Theme: Tell me a story!

The Storybox Studio: Narrative in 3D

Every great story needs a world to live in! This week, students will step into the role of a production designer to bring a narrative arc to life. Whether they are illustrating an original plot or reimagining a classic favorite, artists will engineer a complex mixed-media book diorama. It’s a masterclass in depth, detail, and visual storytelling.

This weekly summer program is all about playful art making with a focus on the process and experience of creating! Classes are sold in 3-day sessions.

Meet Tracy

Tracy Smedes-Hepler is a former teacher and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with 13 years experience as a preschool teacher at the Leelanau Children’s Center. She has been a mother and nanny for over 22 years! Her love of the arts and creativity inspired her to launch an arts exploration business, Tearwater T, which aims to provide art programming to local children. After a successful first year, she is excited to begin her second year engaging with the youth in her community this school year as a creativity mentor and process-arts teacher at the OAB.