Ceramics, Arts, and Crafts Weekend at Camp Michigania

If you love relaxing and working on ceramics, arts, and crafts, this weekend getaway at Camp Michigania is for you.

Ceramics, Arts, and Crafts Weekend at Camp Michigania

If you love relaxing and working on ceramics, arts, and crafts, this weekend getaway at Camp Michigania is for you.

Just south of Petoskey, along beautiful Walloon Lake, sits Camp Michigania, the home away from home for Michigan alums and their families.

This crafty weekend will be led by our amazing staff of ceramics, arts, and crafts experts, and you will be able to take advantage of our fully-equipped CAC Center to learn how to make everything from stained glass to kiln-fired pottery. Throughout the program, we’ll also offer serene wilderness hikes, rock polishing, and bonfires by the lakeshore. Our program includes lodging in heated cabins, receptions, meals, and activities.

2025 Getaway

April 24-27 (Thursday-Sunday)

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Member Pricing

First adult: $595
Each additional camper: $495

Non-Member Pricing

First adult: $695
Each additional camper: $595

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*This event is reserved for adults only. Additional fees may apply.

If demand exceeds capacity, a lottery will be utilized for applications received by Feb. 1, with priority given to alumni who are Alumni Association members. All applicants will be notified of the results by Feb. 15. For applications received after Feb. 1, confirmations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications received within 10 days of the start of the program will be waitlisted, and you will be contacted if we can make accommodations.

If you are not able to attend, you must submit your cancellation by email. If you cancel your application 14 or more days before the start of the event, you will receive a full refund, less a $50 processing fee. If you cancel less than 14 days out, your fees will be forfeited.

Woman Painting At Camp Michigania

CAC Weekend Activities

Canvas and Cocktails

Take part in a night of inspired acrylic panting. We’ll provide canvases, cocktails, and lots of paintings for inspiration or replication. 

Campfires

Campfire locations include lakeside or in a clearing in the woods. You bring the conversation, and we’ll provide the s’mores!

Ceramics, Arts, and Crafts

Create stunning artwork, thoughtful gifts, and mementos of your time at Michigania.

Faculty Forum Speaker

Hear from a University of Michigan faculty or staff member as they provide insight into an area of expertise.

Family Games & Tournaments

The Activity Room in the Education Center offers a home for family game nights and board-game/card tournaments. Games and cards may also be checked out for use in your cabin.

Guided Hikes

Explore Michigania on a guided hike that will take you to different beautiful camp locales.

Rock Polishing

Find a Petoskey Stone around camp or bring a rock with you and take it to our nature center to enhance its beauty.

Specialty Workshops

Acrylic Pour: Create gorgeous coasters, vases, or ornaments with specially mixed pouring paint. This paint flows and mixes to create unique and unusual designs. 

Freeform Fused Glass: Building fused glass directly on a kiln shelf allows for more flexible and creative projects. This is a rare opportunity that isn’t possible during our summer sessions. Plus, we are bringing in special iridescent glass to really make your projects shine. 

Tie Dye: We’ve brought this outdoor craft indoors just for this weekend. Be the first to try our new offering of napkins and bar mop towels. As a bonus, we are offering you a chance to try your hand at messy-but-gorgeous, ice-dying technique! 

Candle Making: Have you ever tried candle carving? You’ll start by dipping a plain candle into the wax to create layers of color, then carve into the candle and twist and bend the wax to reveal the beautiful layers.

Trivia

Do you think you are an art expert? Compete with your team in categories such as Name that Artist, Name that Masterpiece, and more. The best part? Our trivia game will take place while you are working on your masterpiece. 

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