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First Friday at Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum

You explore the galleries during the museum's lively First Friday evening with reduced admission.

Oakland Art Murmur: Made in Oakland

Oakland galleries, KONO and Uptown

Celebrate Art Murmur's 20th anniversary with a First Friday gallery crawl and pop-up exhibition across downtown Oakland.

WAM Nights: Drop-in Artmaking for Adults

Wichita Art Museum

Make your own art after hours at the museum during this free, casual Friday-night drop-in session for grown-ups.

Blanton Public Tour: American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection

Blanton Museum of Art

You can join a gallery teacher for a guided tour of American modernist works from Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas, included with admission.

Jewelry Casting class

Visual Arts Center, Punta Gorda

You can learn metal casting to make your own jewelry in this afternoon studio class.

Art & Drawing Club: Countour Drawing Techniques

Miami Public Library

Strengthen your observational drawing skills as you explore three different approaches to contour drawing in this hands-on session. Slow down, study your subject closely, and discover how line alone can capture shape, detail, and character in surprising ways. No experience necessary. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or correav@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Art & Drawing Club: Still Life

Miami Public Library

Practice still life drawing in a relaxed, creative space as you sketch and study everyday objects. Build your skills with observation, shading, and composition while experimenting with different techniques and developing your artistic style at your own pace. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or tablet if you prefer. No experience necessary. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-474-3033 or hernandezjes@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Art a la Cart

vbpl

Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.

Bonita Del Sol Landscaping Meeting with UF/Extension

leelibrary

Master Gardner Workshop to introduce best Florida-friendly landscaping practices in our new community of Bonita Del Sol.

Cardmaking for Adults

Los Angeles Public Library

Let's kick off the summer fun with a craft! Join us to learn some basic cardmaking techniques and go home with your own handmade cards. All materials will be provided. For adults 18+

Chenille Stem Flowers

vbpl

Create beautiful flower arrangements made out of colorful chenille stems. The perfect craft that everyone can make! Adults. Registration is required.

Chicks Knit and Lit

Tulsa Public Library

Bring your own favorite crafting project and join us for conversation, crafting and laughter. For adults.

Comedy Writing Workshop

mountpleasant

Practice honing in on your performance skills in stand-up comedy! For those who've already put pen to paper with their own "rough draft" comedic ideas (prior to the workshop) and are looking for constructive feedback and a friendly forum to "get up there" (before you really go up there!) Registration is required. Please contact Deb Kadavra, comedyperformanceworkshop@gmail.com, to register for the workshop.

Craft Club: Jewelry Making with 3D Printing

Miami Public Library

Create custom necklaces and earrings with 3D modeled and printed charms. Add a personal touch to your jewelry collection as simple elements are transformed into wearable pieces you can style, keep, or share. All materials provided. No experience necessary. Registration highly encouraged. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or otaolan@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Crafternoons

vbpl

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

DJ Workshop

Las Vegas Public Library

Only good times learning the basics of mixing on DJ controllers in this workshop. Want to practice what you've learned after or prep for a gig? Use our DJ controllers any day & time our lab is open!

Drawing Shiny Things

ridgefieldlibrary

DRAWING SHINY THINGS (glass, metal, gems, etc) - Colored Pencil Drawing with Moki Kokoris In this colored pencil drawing course, students will learn how to draw objects that bling or glow or reflect. We will cover how to depict glass, with its refraction and translucence, different metals, and faceted gemstones, with their iridescent and glint qualities. We will work on toned/tinted and black paper (Strathmore 400 Series - 8 assorted tints, or Strathmore toned tan or gray 9X12 pad). Students...

DSLR Photography with Canon T8i: Level 1

Miami Public Library

Learn the basics of professional-style photography using a Canon DSLR camera - or bring your own - along with the theory behind capturing great images and properly exposed photographs. Unlock the full potential of your camera in this introductory workshop designed for beginners who want to understand how photography really works. No experience necessary. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-474-3033 or pricet@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Electric Quilt Club Meeting

leelibrary

learning out to use a quilt design program

English Language Conversation Workshop

Las Vegas Public Library

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This workshop is open to the public and Adult Learning Program students to build confidence through guided discussion and real-life practice.

Face It! Portrait Drawing Workshop

Miami Public Library

Learn the basics of portrait drawing with a focus on facial proportions, structure, and expression. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will develop techniques for capturing likeness and personality. Suitable for beginners and intermediate artists. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop: Level 1

Miami Public Library

Learn key tools used by professional graphic designers with Adobe Photoshop and create a magazine cover! Work with a collection of visual assets as you develop essential design skills and techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed - perfect for first-time designers or anyone looking to refresh their Photoshop skills. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or laventurec@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies exhibition

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

See whimsical large-scale artwork by Hunt Slonem displayed among the Arboretum gardens.

Knit & Crochet

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Knit, Crochet, & Chat

emmaclark

Join with friends, old and new, to work on your current project. Share tips, techniques, and conversation. Questions? Contact eyohannan@emmaclark.org. No registration required. No instruction will be provided. Please bring your own supplies.

Knitting for Adults

Miami Public Library

Learn to knit while chatting with other knitters. Materials are available for your first project. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group

wcfl

Bring your project and join this group.

Know Your Rights: Your Housing Questions Answered (Virtual or Prosser)

bplct

Everyone deserves a safe place to live without discrimination. Join Rashida Rattray-Reid of the CT Fair Housing Center for an informative workshop on the Fair Housing Act and how it works for you. We’ll cover: - Your Protections: Understanding federal and state protected classes. - The Red Flags: How to tell if a landlord or Realtor is being discriminatory. - Special Requests: Your right to disability-related accommodations. - Taking Action: Simple steps to document and report housing violati...

Mall Craft: Animal Masks

victoriapl

Join us at the Victoria Mall for a fun animal mask-making session. Which animal will you decide to create?

NOMA at Night: Celebrate Robert Gordy

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park

You can explore the museum after dark with live music, gallery talks, and cocktails at this Friday-night celebration of artist Robert Gordy.

Painting for Adults

Miami Public Library

Interested in creating artwork for a community exhibition? Join YOUmake Miami for an ongoing adult painting workshop series focused on developing artwork for an upcoming exhibition. Participants meet regularly to develop ideas, work on paintings, and refine pieces over multiple sessions. This program requires continued participation and is not a one-time drop-in class. Artwork must follow themes introduced during the workshop. Supplies provided. Registration is required. For information: 786-...

Pick-Up Sticks

cambriacounty

Come knit or crochet with us. All levels are welcome, bring your own material. Registration is not required.

Piecework Legacies

Miami Public Library

This exhibition brings together experimental quilted works by seven South Florida fiber artists, each engaging the long history of quilting while expanding what the form can be. Showing the works of Lauren Baccus, Regina Durante Jestrow, Bex McCharen, Emily Peters, Carrie Sieh, Pangea Kali Virga, and Carrington Ware, these artists reimagine a centuries-old craft. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All ages.

Polymer Clay Miniatures With Sarah Bowen

Tulsa Public Library

Drop in for an open-ended polymer clay workshop with Sarah Bowen from Tiny Things by Bowen. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required. For ages 13-17.

Professional Poetry 101

Las Vegas Public Library

Clark County Poet Laureate Ashley Vargas presents this workshop including how to brand and market your work to get paid as a writer.

Profitopia by stepmom (Living Arts exhibition)

Living Arts of Tulsa

You can walk through an EP-turned-immersive art experience by Oklahoma band stepmom.

Scrapbooking Craft Time! (Held at the Clarksville Library)

jeffersonville

Join us at the Clarksville location for an afternoon of scrapbooking with Tina Mitchell! In her professional life, Tina is a science teacher. When she's not teaching, Tina is usually scrapbooking and not only is she considered an avid scrapbooker, she has been doing this for 25 years. This class is for seasonal scrapbookers, like Tina, who enjoy scrapbooking and want to be around others who share this same passion and in a safe place, such as the library. It is recommended for adults only (18...

Skate Deck Art Show at ADX

Art Design Xchange (ADX), Buckman

More than 200 local artists turn skateboard decks into art on display and for sale through the end of June.

Totally Vocally

Las Vegas Public Library

A workshop jam-packed with music, entertainment and education!

Video Editing with Adobe Premiere: Level 1

Miami Public Library

Learn the basics of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and create a short video! Work with prerecorded video and audio as you develop essential editing tools and techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed - perfect for first-time editors or anyone looking to build their post-production skills. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or laventurec@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Watercolor Club

alphapark

Watercolor Wellness

jacksoncounty

Enjoy a soothing watercolor activity while exploring self-care in relationships, because caring for others starts with caring for you. This program is presented in partnership with Turning Point.

Watercolors with Color Express

Tampa Public Library

Paint along step-by-step to create your watercolor masterpiece with Color Express. Materials provided.

What's My Line? Drawing as Experience

Miami Public Library

Explore an exhibit that brings together 16 artists who examine drawing as a mode of investigation that can move across materials, technologies, and disciplines. Their works explore how forms emerge through iteration, systems, and exploratory gestures. Presented by Edge Zones and curated by Dimitry Saïd Chamy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All ages.

Why Poetry? A Poetry Workshop with Elizabeth Thomas

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Why Poetry? Why not?! Poetry offers a creative opportunity for people of all ages to relate and understand each other, an opportunity to recognize what we have in common and to celebrate what is different. Poetry invites personal discovery and at the same time, builds a stage for public presentation. A poetic awareness opens the window wide to possibility. In this interactive ‘pencils down’ poetry writing workshop, East Hartford’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, as well as published writer, performe...