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In-Person: Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
10:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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In-Person: Makerspace Open Lab
No Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
10:30​am
Melrose Center
(Fab Lab)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
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Virtual: 3D Design & Printing- Moment of Inspiration Lvl 2
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
10:30​am
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Up your 3D design skills with Moments of Inspiration, a 3D design software. Develop 3D objects using loft, revolve and array tools. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab instructors.
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In-Person: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
12:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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Virtual: Designing with Cut2D
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
2:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Used by cabinet makers, wood workers and hobbyists, Cut2D Desktop is a powerful CAD software solution for cutting on a CNC Router or Laser Cutter. This class is taught by Melrose Center Instructors.
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Online Class: Embroidery for Kids (Ages 8-12)
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
4:15​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Washington Park)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Color with thread. Learn new stitches to fill, outline, and make your embroidery projects pop.
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Online Class: Let's Loom Knit Windsor Ties (2-Part)
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
5:30​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Live Online Class
Add pop to any outfit with a loom knit tie. Learn how to alternate knit and purl stitches, along with decrease stitches to create a classic accessory.
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Online Class: Let's Crochet Level 2
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Thursday
August
11
6:00​pm
Online
(Online Technology Classroom - TEC)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Add new stitches to your crochet repertoire! Learn the the double and half double crochet stitches while you create a new project - a bookmark!
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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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In-Person: Sewing - Pull-on Shorts (3-Part)
Confident Beginner
Registration Required
Saturday
August
13
10:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Let's make your first sewing project quick and easy. Learn to sew pull-on shorts from start to finish using professional patterns, fabric and professional sewing machines in this 3-day class series.
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