ARTprenuer Lab

Art as Business with Textiles/Sewing

Rising 7th-9th Graders

July 6-10, 2026

9:00am- 3:30pm

8 students

Jennifer Ober & Pearly Rihn

Class Description:

This art entrepreneur camp invites rising 7th-9th grade students to explore creating quality, scalable artwork as a glimpse into the art business world. Students will spend their morning with Jennifer, and Pearly will take over the afternoons.

Students will design original artwork based on a shared theme that will be developed into multiple products, through a variety of media, including screen-printing, sewing, textiles, ceramics and more, that can be scaled for sellable production to benefit a local cause, connecting art with activism. They will learn the business side of being an artist including pricing, photographing for social media, budgets, profit margins and more. “Lunch & Learn” sessions with local artists will provide real-world insights into creative careers and business strategies.

All projects are specifically designed to accommodate students of all skill levels and can be adjusted accordingly to meet each student's specific needs. No prior art experience is needed.

Teacher Bios:

Jennifer Ober, a graduate of UT Austin with a BFA in Studio Art, added her TX teaching certification in 2001. She taught K-6 art in Austin ISD for 10 years, earning Teacher of the Year in 2007. Upon moving to Wimberley, she began offering summer camps and after school art classes out of her private studio and taught K-12 art at Hill Country Academy in Dripping Springs. These days, she donates her time to projectART as one of the founding board members and regular instructor.

Pearly Rihn is the creator and maker of the slow-fashion clothing line The Traveling Kind, created here in Wimberley. She graduated from UT at Austin, with a BA in Costume Design, and has worked in costume and fashion design and construction, as well as interior design.

3 Ways to Enroll:

Full Tuition: Families paying full tuition support all classroom costs and help ensure more courses are released per semester.
Sustaining pARTner Discount: pARTners contributing $25/month save 25% on youth tuition.
Tuition Assistance: Full and partial tuition assistance removes barriers, making courses accessible for families experiencing hardship.

Questions: Please contact Lauren Slubar, Education Manager at lslubar@projectartwimberley.org

ARTpreneur Lab - Rising 7th-9th Graders