Cultural

Performances, exhibitions, recitals, and other cultural activities or those by supporters of the arts

Digital Printing with Sue Anne Hodges (Online)

Making the transition from seeing an image on the screen to seeing it in print can be a challenge. To make a successful print takes more than knowing what buttons to push. After the initial instruction in basic color management and printer settings, students will explore how various controls affect the outcome and esthetic of the print. Training your eye to see and evaluate color through a series of technical exercises will be an important part of this class. Additional exercises will explore edge contrast and sharpness, and custom black and white printing. Students should be comfortable using

Online

Discover the Art of Zentangle

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Discover the Art of Zentangle: A One-Hour Introductory Class

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Discover the Art of Zentangle: A One-Hour Introductory Class

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

Discover the Art of Zentangle: A One-Hour Introductory Class

Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle class. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of this meditative art form, where you'll learn to create beautiful, intricate designs using simple patterns. Led by a local, certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who has been sharing her passion for this art since 2016, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process, allowing you to unleash your creativity and find tranquility in the moment.

DIY Wands!

Join us on the Library Lawn on Town Day! Design and build your own magic wand! You'll get to choose your wandwood, then decorate it with yarn, paint, feathers, leaves, and more. We'll finish it off with an activation charm. Kids of all ages are welcome, children in Pk-1st may need caregiver assistance.

DIY: Tic Tac Toe & Puzzles

Create a reusable Tic Tac Toe game, and design your own jigsaw puzzle with us. Please be aware that we will be using permanent markers to make the Tic Tac Toe game. For kids 4+ and their caregivers. Registration is required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.

Documentary II: Creating Dynamic Visual Narrative, and Compelling Storytelling with Lisa Kessler (Online)

This online workshop is designed to help students develop a long term photography project within a supportive, and productive group learning environment. Participants will share their work as it evolves over the six sessions (twelve weeks), meeting every other week, to allow time to create in between critiques. Working on a long-term project is a powerful tool for exploring and understanding contemporary culture and personal issues, that are important to us. It is a very gratifying creative experience as we each work from our own intimate visual, and personal perspective. Participating in the

Online

Dramatic Watercolor Skies! Painting with Carolyn Latanision

Did you ever want to learn to paint an exciting watercolor sky? Even for experienced painters, it can be quite challenging to do! For beginner and experienced artists alike, award winning Winchester artist, Carolyn Latanision, will share her expert artistic tips on how to use acrylic gouache as a sneaky way to get amazing results!

Look through your pictures and pick one to paint. Come to this workshop prepared to learn techniques to help you take your own photograph and use it as a reference to create a beautiful painting. All levels welcome!

Bring a printed photograph with you. If you can't