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woman wearing shades of pink April 26, 2024 · Cadie Maas Artsy Crafty Library: Color Theory Explore how colors interact with each other and how those colors make us feel. Then use these ideas in your artsy crafty projects. linovut featured March 18, 2024 · Laura Anderson Art Reproductions: Lino block printing Let's reproduce art from the library collection. If you enjoyed creating art using potato prints or are interested in designing your own stamps it's time to try creating a linoleum (lino) block print. YAM art March 12, 2024 · Sherry Best Celebrate Youth Art Month View the work of K-12 student artists from all over Kansas at the library and vote for your favorite. Kool-Aid scarves March 8, 2024 · Brea Black Artsy Crafty Library: Dyeing fabric with Kool-Aid Dye fabric with just Kool-Aid and a few common kitchen supplies using the same basic principles as more formal acid dyeing. crochet hats February 16, 2024 · Lissa Staley Artsy Crafty Library: Crochet as meditation Crocheting is a versatile activity that can be easily incorporated into other tasks or routines. Our Stories February 13, 2024 · Brittany Keegan Art exhibits Our Stories & Sorting Out Race The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery is hosting two exhibits that use art and history to explore the effects of racial divisions in the United States. Cricut design January 17, 2024 · Carrie Cummings Artsy Crafty Library: Cricut Challenge Carrie walks us through her process of learning to use the library's Cricut to create fun vinyl designs. artsy crafty December 7, 2023 · Ginger Park Artsy Crafty Library: Foraged art Explore playful art projects. Perfect if you want to be creative but don't have lots of time or patience. AI art December 7, 2023 · Sherry Best AI art project on display See results from Topeka Magazine & Gallery project using AI and original art from library’s collection. cover image December 1, 2023 · Brittany Keegan Light and Shadow art exhibit Explore artists' use of light & shadow to tell a story or evoke an emotional response. hands quilting November 20, 2023 · Ginger Park Start a creative journey Find an organized approach to artistic adventures, Creativebug's Learning Journeys help you master new skills. Scandinavian holiday November 20, 2023 · Kate Hughes Artsy Crafty Library: Scandinavian Christmas crafts Explore Scandinavian handmade holiday decorations that are often made with natural materials & a bit of whimsy. pumpkin with ghosts October 9, 2023 · Hayley Swisher Artsy Crafty Library: Spooktacular crafts Hayley recommends projects to add spooky charm to your home without breaking the bank. yarn September 13, 2023 · Brea Black Celebrate fiber crafts To help your creative journey, pick up a free fiber craft pack every week in October. cover image August 17, 2023 · Ginger Park DoPiKa: A Land Acknowledgment exhibit Explore art and culture of Indigenous people who made and continue to make Topeka and Shawnee Co their home. quilling tools August 17, 2023 · Katie Escher Create ornate paper art with quilling Katie tries quilling & shares resources so you can try this artsy project, which can be simple or complex. art July 12, 2023 · Ginger Park Mexican Art Exhibit Library is partnering with City of Topeka & Mexican Consulate of KC to host exhibit of Mauricio Zúñiga's work. butterflies July 12, 2023 · Brea Black Get creative with arts & crafts kits Relax and take a break from technology by making something by hand with an arts & crafts kit you can check out. animals July 7, 2023 · Ginger Park Unexpected Friends: Art exhibit for kids Explore unexpected animal friendships with fun activities, cool art & lots of surprising facts! crochet June 12, 2023 · Katie Escher Artsy Crafty Library: Tunisian crochet Tunisian crochet is sort of a cross between crochet and knitting. It creates a thick, squishy, beautiful fabric. silhouette May 23, 2023 · Kate Hughes Artsy Crafty Library: Silhouettes Use positive and negative shapes and design to create images with graphic impact and texture. piecing April 14, 2023 · Alex Henault Artsy Crafty Library: Sew like Jane Austen Alex tries English Paper Piecing. Read about her crafting & find resources to get you started. origami March 21, 2023 · Intern I didn't know the library had origami kits! Can our intern successfully make a crane with the help of an origami kit? macrame March 8, 2023 · Hayley Swisher Artsy Crafty Library: The art of macramé If you’ve been thinking of attempting macramé, this is your sign!
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