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Pinwheels Craft

Spring Sensory Bottles Craft

Explore the art of bookbinding in this presenter-led, hands-on workshop. This compact, folded binding style is beautifully designed for organizing everyday keepsakes such as photos, notes, tickets, business cards or recipes. Discover creative applications and assemble your own book from start to finish. All materials provided. All experience levels are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Kids can create their very own adorable clay ladybugs—perfect for a cute keepsake or a fun spring decoration! 

Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

In this workshop you will learn how to make butterflies out of cardboard tubes and flowers out of cardboard egg cartons. I will guide you through the steps on how to fold, cut and glue until your butterflies emerge and your flowers bloom into reality. You can then use markers to decorate and design your cardboard creations. When you are all done you can glue on a magnet or mini clothes pin so you can display your creation as you please. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Create a DIY Lightsaber

Join to test drive some of the most popular art materials used for Urban Sketching: water brushes, several kinds of ink, pencil, watercolor and water-based pastels. You might just fall in love with Urban Sketching, the latest global obsession where everybody is welcome and all viewpoints are valued for their unique perspective. All materials included. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Create Binoculars

This month, come and create your own lip balm! Make a balm that’s perfect for you or as a handmade gift. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Join artist Keegan Baker for a relaxed and fun outdoor watercolor class at Lewis and Clark Landing. Keegan will demonstrate simple, effective techniques that make watercolor painting approachable and enjoyable for all skill levels. Attendee's will create a finished painting to take home—one you’ll be excited to share with friends and family.

This month, come and create your own lip balm! Make a balm that’s perfect for you or as a handmade gift. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Create Monster Sand Art

Create a Bug Jar

This month, come and create your own lip balm! Make a balm that’s perfect for you or as a handmade gift. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Create Summer Slime

Toucan Lego Set

This month, come and create your own lip balm! Make a balm that’s perfect for you or as a handmade gift. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Ages 10+. Create colorful, customizable bracelets at your own pace with this relaxed, drop-in activity! Instructions sheets will be available to help guide beginners.

Ages 5+. Design colorful patterns and pixel art using beads. Parental participation required.

This month, come and create your own lip balm! Make a balm that’s perfect for you or as a handmade gift. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Let’s take a closer look at the Plants in the park and our Farmer’s Market finds…..fruits & veggies and any other fun treasures we discover. Through close observation (with the help of a magnifying glass) we will play with Oil Pastels, Chalk Pastels and watercolor pencils to appreciate the beauty of Nature’s design. All materials included. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Create a Calico Critter Keychain

Come tie dye with us! Bring a cotton t-shirt, bandana, or other small item and create your own colorful design! No hoodies or large items please. Bandanas or other small items will be available for those unable to provide their own.

Join to create your own colorful cross-stitch keychain! Kids will follow a simple template to make a fun keepsake. All materials will be provided. This activity is suitable for ages 8-12. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Join every Wednesday for a take along craft! Crafts will be available to make in the library, or take with you on the go.

Join for a relaxed and creative art session designed for people of all ages and abilities. A teaching artist from WhyArts will guide participants through an adaptable, hands-on project that encourages self-expression and exploration. This is a free event for all ages. Registration is required

Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

In this workshop you will learn how to design and decorate do-it-yourself stickers. Use markers to experiment with layering light and dark color combinations to add details to your sticker designs. You will have so much fun making stickers in the sun that you will want to share your new DIY sticker hack with others! Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!