Linden Tree Books: Summer 2026 Illustrator Workshops

  • Summer 2026 Illustrator Workshops

    Calling all young artists ages 10-13! Join us this summer for a series of hands-on art workshops led by a trio of talented, published illustrators: 

    • Christy Hale, author-illustrator of Reaching Across the Sky, Serious Fun!, and more
    • Laura G. Lee, author-illustrator of Soy Sauce!
    • Cindy Chang, author-illustrator of How to Draw a Secret 

    Each workshop lasts 90 minutes and costs $75. Materials (paper, pens, etc) will be provided and, at the end of each workshop, students will receive a signed copy of one of the featured illustrator’s books. Space for each workshop is limited.

    Use the form below to register for the workshop(s) of your choice.

    Questions? Email ruthie@lindentreebooks.com. 

  • All workshops start at 4pm and last 90 minutes. Select your desired workshop(s):*

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    June 14: Christy Hale, Create Dynamic Illustrations with Collage. Students will explore color theory and the principles of design as they work with paper, scissors, and glue to make original collage illustrations. All students will receive a signed copy of Christy's picture book, Reaching Across the Sky: A Celebration of Bridges .
    June 14: Christy Hale, Create Dynamic Illustrations with Collage

    Students will explore color theory and the principles of design as they work with paper, scissors, and glue to make original collage illustrations.


    All students will receive a signed copy of Christy's picture book, Reaching Across the Sky: A Celebration of Bridges.

    $75.00$75.00
      
    July 19: Laura Lee, Dummies, Dummies, Big and Small!. All picture books start with a dummy– a rough version of a book where artists figure out the story. But what is a dummy? Where does the word come from? Why are they so important? In this interactive workshop, we'll dive into these questions as we explore a brief history of the picture book dummy, how it shapes storytelling mechanics– like page turns, pacing, and what to show (or not show)– and create a dummy of our own! All students will receive a signed copy of Laura's picture book, Soy Sauce!
    July 19: Laura Lee, Dummies, Dummies, Big and Small!

    All picture books start with a dummy– a rough version of a book where artists figure out the story. But what is a dummy? Where does the word come from? Why are they so important? 


    In this interactive workshop, we'll dive into these questions as we explore a brief history of the picture book dummy, how it shapes storytelling mechanics– like page turns, pacing, and what to show (or not show)– and create a dummy of our own!


    All students will receive a signed copy of Laura's picture book, Soy Sauce!

    $75.00$75.00
      
    August 16: Cindy Chang, Zine Scene. A workshop for kids to design, create, and assemble their own one-of-a-kind zine on a topic of their choice. Students will get a peek into the indie bookmaking process and walk away with a mini magazine to share. All students will receive a signed copy of Cindy's graphic novel, How to Draw a Secret .
    August 16: Cindy Chang, Zine Scene

    A workshop for kids to design, create, and assemble their own one-of-a-kind zine on a topic of their choice. Students will get a peek into the indie bookmaking process and walk away with a mini magazine to share.


    All students will receive a signed copy of Cindy's graphic novel, How to Draw a Secret.

    $75.00$75.00
      
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  • Cancellation policy: receive a full refund if you cancel at least one week before your scheduled workshop, by sending an email to ruthie@lindentreebooks.com. No refunds given for cancellations less than one week before your workshop.

  • Linden Tree Books, 265 State Street, Los Altos
    www.lindentreebooks.com

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