Join us for fun crafts for children age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.

This event will also be held at Pittsfield Branch.

Join us for fun crafts for children age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult.

Join artists Judd Winick, Wendy and Richard Pini, Kids Read Comics!, and the Ann Arbor Arbor District Library as we celebrate the opening of two exhibits: 10th Anniversary of A2CAF and Elves Like Us: Triumph of the Wolfriders of ElfQuest. This reception includes a special announcement for the winner of the annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids Comics.

About the Exhibits

Gyotaku ("fish rubbing") is a Japanese tradition of inking fish to make prints from them. We will be using a variety of rubber fish and other aquatic animals for the prints.

Come draw with us!  This week, enjoy an open studio and experiment with dry media.  No prior experience is required. 

Instruction for this popular program begins at 3pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete!  This program is a partnership with the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Join us for a directed drawing activity for youth with artists from the Ann Arbor Art Center!  

This week we'll learn about Op-Art and make a mind-boggling, colorful illusion.

Instruction for this popular program begins at 1pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete! 

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

Join instructors from the Ann Arbor Art Center for a special painting workshop!  This month, participants will learn techniques for creating flawless clouds using acrylics and pencil.

Instruction for this popular program begins at 6pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete!

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

Join instructors from the Ann Arbor Art Center for a special painting workshop!  This month, participants will learn techniques in watercolor.

Join instructors from the Ann Arbor Art Center for a special painting workshop!  This month, participants will have a chance to experiment with mixed media using acrylics. 

Instruction for this popular program begins at 6pm and your artwork will take the entire class to complete! This program is in partnership with the Ann Arbor Art Center. 

Discover the Joy Of Painting at the Summer Fest Annex tent! All supplies will be provided to paint a happy summer scene, though participants might prefer to wear an old t-shirt or bring an apron for painting. A second session of this popular program begins at 8:00pm!

*This Event is Completely FULL!* Check back this Fall for more Paintalong events at AADL.