Children's Program
Once Upon a Page
with Clare Pearson
| Ages 6-8
Code: K0811-26
Jul 20 - 24, 2026Past
9 AM - 3 PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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After School Art: December Session
Dec 2 - 16, 2026
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After School Art: February Session
Feb 3 - 24, 2027
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After School Art: March Session
Mar 3 - 31, 2027
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Spring Art Break
Mar 22 - 26, 2027
Discover the Workshop
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
Meet Your 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.
Studio access, shipping, campus policies, and other information for workshop participants.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be the correct age for the workshop as of the first day of class. Registration is confirmed once parents receive confirmation by email, and the online waiver form must be completed before the first workshop.
Payment: Children’s and teen workshops are charged in full at the time of registration.
Cancellations: With at least 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per workshop. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of the workshop will result in a full forfeiture.
Students attending all-day workshops are asked to bring a sack lunch and a snack.
Children's Program
After School Art: December Session
with Emily Katebini
Dec 2 - 16, 2026 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Total: $165 · Ages 7-10
Children's Program
After School Art: February Session
with Emily Katebini
Feb 3 - 24, 2027 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Total: $220 · Ages 7-10
Children's Program
After School Art: March Session
with Emily Katebini
Mar 3 - 31, 2027 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Exception date: March 24th
Total: $220 · Ages 7-10
Child & Teen Scholarships
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, both individuals and foundations, either through endowed funds or special gifts.