Date: Sat Aug 22, 12:00 PM EDT - Sat Aug 22, 2:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Creative Arts
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors,
- Volunteers
Registration deadline: August 9, 2026 or when sold out.
*Event previously published for August 15th. This has been rescheduled to August 22nd.
Event Description
Step into the world of book arts and discover how ideas come to life on the page! In this hands-on 2.5-hour workshop, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will explore the anatomy of a book, learn essential tools and techniques, and craft their very own pocket-sized notebook from start to finish.
Along the way girls will tap into their creativity, build maker skills, and gain a new appreciation for the art of storytelling.
During this workshop we'll:
*Explore how books are built-from covers to binding to page design
*Use real bookbinding tools to measure, fold, punch, and assemble materials
*Experiment with creative techniques that blend art, design, and function
*Learn how to upcycle and thrift materials to add to inexpensive or common supplies to make your own books with minimum up-front investment.
*Create a pocket-sized handmade book to take home
No prior experience needed. Bring your curiosity and creativity, we'll provide the rest!
Cadettes can complete all steps of the Book Artist badge; Seniors can complete steps of the Textile Artist badge. Badges not included in event cost and must be purchased separately.
Event Supervision
This is NOT a drop off event. Troops must come in proper girl to adult ratio
Please do not register more adults than necessary.
Registrations exceeding the adult-to-Girl Scout ratio may be subject to cancellation based on venue capacity restrictions.
Individually Registered Girl Scouts must attend with a chaperoning parent/guardian.
See Safety Activity Checkpoints for more information on ratio.
Price: $15/ GSMISTS Girl Scout
$20/ Out of Council Girl Scout
$0/ Adult
Badge/Patch: Cadettes can complete all steps of the Book Artist badge; Seniors can complete steps of the Textile Artist badge. Badges not included in event cost and must be purchased separately.
Food: None provided
Supplies: All supplies provided
Registration, Cancellation, Refund, Transfer Info
If this event is cancelled by GSMISTS a 100% refund will be issued
Event registrations are non-refundable. In the event a girl/adult can no longer attend the program, spaces may be swapped to another attendee.
Events are first come first serve and are open until the registration deadline or the event fills. GSMISTS is unable to maintain waiting lists.
For event questions, or to register using Dream Dollars/ Individual Girl funds, please contact customercare@gsmists.org
