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Saturday, May 6, 2023

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10am
10:00am to 1:00pm
Cyanotype Workshop with Creativity Coach Angela Johnson

Cyanotype Workshop with Creativity Coach Angela Johnson

Studio
Saturday, May 6, 10:00am to 1:00pm

This workshop will explore the history of cyanotypes (a camera-less photography process) as well as offer lots of time for hands-on exploration of this media. Pre-treated fabric will be used to create single and dual sided imagery, using a variety of materials for inspiration including leaves, flowers, stencils and more.

Feel free to bring your own inspirational items from home to use (lace doily, pressed flowers, or other FLAT or translucent materials).

Limited space available - registration opens 2 weeks before this event, on April 22.  Will take place in the Pinney Studio and outdoor Patio.

This workshop is geared towards older teens, adults, and seniors.

Instructor Bio:

Angela Johnson is an artist and educator with a creative spirit. Her teaching career started as a 5th grade Language Arts teacher. No matter the classroom, her teaching philosophy remains the same – give students the tools to grow from learner to leader in both art and life. When not making work, teaching, or working with individuals, groups, and organizations as a creative coach, Angela can be found meditating, kayaking, or scuba diving. She earned her Masters in Art Education and MFA from UW-Madison.

Studio
 
1pm
1:00pm to 1:15pm
Munch Mobile Lunch Van

Munch Mobile Lunch Van

*In Lakeview Library
Saturday, May 6, 1:00pm to 1:15pm

The Munch Mobile Lunch Van will make a stop at Lakeview Library on Saturdays during the school year.  All people in and around the library can get a free lunch between 1:00pm and 1:15pm.

*In Lakeview Library
 
1:00pm to 3:00pm
We are all Artists: Sketchbook Saturday with Artist-in-Residence Mars Patterson

We are all Artists: Sketchbook Saturday with Artist-in-Residence Mars Patterson

Bubbler
Saturday, May 6, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

This workshop provides a supportive space to explore your artistry! Participants in the workshop will create one Giant Community Sketchbook as well as several small sketchbooks for all to contribute+add to through responses to daily prompts. This workshop is geared towards artists excited to dabble in a variety of mediums including written word, drawn images, and collage!

All ages welcome, youth must be accompanied by an adult
15 participants max; registration required

Bubbler
 
1pm
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Cooking with Chef Lily

Cooking with Chef Lily

Community Room - Fireplace Side
Saturday, May 6, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Join The Kids Chef, Lily Kilfoy, for a series of cooking classes for school-age kids, tweens, and their families. Participants will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use a variety of tools.  Registration is not required, but participation will be limited to the first 25 attendees. Food generously provided by Willy St. Co-op North.

Community Room - Fireplace Side
 
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Saturday, May 6, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners. 

Blue Room 128
 
2pm
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Metal Jewelry Making with Lisa Lauren

Metal Jewelry Making with Lisa Lauren

Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined
Saturday, May 6, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Join jewelry artist Lisa Lauren from Kettle Black Silver for this teen and tween metal jewelry making program! Participants will learn how to make jewelry using metal wire. While this class is for all teens and tweens, kids 10 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult. This class is limited to 16 participants so make sure to sign up! You can either sign up online or call Meadowridge Library (608-288-6160) for assistance. 

Community Rooms A and B and Kitchen Combined
 
2pm
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Saturday, May 6, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners. 

Blue Room 128
 
3pm
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Madison Writing Assistance at Goodman South

Blue Room 128
Saturday, May 6, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners. 

Blue Room 128