JOSTENS YEARBOOK CREATIVITY WEEKENDS
The Jostens Yearbook Creativity Weekends are an intense three days created for and geared to the needs of the best scholastic journalism staffs and photographers. The workshop provides collaboration and personal attention to each staff. This intense learning opportunity for yearbook editors and photographers focuses on high-level concepts that differentiate the most successful yearbooks from the rest.
During these workshops, there will be instructional presentations, but the focus will be on intensive planning and refining of your concept, coverage, design, writing and photography.
Take advantage of the Photo Intensity Track! Photographers will master different modes of their DSLR cameras and learn which lenses will give them desired effects. Your students will come back to school knowing how to get those action-or-emotion-packed storytelling shots you’ve always wanted.
QUICK WORKSHOP FACTS
DATES/LOCATIONS
REGISTRATION COSTS
EXPECTATION
DALLAS, TX: September 11 - 13, 2026
DENVER, CO: September 18 - 20, 2026
For exact workshop times, please visit the coordinating tabs.
Students: $250
Advisers: $250 or Complimentary with registration of four or more students.
Select meals and lodging are not included.
Staffs are required to bring laptops. Internet access will be available at no charge. Those not using online programs need to come prepared with InDesign loaded.
Photographers should also bring any lenses or accessories (flash, timer, etc.) they want to learn more about using.
PARTICIPATION
INSPIRATION
PHOTO INSTRUCTION
The workshop is designed for key decision-makers and photographers. The number of participants is limited to facilitate a personal work environment. All extreme yearbookers are welcome, even if you are not a Jostens school.
A collection of current magazines and award-winning yearbooks will be available for your reference and inspiration.
The photography track offers personal attention and hands-on practice to help improve yearbook photos and knowledge of equipment use, photo composition, editing and photo management.
TESTIMONIALS
“During class today, my editor said, 'I wish we were back in Denver. I could concentrate so much more, and we got so much done.' When I did the math for our block schedule, I discovered that the time spent working during a creativity weekend is equivalent to a little more than four weeks on a block schedule. It's literally like getting an extra month of worktime for our yearbook. We get expert advice and time to work. You can't ask for more than that.”
- Sharon Kubicek, Adviser, Round Rock High School, Texas
“My staff accomplished more in this weekend than they would be able to in weeks of class time. Going inside the Yearbook Bubble to think, create, and bond is an experience that cannot be created elsewhere.”
- Ben Reed, Adviser, Monarch HS, Colorado
“DO IT! Great time to just get things done without distraction or interruption. You are working in a space with yearbook energy and focus.”
- Kate Weidkamp, Adviser, Woodcreek HS, CA
