
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.

Create deep Prussian blue sun prints using the classic cyanotype process, layering botanicals and found objects for crisp silhouettes and dreamy gradients. A hands-on, beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on experimenting with light, chemistry, and composition.

Create deep Prussian blue sun prints using the classic cyanotype process, layering botanicals and found objects for crisp silhouettes and dreamy gradients. A hands-on, beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on experimenting with light, chemistry, and composition.
Create deep Prussian blue sun prints using the classic cyanotype process, layering botanicals and found objects for crisp silhouettes and dreamy gradients. A hands-on, beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on experimenting with light, chemistry, and composition.
Hands-on introduction to block printing techniques with guided carving and inking practice. Beginners leave with a small batch of adorable miniature printed cards and the confidence to keep printing at home.
Hands-on introduction to block printing techniques with guided carving and inking practice. Beginners leave with a small batch of adorable miniature printed cards and the confidence to keep printing at home.
Hands-on introduction to block printing techniques with guided carving and inking practice. Beginners leave with a small batch of adorable miniature printed cards and the confidence to keep printing at home.

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 artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.

Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.
Explore artistic inspiration outdoors through a four-week painting series centered on leaves and their stories. Create nature-inspired artwork while observing the details and changing colors of the park landscape.

Cut and layer colorful paper and tissue paper into mosaic-style mandala window art during a relaxed, drop-in crafting session for school-age children, tweens, and teens.

Cut and layer colorful paper and tissue paper into mosaic-style mandala window art during a relaxed, drop-in crafting session for school-age children, tweens, and teens.
Cut and layer colorful paper and tissue paper into mosaic-style mandala window art during a relaxed, drop-in crafting session for school-age children, tweens, and teens.

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.

Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.

Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.

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.
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.
Transform discarded materials into whimsical book mobiles through hands-on crafting and creative reuse. This monthly gathering celebrates landfill diversion, sustainable DIY, and choosing making over consumerism.
Transform discarded materials into whimsical book mobiles through hands-on crafting and creative reuse. This monthly gathering celebrates landfill diversion, sustainable DIY, and choosing making over consumerism.
Transform discarded materials into whimsical book mobiles through hands-on crafting and creative reuse. This monthly gathering celebrates landfill diversion, sustainable DIY, and choosing making over consumerism.

Create an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. Museum staff guide this hands-on activity for participants of all ages and abilities.

Create an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. Museum staff guide this hands-on activity for participants of all ages and abilities.
Create an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. Museum staff guide this hands-on activity for participants of all ages and abilities.

Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.

Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.
Settle among autumn gardens to paint en plein air, capturing seasonal colors while reconnecting with nature and creative practice. A relaxed outdoor art session invites participants to develop observational painting skills.

Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.

Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Hands-on introduction to eco printing using leaves and botanicals to transfer natural pigments and textures onto paper and fabric. Expect earthy color experiments, layered plant silhouettes, and take-home samples from a beginner-friendly studio workshop.

A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.

A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.
A calm, mindful art-making session invites teens to notice emotions and turn greater awareness into personal creativity. Beginners can create an original piece with all supplies provided.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Practice sewing machine fundamentals in a hands-on workshop, then complete a project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.

Shape playful creatures with clay, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes in a hands-on, drop-in craft session. Kids, teens, and adults can invent a one-of-a-kind monster to take home.

Shape playful creatures with clay, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes in a hands-on, drop-in craft session. Kids, teens, and adults can invent a one-of-a-kind monster to take home.
Shape playful creatures with clay, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes in a hands-on, drop-in craft session. Kids, teens, and adults can invent a one-of-a-kind monster to take home.

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.

Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.

Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.
Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.
