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Book Weaving Workshop In-Person
Weaving Words: A Hands-On Workshop on Books, Bans, and the Power of Story
This hands-on, family-friendly workshop invites children and caregivers to explore themes of freedom, inclusion, and storytelling through a guided weaving activity. Inspired by Ellis Angel’s exhibition The Picture Book Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom, this workshop uses accessible materials to encourage self-expression and spark age-appropriate conversations around book bans and the right to read. Participants will build simple looms using popsicle sticks and twine, then create their own small weavings using strips of paper, ribbons, and pre-printed or hand-written text. These strips may include empowering phrases, banned book quotes, or responses to prompts such as “What book means a lot to you?” or “Why do stories matter?” For younger children, a variety of bold, illustrated word strips and paper will be available to mix and match.
For ages 5-12 years old with parent or caregiver
Preregistration is required!
- Date:
- Monday, November 10, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 4:45pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Grades 1-5