Soot Sprite Spree Crochet

Make your very own soot sprites as seen in the Studio Ghibli movies Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro! Create a jar of freshly caught soot sprites, or make a palm-sized sprite using a quick and simple crochet pattern. Beginners are always welcome, but some previous crochet experience is recommended.

Drawing for Kids | Snowy Starry Night on AADL.TV

This month, Payton will demonstrate how to draw a snowy, starry nighttime scene inspired by artist Vincent Van Gogh! Students will layer colors with oil pastels and use vibrant line work to create a sense of movement and add an element of excitement to their artistic masterpiece. For this class, you'll need a sheet of blue construction paper and oil pastels.

Drawing for Kids | 3-D Paint Splatters on AADL.TV

This month, Payton will demonstrate how to create realistic paint splatters using a variety of different drawing techniques. Students will learn the basics of value, depth and shading to create their drawing.  For this class, you'll need a sheet of drawing paper, pencil and eraser, and colored pencils.

This program is in partnership with the Ann Arbor Art Center.