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Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print a design.  At the end of the month, use your printed fabric to make your own pillow with a sewing machine.  If you miss a […]

Event Series Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Monday at the Rochambeau chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages […]

Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace: Weaving and Embroidery!

Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In this three-week series, come learn and practice different ways to make and design fabric, including using a loom to weave fabric out of yarn and using embroidery tools to add decoration.  Drop-ins are welcome, but you can also sign up with Kristen at khaines@clpvd.org.  (Recommended for older elementary, middle school, and teens)

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Rochambeau Library - Studio 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Do you have your own creative project in mind?  We have makerspace equipment that might be useful!  We offer access to Silhouette and Cricut cutting machines, sewing machines, sublimation printing, a Glowforge laser cutter, Wacom drawing tablets, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. To participate, simply follow these steps: 1. First, we encourage you to request a training or […]

Event Series Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Monday at the Rochambeau chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of […]

Event Series Introduction to Canva

Introduction to Canva

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for an Introduction to Canva workshop where you will create your own graphic flyer (8.5x11 inches)! We will go step-by-step through the features and tools that the free version of Canva has to offer. Ages 14+. Registration is required. Visit the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-canva-tickets-952848805427

Event Series Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Monday at the Rochambeau chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of […]

Event Series Introduction to Canva

Introduction to Canva

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for an Introduction to Canva workshop where you will create your own graphic flyer (8.5x11 inches)! We will go step-by-step through the features and tools that the free version of Canva has to offer. Ages 14+. Registration is required. Visit the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-canva-tickets-952848805427

Event Series Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Nature Club

Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Monday at the Rochambeau chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of […]

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Stop motion animation is almost as old as film itself! It's where a series of pictures are combined to make a moving image, making for a great introduction into video for artists of all backgrounds. All of the components of stop motion animation will be covered through use of various programs. With these mediums, you […]