TAG: creative
LEGO Stop-Motion Animation: Workshops, Call for Submissions & Movie Screening
Posted in News on November 8, 2023 at 6:00 am
LEGO bricks have long been beloved by kids and adults alike for their versatility and endless creative possibilities. But did you know that these colorful building blocks can also serve as the perfect medium for stop-motion animation? You can sign up for a stop-motion animation workshop, submit your video creation to our movie screening, and celebr […]
Tags: adults, call for submissions, creative, Families, imagination, kids, LEGO, movie screening, parents, stop-motion, submissions, teens, tweens, videos
April Adult Programs Inspire Creativity, Promote Well-Being & Offer Helpful Info
Posted in News on March 23, 2023 at 4:00 am
In April, find creative and fun crafts and activities to try like Japanese Sashiko stitching, Object Creation for Augmented Reality, and Blacksmithing at the Library. You can explore author talks with best-selling writers, genealogy classes, gardening topics, and book suggestions and tips for reading with kids. Health and well-being programs includ […]
Tags: adults, author talks, blacksmithing, books, create, creative, creativebug, creativity, espanol, financial, gardening, genealogy, Medicare, nonprofit, parents, reading, SCLD Online Authors Series, Spanish programs
Grow Your Creative Talents in the New Year with Helpful Books, Resources & Programs
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 29, 2021 at 6:00 am
“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have,” Maya Angelou said in an interview. From my experience, this is absolutely true. This means that including creative goals in your New Year’s resolutions could lead to a more productive and inspirational 2022. Our libraries offer plenty of ways to help with creative goals, incl […]
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Gale Courses for lifelong learning, personal growth & creative pursuits
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on February 9, 2021 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson As many of us are settling into our new normal, you may find that there are still many new things to learn and explore. Many households with children are schooling from home. Everyone I know is still figuring out their busy virtual lives. Finding an enjoyable focus and taking a time-out from […]
Tags: adults, art, create, creative, Gale, gale courses, homeschooling, lifelong learning, parents, personal development, personal growth
Creativebug offers thousands of online craft, hobby, and art classes
Posted in News on April 17, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Carlie Hoffman Our latest digital resource, Creativebug, brings you inspiring craft, hobby, and art projects. Creativebug offers daily online classes and has thousands of projects in a wide range of categories, sharing techniques for all skill levels. This resource is great for everyone—those just starting out and those who want to develop the […]
Tags: acrylic, adults, art, arts, books, create, creative, creativebug, crocheting, design, digital, digital library, digital resource, drawing, food, hobbies, home, jewelry, kids, knitting, painting, paper, parents, party, quilting, sewing, teens, tweens
Discover November creator-in-residence Sondra Barrington, jewelry maker
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 23, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge This November, we are lucky to have jewelry maker Sondra Barrington as our Creator in Residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library. While in residence, Sondra will be creating a series of mixed-media statement necklaces. As you can see from just the few examples pictured, the pieces she creates are beautiful. […]
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Karen Mobley: October artist in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library
Posted in News on September 13, 2017 at 6:00 am
We’re hosting four local artists in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library this fall. Each month, the artist in residence provides hands-on learning opportunities for community participation and also creates art in The Lab. Everyone is encouraged to stop by to see the displays of artist’s artwork changing each month and meet each […]
Tags: art, art class, art exhibit, art workshop, artist, artist in residence, artwork, charcoal, creative, creativity, drawing, Karen Mobley, mixed media, National Arts and Humanities Month, nontraditional printmaking, printmaking, The Lab, watercolor, wax
