February 19, 20, 21 & 22, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Join celebrated Cape Ann Reads writers and illustrators for hands-on experiences. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition Once Upon a Contest: Selections from Cape Ann Reads.

Cost per day is $15 for CAM members; $25 nonmembers. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (978)283-0455 x12 or email [email protected].

→ Meet the artists
→ Read a story
→ Explore media and methodologies
→ Create art
→ Enjoy a light snack!

Tuesday — Fun with Figures and Find Franklin the Cat illustration in marker and ink with Leslie Galacar, illustrator of Where in the World is Catherine Abigail, written by Michael LaPenna

Wednesday — Make story headbands with Small Elephant Cape Ann Reads award winning book illustrator Betty Allenbrook Wiberg, written by Kirsten Allenbrook Wiberg

Thursday — Create nocturnal paintings on colored paper like Henrietta’s Moon Egg, written and illustrated by Claire Wyzenbeek

Friday — Cape Ann houses of illustration – paper collage with Alexia (Lexi) Parker (bring a picture of your house to work with). Lexi illustrated projects include Cape Ann Reads Gulliver Books Bike’s Big Adventure and Pumpkin Carving