The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Sand Painting & Rangoli with COMPAS Artist Shakuntala Maheshwari. These free art workshops will travel to participating ALS libraries September 8-30, 2026.
Create your own mandala-like designs with chalk, sand, or rice flour in this interactive workshop. Artists will learn about Indian culture, history, and celebrations through sand painting and rangoli. Rangoli designs are temporary floor art created to bring good luck and happiness to homes throughout India. Your stylized rangoli can be displayed temporarily or transferred to paper to bring home.
These workshops are 2 hours long and are suited for adults, teens and children ages 10 and up. Younger children can participate with adult assistance. Interested attendees should contact or visit their local library for workshop details, as space and supplies for these workshops are limited.
These free programs are being offered at the following locations:
Tuesday, September 8, 10:15 a.m. – West Duluth Branch Library
Tuesday, September 8, 2:30 p.m. – Mount Royal Branch Library, Duluth
Wednesday, September 9, 10:00 a.m. – Moose Lake Public Library
Wednesday, September 9, 2:30 p.m. – Cloquet Public Library
Thursday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. – Mountain Iron Public Library
Thursday, September 10, 2:30 p.m. – Chisholm Public Library
Friday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. – New Journey Residence, Biwabik, hosted by Gilbert Public Library
Friday, September 11, 2:30 p.m. – Buhl Public Library
Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. – Eveleth Public Library
Monday, September 14, 2:30 p.m. – Northwoods Friends of the Arts, hosted by Cook Public Library
Tuesday, September 15, 2:30 p.m. – International Falls Public Library
Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. – Ely Public Library
Wednesday, September 16, 2:30 p.m. – Babbitt Public Library
Monday, September 21, 2:30 p.m. – Grand Rapids Area Library
Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 a.m. – Calumet Public Library
Tuesday, September 22, 2:30 p.m. – Coleraine Public Library
Wednesday, September 23, 10:30 a.m. – Virginia Public Library
Wednesday, September 23, 2:30 p.m. – Hibbing Public Library
Thursday, September 24, 2:30 p.m. -Hoyt Lakes Public Library
Friday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. – Silver Bay Public Library
Friday, September 25, 2:30 p.m. – Two Harbors Public Library
Saturday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. – Duluth Public Library
Monday, September 28, 2:30 p.m. – Keewatin Public Library
Tuesday, September 29, 2:30 p.m. – Aurora Public Library
Wednesday, September 30, 2:30 p.m. – Grand Marais Public Library
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.
