Programs
In December, our patrons will once again be our Artist of the Month.
From September through November we will be hosting various Holiday-Themed Art Programs. We request that art work be left at library to be used for our “December Artist of the Month”. Artist can be pick up their art work in January.
Registration will be required. Call the library 518-882-6385 to register and get details about each program. There are limits for some programs, so signup soon.
For all of the programs, materials will be supplied. A couple programs will have a small fee to cover the cost of these materials.
Saturday, September 20th, 11-1 – Faux Stained Glass
- Family – Ages 7 & up
- Limit 20 people, sign up soon!
- Cost $4.00 to cover materials.
- This program involves a 2-part process.
- Creating the leading outlines of the design, this is to be done several days prior to the program date, as the leading needs time to dry. Come to the library to do this part. Materials and directions will be provided.
- Painting the design, done during the program.
- Frames will not be included.
- Snack and beverages will be provided.
- Pictures below are samples. Many templates will be available for you to choose.
Saturday, October 18th, 10:30-12:30 – Lighted Picture Frames
- Family – Ages 7 & up
- Create your own frame and picture using various materials.
- Decorate your frame.
- Add fairy lights to the back, highlighting the picture.
- All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring in your own holiday picture to use.
- Pictures below are samples.
Thursday, October 23rd, 6-8 – 3 D Wall Hangings
- Teens & Adults
- Limit 24 people, sign up soon!
- A donation would be appreciated to cover materials.
- Learn the techniques of using clay and various materials to create your own 3D wall hanging.
- Paint your creation to bring it to life.
- All materials will be provided.
- Pictures below are samples.
Thursday, November 6th, 5:30-7:30 – Acrylic Painting
- Teens & Adults
- Limit 16 people, sign up soon!
- $5.00 fee to cover materials.
- Learn the techniques and tricks to acrylic painting.
- Paint 2 beautiful holiday scenes.
- You can take 1 home and we request you leave 1 with the library to be a part of our December Artist of the Month display.
- Snacks and beverages will be provided,
- All materials will be provided.
Kat McCleneghen will teach you how to paint the northern lights and how to add a wonderful winter scene using acrylic paints.
Monday, November 10th, 4-5 – Christmas Ornaments
- Family – Ages 7 & up, under 7 with an adult
- Create up to 3 ornaments, using various materials
- You can take these home, but we ask that you leave 1 with the library to be a part of our December Artist of the Month tree display.
- All materials will be provided.
- Bring in a photo if you want to create a photo ornament.
- Pictures below are samples.
Saturday, November 15th, 11-12 – Decorated Wine Bottle
- Teens & Adults
- Create a unique decorated wine bottle using various materials.
- All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring in your own bottle to use.
- Pictures below are samples.
