Under Cover: Making Art Books for ages 9-12 (in person)

Course description

Learn to bring words and imagery together by illustrating the lyrics of favorite songs, poems and fables. Craft books and tell stories in a unique and unusual way while learning book binding methods. Discover different techniques to enhance books such as marbling, monoprinting, and creative folding. Students take inspiration form book designer Hedi Kyle, and illustrators, Marc Martin, Violeta Lopiz, Melissa Sweet, Jeska Verstegen, and Balint Zsako. Family and friends are invited to see the array of finished books at a celebration at the end of the week.

Open to students ages 9-12. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2025. Please review our complete Teen Policies as well as our General Policies prior to completing your registration. Information about extended care options for ages 6-12 through Children's Theatre Company are included in the Summer Youth Camps Policies page.

Required materials

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

What to bring
Please bring a packed lunch each day. No nuts please.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.