Event List

You are invited to join Art Barn School of Art instructor and Art Within Reach alumna Leslie Cefali at the Portage Branch for a 6-week class designed for ages 65 and older.

Transform old vinyl records into unique works of art! In this fun workshop, you'll get to paint and design your own vinyl record, expressing your creativity with bold colors and designs.

Learn about a Master Artist and create a masterpiece of your own to take home!

This month we are learning about Frida Kahlo and her Casa Azul by creating a "blue house" diorama using cardboard and other mixed media!

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start?  Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help?  Join us every other week for a beginner knitting class.

An interactive monthly program geared towards children 5+. This month we will be doing a fun game comparison of Reptiles and Amphibians.  We will also be painting a small turtle.  Registration is required.

Dive into the soothing world of color theory and let your creativity flow as you craft your very own color wheel Mandala.  All supplies and snacks are provided.  Registration is required.

Join us as we take on the challenge of designing cartoon characters in a single drawing, each brought to life in four unique artistic styles.

Enjoy painting outside in the library garden. This is an adults only program. Dress to get messy. Registration is required.

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

Dive into the soothing world of color theory and let your creativity flow as you craft your very own color wheel Mandala.  All supplies and snacks are provided.  Registration is required.

Paint What You Meme is back! Find your favorite appropriate meme and use your creativity to paint it on canvas. Ages 12-18

Come in and paint fiery painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

Toddlers ages 2-4: Join us as we read a story and paint a picture that is inspired by the story. Please wear clothes that can get messy. 

Learn about the famous artist, Georgia O'Keefe and create a Southwest Still Life art piece to take home!

Ages 6 & Up

Registration is required.

Create a unique work of art using string and nails! Tweens and teens will design their own pattern and bring it to life by wrapping colorful thread around nails to make cool shapes and designs. 

Join us for a fun Kawaii Drawing class! Learn to create cute characters with simple shapes, big expressions, and bright colors. Perfect for young artists who love all things adorable!

Join us as we personalize our own flower pots! Tweens and teens will be able to paint a pot and plant their own flower seeds to grow! 

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

Get creative with glow-in-the-dark and neon paints! Tweens and teens can make their own artwork that shines under blacklight.

Create a special Sharpie masterpiece on your very own mug. Supplies provided. 

Join us for a fun Chameleon Mosaic Art program where kids can create their own colorful chameleons using mosaic patterns!

Join our kids' art program inspired by artist Thomas Dambo! Kids will create their own unique box troll sculptures to take home, just like Dambo’s amazing work. It’s a fun, hands-on project that sparks creativity and imagination!

Relax and get creative with Zentangle and watercolor! Tweens and teens will learn simple Zentangle patterns and combine them with watercolor backgrounds to create unique, calming artwork. 

Add some color to a small canvas with paper straws, fabric and fake flowers!