SOUTH SHORE
YOUNG ADULT ROUNDTABLE
Crafts: Ideas & Instructables
S.T.E.M
A little bit of STEM with circuitry. A lot of fun!
This video is about 2015 Arduino Garden Wall built at the Duxbury Free Library by the teen department.
Sticky and stretchy with only two ingredients!
This is a PDF of instructions on how to create colorful, battery-powered orbs.
Feed Me!
Gather paper plates, icing, and a bunch of hard candies!
Cookies, icing, and marshmallows.
A no-bake program. Teens create pies at the library, then take home to bake.
Holidays
Origami paper preferred, but not required.
Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses
An oldie, but a goodie! Gather graham crackers, icing, and candy then let your teens decorate (and eat!) a seasonal treat.
You will need a Mason jar, some paint, and (Optional) stencils.
Use this site's dove template to create a simple paper dove, then perch it on a white painted branch and tie off everything with yarn!
A is for Artful
You just need Duct Tape (fancy designs recommended) and a pen or pencil!
Several designs for the wildly popular toy/sensory tool.
Supplies include cotton, fabric paint, water, and glitter. Mini jars found at Oriental Trading.
Paint a CD with acrylic paint, let dry, then scratch away with a toothpick or sharp instrument for an iridescent design.
An easy "kit" that can be bought from places like Oriental Trading. Low prep.
Mosaic Art
A small canvas + tacky glue + small craft materials (glass beads, buttons, sequins, glitter, etc.).
Book Hedgehogs
Cute idea to re-purpose those old Harlequins! There are different methods of folding so find one that fits for you and your teens.
Watercolor Spider Webs (or snow !)
Gather watercolor paper, white crayons, watercolor paints and brushes, & salt. Great for most ages (grades 2-12).
You will need yarn, scissors, forks, and "decoration" supplies. This includes wiggle eyes, felt, pipe cleaners, etc. Teens may create their own mini pom poms, then decorate to create a cute pet! Possibilities include pigs, birds, spiders, and more!