GROWING PERSONALLY & COLLECTIVELY THROUGH ART

Saturday, October 3, 3:00-5:30pm | Taught By Sadie Pijanowski

Design, carve, and print your own fabric patches! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of linocut while creating a custom stamp from your own design. After carving your block, you'll use it to print unique designs onto upcycled fabric, transforming discarded textiles into one-of-a-kind patches you can sew onto clothing, bags, or anything else that could use a little creative flair. No prior printmaking experience is needed—just bring an idea and a willingness to experiment!. All materials provided.

Friday, September 18, 6:30-8:30pm | Taught By Sadie Pijanowski

Get ready for the Lantern Parade on the Beltline by creating a colorful paper lantern to light up the night! In this hands-on workshop, you'll decorate and personalize a paper lantern using paint, paper, collage materials, and other embellishments. Create a lantern that reflects your own style and creativity to carry in the parade or put in your window or outside your home to join the community in a glowing celebration of art, light, and togetherness. All materials provided, including 10-in round lanterns and LED lights.

Children age 10+ welcome (must be accompanied by an adult).

Friday, September 11, 6:30-8:30pm

Explore the art of printmaking in this fun, hands-on workshop! You'll learn simple printing techniques to create original designs using textured surfaces. Experiment with color, pattern, and composition as you produce a series of unique prints, cards, or small artworks. No prior experience is needed—just come ready to explore, experiment, and discover the joy of creating multiples from a single design.

Materials provided. Bring-your-own refreshments welcome.

Saturday, September 12, 1-2:30pm | Taught By Sasha Daniels

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the vibrant tradition of Mola art, inspired by the intricate textile designs of the Guna (Kuna) people of Panama and Colombia. In this workshop, you'll learn a little about the history and cultural significance of this unique art form and then creating your own colorful animal-inspired design. Using oil pastels, you'll blend rich layers of color and then add bold black shapes to reveal your patterns, just as traditional molas use layered fabric to create striking designs. This fun, hands-on workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another culture, create side by side, and take home a colorful work of art together.

All materials provided.