Educator Workshop: Youth Civic Voice through Stamp Design
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How can tiny postage stamps shape national narratives and amplify civic expression? In this hands‑on session from the National Postal Museum, participants will explore how stamps serve as primary sources that reflect and influence democratic values, U.S. identity, and civic engagement. Centering objects from the museum collection, we’ll examine stamp history, elements of design, and how stamps can elevate youth civic engagement. Participants will then create a stamp‑inspired print using simple, classroom‑ready printmaking techniques. This session blends visual arts, history, and civic learning through close‑looking strategies and hands-on learning that support the expression of civic voice through stamp design. This session is in collaboration with WISIT Institute, DC Project Zero.
