Events
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The holiday season is right around the corner! Learn how to design and craft your own holiday cards using cut out shapes from Groundworks’ Silhouette Cameo 4 cutting machine and Silhouette Studio software (FREE). We'll also…
Teen Anime & Ink
Canceled,For Middle and High School Students
Teens if you enjoy manga or anime this new club may be for you. Come hang out with other teens that appreciate manga and anime as we discuss the manga we enjoy, watch episodes of anime, and enjoy some…
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For Middle and High Schoolers
Let wax be your paint in this freestyle painting program. We'll provide the supplies, you provide the ideas as you customize your candle's design by painting it with wax. Registration is required starting…
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Make your scanned pictures and negatives pop, or simply return them to their former glory. Learn how to use photo editing software, and maybe a little artificial intelligence, to make lighting and color corrections, crop and scale…
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Celebrate this year's Big Read title, I Cheerfully Refuse, and its nautical theme with a charming ship in a bottle cross stitch. Great for display on it's own or as a keychain. Beginner friendly!
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Soldering is a fundamental skill needed to dabble in the world of electronics. And, although it is possible to learn about and build electronics without needing to pick up a soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is…
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Celebrate the holidays in style by creating your own custom cookie cutter. We’ll learn how to use Tinkercad (FREE) to 3D model your custom designs into a personalized cookie cutter. After we create our designs we'll show you how to…
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Come and learn the basics of the XTool F1 laser cutter and engraver and the basics of leatherwork by making your own leather belt pouch!Skills that are helpful for participation include-Being able to operate a PC-Ability to sew using…
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For Middle and High SchoolersTeens, create your own stained glass-style Christmas lightbulb using colorful materials and a bit of creativity. No registration needed—just stop in, make something cool, and take home a unique decoration to…
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Looking for a perfect, personalized holiday gift? How about slapping a family photo on a puzzle? Join us as we learn to use the sublimation printer and heat press, and leave with a personalized puzzle to gift!
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For Tweens 9-14Get creative and bring some color to nature! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll paint unfinished wooden trees using bright, bold folk art designs. Learn simple patterns and techniques to make your tree…
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What’s a trip to the library without a tote to carry all your books? Learn all about the fabric arts resources Groundworks has to offer as we sew your own book tote. Join AJ Young, co-owner of Co-Create Studio in Fennville, MI…
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Slap your face onto gift wrap, envelopes, and more! Learn to use our cutting machine while creating wonderfully personalized (and possibly funny) stickers for the holiday season.
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Test your culinary and engineering skills in building a magnificent gingerbread structure this holiday season. Enjoy an evening of holiday creating mayhem with friends and family as you work together to create the perfect gingerbread…
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For Teens 14-18
We are having our next quarterly teen volunteer day. Help around the library and get community service hours. Registration required starting Monday, December 15th.
We have:
Anytime Volunteering: Teen Book Reviews
Quarterly…
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Are you an aspiring artist who wants to learn the basics of drawing manga? Are you an artist who already is a fan of drawing anime characters and wants feedback or advice? Then join us for this workshop; where we'll be covering the…
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Use Groundworks sublimation printer and mug/tumbler press to create a custom mug or tumbler. Attendees can design their own graphics to feature uplifting quotes or designs celebrating the Holland area’s diversity.
Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery, or sewing project and meet other crafters who love fiber arts. Learn tips and tricks from local makers or just sit back and craft while watching a cozy background film.
If you don’t have a…
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Expensive cameras are great. But you have a pretty sick camera in your pocket all the time. With a few simple adjustments, you'll be taking fantastic photos using just your phone.
No fancy accessories, no tweaking settings -- just a few new…
