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Original Drawings and Paintings of Kim Whiteford
Hosmer Library
April 15–May 30
Whiteford's works show you nothing specific; they put your mind in a relaxing mode, arouse your imagination, and catch you off guard as you never know what you'll see next. Thirty of her drawings and paintings are on display at Hosmer Library.
Sponsored by Friends of the Hosmer Library; Presented in partnership with Regla De Oro Art Gallery.
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YNK (You Never Know)
Brooklyn Park Library
Friday, June 14, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, June 28, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, July 12, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, July 26, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23, 1–3 p.m.
For families. You never know what kind of projects we'll be working on or what supplies we'll be using – feathers, clay, paint, glitter. You never know – but it will be fun!
Sponsored by Friends of the Brooklyn Park Library.
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Make This: Graphic Novel/Sequential Art
Maple Grove Library
Thursday, June 20, 2–4 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6450.
Entering grades 6-12. Learn new drawing and painting techniques to create your own graphic novel. Blank pre-bound books and other materials will be provided.
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Paint It Green: Japanese Chirimen Art
Long Lake Library
Wednesday, June 26, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 29. Register online or call 612-543-6425.
Chirimen is a traditional Japanese weaving technique developed during the Edo period. Learn about it and create your own miniature animal with chirimen-inspired fabric. Materials provided.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with ArtStart.
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Crafty Minnesota: Needle Felting
Ridgedale Library
Monday, July 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 3. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Textile Center.
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Experimental Painting
North Regional Library
Thursday, July 11, 2–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 13. Register online or call 612-543-8450.
Entering grades 3-6. Experiment with different surface textures, mark-making techniques and painting mediums to expand your painting repertoire. Bring your imagination and be ready to experiment! Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Bloomington Theatre and Art Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Crafty Minnesota: Needle Felting
Nokomis Library
Saturday, July 13, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 15. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Textile Center.
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Crafty Minnesota: Needle Felting
St. Louis Park Library
Thursday, July 18, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 20. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Textile Center.
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Make This: Art Posters
Maple Grove Library
Monday, July 29, 2–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 1. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
Entering grades 6-12. Create vintage-looking handmade posters or broadsides of your favorite bands, books and movies using visual arts materials and techniques. Drawing, painting, printmaking and collage techniques will be explored. Materials provided.
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Work of Art: Simple Business Plans for Artists
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, July 30, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
What does it take to grow your artistic business, aka your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts.
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Experimental Painting
Roosevelt Library
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Entering grades 3-6. Experiment with different surface textures, mark-making techniques and painting mediums to expand your painting repertoire. Bring your imagination and be ready to experiment! Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Bloomington Theatre and Art Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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