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Lighthouse ArtCenter Hosts Summer Camp

And ‘Stitching Spectacular’ Exhibition For Kids

This summer, Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) in Tequesta Princess Pinecone and the Wee Royals by C.C. Bernstein.
invites children and Each intricately stitched piece vividly captures the
families to dive into a imagination, portraying the adventures of Princess
world of creativity with Pinecone and her tiny friends.
its exciting summer In addition to Yazici’s artwork, the exhibition
camp and the enchanting showcases eight collaborative textile yarn upcycle
“Stitching Spectacular” projects crafted by LAC’s summer campers. These
exhibition. unique pieces, reflecting the camp’s weekly themes,
Running through are available for a $300 donation. Every contribution
Aug. 2, the Stitching supports a scholarship for a child to attend a week of
Spectacular exhibition LAC’s ArtCamp.
at LAC features the Princess Pinecone and the Wee Royals was born from
exquisite textile art of the bedtime stories Bernstein’s mother shared with her.
Irem Yazici. It brings The book centers on the adventures of Princess Pinecone
scenes to life from the and her miniature companions and carries messages of
beloved children’s book empathy, forgiveness and kindness.

The mastermind behind the enchanting stitchings,
Irem Yazici, hails from Eskisehir, Turkey. A self-taught
embroidery artist with boundless creativity, Yazici’s work
has earned international acclaim and has been featured
in esteemed publications such as TextileArtist.org, Vice’s
The Creator’s Project, and Vogue.
Running from June 3 to Aug. 2, LAC’s Summer
ArtCamp offers children aged 5 to 11 an immersive artistic
experience. Each week of camp features exciting themes
like “Surfin’ Safari” and “Space Odyssey,” providing
participants with opportunities to explore various art
forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking and
sculpture.
For older aspiring artists, LAC offers dynamic one-
day workshops for teens aged 12 to 16, priced at $136.
These workshops delve into fused glass, jewelry making,
recycled collage techniques and more, empowering teens
to unleash their creativity and develop new skills.
For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter’s
summer offerings and the Stitching Spectacular
exhibition, visit lighthousearts.org.

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