Upcoming Events

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions or make your own creation!

Attention teens and adults! Join us for a new take on creativity: SPIN ART! Local artist Kara Gardner will demonstrate techniques and tips to master this art form and you will leave with a cherished keepsake.

Come together and create! During Summer Reading, we will have special crafts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 2-3pm. 

Craft available while supplies last. 

Come and show off your artist side with some neon painting, have some fun, and enjoy some music while we paint!

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

What's better than a pet that you have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night? One you don't have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night! How do you do that? By having a pet rock!

Express your style with bleach painting on t-shirts! Perfect for teens who love to stand out! Bring a cotton t-shirt in any color but white and use our supplies to create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

This is a two part program! Week 2: Paint

Use acrylic paint to give your finished 3D figurine specific and vibrant details.

Join us as we paint a delightful citrus painting and sample some local sodas. Adults only!

Join us as we embark on a creative adventure where young artists will explore the magic of process printing using tin foil! Kids will experiment with colors, textures, and patterns to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints.

Illuminate those textbooks! As summer winds down, and you start thinking about back-to-school, what better way to get ready to hit the books again than to craft a cool locker accessory?

Journal Cover

Enjoy a fun, engaging way to experience the vibrant connections between art and the world around us! Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants to explore the dynamic world of color, texture and abstraction.

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Join us for a MESSY fun time. Lots of hands on activities involving stations with paint, slime, and more. 

Bring a spare set of clothes and a towel. because you (and your kids) will leave messy. 

Chill out with Southern Oaks!

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many other valuable concepts. Don't put your little ones in cute clothes!