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2025 - 2026 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. |
NEW for 2026!
WINE BOTTLE PAINT NITE
So you hosted my wine glass paint nite and your patrons had so much fun they want MORE?!?! This workshop is for you! Each participant will choose from a variety of shapes/colors for their bottle, and use specialty multi-surface paints to adorn it using inspiration pix. Stencils, stamping brushes and other media (like bling!) will be unhand for max creativity. Includes wine-cork twinkly lights. |
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS CRAFTING STATIONS
Have you caught the Kpop Demon Hunters bug yet? It's contagious! This workshop includes 4 crafting stations for young patrons to cycle through (or stay at their favorite one the whole time!) as they make themed paper-crafts to take home. Perler bead keychains, paper dolls, cat mask and sword bookmarks are among the crafts on hand. |
CANDLESTICKS
This fun and creative workshop can be tailored to any age group, from kids to adults. Using enamel paints, bling, pressed flowers and more, participants will create unique candlesticks to take home. Kids' workshops include LED lights, and adult workshops will include real candles. Each participant will make one lidded votive candle holder and two candlesticks |
BASIC EMBROIDERY
Perfect for teens and/or adults! This worship covers some basic running stitches (backstitch, couch stitch and blanket stitch, in addition to some fancier embellishments like a Lazy Daisy and everyone's favorite, The Rosette! |
HOUSEPLANT MUSHROOMS
These mushrooms are so cute and are the perfect addition to any houseplant or garden. Each participant will make 3 pieces. |
TIME TESTED FAVORITES
FUN WITH SHELLS
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?! |
APRON DECORATING
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. Patrons and also welcome to bring a boring apron from home and bling it up. |
FABRIC 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. |
MUSHROOM NIGHTLIGHT
Using plaster and wooden mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, create a unique nightlight in your own individual color scheme. |
BEADED PLANT
How fun!! A plant that doesn't need to be watered!! Using green beads (even some glow-in-the-dark ones) and wire, create your own unique houseplant and keep it forever. |
MUSHROOM DISHES
These adorable Mushroom dishes can be painted and used for jewelry, odds 'n ends or coins. Suitable for any age group. |
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. |
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! |
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. |
SUCCULENT NIGHTLIGHTS
This is a SUPER FUN craft workshop appropriate for any age!!! Even young children will enjoy painting plaster succulents and placing them on the base, then adding some sparkly lights. |
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.
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.