Artistry Winter-Spring Youth

Art of Improv & Comedy (1/22): Explore the wild world of dramatic improvisation. Learn how to think quickly, speak clearly and stretch your imagination in a hilarious and supportive environment. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 10–16. Instagram Necklaces (2/9): Transform your photos into wearable jewelry. Bring your photos or print them at the library and we'll provide the rest. Presented by Artistry. Registration Required. Ages: 10–16. Little Hands: Hungry Caterpillar Puppets (2/25): Use oil pastel and tempera paints to create colorful accordion caterpillar stick puppets inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 3–5. Little Hands: Music and Motion (2/26): Little Hands: Dr. Seuss on the Loose (3/3): Combine realistic and imaginary things to create your own vibrantly colored cartoon characters and extraordinary environments inspired by Dr. Seuss. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 3–5. 3D Hogwarts Castle (3/12): Create a miniature Hogwarts Castle sculpture out of Model Magic, cardboard, wood shapes and other arts and crafts materials. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 8–12. Cosplay Masks (3/21): Create a wearable mask and small costume accessories inspired by your favorite characters from manga and anime, comic books and cartoons, and video games and live-action films. Bring images of your favorite characters and other objects you want to use as inspiration. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 10–16. Improv Comedy for Kids (3/23): Learn to create funny characters and improvised comedic sketches using theater games and skills exercises. Build confidence and quick-thinking and communication skills. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 8–11. Graphic Novel/Sequential Art (3/31): Create your own illustrated graphic novel in a traditional comic art format or experimental design. Start with a blank book, learn drawing and painting techniques, and use fables as story inspiration. Presented by Artistry. Registration Required. Ages: 10–16. Sharpie Tie-Dyeing (4/12): Bring a white T-shirt, socks, pillowcase or other item to tie-dye and create your own psychedelic work of art. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 10–16. Little Hands: Box Puppets (5/25): Create a moveable box puppet from cardboard boxes and other materials and show your puppet off to other creators before taking it home. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 2–6.