Teen Augusta | Emily Prentice | All Levels | All-Day Class | Week 3 (July 20-24, 2026)
Class Description: We’ll practice self-publishing and reporting by engaging with Augusta’s existing music, dance, arts, and craft programming. Expect teens to interview Augusta participants and local residents, attend events, and immerse themselves in the world of artistic observation!
Teens will also learn the history of self-published books, newspapers, and zines from around Appalachia. Self-publishing in West Virginia has a long and storied history in the world of organization, especially around labor issues and human rights. Passing along this art to our young folks helps them make informed opinions, practice empathy, and connect with the people around them. We love to see it.
About the Instructor
Emily Prentice is an artist and arts educator living in Elkins, WV. She graduated with degrees in English and Fine Arts from Davis & Elkins College in 2016, and has been merging those two forms ever since. While interested in every kind of making, she spends most of her time drawing, making zines, and playing with fibers; she says that she loves making art that shares information, builds community, and helps all people realize their creative potential. Since starting her work as an artist she has become passionate about educating other artists, too, having taught zine- and quilt-making across Appalachia and now teaches classes in creative play online.