Did you know many of today’s favorite kids’ graphic novelists got their start making scrappy, mini-comics by hand? In this workshop, participants will dream up characters, build their own worlds, and shape a story from start to finish. They will also get a lesson in paper engineering, learning to fold a mini book from a single sheet of paper, as well as rubber stamp carving techniques to design their own original covers. By the end, each child leaves with a comic that’s entirely their own.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- This program is designed for youth ages 8-12, accompanied by their grown-ups.
- There is a $5 materials fee for this workshop. We understand that these are challenging times for many families. If you need to have the fee waived, simply use the discount code YOUTH2026 when registering.
- This workshop takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium, an indoor, climate-controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot.
- Seating for all Mount programs is first-come, first-served. Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
- Books will be for sale from The Mount Gift & Bookstore.
- Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org
Colleen AF Venable is the author of many books for kids, including the indie bestseller Katie the Catsitter series and adapting the classic Junie B. Jones series into graphic novels. She’s been nominated for multiple Eisners, dozens of state awards, and was longlisted for a National Book Award for her YA graphic novel debut, Kiss Number 8. Colleen splits her time between an itty-bitty room in Brooklyn, New York, and a big 150-year-old house in North Adams, Massachusetts.
