Join us in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios after school for a hands-on, project-based art series. 

In this four-week program, emerging artists ages 11–13 will dive into papermaking and printmaking to create expressive, handmade art books. Students will make their own paper and explore techniques such as relief printing, monotype, and other image-making methods to build layered, visually rich pages. 

Guided projects focus on narrative, identity, and world-building, helping artists explore how sequence, symbolism, and composition communicate ideas. Sustainability is woven throughout the studio as participants work with recycled fibers, found textures, and repurposed materials. 

Inspired by contemporary installations at The New Children’s Museum, artists will see how materials and storytelling come together to create immersive experiences. Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind art book that reflects their growing skills and creative voice. 

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

Tickets + Museum Admission 

• Registration is required and includes 1 spot. 

• Registration for this workshop does not include general Museum admission. If you’d like to explore the Museum, separate admission is required and available at the Welcome Desk. All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to explore the Museum.  

Drop-off + Pick-up 

• Location: Enter Artopia: NCM Creative Studios from the Union Street side of The New Children’s Museum, near the corner of Union and Island. 

• Program check-in is from 3:45 pm-4 pm. After class pick-up is from 6 pm-6:15 pm. 

• All artists must be signed in and out of each session. Only adults listed at registration may pick up your child. Please confirm your authorized adult list at drop-off. We cannot release artists to anyone not listed or without valid ID. 

Questions about parking, accessibility, or our cancellation policy?  
Visit our Artopia: NCM Creative Studios FAQs page for all the details you need to plan your visit: https://thinkplaycreate.org/artopia-faqs/