
Pichwai Art Workshop
Pichwai art is a traditional Indian art form which showcases, lotus flowers, and nature in bright colors and detailed patterns. Traditionally painted on cloth, Pichwai art is known for its beauty and rich cultural heritage.
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Pichwai art is a traditional Indian art form which showcases, lotus flowers, and nature in bright colors and detailed patterns. Traditionally painted on cloth, Pichwai art is known for its beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Michael Seipp took a class from master screen painter John Iampieri over a decade ago, igniting his passion for creating this kind of art and for teaching others. His work can be seen all around Baltimore City. Seipp was awarded a Folklife Apprenticeship by the Maryland State Arts Council in 2021...

Art facilitators from the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) supply a treasure trove of unique materials for students to explore and use to create original artwork of their own. Join us each week to create something new.


Join local artist Kate McCulloch for a beginner collage workshop and art reception. Supplies and light refreshments provided. Space is limited.

Celebrate Pride with joyful stories, songs and rhymes that honor all families and self-expression. We share picture books featuring themes of kindness, acceptance and being proud of who you are. After story time, enjoy a simple take-home craft kit. Limited seating available; first come, first...

Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Jalapeños Market is located at 1790 Merritt Boulevard, 21222.


Bring your own book and join other readers for a silent reading session, followed by an optional book discussion to share what you are reading. Snacks provided.

Come and enjoy a movement themed story time, with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.

This is a placeholder for screen painting with Micheal Seipp via ACE.


Grab your friends and earn service-learning hours by helping us pick up trash at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Meet at the library. If there is inclement weather we will switch to indoor activities.

Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Jalapeños Market is located at 1790 Merritt Boulevard, 21222.

Meet Pterry and Sheldon, our Summer Reading puppets, as we read some stories and learn all about dinosaurs, archaeology, and the ancient world.

Join us in using paint, glue, and other craft supplies to transform the classic fashionista dolls into the gruesome undead.




Dress for a mess; participants will be handling warm water, soap, and wool fibers. Space and materials are limited. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Decorate a baby blanket and help assemble newborn care kits for babies born at GBMC. Materials and service-learning hours provided.

Art facilitators from AVAM will supply a treasure trove of unique materials for students to explore and use to create original artwork of their own! Join us each week to create something new!

Unearth your creativity with a variety of dinosaur-themed crafts. Limited space and supplies; first come, first served.

Use various art elements—lines, colors and shapes—to create your own beads. Includes a discussion on pride, respect and acceptance of others’ identities.


Let your creativity flow as we paint terra cotta pots and talk plants. Participants can select a prickly cactus to fill their newly decorated pot. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Lessons include etching shapes, letters, skylines, interactive mazes and more. Participants receive a free Etch A Sketch to continue their art at home. Materials are limited; first come, first served. Read about Princess Etch here .

Too many books on your shelf (there is no such thing!) and in need of a couple of bookends? Paint a wooden set to take home! Supplies limited. First come, first served.

Celebrate Maryland's 250th anniversary by creating sparkling star-shaped diamond art magnets in red, white and blue. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Join us for a lively discussion of Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray.

Come learn about exciting new reads. January's book selection is With a Vengeance by Riley Sager.

Join us for a day of storytelling, imaginative play, and hands-on discovery with Pynko from the Pynkverse Painting Experience. Help uncover clues and artifacts as children "Unearth A Story" together.

Art programs strengthen fine and gross motor skills, color awareness, vocabulary and sensory processing. Dress for a mess — you and your little one might get messy during this program. After they paint, they can enjoy some tasty treats, sip on refreshing drinks and have some time to...

Enjoy a new craft on the first and second Mondays of this month. Supplies provided.

Canvases and supplies provided. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Create images with glue and salt, then watch the paint spread colors through the salt crystals.

Join us for a lively discussion of The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. September's selection is James by Percival Everett.

Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies and good vibes provided. This week's spotlight craft is cave paintings. Come help us create a mural for our children's area.

Create mixed-media works of art to honor one of June's many celebrations and observances using recycled magazines, public domain images and various craft supplies. Materials provided.