In this hands-on bookmaking workshop, Girl Scouts create a one-of-a-kind accordion sketchbook using recycled and upcycled materials. Drawing inspiration from NCM’s art installations, participants learn folding techniques, decorate custom covers, and build a portable sketchbook ready for drawings, reflections, and ideas. 

Activities include: 

• Take inspiration from the work of Museum collaborating artists Panca (she/her) and Wes Bruce (he/him) to discover how artists use sketchbooks to capture imagination and inspiration 

• Decorating and personalizing covers with collage and paint markers 

• Learning age-appropriate folding methods: 

• Zig Zag method (Daisy & Brownie) 

• Pocket methods (Junior, Cadet & Senior) 

• Adding final touches with ribbons or string closures 

• Reflecting and sharing finished books 

Scouts leave with a meaningful keepsake that celebrates creative self-expression and sustainability.