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Virtual ArtLab : Castles & Unicorns

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Create a castle or other magical structure using recycled materials.

Mt. Lebanon Public Library has invited me back to create two programs for grades 3-5 based on the Summer Reading theme of ‘Imagine Your Story.’ Matt’s Maker Space has sponsored these programs so that they can be FREE for participants!

Castles Prints and Structures | Friday, August 7 @ 3:00pm on ZOOM | Register

Materials:

Recycled cardboard tubes, corrugated boxes, cardboard egg containers, and food boxes like pasta and cereal 

Masking tape

Scissors 

Glue stick or liquid school glue 

A variety of scrap paper, liquid paint or paint sticks

Styrofoam plates or trays

Pencil

White paper

Washable markers

Paint brush

Water container

Paper towels

Unicorn Weave video!

Unicorn Weave | view here

Unicorn Head Template

Materials:

Watercolor paper or heavy cardstock

Watercolor paint (or food dye and water or washable markers)

Paint brush

Scissors

Cereal box

Glue stick

Ballpoint pen

String, yarn or cut up plastic bags or material

Stick

Optional:

Glitter!

Virtual ArtLab: Shields and Dragons

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Create decorative shields with materials like cardboard and aluminum foil

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library has invited me back to present virtual projects for K-2 students presented by Matt’s Maker Space!

Check out my how to create a Decorative Shield video here

Required Materials:

Cereal box

Corrugated cardboard, foam stickers, styrofoam plate, modeling clay or model magic

Aluminum foil

Glue stick

Black paint or black oil pastel

Masking tape

Optional-

Paint sticks or sharpie markers

Gems or sequins

Virtual ArtLab Zoom Class | Friday, July 30 | 3-4pm | Register

Required Materials:

Watercolor paper or thick cardstock

Watercolor paints

Paint brush

Table salt

Spray bottle

Oil pastel or crayons

Aluminum Foil

Washable markers

Water container

Paper towels

Scissors

School glue and/or glue stick

8.5 x 11 or larger colored paper or cardboard

Optional-

Magazines

Google eyes

Keep an eye out for 3rd – 5th grade programming in August!

Virtual Mini Makers: Monsters and Fairies

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Puffy Paint Monsters!

Our second virtual Mini Makers, presented by Mt. Lebanon Public Library, will be a live Zoom class! I will post a short video with tutorials in the next week so check back.

Required materials are listed below:

Puffy Paint Monsters

-washable markers

-aluminum foil

-spray bottle or damp paper towel

-watercolor paper or white cardstock

-shaving cream

-Elmer’s School Glue

-container for mixing

-spoon or popsicle stick for mixing

-spoon or paintbrush

-googly eyes, eyes drawn with Sharpie Marker or cut from magazines

-optional : glitter or sequence, yarn, tissue paper

Fairy scene

-Magazines (Home and Garden types are the best)

-Scissors

-Glue Stick

Virtual Mini Makers Video: Bubbling Brew, Color Concoctions and Magic Flower Crowns

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My beautiful Studio Assistant, Grunt

Watch my first Mini Makers Virtual Lesson on my YouTube channel here

If you want to create with me, check out the material lists per activity:

Bubbling Brew:

White distilled vinegar

Baking soda

Food coloring or liquid watercolor

Eye droppers (pipettes) or turkey baster

Shallow dish

Glass or plastic cups or an ice cube tray

Color Concoctions:

Clear glass or plastic containers

Water

Food coloring or liquid watercolor

Eye droppers (pipettes) or turkey baster

Shallow tray, plate or bin

Optional:

Water Beads

Glitter

Beads

Small plastic animals

Flower petals

Magic Flower Crown:

Washable Magic Markers

Coffee Filters

Paper Towels

Spray bottle

Water

Shallow Trays, plates or plastic table covering

A strip of card stock, cereal box or other heavy weight paper

Hole punch

Masking, packing, duct or aluminum foil tape

Scissors

Ribbon at least 1/2 inch wide

Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and check back for additional videos!

Virtual Art Studio | Online classes for adults at Mt. Lebanon Public Library

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Join me on Zoom for live art instruction!

Sketch books and Visual Diaries: Documenting Experiences and Drawing from Observation | July 8 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Register

Begin a daily habit of creating and documenting your feelings, experiences and environment with art journaling. Learn to draw from observation and combine doodling, text and multiple drawing methods to create interesting and intimate artwork. Play around with what you have on hand and engage with members of your community for support and inspiration.

Creating a Successful Artwork: Focal Point and Building Interest | July 15 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Register

Playing with Materials: How to Use What You Have | July 22 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Register

En Plein Air: Take Your Tablet Outdoors | July 29 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm |Register

Recommended materials: oil or chalk pastels and/or watercolor paints, pencil, paper or sketchbook, clipboard or easel, cardboard with clip or masking tape

Don’t forget to check out the summer children’s programs here !

Digital Children’s Art Programs for Mt. Lebanon Public Library

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Bubbling Brew, Magic Flower Crowns and Color Concoctions!

Mini Makers and Art Lab for Mt. Lebanon Public Library has gone digital! Join me through prerecorded videos and live Zoom Chats throughout the summer as we play and create based on the Summer Reading Theme “Imagine Your Story”

First up …

Mini Makers for ages 2 – 5 will be available June 3 at 3:00 pm … I will post the link to my brand new YouTube station at that time. I’ll introduce two sensory explorations and one art project

  • Bubbling Brews
  • Color Concoctions
  • Magic flower crowns

Learn Live in our Mini Maker Zoom session on June 10 at 3:00 pm | Join

I will update this list as content grows!

Charcoal Drawing For Adults

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FREE PROGRAM | Mt. Lebanon Public Library

* NEW PROGRAM ALERT! * Join me this March for a free adult art program @ Mt. Lebanon Public Library

Drawing with Charcoal | 3 Mondays | March 9, 16, 23, 10am-12pm

Charcoal is a versatile material with the ability to create amazing three dimensional effects and detail. Learn to maximize the properties of the medium, practice with the corresponding materials and create multiple unique artworks.

Register here!

*New Program Alert*

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Art Sampler @ Play Town Square

The gals at Play Town Square in Mt. Lebanon and I are offering an Art Sampler on Wednesday, November 20, 3pm-4pm.

This experience is meant for ages 1-10 and their families. There will be paper making, flower design using paper marbling, and a group weaving project – plenty to keep your littles busy!

This program is free with a play ticket and participants can drop in anytime during the hour, taking home at least two fall themed art wonders.

Visit the Facebook event here and plan to play with me on November 20.