Pasadena Public Library
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 1st place Middle School category Emily Yu Grade 7, Sierra Vista Middle School “In Six Years” Pen and ink; 8 in x 10 in This whimsical and surreal piece captures childhood memories well. There’s a feeling of nostalgia: video games and fandoms, […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 2nd place High School category Maggie Dong Grade 8, Foothills Middle School “Abandoned Train” Charcoal; 24 in x 18 in The first thing that stands out is the artist’s technical skill. The details in the charcoal are prominent and exceptional. The train […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 2nd place Middle School category Kaitlyn Chiu Grade 7, Oak Avenue Intermediate School “Lost and Found” Watercolor and colored pencil; 15 in x 20 in The image of a little girl holding a stuffed animal, standing alone in a forest is quintessential […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 3rd place High School category Shanna Finnigan Grade 8, La Canada High School “Summer of 2013: Back to the Nature” Acrylic, pen, marker; 14 in x 11 in At first look, this image appears dark, but the feeling is certainly far from […]
One City One Story 2016 Art Contest 3rd place Middle School category Isa Allin Grade 5, St. Elizabeth Parish School “Passing Train” Collage, fabric, paper, ink, clippings, crayons; 28 in x 13 in Many elements in this piece touch upon the Orphan Train. There’s a traveling train, a map, […]
Teens at the Pasadena Central Library had a wonderful time transforming their handwriting into artful drawings. In a workshop led by local artist Alethea Allarey, participants learned the concept of handmade lettering. They styled phrases, names, developed illustrative concepts to match its mood and tone, and created a fun font […]
Easy no-bake, no-cook chocolate truffle recipes. These can be made in minutes and do not require a stove or refrigeration/freezing between steps. We were able to make these in the library. Oreo No-Bake No-Cook Truffles 10 oreos 1 oz cream cheese Grind oreos in food processor Reserve about 1/3 cup of crushed […]
Personalize a metal box for yourself or as a gift. To personalize the box, you’ll first add your drawings, then use a simple battery powered salt water solution, etch in your design. Supplies: permanent markers metal boxes or plates, silver finish (Bead Landing metal sheets work really well; tins purchased […]
Hey teens! Do you need budget-friendly gift ideas? If so, the Pasadena Public Library subscribes to a really cool database called the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center that can help you make your very own gifts without having to spend a grip of money or having to navigate the holiday […]
Paint a t-shirt. Free hand paint it, or make a stencil. Here’s how to make a stencil: (1) method using curtain panels: http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2009/11/i-finally-screen-printed-with-mod-podge.html (2) method using pantyhose: http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.com/2012/04/52-week-challenge-10-diy-screenprint.html I would recommend a modified version of the curtain panels method. Curtain panels are much easier to fit over the embroidery hoops […]