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Join Julia Goolsby from Blaque Penn Studios as she teaches about the fundamentals of manga and anime character design! At the end of the program, you'll have made your own eye-catching and memorable characters! No supplies needed - just bring yourself! For ages 10-18. Registration required.
Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.
Join us for fun indoor and outdoor art stations, face painting, bubbles, and crafts!
Families, join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum brings back the First Saturday Free Children’s Craft on the first Saturday of each month. The craft in March celebrates the return of spring! No registration is needed and supplies are limited. The depot museum, located at 100 W. Railroad Avenue, will be open from...
Join Miss Shannan for a fun-filled story and a messy, seasonal art activity. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.
Lockport’s 8th annual Comic and Fandom Con just keeps getting bigger and better! 60+ artists, writers, and specialty vendors selling one of a kind merchandise at affordable prices. Cosplay costume contest with cash prizes. Face painting, photo booth, scavenger hunt, and zombies. Swag bags for the first 500 attendees. Follow your fandoms at this FREE...
Get creative at the Glencoe Festival of Art with more than 100 artists on your perfect summer day with art, food, and fun! Start the day at your favorite Glencoe breakfast spot, then enjoy thousands of paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, and more! Stop at the Kid Zone for fun art projects and face painting. Take...
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