Jul
13
Thu
Youth Songwriting with Lisa
Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

During this special four week workshop designed for youth ages 9 and up, participants will join Lisa Bastoni, award-winning folk singer and songwriter, to learn about a variety of song forms and elements, and work collaboratively and individually to turn their own experiences into songs! Participants should register in advance, planning to come to each of the four weekly sessions: Sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Jul
14
Fri
‘Put a Sock in It’ Deluxe Sock Puppet Crafting Workshop with Homeslice Puppetry
Jul 14 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Homeslice Puppetry will be here to run this more advanced version of a run-of-the-mill Sock Puppet class.  This class teaches the basics of creating a puppet character, all the elements essential for this, and how to turn that into a puppet. Then students will learn to build a mouth plate and by using this plate as well as some foam for a “skull”, they will give their puppets a much greater range of motion and movement than an average sock puppet.  Students will then proceed to create their characters and build their puppets bringing their socks to life!​ Ages 7 and up. Registration is required–register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Jul
18
Tue
Learn to Draw Diary Comics with Incendavery!
Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join local artist Dave Wallace (incendavery.com) to learn about his process for creating diary comics, and turn your own life into a work of art! Dave will lead participants through exercises that incorporate free writing, character creation, and scripting, before helping us put it all together into a finished comic. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Registration is required–register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Jul
19
Wed
Learn to Draw Diary Comics with Incendavery!
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join local artist Dave Wallace (incendavery.com) to learn about his process for creating diary comics, and turn your own life into a work of art! Dave will lead participants through exercises that incorporate free writing, character creation, and scripting, before helping us put it all together into a finished comic. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Registration is required–register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Jul
20
Thu
Youth Songwriting with Lisa
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

During this special four week workshop designed for youth ages 9 and up, participants will join Lisa Bastoni, award-winning folk singer and songwriter, to learn about a variety of song forms and elements, and work collaboratively and individually to turn their own experiences into songs! Participants should register in advance, planning to come to each of the four weekly sessions: Sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Jul
25
Tue
‘Art Speaks’ with Lois!
Jul 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lois returns for another artful summer workshop series! Each of these Tuesdays will feature an open-ended art project; come to one or come to all of these fun programs. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up; Sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Aug
1
Tue
‘Art Speaks’ with Lois!
Aug 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lois returns for another artful summer workshop series! Each of these Tuesdays will feature an open-ended art project; come to one or come to all of these fun programs. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up; Sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.