The Welman Project

10/06/2026

It's Banned Book Week! This year's theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” It couldn't come at a more important time because Texas recorded the largest number of book bans last school year, over 8,100, according to PEN America. Many school districts banned books in droves for fear of not complying with confusing legislation like SB13.

Banned books will always have a home at The Welman Project. We even have a whole club about it - The Welman Project's Banned Book Club: The Da Vinci Code! This month we're reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Join us next Tuesday, October 13th at 5-7 p.m. for a discussion of the book as well as where and why it's banned.

We're closed 10/6-8, but stop by on Friday or Saturday to pick up a new favorite from the Banned Book section in Pages for the People, our free bookshop!

10/05/2026

Making the magic happen at The Welman Project takes a lot of planning and teamwork! Behind the scenes, we get together as a team to strategize throughout the year. Look at all these big brains coming together to make sure 2027 is the best year yet!

Don't forget our upcoming breaks in programming this month as we do inventory and end-of-year planning.

10/6 - Closed
10/7-8 - Closed for Shopping, Makerspace Open

Regular hours resume Friday, October 9th!

10/04/2026

FALL BREAK THIS WEEK! 🎃

10/6 - Closed
10/7-8 - Closed for Shopping, Makerspace Open

Regular hours at The Welman Project resume Friday, October 9th!

10/04/2026

Let's vote for public education! October 5th is the last day to postmark your voter registration!

10/03/2026

Prost! The Wellies celebrate the weizen for the season every year at Fort Worth Oktoberfest. The team participates in the Olympics and our big winner this year was Aloe! She took fourth place in stein holding, or Masskrugstemmen auf Deutsch. Thanks to Oktoberfest for having us out and for everyone who cheered us on!

10/03/2026

Saturday morning books and crafts! Imaginari Tinker Time October at The Welman Project is for our makers ages 4-7 and their grown-ups, offering access to a buffet of unique reuse materials for open-ended maker time. Now with storytime, brought to you by our free bookshop, Pages for the People! Join us for free books and stick around for the $10 make-and-take.

Imaginari Tinker Time
October 19
10 am-12 pm

10/03/2026

The Welman Project's Makerspace classes were just named Critic's Choice Award for Best Arts & Crafts Event in Fort Worth Weekly's "Best of 2026! Visit the Makerspace page of our website to check out all the makerspace madness, including workshops for kids, adults, or the whole family!

Reports indicate that Fort Worth’s fine-arts scene generates $507 million in annual economic activity. More than 7,000 regional jobs and more than $300 million in employment wages mingle with attendees spending ~$44 per person beyond the cost of admission on food, drinks, lodging, and retail. Fort...

10/02/2026

Pages for the People, our free bookshop, made the news! Word is spreading that books are for everyone! Stop by during our open hours to find your next read 🧡

The bookshop expands the efforts of The Welman Project to be a resource for teachers and families.

10/02/2026

Here’s your DO IT NOW reminder: Monday, October 5th is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE and the last day for mail-in registrations to be postmarked.

Even if you’ve voted recently, your registration may be suspended! Check your status at VoteTexas.gov, and if you're not listed as active, stop by Welman to grab a mailable form at the welcome desk!

Educators - we want you to use your TEACHER VOICE and go VOTE. The future of public education is on the ballot!

Getting out to the polls can be a challenge when early voting and Election Day coincide with long school days. But don’t let that stop you!

Make a plan to vote early on Saturday, October 24th - Teacher Vote Day. Gather a group, go vote, then get out and play (you deserve it!).

KEY DATES:
MONDAY, October 5th - Last Day to Register to Vote
October 19th - 30th - Early Voting
OCTOBER 24th - TEACHER VOTE DAY!
November 3rd - Election Day (also a school day)

Nonpartisan Election Information: vote411.org

10/01/2026

The weather is cooling off finally and the cozy season is upon us. Stop by for a free book from our bookshop, Pages for the People, and stay for one of our seasonal workshops! 🎃

10/1: Sketchbook Club
10/3: Spooky Specimens, Laser Cutter 101
10/6-10/8: CLOSED FOR SHOPPING - regular hours resume 10/9
10/6: Woodshop Basics
10/7: Print Play: Printmaking Basics
10/13: The Welman Project's Banned Book Club: The Da Vinci Code, Sewing Machine Basics
10/17: Tinker Time October, Sweater Weather Wind Chimes
10/20: Art Critique Night
10/22: Hot Mess Craft Club October
10/24: Teacher Vote Day
10/27-10/28: CLOSED FOR SHOPPING - regular hours resume 10/29
10/28: Denim Radically Refashioned

Learn more about all our classes and workshops on our Makerspace page!