Event List

Children ages 7-14 are invited to learn how to draw Dog Man. The attendees will use these skills to paint Dog Man himself on a canvas using acrylic paint. Registration is required and opens 2/25/25. 

Paint a rock to look like an adorable cactus. All supplies provided. 

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

Drop into the library for crafting fun! Perfect for all ages. All materials will be provided.

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

Dive into a world of color and create your own abstract lavender masterpiece. We will experiment with some unexpected materials to bring your painting to life.  All supplies and snacks will be provided.  Registration is required.

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. 

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.

Adults are invited to practice a painting technique called pointillism, which uses small dots of color to create an image. Registration is required and opens on 3/5/25.

Learn about a master artist and create a masterpiece to take home!

We will be learning about the famous street artist, Banksy, and will create an art piece using his stenciling technique and watercolor paints!

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.

Learn about a Master Artist and create a masterpiece of your own to take home! This month we will be learning about Japanese koi fish in art and recreating a Michael Creese original using watercolor and colored wax.

An interactive monthly program geared towards children 5+. In honor of National Library Week, we will take a behind the scenes tour of the library followed by a simple bookmark craft. Registration is requested but not required.

Dive into a world of color and create your own abstract lavender masterpiece. We will experiment with some unexpected materials to bring your painting to life.  All supplies and snacks will be provided.  Registration is required.

Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.  

This month we'll be painting a cute botanical dinosaur using wet on dry and graded washes.

Make a book nook to display on your bookshelf at home! Skills we will be learning: origami and similar paper crafting art, a brief intro into air-dry clay, and measuring.

Ages 6-12

Registration Required.

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.

Join us for a fun, creative journey into the stars! In this program, tweens and teens will learn about constellations and create their own constellation-inspired wall art.

Join us in celebrating our Valparaiso Community School artists at the Valparaiso Branch including a gallery walk, snacks, crafts, and more! 

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.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of 3D art, exploring the principles of the Rule of Thirds and the expressive beauty of watercolor techniques

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.

Enjoy snacks and drinks while following guided steps to create an acrylic painting. This month, we will be painting a colorful, rainy scene. 

For ages 6-12.

Registration required.

Create your own beautiful and unique picture with paper strips.