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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

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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.
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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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In-Person: Sewing -Scrunchies
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
3:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Learn to sew your own scrunchies.
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In-Person: Teen Art Adventures
CD Scratch Art
No Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
4:30​pm
Southeast Branch
(Southeast - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Explore your creative side with this monthly series. We'll provide the supplies and instruction on different types of art forms, you bring the imagination! Recommended for ages 13-18.
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In-Person: Melrose Audio Meetups
Critical Listening Session
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
5:00​pm
Melrose Center
(Audio Production Studio)
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances; Audio Production
Working on a mix? Send us your tracks and get feedback from audio professionals. This meetup is organized and hosted by the Audio Studio instructors of The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center. (tic101)
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Online Class: Sewing - Needle Book
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Thursday
August
18
1:00​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Organize your needles, scissors, pins and more by making a needle book.
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In-Person: Hand Sewing Scrappy Coaster (3-Day)
Registration Required
Friday
August
19
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 Crochet Mini Basket
Confident Beginner
Registration Required
Friday
August
19
2:00​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Learn the basics of in the round crochet while we make mini baskets perfectly sized to hold hair ties, change, and game board pieces! Beginners welcome!
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