Event List

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Learn how to water marble using just nail polish! Drip nail polish colors into a tray of water, swirl the colors together, then dip in your coaster and let it dry.

Design your own journal...a work of art that will last a lifetime.  All materials are provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Spritz up your day with a paint and sip! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, come paint a masterpiece and enjoy a selection of mocktails.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.

Explore a unique approach to visual art using seed beads to build texture, pattern, and depth. In this hands-on program, you will use colorful seed beads to “paint” a museum worthy design.

This storytime activity  is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.

Learn macrame techniques to create your own macrame wristlets, led by local artist Christine Gilkey!

Registration required. For ages 12-18.

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

Join us for a fun painting lesson from local artist Shelly Augsbury.  Learn how to paint a gnome for St. Patrick's Day.  Don't forget to wear green!  Best for ages 7-12.  Registration required.

Re-purpose glass to make something useful and beautiful.  All materials are provided.  No registration is required.  These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

Stop in and celebrate GREEN!! We will have two different good luck crafts available: leprechaun traps and friendship bracelets. While supplies last.

Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity!

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

Join us at Teen DIY Lab! 

Each month we will try out a new DIY project you can make and take home.

This month we will be using Kool-Aid to create a variety of fun lip balms and glosses.

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is excited to offer a new series of Arts Wellness Workshops, designed to enhance community well-being through the power of the arts.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with sewing machine experience. 

Spring into style and DIY your own t-shirt design!

Use crafting supplies to draw your own wearable designs.

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness.