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Artist Visit and Craft Fun with Sophie Fatus at Barefoot Books
Barefoot Books, 89 Thoreau St, Concord, MA | Get Directions »
$4.00
Visiting French artist & Barefoot illustrator, Sophie Fatus, joins us in the Studio to tell tales of bringing her wonderful Story Tree illustrations to (10' tall!) 3-D life in this year's Holiday Trees exhibit at the Concord Museum. What's more, she'll read from many of her wonderful titles, which include The Real Princess, Babushka, My Daddy is a Pretzel, The Monster Series, and many more.
Children are invited to make a delightful monkey craft or to paint (discounted) animal pottery!
Author visit/storytime is free and open to all; craft best for age 2+ ($4/child).
All welcome to attend.
Reservations appreciated but drop-ins welcome.
Event Details
| Where | Barefoot Books 89 Thoreau St, Concord, MA 01742 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–12:30 pm |
| Who to bring | Kids, Families |
| Website | http://www.barefootbooks.com/calendar/index.php?eID=4620&d=%20%202012-11-23 |
| Phone | 978-369-1770 |
| concordevents@barefootbooks.com | |
| Price | $4 per child; pottery discounts |
More About Barefoot Books
Barefoot Books is a passionate publishing company which aims to ignite children's imaginations, and encourage children to explore and respect the planet and other cultures. At their Concord location, across from the train depot, Barefoot Books has their newly opened flagship store and community center. Inside is a colorful and bright space, with a story-telling area, reading cubby, window benches and chairs, and a room for crafts, yoga and other community activities. On sale are beautiful, long-lasting books, CDs and gifts for children, carefully crafted by Barefoot Books. The company was founded in 1992 by two mothers, Tessa Strickland and Nancy Traversy, and operates worldwide in a global community.
Other events here
- Act it Out! Storytime Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:30 am–11:00 am
- Story Time Weekly on Thursdays, 10:30 am–11:00 am
- Pottery Painting Weekly on Fridays, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
- Story Time Weekly on Fridays, 11:30 am–11:00 pm
- Play Dough Fun Weekly on Fridays, 3:30 pm–4:00 pm
- Story Time Weekly on Fridays, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
- Paint-Your-Own Pottery at Barefoot Books Weekly on Saturdays, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Pottery Painting Weekly on Saturdays, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Seed Story Fun Sat, May 25, 3:00 pm
- Carolyn Curtis - Author Visit & Storytime Sun, May 26, 3:00 pm
