Have you ever wondered how artists produced such exquisite manuscripts during Medieval Times? The process to acquire the required materials was much more difficult and laborious than for contemporary artists. Elizabeth Sandoval will provide explanation and insight into the various steps, including but not limited to preparing the parchment, chasing geese in springtime for the best quills, plunging the sea for ink, and pigment gathering and grinding to see some beautiful finished products. Examples of these finished products include the Breviary and Hours of Isabel the Catholic (the latter, of which, will be on display at that time in the Cleveland Museum of Art!).

Presented by Elizabeth Sandoval from the History of Art Department at The Ohio State University.

We would discuss the 17th century artist Artemisia Gentileschi’s choice of subjects in relation to the events occurring in her life. Resulting in one of the first trials for sexual assault in Italian history, Artemisia was raped by her artistic tutor. We would discuss how her subsequent works may reveal a kind of ritualistic, therapeutic healing process based on her choices of subject matter.

Presented by Rebecca Howard of the History of Art Department at The Ohio State University.

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join us at the Lane Road Library for Stories and Crafts. Each week participants will listen to books and then make a fun project. Children and caregivers will learn prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and art activities. No enrollment is required.

The Lane Road Library is growing live butterflies this month! Come see them and make some beautiful butterfly crafts. For kids ages 2 and up. No enrollment is necessary.

Related Reading: Bye, Bye, Butterflies! by Andrew Larsen