Secret Stories and Hidden Gems: The Artist’s Book (13–15yrs)

This course has been developed for aspiring artists aged 13–15.

Please note: we can't accept young artists below 13 years-old on this course.

We also offer courses tailored for students aged 7–9 and aged 10–12. Explore our Easter Arts Academy for more.

No. This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm!

Yes of course! If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: email academy@aub.ac.uk or call 01202 363222.

£339

• All course materials and resources
• Lunch, served in the Refectory at AUB
• Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!

Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy.

Lunch is included in the course fee; however, you may wish to provide additional drinks and snacks for break time and duration of class. Please ensure snacks don't contain nuts.

It's strongly advised that mobile phones, tablets and other valuables aren't brought to class. Any personal possessions are the responsibility of your young artist and AUB won't be liable for any loss or damage.

• Basic bookbinding and binding alternative methods
• Idea generation and storytelling through visual pages
• Creative page layouts and pop-up paper mechanics
• Techniques for collage, printing, and mixed media applications
• How to incorporate personal objects and hidden messages into their books

Participants will have created a collection of unique artist’s books, each reflecting their personal stories or hidden messages.

They'll leave with new skills in bookbinding, media experimentation and storytelling, plus a physical portfolio of their miniature artistic worlds to cherish and share!