Cyanotypes
Hands-on cyanotype printing uses sunlight and coated paper to create deep-blue blueprint-style images from leaves, flowers, and everyday objects. A relaxed, all-skill-level library workshop focused on creative experimentation and take-home prints.
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Children gather leaves, pine cones, and other natural treasures, then arrange them on sun-sensitive paper to create original cyanotype prints. This hands-on nature art workshop sends each young maker home with a keepsake.
Children gather leaves, pine cones, and other natural treasures, then arrange them on sun-sensitive paper to create original cyanotype prints. This hands-on nature art workshop sends each young maker home with a keepsake.
Children gather leaves, pine cones, and other natural treasures, then arrange them on sun-sensitive paper to create original cyanotype prints. This hands-on nature art workshop sends each young maker home with a keepsake.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Explore western style mould and deckle papermaking through hands-on work with recycled and commercial fibers, learning to process pulp, pull sheets, and press and dry handmade paper.
Explore western style mould and deckle papermaking through hands-on work with recycled and commercial fibers, learning to process pulp, pull sheets, and press and dry handmade paper.
Explore western style mould and deckle papermaking through hands-on work with recycled and commercial fibers, learning to process pulp, pull sheets, and press and dry handmade paper.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Practice watercolor techniques in a welcoming, hands-on painting class designed for adults. Build foundational skills with all supplies provided; no prior class attendance or painting experience is needed.
Practice watercolor techniques in a welcoming, hands-on painting class designed for adults. Build foundational skills with all supplies provided; no prior class attendance or painting experience is needed.
Practice watercolor techniques in a welcoming, hands-on painting class designed for adults. Build foundational skills with all supplies provided; no prior class attendance or painting experience is needed.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Stitch N Listen
MoreSettle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
Settle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
Settle into a relaxed, adult crafting circle with hands-on projects and an audio short story playing in the background. A quiet, social way to make things while listening together.
Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.
Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.
Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.
Learn green screen basics through hands-on filming and editing, then create a short movie using imagination and supplied equipment. No prior experience is needed for this beginner-friendly production workshop.
Learn green screen basics through hands-on filming and editing, then create a short movie using imagination and supplied equipment. No prior experience is needed for this beginner-friendly production workshop.
Learn green screen basics through hands-on filming and editing, then create a short movie using imagination and supplied equipment. No prior experience is needed for this beginner-friendly production workshop.
Shape colorful materials into a handmade tabletop lantern for autumn and winter gatherings. This beginner friendly, social art workshop encourages self expression, creativity, and connection, with all materials included.
Shape colorful materials into a handmade tabletop lantern for autumn and winter gatherings. This beginner friendly, social art workshop encourages self expression, creativity, and connection, with all materials included.
Shape colorful materials into a handmade tabletop lantern for autumn and winter gatherings. This beginner friendly, social art workshop encourages self expression, creativity, and connection, with all materials included.
Winter Origami
MoreFold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Slow Art Tour
MoreA volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
Make winter-themed button tree art in a library craft activity, arranging colorful buttons into seasonal tree designs. A hands-on creative project in a relaxed community setting.
Make winter-themed button tree art in a library craft activity, arranging colorful buttons into seasonal tree designs. A hands-on creative project in a relaxed community setting.
Make winter-themed button tree art in a library craft activity, arranging colorful buttons into seasonal tree designs. A hands-on creative project in a relaxed community setting.
Build momentum on works in progress through generative freewriting and focused time for personal writing. The 90-minute poetry workshop closes with shared excerpts, thoughtful feedback, and encouragement.
Build momentum on works in progress through generative freewriting and focused time for personal writing. The 90-minute poetry workshop closes with shared excerpts, thoughtful feedback, and encouragement.
Build momentum on works in progress through generative freewriting and focused time for personal writing. The 90-minute poetry workshop closes with shared excerpts, thoughtful feedback, and encouragement.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.