All Inclusive* 4-night Program Starting At:
$820/person - Double Occupancy
$1120/person - Single Occupancy
* Includes lodging, meals, program activities and access to optional daily activities and recreational equipment. Learn More about the Great Camp Sagamore experience.
Program Overview
Let your inner artist come out to play! Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Adirondacks and its brilliant fall colors, this hands-on workshop invites you to explore how creative gestures - whether bold or delicate—can express emotions, tell stories, and spark inspiration. This program is taught by Terri Fraser, one of Sagamore’s longtime and beloved Plein Air instructors,
Using materials including paint, found objects from nature, fabric, and even everyday refuse, you’ll push inspirational boundaries and awaken your creativity as you discover new approaches to making art. We’ll experiment with simple printing, weaving, and sewing techniques while playing with color, texture, and natural elements.
By the end of the workshop, you'll take home a finished (or near-finished) creation and, more importantly, an experience that encourages you to explore, play, and create with freedom and joy.
There will be no rules—except maybe science, and even that’s optional.
A Note from Terri: What to Expect
Each day will start with a gentle wander around the property, absorbing ideas, recording and/or gathering items that pique your interest, or finding a happy spot to sit, sketch, journal, or simply immerse in the beauty of Sagamore and the surrounding landscape.
If you choose to gather, always respect nature. She takes much longer to create than we do. Honor her and pay attention to what you think is appropriate for you to take for yourself and share with others in the class. A few fallen twigs, leaves, flowers, bark, and refuse. You can also sketch and ponder what you might like to bring to your exploration during the workshop.
Once in the art space with our materials, we will begin to explore the joy of mark-making. I will have a few examples for reference each day and demonstrate various techniques and ways to get started.
Program Activities
Guided nature exploration
Simple printmaking instruction
Weaving & sewing instruction
Instructor presentation
Artist mentoring
Program Instructors
Terri Fraser - Full-time Artist & Teacher
Terri Fraser is a seasoned artist, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. With a passion for mixed media and assemblage, Terri's artistic journey is deeply rooted in her reverence for nature and the profound connection between humanity and the earth.
Devoting herself to art full-time for over a decade, Terri has garnered notable recognition, including multiple best-in-show awards and participation in over 50 exhibitions, spanning solo, group, and juried showcases in NJ, PA, & NYC. Her work has been celebrated not only within artistic circles but also captured the attention of esteemed publications such as the New York Times.
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