Public Event
3D Printing Lab: Open Lab
Thursday January 5, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: Secret Lab
Grade 6 - Adult
Crafts
Stash Swap
Saturday April 29, 2017: 12:00pm to
4:00pm
Downtown Library: Secret Lab
Grade 6 - Adult
Crafts
Clothespin Trivets & Wall Hangings
Wednesday January 11, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Crafts
Plant It!
Tuesday April 4, 2017: 1:00pm to
2:00pm
Westgate Branch: West Side Room
Grade 1-5
Blog Post
Sashiko Embroidery
by manz
Modern Sashiko embroidery is often used to embellish clothing or is found on decorative pieces such as wall hangings and pillows. The white thread on dark blue fabric pops and looks ever so elegant.
If you’re curious about the Japanese style of embroidery known as Sashiko, then the books on this public list will further inspire you.
You don’t need to use Sashiko needles or thread if you don’t want to. I’ve found that supplies I have on hand, like embroidery floss and an embroidery needle, will work just fine and produces an effect I’m happy with! If you’re looking for a new craft to get you through winter, this might be it.
Blog Post
Lettering, Typography, and Design
by manz
There are some books that demonstrate the beauty and how-to of classy and fabulous hand lettering and typography, whether you’re into graphic design or not. Here are a few dandies that are worth a view.
Shadow Type: Classic three-Dimensional Lettering
This book contains a ton of images to peruse and very little text, if at all. Very visually appealing! Fantastic inspiration!
Scripts: Elegant Lettering From Design's Golden Age
By the same author as the above book, this book is done in the same way and features a plethora of images.
In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, From Pencil to Vector
Switching gears, this book focuses on hand lettering and how it is used in design work. This is a beautiful book with many examples and even some how-to. The author has worked with many big clients, and you'll recognize some of her work!
For more graphic design inspiration for word lovers, here are additional books on typography and lettering that will make you bust out those Micron pens.
Crafts
Apple Pie Play Dough
Saturday September 23, 2017: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade K-5
Crafts
Make a Marionette!
Thursday June 22, 2017: 1:00pm to
2:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grade K-5
Crafts
Erupting Sensory Snow
Saturday January 7, 2017: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Downtown Library: Secret Lab
Grade K-5
Crafts
Bubbling Boo Bombs!
Saturday October 21, 2017: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Grade K-5