✨ ✨ ✨ Bring Storytelling & Creativity to Life ✨✨✨

Author visits, hands-on workshops, and creative experiences designed to inspire imagination, confidence, and the courage to begin.

🧵 Creative Workshops

In addition to author visits, Shannon leads hands-on, process-based workshops that invite participants to explore creativity in a meaningful and approachable way.

Workshops are designed to be accessible, engaging, and adaptable for a variety of ages and settings.

Past workshop themes include:

  • Fiber art & felting

  • Mixed media storytelling

  • Texture and collage

  • Nature and storytelling-based projects

🏫 Who This Is For

  • Elementary schools

  • Libraries

  • Bookstores

  • Community organizations

Programs can be adapted for different group sizes, age ranges, and timeframes.

📚 Author Visits

Shannon Makes offers engaging read-aloud experiences of Sylvie Spins: Where the Web Begins, paired with gentle conversations about creativity, starting, and self-expression.

Each visit is designed to meet students where they are—encouraging curiosity, participation, and connection.

Visit options may include:

  • Interactive read-aloud

  • Q&A and discussion

  • A short, creative “Brave Beginning” activity

  • Book signing (optional)

🌟 What to Expect

  • A warm, engaging, and inclusive environment

  • Encouragement of creativity over perfection

  • Thoughtful storytelling and artistic exploration

  • A memorable experience that participants carry with them

📬 Inquire About Booking

Interested in bringing an author visit or workshop to your school, library, or space?

Please fill out the form below and I’ll be happy to connect with you.

Booking inquiries typically receive a response within 2–3 days.