LIBRARIANS! Sign up for my monthly newsletter and receive updates for new programs, special offers and basically just a fun read as I go on and on about what's new in my world :-).  ~mandy

Subscribe

* indicates required

2024- 2025 PROGRAM PRICING

​
HENNA PROGRAMS are priced as they are listed below

CRAFT PROGRAMS are $350 for 15 participants unless otherwise noted

COOKIE PROGRAMS are $400 for 15 participants


​Kids/teen craft programs are 1 hour and Adult workshops are 1.5 hours
All Henna programs are 2 hours

Henna at the Library :: $350 for 2-hour program
ICNHA Certified and Insured Henna Artist Mandy Roberge will visit your library and set up shop in the stacks, or in a meeting room, to offer henna to program registrants. A 2-hour workshop can comfortably accommodate 35 - 40 people but if more show up, we can make it work! This workshop is a great way to get patrons (especially tw/een patrons) to come to the library and socialize over a shared experience. 
Henna Alchemy :: $400 for 2-hour program; 15 participants 
In this workshop, participants will get a brief education about the history and culture of henna before we get to work making our own paste using various ingredients. We will also come to learn how to recognize chemical henna and understand its dangers, as we come to understand why making fresh, natural henna is critical to public safety. All patrons will receive a link to a video helping them to check for dye release and get the paste into cones when they are ready the following day. The end of the workshop includes henna designs for everyone!
Henna ​Artist: the wonderful Khadija of Galerie Henna
Moroccan Henna Night
​ $400 for 15 participants 
This unique Henna/Travel/Storytelling Program will include a storytelling adventure of Mandy's 2023 trip to Morocco to study under the masters there. Includes photo slides, observations and experiences with Moroccan culture and the program concludes with each participant getting a henna design in the Moroccan style. While they wait, participants can try their hand at henna design with a syringe, the traditional henna application method in Morocco.
Fun with Shells: Ring/Trinket Dishes and More
Participants will work with an oyster shell, a scallop shell and a sand dollar along with various papers, tissues/napkins, beads and more to create a ring dish and/or an ornament or sun catcher. This craft is all over TikTok and maybe your teens will love it as much as the adults do?!
Waist Aprons
Ask and you shall receive! This craft idea came directly from my adult craft program participants at a number of libraries. In this workshop, we will use fabric and fusion tape to iron on a fun design and pick a colorful tie to whip through the machine. Patrons and also welcome to bring a boring apron from home and bling it up.
Fabric Art Pouches
Using fabric of all styles and colors, cut out shapes to make a personalized piece of art that is functional too! This craft is appropriate for any age group and will open a new world of crafting possibilities to patrons that they can use in their own lives.
Herbed Sachets
​These scented little cuties can be frozen or microwaved to be a hot or cold pack, or placed in a drawer to make clothing smell nice. After sewing up a little pouch, patrons will mix their own special blend of Essential oils, flaxseeds and rice to fill it up! 
Mushroom Dishes
These adorable Mushroom dishes can be painted and used for jewelry, odds 'n ends or coins.  Suitable for any age group.
Egg Dishes
* this program is only possible at libraries that have an oven available for use
Great adult program! Using sculpted and decoupage materials, patrons can create a countertop egg dish that is beautiful and perfect for setting eggs out without worrying about them rolling off the edge of the kitchen island. 
Wine Glass Paint Nite 
​This very popular very fun adult workshop includes supplies for each participant to paint a fabulous and unique wine glass and also to learn the proper materials to use and how to cure them. A good time is always had by all during this fun, festive and interactive paint nite experience!
Mason Jar Makeover
Lots of fun ideas will be available with plenty of supplies to make your mason jar into whatever you want it to be -- from a drinking cup to a little lantern with twinkly lights. 
Creative Journaling
Using stickers, washi tape, markers, pens, an array of paper and magazines, and tons of other media, patrons of all ages will make a unique and creative journal to use throughout the following days and months. 
Suncatchers
Can be adapted for any age! Participants will use a variety of sparkly shiny and colorful materials to create a unique art piece that will make any sunny window infinitely more spectacular. 
Tea Towels 
Choose from dozens of beautiful fabric swatches and cut shapes to arrange on your tea towel before ironing them in place.  Wonderful adult workshop.
Jar Lanterns
Fabric, colorful paper, beads and glass baubles are the media up for grabs in this workshop. Each jar comes with one LED tea light.
Jewelry Makerspace
Look at all those baubles! From necklaces and bracelets to earrings and keychains this workshop invites kids, teens and even adults to explore beads and findings and different types of wire and hemp to create their own unique pieces to take home.
Mushroom Madness
Visit the mushroom stations and to answer your question -- none of them involve eating mushrooms! Make a mushroom out of felt and/or make mushroom-themed iron-on patches! Finish the hour by decorating a couple mushroom cookies to take home. Great workshop for tw/eens age 10+.
Paint-a-Pint
Create a stunning pint glass that is unique and also functional. An awesome night that is perfect for a library date night.
Currently being offered as adults only!

Mandala Ornaments
​Learn a technique called "pointillism" as we create beautiful mandala ornaments that can be hung around the house, from rear-view mirrors or saved for the holiday tree. ​
Felt Finger Puppets 
Themes can be tailored to a librarian's desires! Past themes include: Star Wars, Fairy Tale, Sea Creatures, Harry Potter
Creative Pillowcases
Whether this craft workshop brings you some peace and centering during a busy time or serves as a creative gift for the upcoming holidays, this is a fun way to personalize something you use every single night!!! Using fabric, fabric markers and tons of sewing novelties, each piece will be one of a kind. ​
Clipboard Makeover
Are your teen patrons crafty and craving organization? The clipboard makeover project allows them to personalize a clipboard based on their personal and academic needs and goals. A cross between scrapbooking and bullet journaling, this workshop includes access to everything from patterned papers and maki tape to stickers and fun markers.
Mandala Mini-Pumpkins
Great fall workshop! All ages.
Santa Gnomes
Great craft to get in the holiday spirit! No sewing involved -- great for kids of all ages. ​
Skull Painting
This skull-painting workshop is great for a fall craft and is perfect for any age! 
Book Bag Sewing
Make a one-of-a-kind book bag using pre-cut fabric pieces and simple sewing techniques. Participants must have basic sewing skills and MUST be able to thread a needle independently and execute a basic running stitch. Great adult craft workshop!!
Succulent Nightlights
This is a SUPER FUN craft workshop appropriate for any age!!! Even young children will enjoy painting plaster succulents and placing them in a mason jar ring, then adding some sparkly lights. Mason jar lids make this a very upcycled craft :-)
Cactus Rock Garden
​Here'a a little houseplant nobody can kill!! Have some fun creating your very own little art piece that can be enjoyed year round. 
FAIRY WANDS 
Using colorful and quirky beads, a crystal knob and lots of imagination, participants will make a unique and specialized fairy wand. With any remaining time, they can color their very own paper crown to match!
MUSHROOM NIGHTLIGHT more info coming soon 
Cookie Decorating Programs
While this program can be adapted for a younger age group, this Royal Icing Cookie Decorating Program is actually geared toward teens and adults, as it utilizes a method called "flooding" and involves learning specialized techniques. The theme of the workshop can include but is not limited to:
Holiday
Harry Potter
Animals (Sea, Farm, Woodland, etc)
Seasons
Kawaii Treats
​All cookies programs cost $400 for 15 participants, and at least 4 unique cookie designs. 
​Cookie Programs are not offered during Summer Reading.