Preschool Book Arts with Ellen Ferrari

 

 

 

 

 

  

PRESCHOOL WORKSHOPS

MCBA's workshops for preschoolers provide authentic studio art experiences for children 3 to 5 years old with an adult partner. These specialized workshops provide an introduction to the book arts focusing on pre-literacy skills. Each class starts with story time, with books that tie into that day's art activity. Adults are active participants in the classes, learning and working alongside preschoolers on a variety of hands-on activities.

Preschool Book Arts Series
with Ellen Ferrari
For children ages 3-5

Get a jump on literacy in interactive pre-school book arts classes with Ellen. Children and adults work together to make paper; print patterns, shapes and letters; and construct colorful books in a fun environment. Each class begins by reading a story and continues by investigating examples produced by working artists. Vocabulary, tools and processes will also be introduced. These workshops emphasize visual decision-making, improving manual dexterity and instilling a love of books -- and can be repeated over and over again as projects change each session. Dress for mess with water-safe shoes. Register for a single class, or an entire session at a discounted rate.

Spring Session
Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm
February 2: Movable Winter Books
February 9: Block Printing
February 16: Printing Press ABCs
February 23: Paper Marbling
March 1: Wacky Garden Books
March 8: Papermaking

Register for a single class, or register for the entire six-class session and get an additional discount!

NOTE: registration for Preschool Book Arts classes closes on the Tuesday prior to each class, to give the instructor time to prepare workshop materials beforehand. For example, for a class on Thursday the 16th, you must be registered by Tuesday the 14th.

 

Register online: simply add the desired class(es) to your shopping cart, then check out through PayPal (you do not need to have a PayPal account). Alternately, you can register by phone at 612-215-2520, or register in person at The Shop at MCBA.

 

Six-class package: $84 ($76 members) per adult/child pair
Additional participants (children or adults) are welcome to join you! Please note each person's name (and age, if child) when you register. Cost: $42 ($38 members) per person.

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Single classes: $15 ($14 members) per adult/child pair
Additional participants (children or adults) are welcome to join you! Please note each person's name (and age, if child) when you register. Cost: $8 ($7 members) per person, per class.

 
   
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MCBA Member discount prices:
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Full Price (non-member):
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MCBA Member discount prices:
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Don't forget to also visit MCBA's Family Workshops page, full of single-session workshops for families to experience the book arts together! (See individual workshop descriptions for recommended ages.)

 
 

Minnesota Center for Book Arts
is open to the public seven days a week:
Mon, Wed-Sat: 10am to 5pm
Tues: 10am to 9pm
Sun: noon to 4pm

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is located in
the Open Book Building in downtown Minneapolis
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.215.2520
Fax: 612.215.2545
Email: mcba@mnbookarts.org

© 2011 Minnesota Center for Book Arts