Join Artshack at Camp Singers for a hands-on ceramic pit firing workshop in the stunning Catskills! Over the course of the weekend, you'll create your own unique clay pieces and learn the ancient art of pit firing—where ceramics are fired in an open pit using natural materials like wood, sawdust, and leaves to create rich, organic surface patterns. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll discover the techniques of this primitive firing method and leave with one-of-a-kind ceramics, a deeper appreciation for the process, and a connection to the natural world around you.
No experience required! This is a beginner-friendly camp with instruction suitable for all skill levels.
Campers will enjoy meals together, recreational options like hiking, boating, hot tub, sauna, fishing, campfires, archery, stargazing, birding, arts & crafts, and swimming at our pool club.
Prices listed are per person.
Artshack Brooklyn is a nonprofit ceramics studio located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. We are an anti-racist, queer-affirming organization that celebrates the creativity of youth and honors people of all abilities. We believe in the healing powers of clay!
Camp Singers sits on 88 acres in the Catskills, with mountain views, farm pastures, and wooded trails. There is a swimming pond, a wildlife observation pond, and a creek. Three lovely donkeys (Starburst, Snickers and Blossom) also live on camp!
Campers have the option to stay in our 1870's farmhouse or tent camp on site. The house, known as The Lodge, underwent an 18 month restoration to bring it back to all its original glory (and beyond). The Lodge has 6 private guest rooms and 4 shared bathrooms. Common spaces include: large dining area overlooking the woods, fireside kitchen seating, extensive chef's kitchen, game/craft table and gathering room, studio space and recreational activities.
Camp Singers is in Delaware County, NY--2.5 hours from the GW bridge. Some campers drive and others take the bus from NYC (Trailways PABT to Delhi). We can provide transportation from the bus station to camp--we'll pick up bus riders in Delhi at 1:45pm. Check-in is from 2-3pm on Friday. Limited coordinated carpool spots are available from Singers in Brooklyn. Please add bus pickup/dropoff as well as carpool as add ons at registration.
Tuition depends on your choice of sleeping arrangements: register for a private room, sharing a room, or camp on-site.
When you register, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 1/2 of your tuition. The remaining 1/2 of tuition will be split into 2 payments and charged to your card or bank account on file on August 28 and September 11.
Your tuition payment is fully refundable up to 4 weeks before the first day of the session. It is 1/2 refundable up to 1 week before the start of the session, and non-refundable after 1 week before the start of the session.
Please contact bea@singersny.com with questions.
Dinner Friday through Brunch on Sunday, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergen-friendly options available
Your choice! In your free time partake in fun camp activities like fishing, stargazing, hiking, birding, arts & crafts, swimming, and more!
Sheets, blankets and towels are provided for campers staying in the house! Tent campers need to provide their own bedding but we will provide your towels!.
There are lots of options in town if you'd like to BYOB
Get settled in to camp and enjoy the first ceramics workshop. Finish the night with dinner, a documentary screening, and some time to unwind.
1:45pm - Bus rider pickup @ Delhi
2-3pm - Camper Check In @ Camp Singers
3pm - Welcome Meeting & Camp Orientation
3:30pm - First Workshop
5:30pm - Free Time/Open Boat
6:30pm - Dinner & Cleanup
8:00pm - Raku Documentary Screening
9:30pm - Free Time/Hot Tub
11:00pm - Suggested Lights Out/Quiet in the House
Enjoy camp activities throughout the day while you fire your ceramics in the pit!
8:30am - Morning Meeting & Breakfast
9:30am - Get Ready for the Day/Personal Time
10:00am - Pit Sessions Begin/Camp Activities Open
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Rest Hour
2:00pm - Pit Sessions/Camp Activities Continue
6:30pm - Dinner & Cleanup
8:00pm - Continued Pit Sessions and Social Time
10:00pm - Ceremonial Closing of the Pit
11:00pm - Suggested Lights Out/Quiet in the House
Finish up your time unloading your ceramics from the pit and sharing brunch.
8:30am - Optional Morning Activities (Hiking, Yoga); Breakfast Snacks
10:00am - Brunch & Unloading the ire Pit
12:30pm - Closing Ceremony
1:15pm - Bus Rider Shuttle Departs to Delhi
2:00pm - Camp Closed
