The Outpost -for teens
Photo by Willa Stein
Chill Collective – Chill Collective is a collaborative space to give you a creative outlet. Board games, art and cards, come to connect with your community on collective projects! Thursday 4pm & Saturday 6pm
Screen Printing – Spreading love and light through creating, Jen Davila hand-prints all of her magical art. Come learn the technique of screen printing with this designer from western NC. Thursday 5pm
Mystic Masks – Bring your wild side, Alice! Join this fun and creative workshop to make wearable masks. From Masquerade to howling wolves, at Shakori Hills, you can be whoever or whatever your heart desires! Thursday 6pm
Hooping with Amy – Introducing festival teens to the art of hoop dance! Learn basics through a series of fun and easy drills, focused on off-body techniques and sequencing. This workshop will encourage you to connect with your rhythm and flow, master new moves and create body awareness. Friday 11am
Wilderness Survival – Join Trinlay for an exciting chance to learn the survival skills you need to navigate the wild, from finding a safe campsite to building shelters and mastering essential knots. Friday 12pm
Wire Wrapping – Master fundamentals in the stunning art of wire-wrapped jewelry. Using a variety of gemstone cabs and copper wire, create your very own pendant to take home! Friday 1:30pm
Kung Fu – Dive into the world of Chinese Martial Arts with Maestra Imari. Participants will be guided through the fundamentals, spirit and core philosophies of Kung Fu, including both the mellow and active sides, and end with breathwork/meditation. Friday 3:30pm
Song Writing – Laura Jane Vincent, touring artist and CEO of NC record label, Street Place Entertainment, is celebrating the release of her third studio album Interstellar. Join her for a fun, stress-free Song Catcher Suite workshop where you’ll learn to create your own original song with a simple, step-by-step approach. Friday 4:30pm
Open Mic – Showcase your passion with friends and family. Talented NC musician Johnny Albright will host a laid back open-mic night! A great opportunity for family members to cheer on their teen performers! Friday 6pm
Percussion Building – Johnny is back at Shakori Hills with his passion for percussion! Join us to make hand-crafted percussion instruments out of cured and cut bamboo. Saturday 11am
Leather Working – Come learn Leather Making 101 with Coty Bleakley. Coty is a tradesman that practices old craftsmanship like carpentry and leatherworking. Take home a new skill and classic tradition. Saturday 12pm
Tie Dye – Join Rebecca Benson from Blooming Bear Dyes for unique tie dye using fiber-reactive liquid dyes. Inspired by humanity, nature and the Earth’s vast array of rainbow colors. Choose from a range of sizes and designs to make the coolest tie-dye around. Saturday 2pm & Sunday 12pm
Wax & Wicks – Experience the timeless art of candle-making in a fun, eclectic space. Alexis will guide you through every step as you craft your own unique candles! Saturday 3pm
Hoop Knockout Basketball Tournament – Flex your b-ball shooting skills against others in this classic Knockout tourney. Last players standing win prizes and bragging rights! Divided into age groups. Saturday 4pm
Incense Creation – Discover the calming, ancient craft of hand-rolled incense making. Choose from a variety of aromatic herbs to create your own custom scents. Sunday 11am
