March is Youth Art Month, and the Alachua County Library District is ready to support you in your creative exploration.
Studies show children and youth who participate in visual art education benefit in their overall learning and future success.
Find inspiration for your next craft by using our online resource, Creativebug. All you need is your library card.
Creativebug is an all-in-one source for learning a variety of craft techniques, including sewing, yarn crafts, paper crafts, jewelry making, and culinary arts. With the included kids section, Creativebug offers something crafty for everyone.
Ready to let your imagination "fly"? Join us for a crafty virtual program this month. Keep an eye out for even more virtual programs in the future!
MakerSpace Presents How To Make Fairy Wings
Wednesday, March 23 at 4 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook
These are not your little sister's fairy wings! Ever wanted to be a fantasy creature? Whether you want to be a part of the Seelie or Unseelie court, join Danie as they show how to make a set of wearable fairy wings suitable for cosplay, ren fairs, or whatever magical adventures await you.
Taking place this month is the annual Spring Teen Art Show. Teens, ages 16 to 19, are welcome to take part.
As many as three different pieces of original artwork may be submitted. Submissions will be open March 18 to April 15.
Information, guidelines, and entry forms can be found on the Teen Art Show page.
Now, let's make some art! No matter what your interest, we've got something to get your creativity flowing. Search our catalog with an artistic keyword, or click on any of the links below to see some of our favorite picks.
The Art of Papercraft: Unique Projects Using Origami, Cutting, Quilling, Pop-Up, and Other Inventive Techniques by Helen Hiebert
Get Messy Art: the No-Rules, No-Judgment, and No-Pressure Approach to Making Art by Caylee Grey
Your Year in Art: a Project For Every Week of the Year to Overcome Blank-Page Anxiety and Inspire Creative Exploration by Chelsea Ward
Manga Art Secrets: the Definitive Guide to Drawing Awesome Artwork in the Manga Style by Dalia Sharawna
Photo Basics: the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Great Photography by Joel Sartore
Art on the Rocks: More Than 35 Colorful & Contemporary Rock Painting Projects, Tips, and Techniques to Inspire Your Creativity by F. Sehnaz Bac
Unfurling, a Mixed-Media Workshop With Misty Mawn: Inspiration and Techniques For Self-Expression Through Art by Misty Mawn
Bead-Making Lab: 52 Explorations For Crafting Beads From Polymer Clay, Plastic, Paper, Stone, Wood, Fiber, and Wire by Heather Powers
Fun With Cork: 35 Do-It-Yourself Projects For Cork Accessories, Gifts, Decorations, and Much More! by Jutta Handrup
Make Cute Stuff With Polymer Clay: Learn to Make a Variety of Fun and Quirky Trinkets With Polymer Clay by Shelley Kommers
Mend!: a Refashioning Manual and Manifesto by Kate Sekules
How to Make Voodoo Dolls: a Fun Step-By-Step Guide to Creating String Art Dolls by Beth Rumbo
Literary Yarns: Crochet Patterns Inspired By Classic Books by Cindy Wang
Mystical Stitches: Embroidery For Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment by Christi Johnson
Zombie Felties: How to Raise 16 Gruesome Felt Creatures From the Undead by Nicola Tedman