Mushroom Mixtape
Mushroom Mixtape
This program was designed to highlight a library resource, Creativebug. I was looking to boost the awareness and usage of the database. During each session, I prepped the supplies needed and pulled up the library's website on the tv in the programming room. Once the patrons were settled, I briefly explained the database, how to access it with their card, and how to use it. I then began the tutorial - I encouraged them to either watch the video first and then get started on the project, or work along with the video progression. I did let them know that I would be replaying the video once, and if they needed a certain section replayed, that could be accomplished as well.
Session 1
Attendance: 14
Embark on a fungi journey! Each week we will follow a Creativebug tutorial to create mushrooms with different mediums from drawings to prints and more.
This week we will be drawing various mushrooms with pens and alcohol markers.
I made sure to have at least one mushroom reference book on each table. Each place setting had markers, two pieces of mixed media paper a pencil, and a pen.
Session 2
Attendance: 23
Embark on a fungi journey! Each week we will follow a Creativebug tutorial to create mushrooms with different mediums from drawings to prints and more.
This week we will be making monoprint mushrooms with ink and calligraphy pens.
Again, I was sure to have at least one mushroom reference book on each table. Each place setting had a calligraphy pen, a small cup of ink, a paper towel, and two sheets of mixed media paper.
Session 3
Attendance: 17
Embark on a fungi journey! Each week we will follow a Creativebug tutorial to create mushrooms with different mediums from drawings to prints and more.
This week we will be making faux linocuts with foam plate to make prints of mushrooms.
I made sure to have at least one mushroom reference book on each table. Each place setting had a circle of foam cut out from a foam plate, a pencil and a pen. I had the ink, brayers, and ink sheet on another table to limit the potential mess.
Session 4
Attendance: 20
Embark on a fungi journey! Each week we will follow a Creativebug tutorial to create mushrooms with different mediums from drawings to prints and more.
This week we will be sculpting mushrooms out of clay.
Unfortunately this session never came to be as I broke my foot! The attendance number is the number of patrons who registered to come.
The goal of the program was to increase awareness and usage of the database. After this program series we saw a 2% increase in Creativebug registrations and a 7% increase in video views. Patrons praised the resource for being able to access art tutorials for free (with the use of their library card), being able to rewatch a piece if they missed it or had confusion, as well as the resource's discussion function.