Did you know that Abilene is officially the Storybook Capital of America? Those of you who have children in grammar school are surely well aware by now. The 2018 Children’s Art and Literacy Festival celebrated the new status of Abilene as America’s Storybook Capital and renowned children’s book author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. Definitely one of Abilene’s biggest … [Read more...]
DIY Clay Art and Oil Diffuser
Clay can be an intimidating medium. It’s nebulous. It exists in three dimensions. But instructor Erin Whitmore from the Old Jail Art Center made it easy at the Grace Studio event on May 24. Turns out in light of these particular wall hanging projects, working with clay can be very similar to working with cookie dough. However, it was still truly helpful to have some … [Read more...]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: June 2018
June weather is sunshine and Texas heat. Along with all these awesome #eventstobescene we are planning on plenty of pool time. Our monthly round-up of our fav local events is out! We have listed our #eventstobescene and invite you to join us. Check them out. June 2, 7:30 p.m. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the City of Abilene, Abilene Zoo, and various other … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Macramé Plant Hanger
It’s no secret that The Grace Museum’s craft workshops are well loved by this #EventsToBeScene series. We’ve officially become regulars and this past week we enjoyed the Macramé Plant Hanger class at The Mill. Bonus! You get to craft and drink sangria at the same time. This was a much-needed sister date. It was well worth the ticket price (as all Grace Museum … [Read more...]
A Round-up of Abilene’s Murals
In this issue of Abilene Scene we’ve rounded up a list and map of all the existing #streetart murals in downtown Abilene. You can download a printable copy of said map here, but in the meantime check out the names of these beauties. Shay “Pono” Mac - “Colorful Bull” Patrick Messersmith - “Haunted Waters” 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum - Pedro Rivera - … [Read more...]