Ladera Creative Arts Program for Children

The Ladera Creative Arts Program utilizes the creative arts to provide elementary through high-school aged children with the spiritual and psychological tools to help them live a whole, healthy life. Zine-making and book arts are the primary creative modalities used for this program. Zines (pronounced “zeens”) are self-published booklets, often made by cutting and gluing text and images together (similar to making a collage). Zines have a particular appeal in that they engage children in a creative process that utilizes the art of storytelling to deepen the child’s sense of self and to connect with others. Making zines requires no previous experience or skill level.

This is a non-religious, creative arts program. Children from all faiths (or no faith) are welcome and celebrated!