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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)
Daisies-A Yarnfiti Project
Thursday
May
2
10:15am
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Learn more>Self Care Stitching
Beginner to Advanced
Thursday
May
2
12:00pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by joining us for drop in embroidery! Perfect for beginners or pros, relax and unwind with the pattern of your choice.
Learn more>Online Class: Embroider a Baby Dragon
Yarnfiti2024: Enchanted Forest
Friday
May
3
4:00pm
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Make a felt baby dragon for our Enchanted Forest! Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year’s Yarnfiti Community Project.
Learn more>
Registration Required
Saturday
May
4
10:30am
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Make adorable mini amigurumi characters from Star Wars. Use basic crochet stitches, while learning how to seam pieces together and embroider facial features.
Learn more>Crochet Star Wars Amigurumi – Yoda
Confident Beginner Level
Saturday
May
4
2:30pm
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Make adorable mini amigurumi characters from Star Wars. Use basic crochet stitches, while learning how to seam pieces together and embroider facial features.
Learn more>Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)
Daisies-A Yarnfiti Project
Thursday
May
9
10:15am
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Learn more>Self Care Stitching
Beginner to Advanced
Thursday
May
9
12:00pm
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by joining us for drop in embroidery! Perfect for beginners or pros, relax and unwind with the pattern of your choice.
Learn more>
Registration Required
Thursday
May
9
2:00pm
Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Learn different fiber arts techniques each month. This month we’ll practice embroidery and learn about its Asian roots. Recommended for ages 8-12. Registration required, limited supplies.
Learn more>Semamori Paper Stitched Patterns
Dinosaur
Friday
May
10
10:30am
Online (Virtual Room – Southwest)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Semamori are traditional Japanese auspicious patterns. Learn about the meaning and history of the featured Semamori pattern. Pierce and stitch the pattern on paper.
Learn more>Yarnfiti Community Art Project
Enchanted Forest
Monday
May
13
3:00pm
Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Fiber artists, share in the magic of making as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Join in on the fun and create a flower or anything related to our theme.
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