Winter Break activities featured several nostalgic ideas, as selected by the Teen Advisory Board. First up is DIY Snow Globes! Teens selected their jars, glitter, and figurines; some created their own figures with foam, and some personalized it with paint. Supplies: jars glitter/snow distilled water hot glue or super glue […]
Geeky Gifts
Published on :Make a geeky tee for yourself or a friend! recap by Haneen Eltaib, Grade 10, teen blogger “Geeky Gifts” was a winter break activity selected by the Teen Advisory Board. This event was where teens made their own T-shirts,and gifted them to friends and family (or themselves!) during […]
Character Design
Published on :Character Design Workshop by Julia See, age 16 The Character Design Workshop was a week long class where an instructor (Ron Llanos) from Arts Center College of Design came and taught a group of teens, including myself, about the basics of character design. At the beginning of the week, we […]
DIY Fez
Published on :Here’s how to make your own fez. Supplies: red stiffened felt hot glue gun sharpie scissors fez pattern twine –black or red craft headbands (optional) self healing cutting board (optional) Martha Stewart Screw Punch (optional) 1. Draw pattern on felt 2. Cut out the felt 3. For […]
How to make a mini book charm
Published on :Want to make your own mini book charm? Here’s how! You can use the charms for key chains, jewelry, pins, or magnets. Supplies & equipment needed: Bookbinding glue Small binder clips Wax paper Scissors Ruler Plain paper Template for book covers Laminator and laminating sheets (optional) Crop-A-Dile and eyelets […]
Unlocking the Secret Art Contest
Published on :The Pasadena Public Library and Art Center College of Design presents… Teen artists were challenged to depict a scene inspired by Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, our 2014 One City, One Story selection. The first place winner received free tuition for a Saturday High class at Art Center (valued up to […]
Steampunk Gifts
Published on :Description of program: Create fun steampunk style jewelry using watch parts, gears, brass and copper charms. And, back by popular demand, create a working clock using a recycled book! Great for gifts! Saturday, December 14 • 2 p.m. • Central Library/Teen Central Steampunk Jewelry (photos by Alethea […]
How to make your own book clock
Published on :Instructions for clocks made from recycled books; these are the clocks we made at the Steampunk Gifts and the Clocks and Cookies programs. Tools & supplies All of these supplies can be purchased from Michaels. old hardcover books acrylic paints paint brushes cups (with water for the paints) […]
Clocks & Cookies
Published on :Check out what we made during our Teen Read Week “Clocks & Cookies” program! Program description: “Seek the Unknown” Sci-fi edition! Celebrate with themed snacks and activities. Discuss new books, nibble on sci-fi cookies, and make your own clock! Oct. 17, 2013 Materials used: discarded/damaged books, acrylics, stickers, modge podge, metallic Sharpies, […]