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Online Class: Let's Crochet ABC Pillow!
Intermediate Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
10
10:00​am
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
We're heading back to school and learning our ABC's. Let's make a pillow with the letter of your choosing.
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In-Person: Let's Embroider Level 2
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
10
2:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Add to your embroidery stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
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In-Person: Sewing - Origami Bag
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
10
3:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Make an Origami bag, create a unique bag you can show off. Students are required to bring fabric and notions
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In-Person: Hand Sewing Scrappy Coaster (3-Day)
Registration Required
Friday
August
12
10:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Let's take on a scrap busting project that's great for all sizes and textures of fabric. We're making up a coaster using whipstitch, running stitch, and bias tape.
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Online Class: Let's Embroider with Watercolor (3-Day)
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Friday
August
12
4:00​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Create an embroidered watercolor landscape with simple techniques.
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In-Person: Family Fiber Arts
Crochet Basics 2
Registration Required
Saturday
August
13
10:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Join us to learn a variety of fiber arts as a family. We will be focusing on a different discipline each month. This month, we will be focusing on Crochet.
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Virtual: 3D Design in Blender
Registration Required
Monday
August
15
6:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Learn to use a professional and always free design software, Blender, to create 3D models. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.
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Online Class: Hand Sewing
Darning Basics
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
16
4:30​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Repair small holes in sweaters, socks and more, using a hand sewing stitch that looks like a knit stitch.
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Online Class: Let's Crochet ABC Pillow!
Intermediate Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
10:00​am
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
We're heading back to school and learning our ABC's. Let's make a pillow with the letter of your choosing.
Learn more >
In-Person: Let's Embroider Roses
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
2:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Create a fun embroidery project. Learn how to use the woven wheel stitch while stitching roses.
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