Catawba County News
Getting Creative at the Library
Published: June 22, 2022
Whether it’s tying knots or wielding a paintbrush, our creative energies have been flourishing this summer at the library!
Make sure to join us in July (and the rest of June) for these programs and get creative with us! And enjoy the photos below
Children:
Upcycled Fabulous Fish Suncatchers
Tuesday, June 28 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create a fabulous fish suncatcher using upcycled materials. To register, please visit or call the library.
Upcycled Fabulous Fish Suncatchers
Friday, July 8 at 4 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Create a fabulous fish suncatcher using upcycled materials. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Ocean Crafternoon
Saturday, July 23 from 2 - 4 pm
Main Library in Newton
Get your craft on at this drop-in program featuring ocean related projects.
Ocean Terrariums
Friday, July 29 at 4pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us as we create a beach-themed terrarium using sand, moss, and ocean related finds. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Teens:
Ocean Perler Bead Keychains
Thursday, June 30 at 2 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Craft an aquatic keychain out of Perler beads. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays at 5 pm
Main Library in Newton
July 5: Paint A Seascape
Watercolor Paint Night
Wednesday, July 6 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
This program is open to teen artists of all skill levels. Create your own beach-themed bookmarks as we explore the different techniques used to elevate watercolor paintings. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Recycled T-Shirt Bag
Monday, July 25 at 5 pm
Southwest Branch Library
Learn how to turn an old t-shirt into a tote bag
-perfect for carrying your library books! Bring a t-shirt of your own or use ones provided!
DIY Mini Canvas Bags
Tuesday, July 26 at 6 pm
Conover Branch Library
Join us as we decorate and paint mini canvas bags (yours to keep after the program) with ocean themed artwork! To register, please call 828-466-5108 or visit the library.
Ocean Terrariums
Friday, July 29 at 5 pm
St. Stephens Branch Library
Join us as we create a beach themed terrarium using sand, moss, and ocean related finds. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6821.
Adults:
Needle Felting
Thursday, June 23 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Explore the textile art of needle felting as we create a decorative whale. Finger protectors will be available for participants to use. To register, please visit the library or
call 828-466-6827.
Paint Night
Thursday, July 7 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Create your own lighthouse-themed art piece as we explore acrylic paint medium. To register, visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Crocheted Ocean Creatures
Saturday, July 9 at 11 am
Conover Branch Library
Join us as we learn the basics of crochet and create cute ocean creatures! To register, please call 828-466-5108.
Floating Orbs
Wednesday, July 13 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Make your own mini glass japanese floating fishing orb inspired ornament. Explore the properties of alcohol ink to create your very own unique colored orb before macrameing netting to hold your orb ornament. To register, please visit the library or call 828-466-6827.
Macramé Series: Knots
Saturday, July 16 at 3 pm
Main Library in Newton
Macramé is the art of tying cotton cord into knots to make beautiful designs. This second class in the series will focus on learning variations of the square and half hitch knots. To register, please call 828-465-8665.
Crochet Jellyfish
St. Stephens Branch Library
Tuesday, July 26 at 4 pm
Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library
Thursday, July 28 at 4 pm
Join us as we learn how to crochet a cute jellyfish friend. To register, please visit either library or call 828-466-6821 for St. Stephens and 828-466-6827 for Sherrills Ford-Terrell.
