Travel the globe without leaving the classroom in this hands-on bookmaking and writing class that explores how different cultures have shaped books. Students will investigate and create a variety of book structures from around the world, such as Japanese stab binding, accordion folds from Mesoamerica, and palm-leaf inspired formats, learning how materials, function, and storytelling influence design. By the end of the session, students will have a small library of their own handmade books. This class is ideal for writers, artists, and curious makers who love to think with their hands and write beyond the margins.
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About ExplorSchool
For Rising 6th – 8th Grade Students
Your Summer of Discovery Awaits
MITY’s ExplorSchool provides rising 6th-8th grade students a unique opportunity to investigate new topics and dive deeper into their passions at a level that is challenging and motivating. Intellectually curious students take two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, enabling them to explore different disciplines, experience things that are not possible within a normal school setting, and forge new friendships.