Fall Book Arts Camp — Middle School Edition

Ditch the ordinary and spend three hours this October diving into the fascinating world of book arts! This fall-inspired creative arts camp is designed specifically for middle schoolers who want to explore the art of handmade books, zines, and paper crafts while expressing their own unique creative voice. In this action-packed session, participants will:

• Learn foundational bookbinding techniques to create their own handmade books and journals

• Design and assemble a mini zine to fill with artwork, writing, poetry, or whatever inspires them

• Explore paper folding, cutting, and decorating techniques to create stunning book covers and pages

• Experiment with fall-inspired imagery, color palettes, and mixed media to personalize their creations

• Walk away with at least one finished pieces ready to fill with stories, sketches, and ideas

This is so much more than arts and crafts—it's an introduction to a centuries-old art form that sits at the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and design. Whether you're an avid journaler, a budding illustrator, or simply someone who loves beautiful handmade things, this camp is your perfect October afternoon. All materials provided—just bring your imagination and a story worth telling.

This camp will run from 1pm to 4pm on October 9th during the SPS teacher in-service day. Students in grades 5th through 8th are welcome to sign up. We need a minimum of 8 students and a max of 12 spots are available for this camp. We have (1) scholarship available; please email us at enrichment@craftlabseattle.com for more information.