Since it opened four years ago at the Greenwood Public Library, The Studio was a place where patrons could satisfy their curiosity in all kinds of art.
They could try out needlepoint, leather crafting or jewelry making. Kids were able to invent a droid, work with robots or build fanciful structures out of magnetic tiles. The 3-D printer brought imagination to life, while the AV room let people record videos, shoot photographs or record a podcast.
Now, library officials envision a new way to spark creativity in The Studio — a practicing artist to interact with them.
Starting in April, Greenwood will unveil its Studio Maker in Residence program. The first artist in the role will be Dianna Porter, an award-winning fine artist, illustrator and teacher who lives in Greenwood.
She will be available in The Studio at set times throughout the month, and visitors can stop by and watch her…
