Upcoming Events

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

Learn a fun and easy quilting technique, and sew a mug mat in this beginner friendly sewing program!

Registration is required and limited to 6 adults. One name per registration, please.

Use cardstock and craft supplies to make your own superhero mask! 

Recommended for ages 5-9. 

If registering multiple children, please fill out the form for each participating child.

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.

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5.

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

In this hands-on art program, our young artists will be given an assortment of craft supplies to let their imaginations and creativity run wild! 

Join us in the teen center to explore your creativity! Drop in and make the most of craft and jewelry supplies.

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 learning how to use the Cricut to design and create personalized temporary tattoos. 

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. 

Homeschool Meetup

Homeschool families are invited to stop by to enjoy crafts and games with other homeschool families.

Learn how to make a beautiful water lily out of cardstock and a paper plate.

Make awesome jewlery with a favorite household item!

For tweens and teens.

Artist Shelly Augsbury will demonstrate teens in sculpting and painting their own kitty cat phone holders made entirely from air-dry clay! 

Registration required. For ages 12-18.

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.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest. 

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. 

Relax and move into a peaceful vibe with calm coloring, flowing doodling, and chill music! Choose from mandala coloring sheets or design your own patterns to color.

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!

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Join us each month for a fun craft. All you need to bring is your creativity! This month, learn how to make a galaxy jar with cotton balls, paint, water, and glitter. Best for ages 5-12.

Make a design of your choice with perler beads! Templates will be provides for various designs, or make your own unique creation.

Recommended for ages 9-18.

Join us every month for a variety of STEM activities including ozobots, LEGO^TM  bricks, snap circuits, and more! All ages welcome!