Winter Break Design Camp with Dina Ruzha (Ages 10+)

Winter Break Design Camp (Ages 10+)

February 17–20 | Tuesday–Friday | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

This hands-on Design Camp introduces children to design as a way of thinking — not just drawing. Over four mornings, students will work on two complete creative projects that combine imagination, structure, and problem-solving.

Project 1: Create a Book
Students will design and hand-build their own hardcover book from scratch. They will learn how a book is structured — cover, spine, endpapers, title page, chapters — and create a finished book with 10 designed spreads using drawing, collage, and typography. Each child chooses their own theme, such as food, travel, or personal interests.

Project 2: Branding & Packaging
Students will step into the role of designers by creating a small brand. They will invent a name, design a logo, and apply it across different formats — for example, a café concept with custom coffee cup designs, or a clothing brand with original graphics for tote bags and T-shirts, all developed in line with the brand idea.

Throughout the camp, students learn how ideas turn into visual systems, how design communicates meaning, and how to present a finished project.

Why this camp?

• Develops creative and critical thinking
• Encourages independence and confidence in decision-making
• Introduces real design processes in an age-appropriate way
• Each student leaves with two complete design projects

Group size:
A small group of up to 8 students to ensure individual attention.
Spaces are limited.

Schedule:
February 17–20 (Tuesday–Friday)
9:30 AM–12:00 PM, with one short break
No prior design experience required.

$300 / Pls register below

About the Instructor Dina Ruzha

Dina is an illustrator, designer, and lettering artist with a strong focus on visual storytelling, typography, and layout. Her professional work centers on book and editorial design, in which illustration and type are integrated to create clear, expressive, and well-structured visual narratives.

She has extensive experience teaching illustration, lettering, and design to both adults and children through workshops, multi-week courses, and design camps. Dina emphasizes core design fundamentals such as composition, typography, color, and spacing, guiding students through a thoughtful process from concept to finished project.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the United Nations, where she has also participated as a live calligraphy artist and speaker. Through her teaching, Dina helps students understand how designers think and make visual decisions, encouraging creativity grounded in structure and intention.