Guthrie Theater

MINNESOTA CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS

1011 Washington Avenue South

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Preschool Book Arts Series: Fall Session
with Ellen Ferrari
Thursdays, September 7 - October 28, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

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

• September 30: Wacky Food Books
• October 7: Object Printing Crazy Shapes
• (no class October 14)
• October 21: Printing Press ABCs
• October 28: Papermaking

Register for a single class or for an entire four-class session at a reduced rate: Four-class session: $56 ($52 members) per adult/child pair; single classes: $15 ($14 members) per adult/child pair. Additional participants (children or adults) are welcome to join you! Please note the number and names of all participants when you register, and add $8 ($7 members) per additional participant per class. Note: registration for Preschool Book Arts class closes on the Tuesday prior to the class, to give the instructor time to prepare workshop materials beforehand.