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Create Your Own Tintypes and Slides

Great for Junk Journals, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
2025-01-29 17:00:00 2025-01-29 19:00:00 America/Chicago Create Your Own Tintypes and Slides Learn how to create your own tintype photos and photo/specimen slides for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your cardmaking and scrapbooking projects. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, January 29
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 17:00:00 2025-01-29 19:00:00 America/Chicago Create Your Own Tintypes and Slides Learn how to create your own tintype photos and photo/specimen slides for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your cardmaking and scrapbooking projects. Fertile Public Library -

Learn how to create your own tintype photos and photo/specimen slides for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.

Learn how to make tintypes and photography slides with a "faux-vintage" flair at the Fertile Public Library. Drop in any time between 5-6:30 p.m. We will wrap our projects up by 7 p.m. You will leave with at least one scrapbooking element to use in your projects this year. All supplies needed will be provided by the library. We will have preprinted transparencies on hand.

Check out this original tintype from the Minnesota Digital Library collection:

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | vintage | tintype | slides | photography slides | faux |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Jan 06 Closed
Tue, Jan 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 Closed
Sun, Jan 12 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
Genealogy Jam Session - Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome!
There Be Dragons Craft Event for All Ages - Use polymer clay to create an amazing dragon eye
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Back by popular demand, all ages are invited to wing over to the Fertile Public Library to create a dragon eye.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Narwhals are our topic this week.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Journaling 101 - Explore the world of journaling with us!
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore journaling with the library and leave with a journal that works for bullet journaling. Available while supplies last.
Resolute Readers Book Club Featuring Author Frank F. Weber - Join us to discuss "The Haunted House of Hillman"
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to discuss this month's title "The Haunted House of Hillman" with a virtual appearance by mystery writer Frank F. Weber. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Journaling 101 - Explore the world of journaling with us!
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Explore journaling with the library and leave with a journal that works for bullet journaling. Available while supplies last.
Frosty Trees Watercolor Painting - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Be on the lookout for Sharks at this week's Storytime.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
A Special Superhero Storytime + Craft with Miss River Valley - Learn how to be a hero to others
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come dressed as your favorite superhero for a special Storytime with Minnesota's very own royalty Whitney McClain!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Needle Felted Mini Heart - Felting Class for Adults & Teens
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.
Create Your Own Tintypes and Slides - Great for Junk Journals, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to create your own tintype photos and photo/specimen slides for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Join us to learn about primates.
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