With hARTland Art Walk officially underway, we're ecstatic to get crafty this fall! The Art Walk Kickoff Event was a huge success, with plenty of opportunities for crafting, community, and connection. Now until October 4, a variety of amazing art pieces are displayed throughout Hartland-- from Thread Creek Coffee to Settlers Park to your Cromaine Library! Be sure to visit each location to experience artwork of all kinds — painting, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, and more -- and to vote for your favorite pieces! The winners of each age group will be announced at the Closing Day celebration on Saturday, October 4 at 12:00 pm at Settlers Park.
Plus, don't miss this weekend's Art Walk event on Saturday, September 27 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm! Join us in the Village of Hartland to enjoy Spinning Yarns: A Fiber Arts and Weaving Celebration, and event focused on the amazing history of handweaving in Hartland. Learn about the history of our little town, and how it became the third-largest handweaving industry in the United States in the 1930s and 40s, with a video screening and discussion at the Music Hall, live weaving and spinning demonstrations at the Library, and history & textile exhibits at the Florence B. Dearing Museum! This event is perfect for families, history buffs, artists, and anyone curious about Hartland’s unique story.
When Art Walk is done, the creativity continues! There are plenty of opportunities for crafting & creating at your Cromaine Library in October-- from Preschool Pasta Crafts to DIY Halloween Flower Pots for the grownups, and plenty of spooky crafting opportunities to celebrate Halloween! Explore the many ways you can get creative with Cromaine below, and visit our online calendar to sign up for events!
Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest
October 1 - 20
Let's see your spooky creativity! Write a horror story in just two sentences, using 400 characters or less. Stories are due by October 20, and public voting takes place October 22 through 30. Age groups include Youth (grades 4 and below), Tween (grades 5-7), Teen (grades 8-12) and Adult (ages 18+). Winners in each category will receive a $10 Target gift card! Winners will be announced on Halloween.
Afternoon Craft Time
Wednesday, October 1 @ 4:00 pm
Create something unique in this open-ended art event! Register here. Drop in anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to create something unique in this open-ended art event! Registration is recommended for reminders, but not required.
Preschool Pasta Crafts
Thursday, October 2 @ 6:00 pm
Our littlest artists are invited to make adorable crafts out of dried pasta! Register to join us here.
DIY Halloween Flower Pots
Monday, October 6 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for a crafty evening and decorate a miniature flower pot for Halloween! Register to join us here.
Arts & Chats
Monday, October 13 @ 6:00 pm
Connect with fellow artists and crafters to work on projects and chat! This is a series of intergenerational events designed for all ages: children, teens, and adults. Today, we're making spooky Halloween decor! Register to join us here.
Awkward Art
Tuesday, October 21 @ 6:00 pm
Tweens in grades 5-7 are invited to use our materials and your imagination to create some truly awkward art! Prompts will be provided to get your creativity flowing. Registration is encouraged to receive event reminders, but not required.
Halloween Crafts
Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00 pm
Grades K-4 are invited to join us for some spooky fun and make a yarn monster, pet ghost, and more! Register online or by phone.
Creepy Crawly Crafts
Thursday, October 30 @ 3:30 pm
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to create some creepy décor to decorate their haunted homes! Sign up to join us here.
Spinning Yarns: A Fiber Arts and Weaving Celebration
Join us for a fun-filled day of live weaving demonstrations, creative crafting, and a historical tour of weaving in Hartland! This event is sure to be enjoyed by families, history buffs, artists, and anyone curious about Hartland’s unique story. Get the details here!