Preschool Art Workshops

Join us for these guided art workshops for preschoolers, ages 3 - 5, presented by staff from the Decatur Area Arts Council. Each will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.

Plan to wear "paint clothes" -- clothes you don't mind getting a little messy. All programs will be upstairs in the Children's Auditorium. Workshops are 45 minutes in length, with an additional 15 minutes for those who want to do a bit more on their projects.

Space is limited, and programs require advance registration. Register each child individually. If you register and find you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible, so we can open your spot for another child. You can call the Children's Desk at 217-424-2900 ext. 5, or email us at childrens@decaturlibrary.org.

Thanks to the Friends of the Decatur Public Library for sponsoring this program!

Tuesday, February 10, 10 a.m.

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night! We will learn about foxes in winter, do a directed drawing, then add color and paint with water.

• Click to register --> Tuesday, February 10, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, March 10, 10 a.m.

Rechenka's Eggs! We will learn about Pysanky Eggs, read the book Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco, and then create our own fancy eggs with paint, water, and paper collage.

• Click to register --> Tuesday, March 10, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m.

Mouse Paint! We will learn about color mixing with the book Mouse Paint by Ellen Walsh, then we'll create colorful abstracts with tempera and paper.

• Click to register -->April 14, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, May 12, 10 a.m.

Forever Blowing Bubbles! We will explore the world of bubbles! Then we'll stamp circles in acrylic and add color and dimension with oil pastel.

• Click to register -->May 12, 10 a.m.