Young artists embraced creativity during a recent “Old Book Snowman Painting” workshop at the Baldwin Public Library, where children transformed simple materials into colorful winter scenes.
Presented by Traveling Art Programs, the session invited participants in grades K–2 to create mixed-media artwork using recycled book pages, paint and pencil on a canvas. The program, held on Feb. 19 in the library’s community room, guided children step by step as they layered torn book pages to form snowmen before adding painted details to complete their scenes.
Tables were filled with brushes, paint cups and scraps of printed pages as children carefully pieced together their designs. Bright blue skies, textured snow and expressive details brought each canvas to life, with no two projects looking the same.
Instructor Kristen Duer demonstrated techniques and offered guidance throughout the session, helping young artists experiment with color, composition and layering. Participants worked at their own pace, focusing intently as they painted, glued and added finishing touches to their creations.
The workshop combined hands-on learning with creative expression, introducing children to mixed-media techniques while encouraging imagination. By the end of the session, each participant left with a unique winter-themed painting — and a new appreciation for turning everyday materials into art.
