Programs by Category

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Inspired by the timeless works of Massachusetts' esteemed poets like

Festival Open Air Demonstration - 60 min. or 90 min. workshop
Introducing our Festival Programs Open Air Demonstration by Master Potter Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin! This informal

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

The indigenous people of the Southwest have a saying "Every piece of

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Hands-On - 60 or 90 min. workshop  - Welcome to our hands-on workshop with a short pottery wheel demonstration! This immersive experience is perfect

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration This is an all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop, exploring creativity and techniques. We will use self-hardening clay to create

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating history of the Paul Revere

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Tales of the unusual, the unknown and the unpredictable are told at this

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop  -  60 min. or 90 min. workshop

This unique workshop brings together the art of pottery and

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration   Delightful all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop! Join us in exploring creativity and techniques with this exciting

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop  -  60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Captivating pottery wheel demonstration program, perfect

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration Our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop is where creativity knows no bounds and while exploring various techniques, you

Delightful all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop! Join us in exploring creativity and techniques with this exciting project. Master Potter Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin, will provide you with white

Our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop is where creativity knows no bounds and while exploring various techniques, you will unleash your imagination! In this class, taught by Master Potter

Origami is the art of folding paper to create decorative or functional forms.

It is magical to see paper take shape with each fold to become something new and wonderful. Origami teaches

Create a fabulous journal to tell and illustrate your story of what you love about nature! Perhaps the ocean, boating, seasonal sports, animals, weather, camping, or the awesome beauty? During the program,

We explore the world of functional origami. Beautiful and practical objects are created in a relaxed atmosphere. We use both traditional and recycled papers.

If you want MORE practical origami, this workshop adds more fun and creative adventures for the folding enthusiast!

Modular origami is the art of folding multiple units and joining them to form a more complex construction. Create boxes, cubes, and ornaments. Each finished piece is a different work of art as paper

Adventure into the world of modular origami kicked up a level. For the folding enthusiast who wants more modular fun!

Origami, the art of folded paper, lends itself to the creation of wonderful birds, bugs and flowers in this spring/summer workshop.

These forms can be enjoyed by themselves or as illustrations

Have fun with this Fall/Halloween origami workshop. Bats, spiders, and more take shape to amaze and reward the folding artist.

Origami, the art of folding paper, takes shape with a December holiday theme. Symbols of Christmas and Hannukah are represented in cards, ornaments, wreaths and more.

Have fun using your imagination creating your personal Fairy House from recycled natural materials! Then share your story!

Is it a woodland retreat or zen garden? Is it a beach front summer home

Unleash your imagination creating fun and funky hand bound books.

Participants will create and decorate 4 amazing styles of books. 

We have a universe of stories to share as we travel through space and time!

In this beginning origami program, we will learn to fold things that fly and imagine the rich experience of the journey

Our Caricature Drawing Workshop, is taught by our very own Oliver! Oliver will take the participants step by step through drawing several different caricatures of well known characters that go with

This program is offered live via Zoom. It is a one hour workshop that will teach basic sculpting techniques to create three-dimensional figures. Will your tweens & teens sculpt Crewmates or Imposters?

Using soft all cotton cord children learn several different knots to create their own jewelry. Ex: necklace- bracelet - anklet - bookmark - key chain.

Shells from local beaches are added for

Get Inspired by the "Masters Museum" -

Let creativity flow with soft pastels.

Prepare your work for the "New Artists Museum"

Event is in several parts... participants must be on time

Hand painted rolled paper beads with a matte finish. Leave with a unique piece of jewelry made from your handiwork. Great for all ages....very creative project...

Learn perspective... how our eyes distort what is... I learned perspective when I was 7 and love to teach it to children and adults!!!Great for a once a month class!

Choose a workshop of specific gift making - can be a parent child event or a teen thru adult event.. or a childrens event.

This is an open workspace set up for sewers to start or complete projects with machines and other sewing tools provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their own machines and join the community of other

The 3 class days include the basics of hand sewing,  and sewing machine operation.  I can provide sewing tools,  Machines and fabric if not available.  In the class attendees will

Online Programs: Working on pre-recorded vignettes on major developments in Printing techniques and styles, artistic movements, impact of prints, and other topics.  A pre-recorded

(note new email address: avarthistory@gmail.com)

Join Andy Volpe with an in-depth look at the Printing methods used in the New England (English) Colonies from the 1630s to 1790s, learn about

(Note: this is specifically for Online/Zoom or Slide Lecture Presentation)

In 2020, Andy hand-engraved a full-size replica copperplate of Paul Revere's "Boston Massacre", As part of

(Note: This is for a Live, In-Person active printing display)

Andy Volpe researches and prints in the same techniques of the Old Masters and early New England Colonial printers (ca 1470s

There is no doubt that the Printing Press, and rolling press, helped start the American Revolution, through newspapers, pamphlets, and graphics like Paul Revere's "Bloody Massacre", but, Printing has

Going Green with Your Pets

In this imaginative program, children will discover why it is better to "adopt" their pets rather than buy one or catch a wild animal from outdoors. As always, we will

Zines are self published mini books that have been used to spread information for around 100 years! In this class we will learn to fold a one sheet zine and fill it with your own writing and art. Idea

Let's Gogh Art is a mobile arts and crafts studio. We bring any of our more than 150 arts and crafts projects, themes and activities to your location. We supply all of the materials and instruction

Let's Gogh Art will take you on a whirlwind tour of the world, traveling among different countries. Artists will get a lesson in geography, culture and art, creating: watercolor hot air balloons, Puerto

A combination of literacy education and creative enrichment. Our expert story teller reads a popular children's book and follows with hands-on art activities related to the story. We have dozens of

Kids will really sprout wings in this art-rageous workshop. Everyone will paint a wooden plane, design a rocket and decorate and assemble a kite.

This is a great workshop for large groups, extended

Stuff a furry 8" friend with fluff, love and a heart and decorate a t-shirt for it. Then stuff a 4" bear to donate to a sick child at your local hospital. After the stuffing is done, write a note to

Get ready to 'create some fun'! Creatively educational, inspiring,

whimsical and unconventional, this series of workshops exposes children to a world of artistic wonder and ignites their imaginations.

These Art-rageous Art-ventures explore the world of critters. choose the whole series of workshops or just one. During each workshop we create a different animal, fish, reptile or insect using

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Play with clay and paint some ceramics in this popular workshop. Children learn how to make different types of

pots (coil and pinch), while discovering different types of clay. They also paint

What a great way to prepare for the shortest day of the year - make your own decoupaged solstice lantern. Learn to create silhouettes. Dress for the mess for this one!

This popular and well-received workshop focuses on the most important aspect of photography, developing one's "eye." Using simple examples and entertaining exercises, we'll enrich the participants'

For Makers! Here are fast, fun, easy craft projects with balloons, pennies, tape, plastic cups and other common things. This combines a bit of science, and learning by doing. Download the craft instructions

Join us on a bookmaking expedition to explore the territory closest to home: your own family history! Come prepared with a story to tell, or join us for word games that will spark your memory and uncover

In this workshop, we'll first make a series of models to learn the basic skills of pop-up engineering. Then we'll choose our favorite designs and make pop-up cards and simple books, and decorate them

Learn about bookmaking around the world, and the magic scroll books from Ethiopia. We will create our own scroll book with our wishes and hopes, and build a case for it, covered with magic symbols,

Explore your inner powers and multiple identities with this popular teen project. After a game to build a personal word pool, you will create new names for yourself and design power symbols to match.

Build a simple book and use it to tell a story about a journey. Write about a place you have been to, or have always wanted to visit. It can be a real place on Earth or a mysterious world that exists

Map-making allows us to explore our world and our imaginations. Some maps are geograpical (a map of your bedroom, or your neighborhood); some are poetic (a map of your heart) or thought-provoking (a

This two-session project combines a passport-travel journal and a magic fold-out map book that both fit into a folded paper wallet. Use this travel pack full of books to tell a story about a journey,

This pentangle-shaped coloring book open like a lotus flower to reveal 5 petal-shaped pages with geometric patterns or coloring-book nature designs for you to color. Or if you like to write, use your

Teens and adults will enjoy making a blank journal that can be used as a sketchbook or a mixed-media artist journal. The book structure has multiple pages of drawing paperand a soft cover with

Spend a relaxing few hours learning how to design and color freehand Mandalas. These circular designs are found in many cultures and spiritual traditions. We'll look at a variety of examples

 In this workshop, we'll explore two creative traditions from Japan: Asian  bookbinding techniques and Haiku poems. Using both pictures and words,we'll create a side-sewn book and fill it

An entertaining balloon art show. To music, Bruce creates unbelievable balloon creations. These are not your poodles and giraffes. He includes cartoon characters, storybook charaters and unusual fun.

World famous balloon artist Bruce Kalver will come into your library and create an art show entirely out of balloons! His dioramas have included themes such as: Outer Space, Cartoon Classics, Life in

Carol Weis is the author of the picture book, WHEN THE COWS GOT LOOSE, which was given a starred review by Kirkus, and was illustrated by the best-selling artist, Ard Hoyt.

Dressed in her Cow-lady

Castle Nitor creates immersive historical experiences for people to enjoy. We are offering a taste of what we do for your patrons! We will set up a historical setup (tent, tables, and chairs) and teach

Castle Nitor creates immersive historical experiences for people to enjoy. We offer a variety of craft classes. Many of the arts cover a range of periods. Basic crafts can be done in 1-2 hours; in-depth

Dynamic presentation/workshop for up to 20 people. Each participant gets a journal to work on and take home. The program runs 2 hours and is a presentation for half the time and hands-on time working

Virtual Program: Wonderful Weekend Family Fall Activity!!!

Create a “2020-Time

Cool Banana Wig children’s band offers LIVE concerts where kids are invited to join the band by playing a variety of unique homemade
instruments built by the band! Cool Banana Wig supports

Participants will explore fundamentals of music theory, instrument tuning, basic chords and writing and playing songs. Fun and informative, learn to play that guitar you've put away.

On completing

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves her magic once again telling the tale from Finland of "The legend of the Christmas Spider" accompanied by John Salonen on guitar and keyboards a magical hour is assured.

Going GREEN what does it mean? Engaging storyteller Nancy Valois reveals the origins of everyday items, and along with musician John Salonen sings and tells amusing tales, and then the fun really begins

Join STEAM and homeschooling expert Kathy Ceceri (kathyceceri.com) for hands-on Maker workshops for kids and teens!

I offer group workshops, including stand-alone

Professional circus performers and teaching artists Marci & Marisa Diamond (Diamond Family Circus) will demonstrate fun circus arts skills like juggling and balancing, and show you what you

The Aussie Fun Jam (Didgeridoo Workshop) is a unique musical and cultural experience. The didgeridoo is an Australian Aboriginal instrument with a funky, fresh sound that’s as exotic as its name.

A hands-on opportunity for participants to learn how to solder electronics. When participants arrive they will sign in, and the instructor will go down the list, giving each person instruction as they

Please note that this program is on hold due to current health situation, and the availability and price of workshop materials. Check out my "Ukulele and You" workshop for a fun music activity.

In

This program is designed especially for children 5 and under and explores creative expression, with a link to literature. Classes begin with a story, and through the ideas of participants and guidance

Two Dream Tale Puppets artists lead a workshop on building simple, miniature toy theaters and puppets. Children decorate a theater portal using a variety of textured materials, create a backdrop by

“Dyeing to Wear It” ™ is an interactive workshop where participants will create a beautiful and versatile piece of wearable art. Classes are infused with storytelling by the
artist,

Storytelling & Art Adventures take children on exciting and engaging adventures into the world through picture books and art projects. These workshops emphasize the process of creative

Take an imaginary journey around the world with Dora through Puppet Show, Folksong, Artifact-sharing, Folkdance, Craft, Game, and Reenactment. Based on your constituencies or interests, choose cultures

Folktales from around the World are brought alive with authentic artifacts and figures.  All continents are represented.  Each show features a strong positive moral message, as folk characters

Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a rare hands-on playshop. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and take a cultural

Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a rare hands-on playshop via Zoom. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and

Celebrate the seasons and honor nature by unleashing your creativity in this unique workshop offered by multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion. Each participant will

Celebrate the seasons and honor nature by unleashing your creativity in this unique workshop offered by multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion. Each participant will

In this workshop we will be making a handbound journal made by hand. From choosing the fabric, to assembling the covers and binding the book together with a  binding technique created by the teacher.

In this workshop we will come together around 5 pre made indigo vats to dye fabric using a variety of techniques to create varying patterns. Each person will leave with a piece to hang on their wall,

In this workshop we will learn the basic techniques of weaving on tapestry looms that will be pre-set up and ready to go. We will learn plain weave, how to do color changes, lines, and dots. Each person

The Intuitive Weaving Circle offering is for the new weaver interested in weaving as a way to try it out, but is also for The Weaver in all of us. 

You will learn the basic weaving technique

People often tell me that my photographs are beautiful, a really lovely compliment I always appreciate. I’ve spent years learning and honing my craft. I own professional camera equipment and know

What makes for a great garden? With beautifully photographed showcase gardens as our examples, we will explore and dissect garden design and the hardscape and softscape elements that make a design shine.

ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show - Livestream! features the power of live theater, amazing feats of juggling, music, magic, and audience participation to help kids take

Make a natural bath and body kit to pamper yourself and your family. This will include a sugar scrub, a fizzy bath bomb, your own scented foaming soap and an herbal bath salt. Learn to use essential

Learning objectives:

Students will:
- collect data using rubber band bungee cords and Barbie dolls
- construct graphs to analyze results
- predict how many rubber bands are needed

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression. Try several altered books techniques to turn a discarded book into an work of art: CUT words of sections from the pages

Make your own small decorative wreath using all natural materials with crafter/instructor Jacqueline Shaw. Suitable for beginners or experienced wreath makers. Use dried flowers, seashells, nuts, berries

You'll never look at a tea cup the way you used to. Join this class where tea cups will be showcased as one of many common yet unusual vessels for a dried flower arrangement. Make one for a small table

A centerpiece can be an eye catching statement in a room. In this class we will use materials such as dried flowers or grasses to create lovely arrangements. Attendees will view centerpieces of various

Revel in creativity without pressure or expectation. Surprise yourself by tapping into intuitive artmaking as Jess teaches you how to craft collages full of personal expression and emotion.

Each

Students will learn basic wire wrapping techniques and create a pair of earrings. Tools, wire, beads, etc. are provided by instructor. Students will be able to keep earrings that they create. Sterling

In this workshop Jonah explains how to twist balloons. The workshop can be run as a demo or as workshop by providing the participants with balloons. Jonah starts at what balloons are made of, different

Do you want a way to have a balloon sculpture class with an amazing sculpture as the outcome? Well, look no farther. This class teaches a couple of techniques that the group then uses to put together

During this time, Jonah will build a large sculpture with balloons for display. The sculpture design can match the library's event theme or summer reading theme. This style of event is more of a pass-through

Participants will learn how to create balloon sculptures in the balloon-twisting workshop. Depending on the length, the workshop can teach just sculptures or do techniques and types of balloons. This

This is Jonah's signature offering. This is event entertainment where balloons are created for anyone who wants their own unique sculpture. Depending on the need, Jonah can make 30 in 1 hour. This is

This program provides information on growing and using lavender for aromatherapy, crafts, and culinary purposes. Participants will make a glass Lavender aromatherapy amphora necklace. Sampling of Lavender

Circle of life, creation, developing intuition. This workshop gets the creative juices flowing as participants artistically work within a circle shape to create a Mandala that reflects their hopes and

Author Illustrator Yumi Izuyama presents a folktale from the Amazon in Brazil (where she grew up) via the Kamishibai Japanese paper theater.  Using colorful original artwork, these stories come

The fun begins even before the workshop! Participants are encouraged to bring an old painting—found at a tag sale, attic, or thrift store—to transform and give it new life using a variety

A versatile and delightful art form with endless possibilities! Whether you're decorating seashells, pumpkins, or terracotta pots, this medium offers a fun and creative experience perfect for large

Needle felting is a fun and creative experience for all! The introductory workshop covers the basics, using cookie cutters to guide your designs. For those looking to take it further, landscape needle

Get ready for a fresh take on paint parties with Kathy! Choose from several painting options, or let Kathy design something entirely new to fit your group’s style and interests. Creativity and

Gain hands-on experience in embossing, stamping, and cutting tin to create intricate designs. Discover the rich history and vibrant traditions of tinwork, an art form that beautifully blends craftsmanship

Discover the art of darning in this hands-on workshop, perfect for small groups. Learn the basics of this time-honored mending technique and how to repair fabric with both functionality and style. Bring

Immerse yourself in the world of emotions as you explore the enchanting medium of watercolors and the meditative art of Zen doodling. Create a 4"x 6" masterpiece showcasing an Alpha Tangle—a distinctive

Explore mindfulness and creativity in this relaxing rock mandala painting class. Learn simple techniques to create beautiful, intricate patterns on stones using dots and vibrant colors. Participants

Participants in this workshop will create one of a kind miniature 4”x 4” paintings using acrylic paints, sharpies and paint markers. Each participant will receive a miniature display easel

Perfect for everyone, especially those who don't consider themselves "creative." This workshop combines goal-setting with self-expression, helping participants create meaningful vision boards that showcase

Exciting soap-making workshop, perfect for all ages! Join us as we explore the world of soap creation using glycerin based soap. Our process eliminates the need for traditional soap making techniques,

Introducing our delightful workshop, perfect for young children! With no melting required, this workshop is designed for all age groups but tailored specifically for the little ones.

Our magical project is perfect for young children! This enchanting workshop is all about drawing on cotton fabric and witnessing the magic come to life. With a blend of alcohol and

Add a touch of sunshine to your everyday style with this colorful sunflower painting on a tote bag. With its happy colors, this project is perfect for any time of the year. Introduce yourself to the

Let your creativity bloom as you customize this unique piece of wearable art with this vibrant tulip painting on a tote bag. Dive into the world of vibrant colors and unleash your inner artist with

Explore the world of vibrant colors, unleash your creativity, and embrace the beauty of negative space. No brushes required, just a flair for originality and a passion for self-expression. During this

With its happy colors, this project is perfect for any time of the year. Introduce yourself to the world of vibrant colors and unleash your creativity with this stunning sunflower painting! During this

A perfect program for Spring after a cold and gray winter! Introduce yourself to the world of vibrant colors and unleash your creativity with this stunning tulip painting. During this hands-on workshop

Exclusive workshop on creating stunning "tie-dye style" silk scarves with no experience necessary! Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through the magical world of colors and how to

Welcome to our advanced paper quilling workshop! In this program, we will delve into the intricacies of this beautiful art form, exploring various tools and discovering the incredible variety of forms

Introduce the little ones to the wonderful world of paper quilling with this engaging workshop, perfect for very young children! Our paper quilling workshop is designed for all ages, but it is especially

Introducing our paper quilling workshop, perfect for beginners! In this interactive session, we'll delve into the world of paper quilling, exploring various tools and the endless possibilities

This unique class serves as the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of quilled jewelry. Together, we will explore the wonderful realm of tools and the myriad of shapes that can be crafted

Welcome to our pop-up heart greeting card workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for individuals of all skill levels, including young children, as it offers a simple yet rewarding pop-up project.

This unique experience is perfect for all skill levels, as we provide stencils and step by step instructions to ensure each participant creates their own stunning greeting card. We'll be utilizing an

Nourish your skin naturally! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax as we guide you through this exciting session. Discover the properties of each ingredient

Ideally followed by the Body Balms workshop at a later date, since moisturization follows exfoliation. Introducing our DIY Face Scrub Workshop - a delightful opportunity for you to

Ideally followed by the Body Balms workshop at a later date, since moisturization follows exfoliation. During this immersive session, each participant will have the opportunity to create

Candle Making Workshop for beginners! Get ready to dive into the enchanting world of candle making and be amazed at how much there is to learn. We'll guide you through the basics of

In this exciting session, participants will channel their creativity and craft their very own unique soapy creations. While traditional soap-making techniques typically involve lye exposure, rest assured

Join us as we explore the world of soap creation using glycerin based soap. Our process eliminates the need for traditional soap making techniques because we won’t be using lye. Each participant

This project is ideal for very young children!
Introduce the little one to the colorful world of paper weaving with this specially designed workshop for very young children. Watch

Getting little ones to wash their hands isn't always an easy task. That's sure to change after they create their own rubber duckie soap. Get ready for a fun and creative soap-making

Join us and unleash your creativity as you craft your very own unique glycerin based soap creation. There's no lye exposure involved in this process, as we use alternative soap making techniques. You'll

Year round blossoms for you! This unique and creative workshop is designed for teens and adults where each participant will make their own multi colored soapy creation using glycerin

Welcome to our soap making workshop, suitable for all age groups! In this workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own unique soapy creation using glycerin based soap. Unlike

This hands-on experience is suitable for ages 8 and up with adult supervision! Join us for a fun and interactive experience where you can unleash your creativity through soap making. In this workshop,

This hands-on experience is suitable for all ages. Using glycerin based soap, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique soapy masterpiece. There's no lye exposure involved in this process,

Introducing Spooky Candles for Kids! With no melting required, this workshop is designed for all age groups but tailored specifically for the littlest ones. It is a safe and enjoyable

During this workshop, we will cover everything you need to know about creating the perfect candles. We will discuss the different types of candles and which wax is best suited for each type. Understanding

Introducing our exciting workshop for ages 8 and up, where each participant gets to unleash their creativity and make their own unique polar bear soap! Using a glycerin based soap as the foundation,

A combination of literacy education and arts & crafts enrichment. Expert storytelling and thematic art projects. More than 40 themes to choose from. Each child will see the characters come to life

Let's Gogh Art will take you on a whirlwind tour of the world, traveling between two-four different countries in the span of 60-180 minutes (depending upon your budget and interests). This educational,

Let's Gogh Art is an art and craft studio on wheels! We bring any of our more than 150 arts & crafts projects, themes and activities to your location. We supply all of the materials and instruction

Have an ArtBlast with this unique program from Art to Gogh. Several stations will be offered to participants where creativity can really take off: collaborative murals, clay play, tissue art, friendship

Join your friends and family and have a creative DanceBlast with this unique program from Let's Gogh Art. Enjoy world music, color your own guitar, dance, create CD mobiles, play instruments, musical

Come on y'all and join Cowboy B'Art and his faithful sidekick, Polka Dot for a western art-venture. Everyone will paint a wooden cowboy plaque, make a Wanted poster and get a real sheriff's badge.

Princesses and pirates will use a paintbrush, paint and palette to paint their very own canvas princess and pirate pictures. Each canvas comes with a pre-drawn outline of a princess or a pirate for

A summer fun workshop where everyone will try some sand painting, decorate a pair of sunglasses and a pair of flip-flops with all kinds of fun paint, glue-ons and more.

We'll create a one of kind scrapbook in this great workshop for kids. Bring summer memory pictures and create a treasure to last a lifetime. We offer some amazing supplies and an amazing instructor

Come and stuff a furry 8' friend with fluff, love and a heart and decorate a t-shirt. Stuff a 4' bear to be donated to a sick child at Emerson Hospital. After the stuffing is done, write a note to

Bring daddy or mommy for a special story, an art project and fun & games. A special time for both parent and child. Let's Gogh Art curriculum offers more than 40 unique and educational themes. A great

Outta this World with Art is a complement to the 2009 statewide summer reading theme, Space. Children will listen to the story, Postcards from Outer Space and then choose to complete two projects (out

In this workshop, it's all about creating and giving your art away to those in need. The workshop can be customized for your group. The group can make special get well cards for children or adults in

Yummy fun for starving artists!! Literally "make your masterpiece and eat it too" in this very creative and edible workshop. Taste the best that art has to offer. Please come with your imagination and

In this 'me' workshop, children will build on their self esteem and create positive self images using art. Projects include: 1) a self portrait; 2) a life size me doll; 3) an All About Me poster; 4)

In Time to Clay, children learn how to make different types of pots (coil and pinch), while discovering different types of clay. What else can you make with clay'¦ how about a square tile or a clay

Gogh Art's unique PLAY WITH ART workshop allows children 5 and up an opportunity to exercise their creativity while making art, reading, and learning about various sports. The workshop also supports

The Let's Gogh Art creativity crew is really good at face painting. Just ask the Brookline Library. They have us face paint every year at their Fall Festival. We offer libraries a discounted rate.

Dive into the world of stage makeup! This class can be customized to your needs, whether it’s Cuts and Bruises for Halloween, Sci-fi Creatures, or the world of Fairies, almost anything is possible!

You’ve learned how to mend your clothes and they look pretty good if you do say so yourself. In this class, we will go one step further - exploring ways to integrate those mends into an overall

This two-hour class combines instruction regarding how to use the Digital Commonwealth or other online resources to find historical images and the creation of a mixed media piece that incorporates those

Junque Journals are a fun way to create a way to curate small memorabilia such as tickets to a play or movie, train tickets for a trip, report cards or certificates, fortunes, notes from friends and

Art journaling is a form of expression that combines text and images. Art journals can be as simple as magazine illustrations pasted into a notebook with notes to full blown works of mixed media art.

French Bullion Roses elevate any article of clothing or home decor project. Long a popular staple for smocking, heirloom sewing and vintage baby clothes, the bullion rose can be given a more modern

Dig deep into your stash of fabric scraps and gather your hand-sewing tools. In this 90-minute class, you will learn the dimensions and construction of fabric cuffs, and get to work on making one of

Walking labyrinths has been a source of peace and contemplation for people from many religious and philosophical backgrounds throughout history. Let your fingers do the walking in this class as we learn

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy (formerly ART-ventures for Kids) provides creative, hands-on art programs for kids during the school year, as well as programs that align with library Summer reading programs.

Children will design and build dollhouse additions from recycled materials and everyday items.  We will employ the engineering/design cycle as each child can leave the workshop with a self-designed,

This unique illustrated and interactive presentation/workshop provides a wonderful opportunity for families with children (age 6 and up), teens and adults to learn about the rich folk tradition of

The Firebird is a magical winged "bird of light" that appears as a thematic element in many Russian legends and fairy tales. She represents the ephemeral, elusive, and sometimes dangerous lure of unattainable

Baba Yaga, the wicked witch of the forest, appears in many traditional Russian legends and fairy tales. She surrounds herself with magic and spells, and children who encounter her must use all of their

This unique program combines a beautifully illustrated presentation on the life and remarkable work of Russian master jeweled egg artist, Peter Carl Faberge;, with a hands-on workshop where participants

All supplies (natural things like pine cones, twigs, acorns, moss, etc., sundries such as cloth or sparkly stuff, containers) provided so all can make and take fairy houses in containers. All make

You get materials to make a charming 3-D theatre--small boxes, cloth, decorations, samples of Aesop's Fables to make a puppet show, story-making tips, directions. See Web site for colorful examples.

 NEW Summer Craft & Story Program to Make & Take

Mini Moonscape Puppet Theater of Paper & Popsicle Stick Puppets--see web site for color image of this very cool

I field tested this program many times and was blown away by its sweetness--and especially, that even really young readers or preschoolers with their grown-ups loved it and did it proudly! Here’s

Parents' Choice Award-winning Japanese storyteller Motoko shares humorous and wise tales from Japan, China, and Korea, enlivened with traditional songs, lyrical movement, and lots of audience participation.

Parents’ Choice Award-winning storyteller Motoko combines delightful folktales with age-appropriate hands-on origami activities!

Child development classes build off the Music Makers classes by adding twenty minutes of a structured activity (craft or sensory play) and some unstructured play time. During this time, I have a chance

This workshop is a demonstration class where attendees will learn how to choose and design with everyday flowers you can purchase at the grocery store!  Discover the joy of colors and textures

Beloved Storyteller, Shepherdess, and Handspinner Nancy Bell brings Rumplestiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, and many other fairy tales to life with her antique spinning wheels, crafts, and stories.  Audiences

Nancy Bell is a shepherdess, handspinner, historian, and storyteller who brings history to life through her interactive programs. Dressed in carefully researched, hand-sewn, historically accurate clothing,

Designed to empower children to become puppeteers and enhance self worth. A variety of workshops

are available to participants ages five and up. Participants are instructed in the basic skills

Smell and identify fresh herbs. Explore how these herbs may be calming or invigorating. Learn about the benefits of many organisms that are often considered weeds or pests. Compare plants that are considered

Kids and adult craft classes. Duct tape to leather tooling. Scrapbooking, water colour gift cards, jewelry classes, potpourri, scented creams and lotions, floral arranging, decorated ornaments, handmade

Using driftwood gathered from local beaches, fishing line, sea glass and other beach found items students will create a hanging wall decoration/Finished wall art is approximately 20 " long and 6 inches

It's a sticky situation 

In this class we will create duct tape wallets, flowers, belts or other beginner duct tape crafts. 

Engaging and fun this class is never boring!!

Using upcycled denim, buttons,vintage fabric embroidery floss yarn and assorted sewing notions and bric abrac we will create one of a kind denim bracelets -a great introduction to hand sewing, and simple

Craft a themed mask animal, alien, human cartoon...your choice, from upcycled card board and decorate it using natural products grasses, seeds,reeds, pods,mosses, sand etc- use it as a decorative mask

Using hand made heart shaped jigs we form wire into heart shapes then attach Upcycled glass jars and bottles to create hanging bud vases/ rooting vases 

BYOF (bring your own flowers!!!)

Leather!!! Functional versatile fun! 
join me in creating a carved, stamped dyed painted leather project ranging from wrist bands, to earrings, necklace/chokers  book marks or key chaind

EVERY BOOK DESERVES A GOOD HOME lets give some a second chance as a wotk of functional art!! Join me on this up cycle adventure- USING A DISCARDED ONCE LOVED BOOK WE WILL CREATE A SECRET SQUIRREL HIDING

Join me to create a steampunk inspired leather and metal bracelet. Adjustable size and non gender specific this craft is a perfect fit for all.

Depending on time allotted students will learn

Create an amazing full fanciful Wreath, using wired ribbon, washi and duct tape, pool noodles and rope. Finished wreaths will be approximately 22" across, suitable to be hung outside or in.  Great

Using up cycled fabric destined for landfill and hand cut stencils we will create "reverse tie-dye" items - perfectly suited to scarves  or something else you might fancy- lets chat! (any theme

Join me and create one of my best selling necklaces from my shop "SUGAR" in Duxbury MA. 

Made of beach finds from local beaches, and featuring a focal shell cluster we will use cotton cord

A friendly hands on overview of basic twisting technique and teaching the steps to make balloon sculptures including dog, teddy bear, hats, swords, turtle, and most requests.

Welcome aboard as we join the R.I. Pirate Guy's crew and set sail on an adventure to steal back the treasure that is wrongfully mine!  We will train you up from a landlubber to a full-fledged pirate. 

Jay Mankita presents a multi-generational, hands-on event at your library in which participants will have a chance to design, build, test, and play with Rube Goldberg “Machines,” and other

A Rube Goldberg-inspired, hands-on, STEAM-Powered romp into the world of building complicated chain reactions to accomplish simple tasks. Artist/engineer Jay Mankita demonstrates best practices for

Using pencils, dowels, or tubes made from paper, plus tape and elastic, participants make their own kinetic structures that transform from triangles, to pentagons, and pentagrams... or from hexagrams

Painting with paint and bubbles with assortment of sponges on canvas. Lots of fun!

Learn to roll out clay and make Lil bowls and small dishes. This will be a 2 part class. 2nd class will be glazing pottery for final firing.

Learn to impress leaves into clay to make a beautiful trinket dish. This will be a 2 part class. 2nd class will be decorating leaf for final firing in my kiln.

Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes

Designed to match the 2023 summer reading program. This felting program is great for an intergenerational class (8+).

Learn how to needle felt a friendly froggy face. This expressive frog has

Perfect for Pride Month. Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool. Pick from four rainbow designs.  Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Pop up Art School

Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a Dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. If time allows we'll also make a Dragon egg.

Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting! Choose from three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate.

Reverse painting

Spread some positivi-tea when you make your own bubble tea from wool. Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Choose from a matcha or fruit flavored Boba.

Create charming toadstools using merino wool and a barbed needle on felt, stretched over an embroidery hoop. Pop up Art School will guide you through the basics of needle felting wool. Needle felting

Discover the beauty of watercolor paints! Pop up Art School will show you how to mix colors like a pro and you'll learn tips and tricks for creating colorful flowers and leaves.

The class begins

Learn how to “paint” with wool in this seasonal landscape. Use a barbed needle to attach colorful wool to an embroidery hoop. You'll leave the class with a finished piece, basic tools and

Handbuild a spooky character using air dry clay and add finishing touches with acrylic paint. Pop up Art School will show you how to pinch and shape the clay into the character of your choice.

Learn how to needle felt wool, using a barbed needle and step-by-step instructions from Pop up Art School. You’ll leave the class with one felted pumpkin and the basic supplies you need to continue

Paint a beautiful beach scene in this beginner's watercolor class. To sharpen your muscle memory and build your confidence you will paint a trio of mini beach vistas. Capture fluffy clouds, turquoise

Let's create a stunning tree painting using pointillism! This painting technique originated during the Impressionist era and involves using dots of different colors to create an impression of flowers

Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School. During the class you'll view pictures of axolotls and learn fun facts. An axolotl, is a Mexican amphibious salamander. Axolotls

Learn how to create a stunning painting with majestic blue mountains set against a colorful backdrop. In this class, Pop up Art School will teach you how to blend colors to create a gradient sunset

Using only two colors—vivid tangerine and rich plum—you'll learn to paint a serene mountain sunset. Discover the beauty of translucent layering as you blend and build hues to create a tranquil

Craft a stunning custom dice box topped with a realistic eye, surrounded by your own unique needle-felted design. Add a personal touch by painting the sides of your box with vibrant acrylics. Use your

Calling all young crafters and Minecraft fans! Sculpt your very own Minecraft-inspired bobblehead characters using air-dry clay. Create a separate head and body so your character’s head can swivel!

Join us for a fun and creative needle felting workshop where kids will learn to craft a colorful Pikachu portrait on an embroidery hoop. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class will guide young artists

Join us for a fun and engaging art class where you'll learn to draw all your favorite characters! Pop Up Art School will guide you step by step, using simple shapes to make the process easy and enjoyable

Join us for a bookish craft event where you can unwind and get creative. In this unique art class you'll craft a three-dimensional teacup and saucer using torn book pages. Guided by a template, you’ll

Craft your own tic-tac-toe board with retro character pieces. Learn how to sculpt and design using air dry clay. Then paint your piece with colorful acrylic paint. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind

earn how to sculpt and paint two whimsical candy corn figurines using air dry clay. Create your own unique candy corn characters – like a witch, ghost, mummy or any creature you can imagine! Finish

Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun painting class! Kids will paint an adorable black cat wrapped like a mummy with just the right mix of cute and spooky. With step-by-step guidance, young artists

Join us for a fun and engaging art class where you'll learn to draw your favorite Pokémon characters, including Pikachu! Pop up Art School will guide you with step-by-step instructions using

Get ready for some ghoulish fun and make a Felted Zombie head! Join us for a fun and imaginative crafting experience and bring your own zombie to life with green skin, big eyes, snaggle teeth and your

Dive into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your

Join Pop up Art School, and learn how to bring a blue owl to life with a unique crafting experience. You'll discover that needle felting is easier than it looks and it’s relaxing, too!

Use

Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among wooly trees.

The

Learn the art of needle felting while sculpting a vibrant red cardinal from soft, loose wool fibers. Using a barbed felting needle, you’ll shape and layer the wool to create the bird’s distinctive

Cultivate Creativity In this interACTIVE, hands-on adventure where every child is a master artist! 

Kids of all ages build creativity and illustration skills as they review distinctive traits

Invite a costumed princess to entertain toddlers and young children with fun-filled princess-themed activities including musical storytelling, games, a royal craft, autographed coloring sheets and dancing.

What happens when strangers commune with puzzles and pie?
World peace, piece by piece!

Sarah Jane Lapp leads participants through exercises using her artisan jigsaw puzzles to explore problem-solving,

Grammy nominated storyteller Sharon Kennedy tells sun, moon, star, and constellation stories. Some of these stories were collected in Ecuador's rainforest in 2005 and some were collected on Lakota reservations

Teens and adults are welcome to learn the beautiful art of pastel painting in this two-hour program. Award winning artist/teacher Sharon Morley will do a short demonstration of some of the more popular

Manga is an extremely popular style of Japanese cartooning. Brought to the US in the 1980's but made a smash hit by 90's television shows like Pokemon and Sailor Moon, Anime and Manga is now everywhere!

In

Fun instruction on how to create beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets and rings. All supplies are provided.

Book Play introduces simple bookmaking--a perfect antidote to the time we spend on screens--in the spirit of play--something we adults could all use more of. Using recycled materials, we'll make books

Teddy Town is a mobile Teddy Bear stuffing company, where we bring all the bears and animals and outfits and accessories right to the location. Every one gets to choose, stuff and fluff their very own

Exciting News!

We finally have a program specifically designed for the little ones!

We've combined art AND magic to create special classes with younger kids in mind! Classes include coloring

Fizz,Mr Fuzznogginz ,Spotlight & Blurp are friends working together for shenanigans..SILLY SHENANIGANS! Their adventure includes magic, music and silly stuff. With all these goobers packed in a

Learn the many ways Wampanoag adults, and youth, celebrate life. Many hands-on activities give participants an opportunity to experience the joys of Wampanoag life in addition to creating souveniers

Fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will walk participants through the process of sculpting a cute felted ornament out of unspun wool fiber. The specific felting project is chosen from a pool of beginner-friendly

In this creative workshop, design your own purse or pillow by embellishing your favorite fabric with beads, buttons, hand-stitching, and fabric markers. The instructor will have a sewing machine on-hand

Curious about henna?! Want to bring more teens and tweens into the stacks? Longtime Henna Artist Mandy Roberge is available to visit your library and showcase her talents by applying 100% organic and

Kids ages 5-12 learn computer science and coding through art, music, crafts, robots, board games, and high energy physical activities.  

Teens 12-18 learn the concepts offline but then are

Angora rabbits provide the softest fiber for spinning, and enjoy being groomed to remove their long continuously growing coats. After making their very own drop spindle, patrons get to brush rabbits

Learn to dip candles just like Laura Ingalls did in Little House on the Prairie. Participants are able to choose wax colors, scents, and shapes of candles, and may choose to hand dip or use candle molds.

Horses are majestic creatures, and people of all ages appreciate their beauty. This is an opportunity to wear handmade jewelry made out of mane or tail hairs that shed during routine grooming. Several

Learn to make soap the old fashioned way! This program allows participants to craft their own soap with a variety of molds and natural additions such as hibiscus flowers, jojoba, lavender, vanilla beans,

Did you know that plants can grow from cuttings and not just seeds? Would you like to learn how to graft scions and choose root stocks? What hormonal treatments or media should be used to encourage

Have a sheep shearing fiber festival right at your library! Learn how shepherds care for sheep from lamb to ewe, and watch one of the flock lose their fleece.

Then, make a drop spindle from recycled

 Learn how to grow silk worms in a sustainable manner, and to spin real silk cocoons into thread. The cultural heritage of silk, the trade routes, and unique properties of the fabric will be discussed.

Working closely with master mask-maker Eric Bornstein, students will learn to make and decorate expressive masks out of the materials on hand in their home such as paper bags and magic markers. 

The Mystic Paper Beasts theater troupe has been cheered around the globe for their extraordinary collection of simply-made yet expressive mythological masks, ingenious props which transform everyday

Students use myths and masks to create and perform stories. They learn how specific masks suggest posture, movement, and personality and how to use these elements to bring ancient tales to life. Workshops