Pasadena Public Library
Zombie Peeps by Cady West, grade 9 My best friend and I, along with a couple others, had a blast creating zombie peep dolls, laughing, and admiring our efforts. We were given a wide choice of soft felt fabrics and then told to trace a shape and cut it out. […]
Nearly 50 teens experimented with the 3Doodler 3D printing pens during our “Draw in 3D” workshop. The pens extrude heated plastic filament that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure. This makes it possible to draw up into the air or assemble several pieces together to create a three-dimensional object. […]
What are littleBits? littleBits is an open source library of discrete electronic components pre-assembled in tiny circuit boards. All logic and circuitry is pre-engineered in the bits. This pushes up the design process. Basically, a person who has little knowledge of electronics can now design something using electronics. The purpose […]
Creative Power by Julia See, Grade 11 Creative Power was the showcase of works created from the collaboration between Art Center College of Design and Blair Art Club. The Blair art teacher and art club supervisor, Mrs. Martinez, contacted Art Center and they agreed on collaboration. Art Center students came […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]