Story Makers: Write, Illustrate, and Bind your own Book

Kids Class Series

Class Details:

• Fridays July 10th - July 31st
• 9:00am - 12:00 pm
• Ages: 10 - 13
• Workshop series is 4 CLASSES TOTAL

Description

Learn the magical art of book making at The WasteShed! From dreaming up a story, creating cover art, illustrating scenes, and binding it together using kid-oriented book binding techniques, this 4 week-long session is a really cool way for creative tweens to learn new paper craft skills through a unique, week-long project. Throughout the creation of their book, storymakers will learn different drawing and printmaking techniques such as: paste paper, cyanotypes, junk journaling, monoprinting, and more! Plus, all books will be made from recycled materials!

Great for kids who like: snail mail, TTRPGs, the library, making mix-tapes, playing telephone, similes and metaphors, blanket forts, cootie catchers, origami, confetti, zines, and having fun!

General Information:

Kids classes are in session for youth artists who are interested in making some cool creative reuse art with upcycled materials.
Our 2026 spring break camp and summer classes are geared toward young artists aged 10-13 and cover a kid-focused variety of arts and crafts skills across multiple full and half-day sessions. With a focus on skill building and exploring new techniques and materials, 2026 youth artists will learn from WS staff how to breathe new life into old trash using their own creativity.

Educational Goals:

WasteShed youth programs are designed to foster creativity, confidence, and environmental awareness through the lens of creative reuse. The WasteShed offers both free youth educational experiences and tuition-based programs that support our mission. WasteShed youth artists get to explore unconventional and reclaimed materials, learning to prototype, build, and imagine new possibilities for everyday objects.

Through this process, kids will develop (1) problem-solving skills, (2) materials literacy, and (3) an understanding of sustainability, all while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.

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