Happy National Crochet Month! Whether you have never picked up a crochet hook or if you are buried under skeins of yarn, the Homewood Public Library has crochet books for every skill level. Check out these titles! Beginner Books You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book – Take the first…
Watercolors are water-based paints that have a dream-like appearnce and have become very popular lately. They tend to show up lighter than other types of paint, in fact, white does not use white to lighten colors. All you have to do is just add a little water. One interesting fact about watercolors is that they…
While we can all agree that reading is the best hobby, the new year can be a great time to discover even more! Luckily, we can combine the two interests, and recommend some books to inspire new activities and creative pursuits. A Baker’s Year: Twelve Months of Baking and Living the Simple Life at the…
Origami, also known as paper folding, is an art that has been practiced for a very long time. The Japanese word “origami” is actually made from two parts, “oru,” which means “to fold,” and ” kami,” which means paper. A person who practices origami are called “folders.” There are many different styles of origami that…
While we may not be able to celebrate Halloween in our traditional methods with large gatherings/parties and visiting others this year, it’s still possible to have a great Halloween virtually, with family, or even on your own! Check out some of these activity books for Halloween inspiration! Extreme Pumpkin Carving Providing a new twist on…
Looking for a new hobby? Consider trying your hand at a new art style! Here are 8 titles that might inspire your next big creation! The art of paint pouring : tips, techniques, and step -by-step instructions for creating colorful poured art in acrylic / Amanda VanEver Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book…
