Relive the magic of the ’90s or experience it for the first time with an all-ages, family-friendly party at P.D. Brown!
Travel through the decade with stations featuring majorly fun activities such as sand art, slap bracelets, and plastic lace. A light assortment of 90s-themed snacks will also be available. Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself…it will be all that and a bag of chips!
*In order to receive the craft supplies, registrants must attend the program.*
You can register here for the program.
Additional Resources
If you would like even more ideas for creating beautiful summer crafts, below are links containing interesting and educational historical information about Sand Art.
Below is a link to an article about 19th Century American artist Andrew Clemens, who is credited with inventing the rare art form of “Sand Art”:
The Wonder and Precision of Sand Art
Also linked is a 2002 video from Antiques Roadshow, featuring one of Mr. Clemens’s extremely rare and beautiful Sand Art bottles:
You may also check out our CCPL catalog for more information and resources on fun summer crafts and various art projects, such as:
- Sand Art by Jeanette Ryall
- Mason Jar Crafts for Kids: More Than 25 Cool, Crafty Projects to Make for Your Friends, Your Family, and Yourself! by Linda Z. Braden
- The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies From Nature by Nick Neddo
- Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps by Anna Koliadych
- Big Book of Botanical Crafts: How to Make Candles, Soaps, Scrubs, Sanitizers & More with Plants, Flowers, Herbs & Essential Oils by Stephanie Rose
- Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring and Transforming Stones by Samantha Sarles
- 3D Paper Crafts for Kids: 26 Creative Projects to Make from A-Z by Helen Drew
- Easy Handmade Toys & Puzzles: 35 Wood Projects & Patterns by Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine
- Crepe Paper Blooms, Bugs & Butterflies: Over 20 Colorful Projects from Miss Petal & Bloom by Eileen Lim
- Summer Crafts Across Cultures: 12 Projects to Celebrate the Season by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
- Artisan Air-Dry Clay: The Beginner’s Guide to Easy, Inexpensive, & Stylish No-Kiln Pottery by Radka Hostašová
- Three-Dimensional Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Artist-Inspired Projects in Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles and More by Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw
- Recyle and Remake by Hélène Hilton
- The Making It Guide to Crafting by Liz Welker
- Junk Art by Jeanette Ryall
- Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials: 60 Cool Projects that Reimagine Paper Rolls, Egg Cartons, Jars, and More! By Kimberly McLeod
- Low-Mess Crafts for Kids: 72 Projects to Create Your Own Magical Worlds by Debbie Chapman
- Paint Pouring: Mastering Fluid Art by Rick Cheadle
- Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You’ll Ever Need to Be the Artist You’ve Always Wanted to Be by Kathryn Temple
- Folded Book Art: 35 Beautiful Projects to Transform Your Books – Create Cards, Display Scenes, Decorations, Gifts and More by Clare Youngs
Image credits:
Unless otherwise noted and/or linked, all images were shot during the making of this blog.
