Workshops

Build a Better Book Training Workshop

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Build a Better Book Training Workshop Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/08/2019 - 00:00

Now recruiting for new BBB Partner Sites! Online applications are now open for libraries, schools and community Makerspaces interested in becoming a Build a Better Book Partner Site! Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a two-day professional development workshop (Jan 29 - 31, 2020), in Boulder, Colo. This active workshop will provide the foundation for leading STEM workshops for teens to create tactile, multi-modal books and games for children who are blind or visually impaired or who have other physical or learning disabilities. Participating sites will receive a materials kit to help support program implementation, and are expected to support a multi-day program for teens in 2020.

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2020-2021 / Recruiting new partner sites for Build a Better Book! Apply online by November 1, 2019 for the training workshop on January 29 - 31, 2020, taking place in Boulder, Colorado.

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Build a Better Blank

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:17:37 +0000

Build a Better Blank Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/17/2019 - 13:17

Glen Ellyn Public Library in Illinois is hosting an introductory workshop on the Build a Better Book project on Wednesday, September 25, from 4-6 pm. If you are in the area, register to learn more about Build a Better Book.

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Workshop: Anchor Center for Blind Children, Denver

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:36:52 +0000

Workshop: Anchor Center for Blind Children, Denver Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/13/2018 - 14:36

October 3, 2018
Introductory workshop on creating tactile pictures and games for children using craft materials. Open to parents of students enrolled at the Anchor Center for Blind Children.

October 3, 2018 /
Introductory workshop on creating tactile pictures and games for children using craft materials. Open to parents of students enrolled at the Anchor Center for Blind Children.

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Workshop: Central Michigan University Summer Camp

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:08:31 +0000

Workshop: Central Michigan University Summer Camp Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/13/2018 - 14:08

August 20 - 24, 2018 /
Central Michigan University Summer Camp for teens focuses on creating tactile book pages as part of the Build a Better Book Project.

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Workshop: Build a Better Book Fall Workshop, Golden, CO

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:52:46 +0000

Workshop: Build a Better Book Fall Workshop, Golden, CO Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/13/2018 - 13:52

Golden Library, Golden, Colorado

September 10, 2018

Imagine if you could touch a story and know what it was about without seeing the pictures! This is what tactile literacy is all about – using layers, shapes and textures to recreate familiar stories into touchable picture books that people with visual impairments can touch, feel and love. In this three-part workshop, explore how the blind community understands things like words, pictures and shapes and then use fiber arts and some cool tools from our makerspace to build a better book – a touchable, engaging story experience accessible to all!

This is a great service project for teens.
More details and registration

September 10 & 17, October 1, 2018 /
In this three-part workshop, explore how the blind community understands things like words, pictures and shapes and then use fiber arts and some cool tools from our makerspace to build a better book – a touchable, engaging story experience accessible to all!

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Workshop: Teens Build a Better Book, White Plains, NY

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:15:05 +0000

Workshop: Teens Build a Better Book, White Plains, NY Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:15

August 20 - 23, 2018
In this mini-camp, teens will design tactile picture books for children with visual impairments.

August 20 - 23, 2018 /
In this mini-camp, teens will design tactile picture books for children with visual impairments.

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Workshop: BLDG 61 Design Internship

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:39:56 +0000

Workshop: BLDG 61 Design Internship Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 08/29/2018 - 11:39

June 18-22, 2018 / Design and fabricate an accessible board game using Makerspace tools at BLDG 61.

Boulder Public Library, BLDG 61

Note: This workshop is open to teens by application only.

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