Express yourself, get creative and explore the arts this spring at the library. Build a birdfeeder, make your own beaded pouch and learn about Anishinaabe bead art and more.
Teen Hangout
Drop by Wednesday afternoons from 3–5 p.m. for a different featured activity in the teen section each week. All are welcome to share their ideas and suggest different activities for us to try. Geared for youth ages 12 and older.
Wentworth
Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m.
April 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cuttlebone Casting Metal Workshop
Learn about the cast metal process inside a city bus turned metal workshop on wheels. Use your imagination and creativity to carve a design into a cuttlebone. Then pour lead-free pewter to create your own small sculpture, pendant, pin and more. Presented by the WOW Mobile Metal Lab. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
Inver Glen
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration begins March 23.
Kaposia
Wednesday, May 8, 3:30–6 p.m. Registration begins April 10.
Anishinaabe Bead Arts
Work with Anishinaabe artist Julie Boada to start creating your own beaded pouch while she introduces the art of beading. Complete your project at home using the concepts learned during class. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
Burnhaven
Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration begins March 30.
Crafternoon: Zentangles
Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. In May, we will be trying out zentangles, a form of structured doodling where you create repeating patterns and motifs. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.
Pleasant Hill
Wednesday, May 15, 3–5:30 p.m.
Sprallage: Spray Paint and Collage
Learn and understand graffiti as an art form. Visualize and freely cut letters out of paper, fabric or 2D materials without drawing or stencils. Combine the artistic elements of collage and spray painting to create your own graffiti art. Presented by SPRAYFiNGER. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12-18.
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, May 18, 1–4 p.m. Registration begins April 20.