Design-a-Plate Workshop
Design-A-Plate packets will be available for pickup in the Children’s Room beginning Thursday, October 1.
Completed packets MUST be returned to the Children’s Room by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20.
FAQs
How does Take Home Design-A-Plate work?
Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a Design-A-Plate packet beginning Thursday, October 1. Create your drawings at home then return the completed packet, including payment, to the library by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20.
How does Design-A-Plate work?
Use any art supplies, except highlighters and glitter, to create a design on the provided template. Markers may be borrowed from the library to take home. The templates are scanned and sent to the Makit factory where they are made into plates and bowls. NOTE: color of finished item may not exactly match the color used on the template, especially with pink and orange.
Can I trace my child’s hand on a plate or bowl?
Due to the manufacturing process, handprints can ONLY be made on the 8-inch plate. Handprints on bowls would be shrunk and handprints on 10-inch plates would be enlarged so neither would produce the accurate size of your child’s hand.
ALL designs containing handprints will be made into 8-inch plates.
Is there an age limit for Design-A-Plate?
No. Design-a-Plate is great for children of all ages and it is fun for adults too!
What is the cost for Design-A-Plate?
The price is $8.00 per item for both plates and bowls. This amount covers the processing and shipping cost of each item and is a reduced rate since the library places such a large order. Please include payment when the completed drawings are dropped off at the library. Checks made out to Brooks Memorial Library are preferred. Exact cash amount also accepted- change will not be available.
Can I order multiple items from one drawing?
Yes you can! On your template paper, circle the item you want- bowl, 8” plate or 10”plate – then write the quantity you want on the line.
When will I get my plate or bowl?
Plates and bowls are expected to be available for pick up in the Children’s Room by Thanksgiving. We will post a notice on our website when the plates and bowls are ready to be picked up. Since the plates and bowls are sent away for processing, we cannot guarantee when they will arrive.
Will you call me when my plate or bowl is ready?
No. We will post a notice on our website when the plates and bowls are available for pick up. You are welcome to call the Children’s Room at 254-5290 ext. 1210 or check our website to see if the plates and bowls are ready for pick up, but due to the large number of participants we do not call everyone when the plates and bowls arrive.
