January Programs

5th Fremont 2:00 Paint Robots 7-13 R
9th Fremont 7:00 Reconstruct Book Teen/Adult (NO REG)
10 Niles 10:15 Shrink Earrings Adults
11 Irvington 10:15 Sharpie Mugs Adults
11 Millbrae 6:00 Acrylic Paints Teen/Adult R
13 Woodside 12:00 Adult Coloring Adults
17 Centerville 6:15 Hearts Canvas Adults
18 Woodside 11:15 Caregivers Adults
19 Centerville 3:30 Mosaic Dragons 5-13
23 Portola 11:30 Caregivers Adults
24 Niles 3:30 MLK Jr Hands 3+
25 Irvington 2:30 Chinese Rooster Family
26 Portola 1:00 Dry Emboss Cards Adults

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are first come, first serve, tickets handout 15 minutes ahead. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot. (Alameda Co. branches only)
R stands for registration required.

Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!!

December Programs

5th Fremont 7pm Deco Ring Dish Adults/Teens R
7th Fremont 4pm Card Embossing Seniors 50+ R
8th Portola 1pm Photo Cubes Adults
12th Portola 11:30 Caregivers Adults
12th Woodside 1pm Tissue Votives Adults
13th Niles 3:30 Snowflakes Family
14th E. Palo Alto 4pm Race Cars Family
15th Centerville 3:30 Jingle Bell Craft 5+
16th E. Palo Alto Senior Center 1:00 Paint Ceramics Seniors
17th Fremont 1:00 Charm Jewelry 9-13 R
21st Woodside 11:00 Caregivers Adults
28th Juvenile Hall 10:30 Cards closed event
28th Irvington 2:30 Snow Painting 5+

Lots of fun coming up! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

November Schedule

Nov 2     6:30 East Palo Alto   Bilma Sticks kids
Nov 3     1:00 Portola Valley   Quilling Adults
Nov 8    10:15 Niles Jewelry   Adults
Nov 9    11:00 Woodside       Caregivers Adults
Nov 10   4:00 Walnut Creek  Mosaic Boxes Kids 5+
Nov 12   2:30 Union City      Shrinky Dinks Adults R
Nov 14   11:30 Portola Valley Caregivers Adults
Nov 16   4:00 Fremont         Paint Ceramics Senior 50+ R
Nov 17   4:30 Centerville      Reindeer Necklace Kids 5+
Nov 18   1:00 EPA Seniors   Tissue Votives Seniors
Nov 21   2:00 Fremont       Pipe Cleaner Friends Kids 5-8 R
Nov 21   7:00 Fremont      Quilling Adults/Teens 14+ R
Nov 22   3:30 Niles           Pony Bead Bracelets Kids 3+
Nov 23   3:30 Irvington    Sweet Treat Frame Kids 5+
Nov 29   6:00 Centerville Acrylic Painting Adults Only
Nov 30   6:00 Millbrae     Mexican Tin Art Adults Only R

What a month of fun for everyone!! The Alameda County libraries that don't have an R for registration will hand out tickets 15 minutes before each program.
I'm looking forward to a ton of great crafting and art in November! I'll look to see you at one or more of these fun times!

October Schedule

3rd floral wreath fremont 7pm full

6th animal mosaics centerville ages 5+ kids 3:15
11th fall suncatchers niles 4+ kids 3:15
13th Halloween Bags Walnut Creek kids 4:00
17th caregivers wkshp Portola 11:30
17th Card Embossing Woodside 1pm Adults Only
21st Mosaic Boxes EPA Seniors 1pm Seniors only
22nd Candy Bar Monsters Fremont 3:30 5+ R
25th Halloween Bags Niles 4+kids 3:15
26th Halloween bags Irvington preschool 12:30
26th Halloween bags EPA 4+ kids 6:30
27th Halloween Bags Centerville 3+ kids 3:15

Hoping to see you at one or more of these upcoming events. Remember, I'm also available for Mom's Night Outs, Parties, Team Builders etc.

September Programs Schedule

6th Floral Suncatchers Kids 2:00 Niles
7th Mosaic Boxes SENIORS 50+ Fremont R
12th Caregivers Wkshp Family 11:30 Portola Valley
13th Dino Puppets Kids 3-8 2:00 Niles
15th Boo Puppets Preschool 11:30 Centerville
16th Beg. Watercolor Seniors 1:00 EPA Senior Center
17th Washer Necklaces Adults 10:00 Castro Valley R
28th Caregivers (NEW) Family 11:45 Woodside
29th Pop Up Cards Adults Only 1:00 Portola Valley

R registration is required

EPA East Palo Alto

Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of the upcoming events!

Pop Up Cards for Adults

This is the first time I've offered this class, and it's going to be a great one!  The full room, and happy faces waiting to learn how to create these cards was awesome!  Some instruction, then to work they went.  I love how they all learn the same thing yet all their works are different from one another.  Lots of chatting and I see new friendships forming in these adult and teen classes.  The best part?  These classes are creating a sense of community at the libraries!

Canvas Resist with the Tweens

The tweens had fun creating an inspiring piece for back to school.  I think the boys enjoyed this class more than the girls did!  I love the words they chose, and the hard work they put into the project.  I don't get pictures of the finished results on this one, as the ending is a surprise to them after the paint dries.  We had some special needs students in this class as well, and they all did a great job.

Shrinky Dink Earrings for Adults

Wow!  This has to be the most popular program other than painting that I've done recently.  So much excitement, lots of chatting, and creating the most beautiful earrings!  Take a look.

Dry Erase Frames with Seniors

We have a new program at Fremont just for the seniors, and they love it!  Different programs each month, and the seniors are truly enjoying the time crafting, making some new friends, and just relaxing.  Here we did Dry Erase Frames, and they sure enjoyed making them!

Sand Art with Kids at Centerville

This is my most popular program, with all age groups!  The kids love this craft.  We did a double program to allow more children to attend.  The kids didn't want this program to end.  Look at their creativity!

Race Cars at Centerville

Had a huge group for this very popular program!  The kids love designing their car, and then we race them.  Flags and tattoos round off the fun.  You can see the kids, and their parents had a great time.

Card Embossing at Niles

The dry emboss technique was greatly received at Niles.  The patrons LOVED how easy it was and that they could create beautiful cards!  Here are the results.

Sand Art for Adults

We had a fun night of conversation, laughter, and sharing stories as they worked on their sand art pieces tonight.  The boards ended up not having any glue on them, so they were hard to work with.  Everyone was very gracious and saw it as an art challenge and dove in.  I love working with these people, and how much they enjoy the time away from their lives, just enjoying some down time.  Look at their pieces; I think they did a great job!

Tissue Canvases with Families

I was supposed to be working with five to eight year olds, but the library was pretty much empty when I arrived so I opened the program to all ages, and ended up with some amazing families who came and enjoyed making art together!  One dad said he was having a blast crafting with his wife and son, and all the others were very happy to have the time together.  I had three generation families, a single adult, and many other families working to create their masterpieces.  All were very happy with their results, and said they truly enjoyed the day!