Events › Make a Playful Plushie

Do you have a favorite character or like to create new ones from your own imagination? Give your designs and drawings dimension and make them into 3d stuffed art pieces in this plushie making workshop. Join teaching artist Rachelle in learning how to use fabric and basic sewing techniques to embellish your one-of-a-kind plushies with colorful stitching, shimmery sequins and beads. Add a keychain accessory to take them on the go. No experience is required.

All supplies will be provided for this program. 

Rachelle Hill is a Chicago-based artist utilizing printmaking and fiber-art methods. Rachelle currently works as a teaching artist for the Chicago Park District developing and offering community based art programs in printmaking, textiles and ceramics in the West Rogers Park neighborhood.

This program is part of Teen Winter Challenge 2026.  Share what you created and submit your artwork to the 2026 Teen Winter Challenge!

Teen Winter Challenge is a Chicago Public Library Teen Services initiative that supports teen art making. Learn more at chipublib.org/winter. 

This event is for teens ages 13-19.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event