Get Creative at the Library
Published on January 12, 2024
Crafting Corner
Come and create a piece of art or learn a new craft at the Main Library. Bring your friends and have fun creating with us. Email Josh at jrudd@gptx.org to register. Each session will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. The Main Library is located at 901 Conover Dr.
- Jan. 10: Cozy Blanket Making
- Feb. 7: Harlem Renaissance Wooden Collage Art
- Mar. 6: HerStory Plant Pot Painting
- Apr. 10: Palestinian Tatreez Cross Stitching
- May 8: Chinese Stamp Seals
Culture Kids
Join us each week as we learn and explore different cultures in the US and around the world through art. First come, first served. Supplies are limited. For grades 1-5. 4:15 to 5 pm, at the Main Library. June & July, 3p.m.
Stitch Club
Needleworkers meet to craft and socialize. Bring your own stitch project, and we’ll enjoy each other’s company as we work. Open to quilters, sewists, knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, etc. A trained sewing instructor will be present to help problem-solve. Tables available for sewing machines or quilt basting, as space allows. No registration required, email jrudd@gptx.org for info. From 11 am to 2 pm on the second Saturday of the month at the Warmack Library. 760 Bardin Rd.
- Saturday, January 13
- Saturday, February 10
- Saturday, March 09
- Saturday, April 13
- Saturday, May 11
- Saturday, June 8
- Saturday, July 13
Teen Camp Hour
Tie-dye, friendship bracelets, and camp-themed crafts in just 60 minutes. Unleash your creativity, make friends, and enjoy tasty treats! (Grades 6-12)
- Warmack:Tuesday, June 4 at 3 p.m.
- Shotwell: Wednesday, June 5 at 3 p.m.
- Main:Thursday, June 6 at 3 p.m.
Printmaking: Rolling Ink Stampede
Join us for this crafty carving workshop! Stop by to carve a linoleum print and leave with your own stamp. (16+; older teens & adults)
Main: Wednesday, June 5 at 5 p.m.
Art Adventures: Bookmaking
Learn how to create your own nature journal or sketchbook from scratch! You must be able to attend all three classes. (Grades 1-4) Registration: Email abbulthuis@gptx.org
Warmack: Select Mondays; 2-3 p.m.
- June 10: Papermaking
- June 17: Marbled Book
- June 24: Book binding
Printmaking: Rolling Ink Stampede
Join us for this crafty carving workshop! Stop by to carve a linoleum print and leave with your own stamp. (16+; older teens & adults)
Main: Wednesday, June 5 at 5 p.m.
Tiny Tin Tales: Crafting Mini Libraries
Join us for this whimsical event, where we transform small metal tins into enchanting mini-libraries. Unleash your creativity and bring stories to life in miniature! (Grades 6-12)
- Warmack: Tuesday, June 11 at 3 p.m.
- Shotwell: Wednesday, June 12 at 3 p.m.
- Main: Thursday, June 13 at 3 p.m.
Clay Voyage: Postcard Adventures
Create unique clay postcards, each a tiny masterpiece. Unleash your creativity and join us for this hands-on artistic exploration! (Grades 6-12)
- Warmack: Tuesday, June 18 at 3 p.m.
- Main: Thursday, June 20 at 3 p.m.
Bad Art Afternoon
Unleash your creativity in a hilarious art challenge! Craft the weirdest, wackiest art in just 45 minutes for a chance to win a prize. Embrace the fun of imperfection and let your creativity run wild! (Grades 6-12)
- Warmack: Tuesday, June 25 at 3 p.m.
- Main: Thursday, June 27 at 3 p.m.
Women’s Night In: Summer Nights
Needing a break during the hot months of summer? Come spend an evening making crafts, drinking tea, and meeting new friends at the library. Registration: Email aholstead@gptx.org
Main: Tuesday, July 16 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Canvas and Chapters (Grades 6-12)
Embark on a creative adventure at the library! Design and decorate your own book covers. Join us for an inspiring session of artistic expression, where every cover tells a unique story! (Grades 6-12)
- Warmack: Tuesday, July 23 at 3 p.m.
- Shotwell: Wednesday, July 24 at 3 p.m.
- Main: Thursday, July 25 at 3 p.m.
Kids Beginner Sewing
Learn basic hand sewing techniques. A limited number of children ages 8+ can use the library sewing machine! Note: Please arrive on time as materials are first come, first served. (Ages 4+)
Warmack: Thursday, June 27 from 4-5 p.m.