Youth, Print & Book Arts
Youth: Pictures, Pop Ups, and Prints (Ages 10-14)
Learn how to draw images to make into cards and different folding and pop-up structures for cards and books.
Member$78.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$97.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Thur, 1/8/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thur, 1/15/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thur, 1/22/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thur, 1/8/2026 - Thur, 1/22/2026
About
Make hand-drawn cards with people, animals, and any images of your choice, and learn how to transform those cards into different pop-up card forms, how to keep them as standalone cards, or glue them together to become a whole pop-up book. And you'll be introduced to working with linocuts — a type of print created by carving a design into a sheet of linoleum, inking the raised surface, and pressing it onto paper or fabric
Prints are a great way to decorate covers for books and pop up cards, as well as practice your drawings in printmaking form where you can create multiple copies of your image – printing!
- Class 1: An introduction to the world of card making, including how to fold cards and drawing for cards, whether for a specific occasion or just to have fun with images and words, or images and blank spaces inside. Learn about basic folded cards, tri-fold “theatre-style" cards, and some basic fold out, pocket, and pop up structures.
- Class 2: Learn additional pop-up structures, and make several unique pop-up cards that can be the same theme or with the same character. You'll learn about the concept of editions in bookmaking and, if you choose, learn how to attach your cards so they can form a whole pop-up book.
- Class 3: Finish up any pop-up work you need to or make new cards, and learn how to make images using the technique of relief printing. Printmaking is great because you can make multiple versions of the same image, and use this technique to decorate the covers of your pop-up card books or make another edition of printmaking prints or cards.
Details
- Designed for youth ages 10-14.
- Feel free to bring a snack and water. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
Registering Youth
- Parent/guardian registering a child for the first time: When you register, select "Others Only" in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, select "Add New Registrant." Create an account for your child.
- The next time you register your child, use "Search Registrants" to select them.
- Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.
Materials
If you have a sketchbook you prefer to draw in, feel free to bring that. It is not required. All materials are included in the class cost.
Class Policies
Ages 10-14 are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Donna Letterese
Donna is a cartoonist, botanical illustrator, and educator, as well as a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists (Southern California and Pacific Northwest chapters) and Puget Sound Book Artists. Originally from New York, Donna earned her bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College, then moved to the West Coast. She ultimately earned her master's in illustration from California State University, Fullerton. A Kitsap Country resident since 2020, she loves getting the chance to explore, sketch, travel by ferry, and take in the landscapes, flora, and fauna of Washington.
Donna, who has been teaching since 2010, teaches continuing education courses, as well as classes at art centers, after-school programs, comic conventions, and libraries. She loves working with students and helping them discover their artistic passion and voice, whether that means telling a fantastical story through an illustration or comic, or realistically capturing a plant and its details at a particular moment. During her free time, she loves creating comics and handmade books, urban sketching, and exploring museums, gardens, coffee shops, anywhere with animals, and bookstores.
Donna, who has been teaching since 2010, teaches continuing education courses, as well as classes at art centers, after-school programs, comic conventions, and libraries. She loves working with students and helping them discover their artistic passion and voice, whether that means telling a fantastical story through an illustration or comic, or realistically capturing a plant and its details at a particular moment. During her free time, she loves creating comics and handmade books, urban sketching, and exploring museums, gardens, coffee shops, anywhere with animals, and bookstores.
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