Noon - 3 p.m.
Composting
Arthur Daigle, resident with 30 years of gardening and composting experience
Learn how to build a compost heap and fix problems in your current compost.
Music Recording/Audio ProductionJoel Simpson,
Randomosity RecordsLearn the basics of multi-track recording and music production.
Fly TyingLanning Hochhauser,
DuPage River Fly TyersDemonstration of tying flies for warm and cold water species such as trout and bass.
Gift Bags & Boxes
Jenny Waszak, Stampin' Up!
Learn how to create beautiful gift bags and boxes for all occasions.
Coin Appraisal
Don Amirante, resident coin collector
Learn how to determine condition, grade, and value of coins, as well as ways to preserve them as keepsakes.
Make a Floral CenterpieceShobba Basti,
Prabha PetalsPut together a fresh flower arrangement in a teacup. Makes a great gift!
Coffee Brew Methods
Sarah Jane Nordan, Barista and Certified Coffee Master
A demonstration of alternative coffee brew methods, coffee tasting, and food pairings with coffee.
Woodturning/Wood CarvingMark Hubl,
Windy City WoodturnersA demonstration of hand carving and embellishing wood art pieces.
Open Tech Lab
Tyler Works, Brett Butcher, and Dave Bunn, Indian Prairie Public Library
Play with STEM toys and equipment for 3D printing, vinyl cutting, virtual reality, robotics, coding, digital creation, and more.
Get Started Making for Kids
Natalie Williams, Indian Prairie Public Library
Do you want to learn how to sew? Build a bottle rocket? Cross stitch? Bake? Draw? Discover the tools available at IPPL to get started.
Get Ready to Read
Jane Hartney, Indian Prairie Public Library
Learn to identify and write letters and practice spelling with fun games and activities. Great for kids first grade and younger and their parents.
Mug Painting
Mary Kay Ernst, Indian Prairie Public Library
Make cool DIY marbled mugs using materials you have at home. Mugs will be supplied.
Home Improvement: Do It Yourself
Phil White, resident with 50 years of home improvement experience on seven different houses
A demonstration of simple repairs, how to use common tools, and when to hire an expert. Bring your questions!
Print Making with Hoofprint WorkshopHoofprint WorkshopRegistration required: Noon-1 p.m.,
1-2 p.m., or
2-3 p.m.Create an edition of small prints or cards by carving your image into a Linoleum block and printing on a hand-made Carjack Platen Press. We'll cover basic steps, including block preparation, carving, and printing in this hands-on block printing workshop. Scarf TyingMaria Boznos,
J.JillA demonstration of various ways to tie a scarf.
Crochet Basics
Nancy Roy, resident who has been crocheting since grade school
Learn the basic stitches for crocheting - chain, turning chain, single, and double.
Creating Paper Arts with Upcycling
Beth Bozeman, Stampin' Up!
Discover fun ways to turn cereal boxes, junk mail, and other things from your recycling bin into cards, gift boxes, and decorative items with this hands-on workshop.
