Herrick library video tutorials keep kids learning

Sara DeVries  |  Herrick District LibraryAs the school year winds down and summer peeks around the corner, I find myself exploring daytime activities for my children to do while we are at work.  My daughter enjoys crafting. Since we will be doing some camping and vacationing early in the summer, needlepoint might be a great hobby for me to help her get started with a mother-daughter project. Needlepoint supplies are easy to fit into a tote full of books when camping or a checked luggage bag on vacation. As a full time working mom, I appreciate easy tutorials that include what materials to purchase and provide instructions for a craft. HDL’s online classes through Creativebug offer just that.Creativebug provides video tutorials for craft projects taught by professional artists. Projects range from a stitch sampler to botanical leaf embroidery to achieving a marbled look with stitches. I can even download PDF instructions ahead of time in case spotty WIFI service makes watching video tutorials a challenge. There are so many directions to go with needlepoint, once we settle into a routine later in the summer, she could easily be inspired to pursue more needlepoint on her own. Both of my children enjoy coding.…
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