Tiny Stories, Big Magic: Matchbox Crankie Workshop with Nina and Sonya from The Far Woods Creative Studio
- Mar 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 31
In conjunction with the We're Crankie: Crankie Festival please join sister-makers Nina and Sonya from The Far Woods Creative Studio for a hands-on workshop where we’ll be storytelling in miniature; transforming basic household matchboxes into charming folk-art moving pictures that tell a story by hand-cranking a long, illustrated scroll through a viewing window.
Students Will:
Build their own miniature theater
Design and draw a continuous narrative scroll (an analog movie!) to fit inside.
Learn how to “crank,” and pair their visuals with a song, poem, or story
Details:
Where: BLOOMINGTON, IN on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm, in our studio on the East Side of Bloomington at the edge of the woods (you will receive the address in your confirmation email after registering)
Who: Ages 10 and up! (A perfect activity for kids, adults and parent-child duos). Perfect for multi-generational pairs (grandparents/grandkids), friends looking to create meaningful gifts for one another, or anyone who wants to turn a special story or memory into a physical treasure.
Cost: Sliding Scale $45--$65— All materials provided. Parent-child duos are sliding scale $80-$120. Venmo, Paypal or Cash/check are all payment options. Once you register for the workshop through the link below we will send you a confirmation email with payment option details to secure your spot in the workshop!
Note: We believe everyone is a creative genius. That said, you do not have to be aware that you are one to join this class. Everyone, no matter the skill level, will leave with a beautiful and functional piece of pocket-sized art and the ability to make a matchbox crankie again!
Register: https://www.thefarwoods.com/workshops
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