Doodlebugs

About this event

This fall, Miss Erin from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art introduces kids to the world of fiber arts through engaging books and hands-on creative projects. An art-based story time for preschoolers presented by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art September 25 Sew Stitchy Watch a squiggly line of string jump up and down, turning into stitches to create colorful abstract artwork to take home. *Note: We’ll be using small beads and blunt needles for this project. October 30 Fall Fibers What art supplies can you find outside this fall? We will bring things like leaves, sticks and flowers so you can turn them into autumnal artwork. November 20 READY, SET, INDIGO! Indigo starts as green leaves and turns into a deep blue dye like they use to make blue jeans. See how it works and take home a blue masterpiece. December 18 Weaving a Story Learn how weaving can tell a story, solve a problem, or just be interesting to look at, and then weave a work of art.

From Hiawatha Public Library