I can do things at my own pace. That is pure bliss for me.
I'm a teacher, so summer is the time for me to enjoy my garden 100% without any agenda. Each morning the birds sing me awake and I can define the day anyway I desire. I've recently discovered photography, so I will be snapping away at my blooms and blossoms!
Mountain lakes and road trips
I love picking a bouquet of flowers from my backyard garden and swimming with my kids!
Me me me! I love this idea!
Me me me! I love this idea!
Wow what a wonderful giveaway my favorite things about summer are family gatherings and barbecues with great food.
Family vacations with my kids!
Honestly my favorite thing about summer is the watermelon!
I sincerely wish that it were summer right now! (It's very cold in the Southern Hemisphere.) One of my favourite things is picnicking in the sunshine with friends.
My favorite thing about summer is swimming in the lake. Absolutely. Love to make art too, but lake-swimming is a summer-thing! Fingers crossed and thank you! Eli
love more daylight and just a little more sleep since I don't have to get up as early to get my daughter to school :)
I love summer time camping and camp fires!
Hi Alisa! I love the long Summer nights. Love it when it's light later and we can stay outside for dinner on the patio, BBQ's, Smore's....LOVE!!
Mmmm...let's see...my favourite thing about summer. To sit in a shadowy place (I suffer from sun allergy) watching my daughter dance and play and suddenly stop and hurriyng towards me to let a quick kiss in my cheeks and here she goes again dancing and jumping and inventing funny poems while birds watch her with amazement... oh! and having my feets naked all day.
I love the extra hours of daylight and the time just before the sun finally sets. I call it the "magic hour". Camp looks like fun. Fingers crossed.
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