Elkhart Public Library

Art Influencers
2024-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Edgar Degas brought movement to his paintings. Learn how and use the technique to make your own art.

Tiny Art Show
2024-10-01 09:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-04 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-07 09:00 - 19:00 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(We have run out of kits! Thanks for your enthusiasm and keep watching for more great activities. Return completed works to Osolo Branch by Oct. 14.)
Pick up your tiny art kit from Oct. 1 to 14 during open hours while supplies last. Works need to be returned by Oct. 18 to display for voting Oct. 21 to Nov. 8.

Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-10-03 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on perspective, shading, highlighting and other art skills while painting a picture.
Registration for this program opens Sept. 1.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-10-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
(This program is full. Keep watching for more great activities.)
Learn art skills like perspective, shading and highlighting while creating a painting.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-10 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 with local artist Linda Pieri and create your own artwork.

Homeschool: Printmaking
2024-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn a new art form while carving a stamp and using tools like a brayer.

Teen Bad Art Night
2024-10-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Make art of just about any available medium; sculptures, paintings, drawings, jewelry, book. As long as it’s really, really bad.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating
2024-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Drop into Pierre Moran to decorate a mini pumpkin with paints, pens and more while supplies last.
Visite la Biblioteca de Pierre Moran y decore su propia mini calabaza. Mini calabazas, lápices de pintura, y una variedad de materiales de decoración estarán disponibles para el evento o puede traer materíales de casa.

Squishmallow Canvas Painting
2024-10-24 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.)
Dress for a mess as we paint with squishmallows and enjoy a squishy snack.

Homeschool Art: Pumpkin Pastel Art
2024-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create some illustrations of pumpkins during the day and night. Plus, from the top and a side profile. We’ll teach you how to blend colors.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-11-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Learn new painting techniques each month and make a painting of your choosing.
Registration for this program opens Oct. 1.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2024-11-12 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 and create your own artwork.

Tweens and Teens Cookies and Canvas
2024-11-14 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist.
Registration for this program opens on Oct. 1.

Art Influencers
2024-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Artist Fra Angelico painted with gold leaf. Learn about the technique and then try our silver leaf technique. This program is best for children ages 6 to 12.

DIY Mosaic Craft for Adults
2024-12-05 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.)
Create a mosaic craft that involves decorating drink coasters or picture frames for yourself or as a gift. All materials will be provided.

Homeschool Art: Mini Canvas Boards
2024-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a mini acrylic painting on our provided canvas.

Kids Cookies and Canvas
2024-12-09 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-01-13 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 techniques each month and make a painting of your choosing.

DIY Mosaic Craft for Adults
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a mosaic craft that involves decorating drink coasters or picture frames for yourself or as a gift. All materials will be provided.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 8.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2024-12-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist.
Registration for this program opens Nov. 1

Teen and Adult Creative Painting
2024-12-16 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.)
Follow along local artist Linda Pieri’s lead and create a painting.

Homeschool Art: Doodle Weaving
2025-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Weave unique shapes and colors into a wall hanging with yarn.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-01-14 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 create a painting. Two sessions are now available monthly with the same picture to serve more artists.

Coffee and Canvas for Adults
2025-01-14 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.)
Local artist Linda Pieri leads a painting class. This month we’re creating a snowbird.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Tween and Teen Cookies and Canvas
2025-01-16 16:30 - 17:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Work on your art skills to create a picture of your choosing. Improve your shading, highlighting, drawing, perspective, mixing colors and more to make you a better artist.
Registration for this program opens Dec. 1.

Teen Mosaic Art
2025-01-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Create a mosaic art piece using a variety of materials to flex your creativity.
