At Ball Makers Camp, students will hand stitch a 12 or 32 panel leather (or pleather) size 5 soccer ball and create a new game to go with it! All campers will finish the week with their own one-of-a-kind handmade ball. We will also discuss game theory and socccer ball history.

No prior experience with sewing or sports is necessary, but some degree of patience and attention to detail will help students be successful. 

Who: Rising 6th through 9th graders. Registration is limited to 10 ball makers. 

What: Make a ball and a game to go with it.

When: June 10-14, 12:30-3:30pm (calendar link)

Where: Compound Yellow, 244 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60302

Cost: $200 (includes $50 materials fee) 

Instructor: Ryan Thompson is an Oak Park dad, artist, art professor, coffee roaster, and amateur ball maker. 

Questions: Email Ryan at warmest.regards@gmail.com