Beppie Weiss will share her drawing experience of the human body. She has drawn and painted hundreds, maybe thousands, of portraits and people drawings, and will help you improve your own drawing skills. Our goal will be to understand how it all comes together, and be able to draw it with more accuracy. There will...
Sunday, September 8, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Celebrate the changing seasons with a craft! Trace your hand on brown paper and cut it out (you might need an adult's help). Glue the cut-out hand onto a piece of white paper, forming the trunk of the tree. Add an array of colorful fall leaves by dotting...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 -6:00pm to 7:00pm Digital Media Lab Register0 of 15 registered Are you a music lover with a little blank space on a wall? Using the library's Cricut Maker 3, we'll print and cut your choice of photo to cover the label on a thrift store record. Maybe a photo of your favorite band...
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve culturally and economically diverse populations by...
This class emphasizes professional stringing and design techniques. You will make two bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers. Each will use different stringing materials. One bracelet will be strung on nylon and the second bracelet on flexible wire. You will learn how to use crimp beads to finish the second...
Free second Saturday workshops are made possible by: Hills Bank Join us second Saturdays for informal workshops designed to get your creativity flowing by having fun trying a new technique, medium, or material! September: Mini Mushroom Meadow Drop in between 11a-1p at PS1 Close (538 S. Gilbert). Free to participate; donations are welcome. All ages...
Open Studio at the Iowa City Press Co-op is the second Saturday of each month from 12-4pm. Drop by for a free studio tour, or sign up to use ICPC studio equipment for the afternoon. The afternoon of studio use costs $20 for non-members and $10 for PS1 members, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged....
Sunday, September 15, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm + Storytime Room Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic American Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) so we are celebrating with a fun coloring activity for all ages! National Hispanic American Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage...
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Join us for the exciting World Club on the third Tuesday of every month! Discover a new world culture each time through engaging stories, games, crafts, activities, and even delicious food. All ages and backgrounds are welcome! It’s your chance to step into the spotlight and become a...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 -5:00pm to 6:00pm Teen Center Amanda from Bur Oak Land Trust will be teaching a workshop on using cyanotype paper to create beautiful sun prints. All supplies will be provided and no experience in necessary. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event...
The Thursday night life drawing group in memory of our dear friend, Phil Dorothy. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Drawing boards and easels will be available. Water-based oils and acrylics will be allowed. Solvent based oils may be used with odorless solvents. It is suggested that artists...
Friday, September 20, 2024 -5:30pm to 6:30pm Meeting Room A, Children's Room Families are welcome to join us for a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration featuring "Guess the Soda" games, Lebkuchenherz (gingerbread heart cookie) decorating, Polka dancing, pretzel necklace-making, temporary tattoos, some fun Oktoberfest-style games, and more! This is a drop-in event with lots of activity options! If you...
