Children's Program
Toy Makers Workshop
with Leah Aegerter
| Ages 6-8
Code: K0317-25
Jun 16 - 20, 2025Past
9AM-3PM
Upcoming Workshops in Children's Program
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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
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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
Discover the Workshop
Calling all young inventors and creators!
In this fun and imaginative workshop, kids dive into the world of toy-making and storytelling through hands-on art projects. Each day brings a new creative challenge as students build, paint, sculpt, and design their own one-of-a-kind toys and games.
Participants will construct and decorate spinning tops using pre-sawed wooden parts, design and build mini puppet theaters and create characters to perform with. Craft imaginative creatures and figures using fabric, felt, cardboard, and clay, create handmade board games and interactive toys from recycled materials, explore basic woodworking, painting, sculpture, and design techniques, develop storytelling skills through puppet shows and imaginative play.
This workshop encourages curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. Kids will not only take home a collection of unique, handmade toys—they’ll also leave with new artistic skills and a sense of accomplishment. No previous experience is necessary—just bring your imagination!
Meet Your Faculty
Leah Aegerter
Leah Aegerter is a sculptor working with a combination of digital fabrication techniques and traditional processes in wood and paper to investigate her relationship to geology and deep time. Leah received a BFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design, and was named an Aspen Art Museum Artist Fellow in 2022.
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: November Session
with Emily Katebini
Nov 4 - 18, 2026 · Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45PM
Total: $165 · Ages 7-10
Only 3 spaces left
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
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.