ADULT PROGRAMS

BEGINNER WATERCOLORS

Join us for a beginner’s class to explore the special quality of watercolors.

We will enjoy the process and learn essential watercolor techniques as we paint. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your preferred paint, paper or brushes.

Trees
Wednesday, May 3, 11am – 1pm

Ink & Wash Bouquet
Wednesday, May 17, 11am – 1pm

Forest Creek Scene
Wednesday, May 31, 11am – 1pm

FEATURED CRAFTS

Botanical Luminaries
Monday, May 22, 2pm – 4pm

Create a gorgeous paper lantern using pressed botanicals to decorate it. You can use your own foraged nature objects if you like or we will have some.

Gel Printing
Wednesday, May 31, 2pm – 5pm

Join us to print and play on a gel plate! We will use paint, stencils, textures and found items.

EASY LOOM WEAVING

Monday, May 8, 3pm – 5pm

Learn the process of weaving yarns on a loom to create a small wall hanging. We will create our looms and then learn how to start to weave, change yarns and how to doodle weave for a more free form weaving. We will have yarn to choose from but if you have a skein or two you’ve been wondering what to do with, feel free to bring them.

MORE CRAFTS!

Photo Transfers: Wednesday, May 3, 3pm – 5pm

We will be transferring photos onto a piece of wood to create a sentimental, rustic artwork for your home! Please bring a 4×6 photo print (or smaller). All other materials will be provided.

Crepe Paper Flowers: Monday, May 10, 1pm – 3pm

Learn a few techniques to create a beautiful, year-round Iris out of crepe paper!

Zentangles & Neurographic Art: Wednesday, May 17, 3pm – 5pm

In this class we will explore a few special methods to use art as therapy to calm your mind. We will be working with a combination of Sharpie markers, Micron pens, watercolors, markers &/or colored pencils. Teens & Tweens welcome!

Needle Felting: Wednesday, May 24, 12pm – 2pm

Explore the relaxing art of needle felting! We will do a beginner’s project, making a cute felted fox stuffie/ ornament.

NATURE FORAGING WALK

Friday, May 19, 11am – 1pm

Join us for a walk in Rockland County to discover what’s in our own backyard. Learn what can be foraged for cooking, medicine, or just enjoyment.

FITNESS CLASSES

Join us for fitness classes at the RHO Community Center (5 Club House Ln. in Stony Point). Anyone ages 18+ may attend. Both programs provide gentle movement and mindfulness and are a great way to start your day.

Chair Yoga with Lonnie June

Mondays: 10am – 10:45am
May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22

Tai Chi with Mark Breithaupt

Wednesdays: 9am – 10am
May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31

HERBAL ARTS WORKSHOPS

Food Is Medicine
Monday, May 1, 3pm – 5pm

We will talk about how our diet and lifestyle can impact our health and how to make practical everyday changes to improve our vitality. We will discuss how small, everyday changes to our diet, exercise and sleep routines can make dramatic changes to our overall health.

DIY Hydrosols
Monday, May 15, 3pm – 5pm

Hydrosols, also known as "flower waters," are produced by distilling fresh leaves, fruits, flowers, and other plant materials. We will learn how to create hydrosols at home using a steam distillation process. It can be used for aromatherapy, cleaning products, body care products, or topical medicinal preparations.

FIBER ARTS CIRCLE

Monday, May 8, 6 – 7pm
Monday, May 15, 12 – 1pm
Monday, May 22, 6 – 7pm

All are welcome to bring your projects (knit, crochet, sewing etc.) to work on together or get a little extra help. Bring a new craft (and maybe we can help out) or come to lend a hand to a beginner.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!

CRAFTS & DRAFTS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 6-8 PM
INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING CO.

Our first fundraiser of the year is this Wednesday! Limited tickets are still available. Join us for an evening of fun and new friends, while making an art project and sipping on hand-crafted beverages from Industrial Arts Brewing Co. in Garnerville, NY – hosted by the Friends of Rose Memorial Library. Artist & Program Coordinator, Joy Buckhout, will be leading participants in making ceramic coasters using an acrylic-pour technique and then they will be sealed.

Ticket ($40) includes one complimentary drink from Industrial Arts Brewing, all materials and in-person instruction for the craft, and entry into a raffle for prizes!

TICKETS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Programs are outdoors at Vincent Clark Park, weather permitting

MESSY MEET-UPS

Tuesdays: 11am – 11:45am
May 16, May 23, May 30

Messy meet ups is back! This outdoor program is designed to expose families to the concept of child-directed messy outdoor play and to meet other families who also love outdoor play. Each week we will focus on a different creative activity and also have the freedom to explore. Be prepared to engage and make a mess with your child.

GEOLOGY ROCKS!

Tuesday, May 16, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Rock collecting is a fun, interesting and easy hobby! Just step outside your door- interesting rocks are everywhere. During this program children will witness a rock that floats, find crystals inside a geode and more.! Children will see and touch a variety of beautiful and unusual stones during this very hands-on program.

FUN WITH PLAY DOUGH

Wednesday, May 31, 10:30am and 1:00pm

Together, pre-schoolers and their caregivers will squeeze, roll and cut out fun shapes with Play Dough. Decorate your creations with cut-up pipe cleaners and colorful sticks. For ages 2 1/2 – 5. Join us for one session. *Takes place indoors at the Library.

OUTDOOR STORYTIMES

Fridays, May 5 and May 9

Join us for back-to-back storytimes in May! Baby/Toddler storytime at 10am (ages 1-3) followed by our " Lunch Bunch" at 11:30 am (ages 3-5). Listen to books and enjoy age appropriate play or crafts. Lunch Bunch families should bring a lunch to eat. For both programs it is recommended to bring a blanket or something to sit on.