Minecraft @ Katoomba Library

Here are some images from today's Minecraft Workshop at Katoomba Library. We made Minecraft heads to wear, as well as paper blocks (diamonds, grass and chests) and cardboard pickaxes. I didn't get a chance to take a photo of everyone's work - so apologies if your Minecraft head isn't here. I hope everyone enjoys the last bit of the school holidays!

Minecraft heads:

*For these I bought cardboard mail package boxes from Officeworks

*We used coloured paper, scissors and glue-sticks to create the character designs

*I had a Stanley knife to cut square eyeholes for those who wanted them

Diamond swords and pickaxes:

*I printed two sword or pickaxe designs on thin card board

*Children cut the two symmetrical designs out, taped popsicle sticks inside for strength, and then glued the two pieces together. 

Papercraft:

*I printed off a few different paper craft cubes out (chest, dirt/grass block, diamond block) and kids cut and taped (or glued) them together. 

Beading at Blaxland Library

So many amazing pieces beaded jewellery were created today at Blaxland Library: anklets, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and key-rings. A few of the finished pieces are going to end up as presents for Mother's Day, which is coming up soon.

We used all sorts of materials apart from regular beads - such as beading wire, crimping beads, leather and elastic. If you've never used crimping beads before, have a look at this video tutorial to get started:

School Holidays Boredom Busters!

These school holidays aren't very long, but there's still time to get creative. Here's a few fun ideas for Autumn art:

Autumn leaf doodles and madalas from artfulparent.com



Get some metallic pens, go on an Autumn leaf hunt and start making designs. More here. 

Contemporary Kids: Visual Vibrations @ The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

A week of wild artmaking adventures for the whole family! Immerse yourself in the 19th Biennale and help transform a whole room into a larger-than-life installation of colour and rhythm. Contemporary Kids takes place during all school holidays (15–19 April). Info here.

Colourful folded leaves from krokotak.com

This website may not be in English but the visual instructions are clear! Make some beautiful paper to decorate your house for Autumn.

Chick Leaves

Make some cute creatures using leaves, glue, paper and textas. More here.

Painting and Decorating Eggs at Springwood Library

Today we designed, painted and added glitter to wooden Easter egg decorations in preparation for the upcoming Easter weekend! Have a look at these colourful creations - great work everyone, and have a happy and safe Easter :)

Autumn Collage at Springwood Library

Using autumn leaf shapes as templates, collage technique was used to fit in the silhouettes. We used an assortment of coloured printer paper, magazine and wrapping papers, and glue-sticks. Have a look at the great work created, below!

Clay at Blackheath Library

The first workshop for the school holidays was Clay Art at Blackheath Library. Have a look at these amazing clay creations - from a native bee hive, to toadstools, a Japanese Kokeshi doll, an Adventure Time character and all sorts of underwater creatures, there were so many great ideas!

                                              

School Holidays at the Library

Here's what's on these holidays:

TUESDAY 15 APRIL @ BLACKHEATH LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - CLAY WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES, WITH NAOMI

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL @ SPRINGWOOD LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - AUTUMN COLLAGE, WITH NAOMI

THURSDAY 17 APRIL @ SPRINGWOOD LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - PAINTING AND DECORATING EGGS, WITH NAOMI

TUESDAY 22 APRIL @ BLAXLAND LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - BEAD WORKSHOP, WITH NAOMI

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL @ KATOOMBA LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - CHESS, WITH CONRAD

THURSDAY 24 APRIL @ KATOOMBA LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - MINECRAFT, WITH NAOMI (SOLD OUT)

Bookings essential - please book at your local library branch :)