The Studio Session: Design Lab - Freedom to Create (youth ages 8 - 11)

This special Juneteenth-inspired Design Lab is designed for young creators ages 8–11 who love to build, create, and explore.

This experience blends art, STEM, and confidence-building, helping kids learn that design is about thinking, planning, and making intentional choices, not just decorating.

Through hands-on creative and STEM-based activities, students will celebrate freedom, expression, and innovation while building confidence and having fun.

This experience encourages:
✔ Creativity
✔ Confidence
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Self-expression
✔ Hands-on learning

THE DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design a tote bag that represents OUR culture.

Participants will:

• Plan their design before creating
• Follow a step-by-step design process used by real designers and engineers

Every tote is unique—because every child is unique.

WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN

• The Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Reflect)
• Color theory and symbolism
• Planning, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Creative confidence and self-expression

WHAT THEY’LL CREATE

Each participant will design and take home:

• A custom tote bag
• New confidence in explaining their ideas and choices

❤️ WHY PARENTS LOVE THIS SESSION

• Encourages self-expression in a positive, structured way
• Introduces real-world design and engineering thinking
• Builds confidence, focus, and decision-making skills
• Creates a functional item kids actually use

Perfect for curious minds and creative hearts.

👧🏾 Ages 8–11

Where creativity meets confidence.

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