DAYCAMPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH
MCBA presents an amazing array of hands-on art experiences for kids and teens. Have fun experimenting with book arts plus a wide variety of other artistic and cultural adventures! MCBA's workshops and camps for youth are often offered in collaboration with numerous other local non-profit arts and cultural organizations.

REMEMBER: Students age 9 and up are also welcome to attend Family Workshops independently, without an adult guardian!

Culture Camp 2010
Monday–Friday, August 2-6; 9am–3pm
For ages 7–12

Spend a day each at five diverse visual and cultural arts organizations: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, the Children’s Theatre Company, the Walker Art Center, Highpoint Center for Printmaking and Zenon Dance Company. Work with artists at each site to create hands-on projects, performances, and more! Friends and family are invited to a presentation at each location each day at 2:30. Participants must provide their own transportation to each institution and bring a bag lunch each day. Limited scholarships available. To receive a scholarship application, contact Emily Carr Moore at 612-215-2549 or ecarrmoore@mnbookarts.org.

$260 ($235 members of any of the five host organizations)
Register online or call MCBA at 612-215-2520.

5 CENTERS FOR ART: Going Green
Monday-Friday, August 9-13; 9am-3pm
For ages 11-14

Feed your creative appetite with five days of exploring five different artforms! Become a master artist as you learn exciting art-making techniques from professional artists. Create a variety of masterpieces (with a twist) using recycled materials. Host organizations include Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, IFP MN Center for Media Arts, Textile Center and Northern Clay Center.

$290 ($270 members of any of the five host organizations)
Register through Northern Clay Center at 612.339.8007.

Character Constructions
with MCBA and The Loft Literary Center
Monday-Friday, August 9-13; 9am-12:15pm
For ages 9-12

Start your day with writer Sally Borgen at the Loft. She’ll demonstrate how sharpening your five senses translates into vivid character development. Each day you will brainstorm, build and refine a main character or series of characters. How do they dress? What do they do for fun? How old are they? The second half of the class will introduce you to MCBA, where you’ll bring your character to life through a series of print, paper, and book projects. You will also make a journal for your future writing adventures.

Please pack a snack everyday as students will take a 15-minute break between the writing and bookmaking workshops.

$170 ($155 MCBA or Loft members)
Register online through the Loft Literary Center or call 612-379-8999.

5 CENTERS FOR ART: Travel and Culture
Monday-Friday, August 16-20; 9am-3pm
For ages 9 and up

Feed your creative appetite with five days exploring five different artforms! Become a master artist as you learn exciting art-making techniques from professional artists. Create a variety of masterpieces related to world travel, as you learn and experience different cultures. Host organizations include Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, IFP MN Center for Media Arts, Textile Center and Northern Clay Center.

$290 ($270 members of any of the five host organizations)
Register through Northern Clay Center at 612.339.8007.

Fairy Tales and Bookmaking
Two Saturdays: October 23 and November 13; 1-4:15pm
For ages 9-12

In this workshop we will explore the timeless territory of fairy tales. Students will record the hair-raising adventures of a main character, the hero, who sets out on a magical journey to save a kingdom in trouble and encounters a myriad of animals, villains, and mystical beings in the process. Each participant will invent their own settings, characters and plot. Then, after a short break, students will work with Minnesota Center for Book Arts to bring their stories to life in a pop-up book. Please bring a snack each day.

$93 ($83.70 members of MCBA or The Loft)
A low-income discount is also available.

Register through The Loft Literary Center at 612-379-8999 or www.loft.org.

Spooky Stories, Creepy Creations:
A Halloween Writing and Bookmaking Adventure
Saturday, October 30; 9am-12:15pm
For ages 7-11

Join MCBA and The Loft and MCBA this Halloween for a hair-raising morning of creative writing and bookmaking. Start out by writing a short, spooky story with the Loft, then head to MCBA where you’ll construct a ghoulish book for your work. Put the two together and POOF! You’ve put the “BOO” into BOOK. Finally, show off your creepy creations to family and friends at an informal reception with Halloween treats at 11:30am. And please, wear your costumes!

$46.50 ($41.85 members of MCBA or The Loft)
A low-income discount is also available.

Register through The Loft Literary Center at 612-379-8999 or www.loft.org.