Express yourself, get creative and explore art at the library.
Rock Your Vibe: Painted Rock Affirmations
Discover the calming power of painting and positive affirmations. Transform ordinary rocks into personalized works of art infused with inspiring words, uplifting quotes, or peaceful imagery. Presented by Make with Sam. For youth ages 8–18.
Wescott
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Wicked Party
Fellow Ozians, join us for an afternoon of all things Wicked with fun activities and crafts. Make bracelets and buttons that you can wear to the theater. Visit with other fans as you play games and take part in Oz-themed activities. For youth ages 8 and up.
Heritage
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2–3:30 p.m.
Crafternoon: Wreath Making
Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month, we will be making simple winter wreaths with a hoop, winter foliage and glue. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.
Pleasant Hill
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 3–5:30 p.m.
Beaded Turtle Keychain
Work with Ojibwe artist Alicia De La Cruz to create a beaded turtle keychain while learning the creation story of turtle island. Learn basic embroidery style beadwork. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
Robert Trail
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Nov. 22.
Teen Tuesdays
Drop-in after school to do a craft or activity. There's something new every week. For youth ages 12–18.
Kaposia
Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 23
Jan. 27
Feb. 3
Paint and Pour: Frosted Winter Coasters
Create a beautiful set of ceramic coasters using acrylic paint pouring method. Learn how to mix paints and use “dirty pour" or “flip cup" techniques to create mesmerizing abstract patterns that evoke frozen lakes and swirling snow to create a winter vibe. Presented by Make with Sam. For youth ages 12–18.
Wescott
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5–7 p.m.
Robert Trail
Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Watercolor Greeting Cards
Experiment with watercolors and create your own unique greeting cards. For youth ages 10 and older.
Heritage
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2–3:30 p.m.
Dragon's Egg Art Surprise
Drop in for this unique workshop that is part creative challenge, part silly and magical interactive experience. Meet a spectacular handmade dragon puppet and receive a "dragon egg" pouch filled with hand-selected, surprise craft supplies such as fabrics, beads, buttons and more. Your challenge is to decorate a hanging ornament using the materials from your egg. Presented by Z Akhmetova. For adults and youth ages 6 and older with caregivers.
Farmington
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2–4 p.m.
Wescott
Saturday, Feb. 7, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Inver Glen
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2–4 p.m.
Kaposia Gives Back
Make a difference in the community by decorating grocery bags, organizing supplies and other projects. Presented by Neighbors, Inc. For youth ages 12–18.
Kaposia
Tuesdays, 2:30–4 p.m.
Dec. 9
Jan. 13
Feb. 10
Rangoli Art
Dive into the vibrant world of Rangoli in this hands-on art project. Explore the traditional Indian art of Rangoli, focusing on creating personalized designs on a circular wooden base. Use colorful paints, markers and mirrors to fill in your designs. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
Dakota Lodge – Thompson County Park
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.–noon Registration begins Nov. 15.
Star Wars Fan Party
Drop in to create Star Wars themed buttons and stickers, play games, build a lightsaber or droid, and explore the galaxy with other Star Wars fans. Costumes encouraged. For youth ages 6–18 and their families.
Wescott
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2–3:30 p.m.
Magnificent Mugs
Make a mug worthy of cocoa, tea or any favorite winter beverage. Use a variety of clay handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil and pinch methods. Then decorate your mug with colorful slips. Projects will be taken offsite by artist to be fired and clear glazed. Project will be ready to pick up from the library after three weeks. Presented by the Northern Clay Center. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
Farmington
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2–4 p.m. Registration begins Nov. 15.
Heritage
Saturday, Jan. 17, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 20.
Robert Trail
Friday, Feb. 6, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 9.
Crafternoon: Kumihimo Braiding
Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month, we will learn a few basic braiding patterns using a Japanese kumihimo disk. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.
Pleasant Hill
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 3–5:30 p.m.
Macrame Snowflakes and Stars
Discover the delicate art of creating macrame snowflakes and stars. These intricate designs can be used as winter ornaments, window decorations or gifts. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
Burnhaven
Saturday, Jan. 17, 3–4:30 p.m. Regsitration begins Dec. 20.
Winter Ceramic Hand Built Mug
Create your own ceramic mug. Learn different clay hand-building techniques to design and form the mug, then choose colors of glazes to paint and decorate. Your piece will be dipped and fired and available for pickup at the library three weeks after the event. A Heritage Winter Arts Series Event. Presented by the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 6 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
Heritage
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 24.
Teen Art Club: Intro to Beading Workshop
Work with Ojibwe artist, Alicia De La Cruz, to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose to make loop earrings or a loop necklace. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
Wescott
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5–7 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 7.
Upcycled Jewelry
Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find in the hardware store. Alter tubes into shapes and then add chain and metal pieces to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban look. Presented by a COMPAS Teaching Artist. For youth ages 12–18.
Inver Glen
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4–6 p.m.
Galaxie
Monday, Feb. 23, 4–6 p.m.
Introduction to Needle Felting
Learn about the process of using a barbed needle to shape and form loose wool into a winter-themed pin, patch or magnet. A Heritage Winter Arts Series Event. Presented by the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 10 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
Heritage
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 21.
Beginning Acrylic Painting
Have fun learning step by step the basics of acrylic painting techniques. Then create your own original work to take home. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
Heritage
Friday, Feb. 20, 2–4 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 23.
Fabric & Sewing Supply Swap
Bring clean, usable fabric, patterns, sewing and needlework supplies in good condition to swap with fellow community members. Leave what you can and take what you want. Fabric, sewing and needlecraft related items only. General craft items will not be accepted. For adults and teens.
Wescott
Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.