Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-05-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens April 1.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a painting from one of our available pictures and learn new painting techniques.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a painting of a large pink flower by following along with local artist Linda Pieri.
Registration for this program opens April 1.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens May 1.

Taller de Ojos de Dios
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Conozca la historia y la artesanía de los Ojos de Dios, un arte tradiocional mexicano. Crea el tuyo propio mientras exploras su significado cultural. Todos los materiales están includos.
Ojos de Dios is a traditional Mexican art. Learn its history and cultural significance and create your own using our materials.

Squirt Gun Painting for Teens
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paint without brushes as we use squirt guns to create a unique colorful canvas.

Summer Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-06-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Choose a picture of your choice to make a painting of while learning new techniques.

Yarn Art Suncatcher
2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Create a unique suncatcher from colorful yarn.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Creative Teen and Adult Painting
2025-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we create a painting.
Registration for this program opens May 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-07-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along as local artist Linda Pieri helps us create a work of art.
Registration for this event opens June 1.

Dot Mandalas for Beginners
2025-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn how to make a rock mandala with all the supplies. The first session we’ll prepare and paint the rocks. Then, return to seal them on July 16.
Registration for this program opens June 1.

CANCELED - Squirt Gun Painting for Tiny Picassos
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Paint a watercolor using only a squirt gun. We’re painting outside, so check Facebook.com/MyEPL or call if the weather looks iffy. After we paint we’ll enjoy bubbles and ice pops.

Summer Art Contest Celebration
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us as we announce the Summer Art Contest winners and celebrate everyone’s work.
All submitted artwork will be available to take home following the celebration.

Kids Art Workshop
2025-07-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Artist Fra Angelico used gold leaf paint to make the works shimmer. Learn about the artist and then use our silver leaf technique using aluminum foil.

Paint Pouring for Teens
2025-07-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind painting with a pour technique, resulting in a beautiful abstract picture.

Joan Miro Inspired Watercolor Art
2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Joan Miro created surreal and colorful pieces across art movements. We’ll create a painting inspired by his unique artistic vision.
This program is best for children ages 6 to 12.
Registration for this program opens July 1.

Teen and Adult Mosaic Rock Painting
2025-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Dunlap Branch, 58485 C.R. 13 East, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Try mosaic rock painting with local artist Linda Pieri. This program is for ages 12 and up.
Registration for this program opens July 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Country Life.”
Registration for this event begins July 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-08-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.)
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Country Life.”
Registration for this event begins July 1.

Dot Mandala on Canvas
2025-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great events.)
Create a beautiful and unique painting on canvas with a mandala design.
Registration opens for this program on July 1.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2025-09-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This event is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn new painting skills while making a picture of your choice. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program starts Aug. 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-09-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Follow along with local artist Linda Pieri as we make “Slug on Toadstool.”
Registration for this event begins Aug. 1.

Junji Ito Art Contest
2025-09-10 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Junji Ito is known for creepy manga horror art. Submit your best artwork inspired by horror to the downtown library children’s desk from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Vote for your favorites Oct. 16 to 24. Winners will be announced at Into the Spiral: Exploring Junji Ito’s World on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Cookies and Canvas for Tweens and Teens
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Paint your own creation and learn new techniques each session. Wear old clothes.
Registration for this program opens Aug. 1.
