Learn how to create your own unique and artistic fabric collages using a technique called rough edge appliqué! We will learn about how to prepare and collage fabric onto clothing or as a standalone art piece by attaching fusible interfacing, basting, and pinning. We will also hear about how these pieces can be incorporated into clothing or finished with an overview of quilting and bias tape.
This event is for teens and young adults.
We are celebrating Snoopy's 56th Birthday! Explore Schulz world famous Peanuts comic strip with hands-on crafts led by a Schulz Museum educator.
Program is designed for children in Pre-K through 2nd Grade. Registration is required and limited to 34 children.
Registration opens July 15. West Branch, 1125 University Ave, (510) 981-6270
Teens: are you a plant person (or dream of becoming one)? Join us for an afternoon with PlanterDay! We will be decorating pots and repotting plants. Everyone gets to take home their own plant.
Planterday is an Oakland-based, mission-driven plant shop dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and promoting mental health resources.
This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org)
This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies and staff help with setting up a machine will be available.
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch is throwing a Zine Fest!
Come learn, exchange and make zines.
Add your zine to the BPL collection.
Materials provided.
All ages.
This event will be held in the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Community Room
Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and let's build something amazing together!
This month, we will upcycle glass jars and bottles and transform them into beautiful vases by decoupaging.
Decoupage is a crafting technique where layers of patterned papers are glued onto objects like glass vases, frames, boxes, etc. It's a creative way to repurpose old items and add a personalized touch.
Join us for some fun paper crafts using comic book pages and paper that are great for all ages at Claremont Branch Library.
Be sure to pick up your free comic books while you are here!
Celebrate summer with a Teen tie dye party on the lawn at North Branch! Our friends from Berkeley Parks & Rec will be here to lead the tie dying. We will provide white t-shirts (while supplies last), snacks, and instructions. You bring creativity and clothes that can get dirty. You are welcome to bring your own item to tie dye if you wish! Middle and high schoolers welcome.
Join us for a drum themed story time and craft! Mr. Juan of the Storytime Band and Librarian Catherine will share their drumming traditions and instruments. Stay to make your own tin can drum.
Recommended for ages 3-10 but all are welcome.