arts and publishing workshops


SPRING 2010 WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
No prior professional experience required. Class size limited to 10.

Saturday, February 6, 2010 – 1 to 3 pm

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS:
The Big Picture

$25. Includes materials fee.

Ever wondered what’s involved in creating a children’s picture book—and getting it published? This workshop demystifies the process, taking you from inspiration to publication.

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Saturday, March 27, 2010 – 1 to 3 pm

PUBLISHING 101
$25. Includes materials fee.

This entry level class offers a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry. Topics covered include manuscript submissions, book proposals, literary agents, self-publishing, book acquisitions, and marketing.

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Publishing workshops are taught by Kris Waldherr. Kris has over twenty years of publishing experience on both sides of the editorial desk. She began her publishing career as a children’s book designer at a major New York publishing house. As an author, illustrator, and designer, Kris has created numerous illustrated publications for children and adults, ranging from children’s picture books to tarot decks. She is also a successful iPhone app developer and writes extensively about publishing and creativity on her blog.
SUMMER 2010 WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN
Class size limited to 8.

ArtHouse is offering summer workshops at Kris Waldherr Art and Words for kids of all ages! Taught by Lizzy LeBlanc. Lizzy was trained as a fine artist at School of Visual Arts and later earned an MS in art education from Pratt Institute.  She taught art in a public school in Brooklyn for seven years in addition to teaching Saturday classes at Pratt Institute and Staten Island’s Snug Harbor.

1. make it!

Kindergarteners to 5th graders make all kinds of fun art! Puppets, sculpture, painting and much more.

2. art adventures

Children entering 6th-8th grades visit a different major art museum every day and make art that relates to what we are viewing.

Learn more and register at ArtHouseSchool.com

Have questions? Contact us:
e-comment at artandwords dot com or 347-406-5811.