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Friday, August 2, 2024

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10:00am
10:00am to 1:00pm
Cyanotype Workshop with Creativity Coach Angela Johnson

Cyanotype Workshop with Creativity Coach Angela Johnson

Studio
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 10:00am to 1:00pm

This workshop will explore the history of cyanotypes (a camera-less photography process) as well as offer lots of time for hands-on exploration of this media. Pre-treated fabric will be used to create single and dual sided imagery, using a variety of materials for inspiration including leaves, flowers, stencils and more.

Feel free to bring your own inspirational items from home to use (lace doily, pressed flowers, or other FLAT or translucent materials).

This 3-hour workshop is ideal for older teens 16+ and adults.

Space is limited and registration is required, open on July 19, 2024 at 9 a.m. All summer cyanotype workshops are the same content and are in high demand; please select one session date. 

Instructor Bio:

Angela Johnson is an artist and educator with a creative spirit. Her teaching career started as a 5th grade Language Arts teacher. No matter the classroom, her teaching philosophy remains the same – give students the tools to grow from learner to leader in both art and life. When not making work, teaching, or working with individuals, groups, and organizations as a creative coach, Angela can be found meditating, kayaking, or scuba diving. She earned her Masters in Art Education and MFA from UW-Madison.

These workshops are made possible thanks to the Madison Public Library Foundation.

Studio
 
1:30pm
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Flip Books with Creativity Coach Angela Johnson

Flip Books with Creativity Coach Angela Johnson

Studio
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Drop-in make a small plant based flip book with local artist and Pinney Library Studio Creativity Coach Angela Johnson. Angela is working with Patrick Mason's Genetics Lab on campus at UW-Madison to create kits to help people understand how plants grow. Learn about how flip books are made, try them out, & offer suggestions!  This is a drop-in, try-it workshop for all ages.  

Instructor Bio:

Angela Johnson is a professional artist, creativity coach, and educator based in Wisconsin. She earned a master’s in Art Education, an MA in Art and an MFA with a focus in photography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Learn more about Angela and her work at: https://angelajohnsonartist.com/(link is external)

Studio
 
3:00pm
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya

Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya

Study Room 104
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.

Study Room 104
 
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Worldbuilding Club

Worldbuilding Club

Study Room A
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Join leaders Annie and Kyle to build your own exciting, immersive world - from legend-writing, to mapmaking, to fashion design and more.

Study Room A
 
4:00pm
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya

Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya

Study Room 104
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:00pm

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.

Study Room 104
 
5:00pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya

Madison Writing Assistance at Sequoya

Study Room 104
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 5:00pm to 6:00pm

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.

Study Room 104
 
5:30pm
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Hawthorne Library Anime Club (title to be announced)

Hawthorne Library Anime Club (title to be announced)

Community Room
Friday, Aug 2, 2024, 5:30pm to 8:00pm

The Hawthorne Anime Club was created to give people a place to gather, watch, and talk about Japanese animation.  The club is intended for adults and older teens. All screenings will be in Japanese with English subtitles.  Occasionally films or series with mature content will be screened.  Call ahead to reserve your spot!

(masks are required and no refreshments can be served due to Covid-19 restrictions)

Community Room