The Forge
A Creative Summer Experience for Teens (14+)
Create boldly. Find your voice. Become who you are.
5 weeks available | Limited spots per week
A Different Kind of Summer Experience
🎨 No art experience required
🧠 Confidence + creativity focused
🧑🎨 Small group setting
📍 Sawyer Yards studio
The Forge is not your typical art camp.
This is a creative, process-based studio experience designed for teens who want a space to explore who they are, express what they feel, and create without pressure.
Each four-day camp blends guided artmaking with space for personal exploration—using painting, mixed media, collage, and expressive techniques in a welcoming, thoughtfully designed studio environment.
No experience is needed. Just a willingness to create.
Participants will be invited to explore mediums such as:
Watercolor and Ink
Clay and hand building
Fiber Arts
Collage and Mixed Media
Acrylic
Who This is For
The Forge is a great fit for teens who:
✨ Enjoy being creative (or want to explore it)
✨ Are figuring out who they are
✨ Want a space to express themselves freely
✨ Feel overwhelmed by traditional camps
✨ Would thrive in a calm, welcoming environment
What to Expect
Guided creative sessions each day
Exploration of mixed media, painting, collage, and ink
Thoughtful prompts that build confidence and self-expression
Time to experiment, create, and reflect
A supportive, small-group studio environment
Choose Your Week
Rooted
June 9-12
Identity & Self-Discovery
Explore who you are through collage, symbolism, and creative expression.
--> When you book the first day of the session you are reserved for the entire week
UnMUTED
June 16-19
Voice & Expression
Use art to express what matters through bold, layered creative work.
--> When you book the first day of the session you are reserved for the entire week
Becoming
July 7-10
Growth & Change
Experiment, take creative risks, and explore transformation through art.
--> When you book the first day of the session you are reserved for the entire week
Unbound
July 14-17
Creative Freedom
Let go of perfection and create freely using fluid and expressive materials.
--> When you book the first day of the session you are reserved for the entire week
Made to Matter
July 21-24
Purpose & Impact
Create meaningful work that reflects your voice and perspective.
--> When you book the first day of the session you are reserved for the entire week
Inside the Studio
Pricing
Camp (1–4 PM): $395
Camp + Extended Studio (1–6 PM): $495
Flexible Extended Studio:
Optional time for continued creating and flexible pickup. $30 per session (4-6 PM)
👉 Multi-week discounts available
Details
Ages: 14+
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Optional: 4:00–6:00 PM extended studio
Location: Restoration Studio – Sawyer Yards
FAQ
Do teens need art experience?
No—this is process-based and welcoming to all levels.
What should they bring?
Water bottle + snack. All materials included.
Can they attend multiple weeks?
Yes—each week has a different theme.
What happens during extended studio time?
Students continue creating in a relaxed, lightly guided environment.
by adrienne Binder
Meet the Teacher
Adrienne Binder is an experienced educator, creative practitioner, and doctoral researcher devoted to helping young people grow in confidence, identity, and self-expression.
She holds a Master’s degree in Education Administration, is a certified teacher and principal, and is currently completing her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), where her research focuses on trauma-informed leadership and how environments support meaningful growth and restoration.
With years of experience working with students, Adrienne brings both structure and care to every experience she leads. She is intentional about creating spaces where teens feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take creative risks—without pressure or perfection.
As the founder of Restoration Studio, she has designed a calm, thoughtfully curated environment where creativity becomes a tool for reflection, confidence-building, and personal growth.
Through The Forge, Adrienne combines her background in education with her work in creative practice to offer something unique:
A space where teens are not only making art—but discovering their voice, building confidence, and learning to express who they are.
A thoughtful, supportive experience for your teen
Small group environment (limited spots each week)
Structured, teacher-led sessions
No prior art experience needed
All materials provided
Calm, welcoming studio setting
Optional extended hours for flexibility
We understand that choosing the right environment for your teen matters.
The Forge is intentionally designed to be a calm, structured, and supportive space where students can create, explore, and grow without pressure or overwhelm.
Each session is thoughtfully guided—balancing creative freedom with clear direction—so students feel both supported and empowered in their work.
As an experienced educator with a trauma-informed approach, Adrienne prioritizes emotional safety, respect, and positive encouragement. Every student is welcomed as they are, and given the space to engage at their own comfort level.
Whether your teen is highly creative or just beginning to explore, they will be met with patience, care, and a genuine desire to help them succeed.
Spots are limited & each week will fill
Reserve your spot today!
2102 Edwards St., Suite 3
Houston, TX 77007
832-600-4706
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