March is National Craft Month

March is National Craft Month! Tap into your creative side by exploring craft programs, recommended titles from our collection, and online course opportunities available through Universal Class, one of our Research and Learning databases. Additionally, stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook pages throughout the month for craft examples created by staff for programs, library displays, and personal projects!

From the Collection

Kids

• Maker Camp: Heritage Crafts and Skill-Building Projects for Kids by Delanie Holton-Fessler
• Recycle and Remake by Hélène Hilton
• Art Sparks: Draw, Paint, Make and Get Creative with 53 Amazing Projects by Marion Abrams, also available on Hoopla
• Earth-Friendly Animal Crafts by Veronica Thompson, also available on Hoopla
• Read, Learn & Create: The Ocean Craft Book by Clare Beaton, also available on Hoopla

Teens

• Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens – Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider and Weave by Nicole Blum, also available on Hoopla
• Room Love: 50 DIY Projects to Design Your Own Space by Heather Wutschke, also available on Hoopla
• Duct Tape: 101 Adventurous Ideas for Art, Jewelry, Flowers, Wallets & More by Forest Walker Davis, also available on Hoopla
• Hello Origami: 30 Fun & Easy Origami Designs for Secret Notes & Special Messages by Mizutama
• Botanical Beauty: 80 Essential Recipes for Natural Spa Products by Aubre Andrus also available on Hoopla

Adults

• Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, also available on Libby
• Punch Needle by Arounna Khounnoraj
• 100 Knits: Interweave’s Ultimate Pattern Collection by Interweave Press
• Mending with Love: Creative Repairs for Your Favorite Things by Noriko Misumi, also available on Hoopla
• Paper Crafts: A Maker’s Guide by Eleanor Crow
• Playing with Surface Design: Modern Techniques for Painting, Stamping, Printing and More by Courtney Cerruti, also available on Hoopla
• Easy Homemade Pottery by Francesca Stone
• Woodcraft: Master the Art of Green Woodworking with Key Techniques and Inspiring Projects by Barn the Spoon
• The Making it Guide to Crafting by Liz Welker, also available on Hoopla
• Craftfulness: Mend Yourself by Making Things by Rosemary Davidson

Be sure to also browse the vast selection of digital craft magazines on Magzter! Access to Magzter is provided by the Library of Virginia. 

Craft Programs

In addition to our regular crafting programs, listed below, check out our online calendar to view all arts-related programming happening this month.

Kids:

• Elementary Art Club
• Preschool Craft
• Pre-K Open Art
• Krafty Kids

Teens:

• Teen Art Studio

Adults:

• Crafternoon
• Crochet Night
• Crafts in the Morning
• Knit & Lit
• Sewing

And if you’re a teen or adult artist interested in showcasing your work, check out Twin Hickory’s Tiny Art Show! Registration is now open. Sign up today, pick up a take-home-kit (while supplies last), and create your next masterpiece!

Online Learning

Whether you’re brushing up on a subject or learning something new, Universal Class offers a wide range of virtual professional and personal development courses, including over 70 Crafts & Hobbies courses. Access Universal Class, for free, through our website with your library card. Below are just a handful of their craft offerings!

• Knitting 101
• Sewing 101
• Scrapbooking 101
• Wedding Crafts & Projects
• How to Start a Craft Business