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GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Public Library (GPL) announced they will welcome their second Studio Maker in Residence in September 2023. Sonja Lehman. Lehman is a gifted paper artist with skills in papermaking, luminaria, journals, and treasure boxes.
The Studio is GPL’s makerspace which opened in 2019. It houses a variety of community equipment, such as a Glowforge and Cricut, as well as a variety of art and STEAM kits for in-house use. The Studio makerspace is all about encouraging making and creativity, and our Maker in Residence program fits perfectly with this goal.
For more details about GPL’s Studio Maker in Residence program, visit https://www.greenwoodlibrary.us/makerinresidence.
Sonja Lehman will be available in The Studio at various times throughout the month where visitors can stop by and watch her work. She will also be teaching some classes during her residency. A full list of Lehman’s residency engagements is listed below:
- Opening reception on September 5 welcomes her and displays samples of her work, plus a Q&A
- Open Studio hours on September 7, 14, 19, 21, and 26 – chat with Lehman about her art process
- Kids Paper Art with Sonja: 3-Tier Folder with Hidden Boxes (8-13 yrs old) on September 9
- Teen Paperart with Sonja: Reverse Piano Hinge Photo Album (14-18 yrs old) on September 16
- Adult Paperart with Sonja: Footed Treasure/Wish Box (age 18+) on September 23
- Closing reception on September 28
