Monarch event questions 309-232-8886
Artful Reads June 10 – Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau
We would love to have you join us for our monthly discussions! This is our 6th year of teaming up with the Dunlap Public Library to discuss "arty reads" of various genres. We meet via Zoom on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:00. You do not have to live in the Dunlap Library district to be a book club member: we actually have a couple of members who live on the East Coast! ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email mweyeneth@dunlaplibrary.org for a meeting invite. Please register at least one hour prior to the book club.
New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis joined our Artful Reads discussion, and our members were thrilled with her visit! She was gracious, insightful, and still joined our scheduled event despite it being a huge day for her career! On the day of book club, it was announced she had been selected as the author of the first American Girl doll book about a grown-up Samantha in a series for adults! That book comes out in the Fall. She also shared information about her next book, set in New York City, which comes out in 2027.
She is the author of eight best-selling historical fiction novels translated into 20 languages. They are all set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Magnolia Palace and her latest book, The Stolen Queen. Artful Reads read both in preparation for her virtual visit.
Kumihimo Class
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of making braids and cords. It was used on samurai armor as little braids that laced the sections of armor together. Kumihimo comes from the Japanese term for gathering or combining cords making a braid.
Students will make their choice of a key chain or bracelet.
Bracelet class $28 includes class fee and kit
Key chain class $16 includes class fee and kit
Fees must be paid in advance.
Classes available Thursday, August 19, 5:30-7:30* or Saturday, August 21, 3:00-5:00*
Cancellation policy: Our classes are kept small to offer individualized instruction with the instructor scheduled and kits purchased for you in advance of the course. Therefore, if a student cancels for any reason a refund cannot be issued.
Open to all ages, but students should be able to work on a project for at least 30 minutes with minimal guidance. Participants under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to contact the gallery at 309-232-8886 with any questions.