Children's Program
Code: K0811-26
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Ages 6-8
Once Upon a Page
Jul 20 - 24, 2026Past
9 AM - 3 PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: October Session
Oct 7 - 21, 2026
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Fall Art Break
Oct 12 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
Concept
Open the cover and step into a world of imagination! In this playful workshop, kids explore the magic of books by creating their own stories and artwork from cover to cover. Young makers design and bind their own handmade books using paper, cardboard, and string, filling the pages with colorful drawings, playful collages, and the wild stories of their imagination. Along the way, they experiment with different illustration styles—painting with tissue paper like Eric Carle, drawing bold characters inspired by Mo Willems, and layering textures like Ezra Jack Keats. Throughout the week, students dive into fun paper crafts, try out mini projects inspired by the history of writing and printing, and explore inventive ways to bring their stories to life. This workshop celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the joy of reading. At the end of the week, every child will take home a unique, handmade book to share, keep, and treasure—just like the ones they love to read!
Media & Techniques
Mixed
Faculty
Clare Pearson
Clare Pearson is the buyer for Aspen’s cherished independent bookstore, Explore Books. Clare loves to unite readers with the books they love and to facilitate the discovery of new authors and subjects. Clare has experience in the publishing, arts and nonprofit worlds. She is fascinated by the history of the written word and the technologies and printing mediums that support it. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, photography and printmaking.
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: October Session
Oct 7 - 21, 2026
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Fall Art Break
Oct 12 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: November Session
Nov 4 - 18, 2026
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
Workshop Details
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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