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LOTS OF FUN HANDS-ON CLASSES! Candles! Soy Wax Candle Making Class - $10 Monday, April 14 Nute Library, Milton: 6:30-8:30 pm Learn a new hobby! Class includes the history of candle making and the benefit of soy candles. Cleans up easily with soap and water. Checks payable to instructor. Maggie Bean Sign up at Nute/Milton Library 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Quilt! Quilting with Carole – Free! Instruction free. Materials on your own. Materials lists available at Nute Library, Milton Nute Library: 9:00 am - noon Unfinished Projects Saturday, April 19th & June 7th Bring those quilting projects that are sitting around begging to be finished. If you are just starting a project that you need help with or are trying to finish a project that you are stuck on bring it along, and we will give you the instruction/motivation to get you on the right track. American Doll Quilts Saturday, April 26th & May 3rd Celebrate this centuries old American tradition of antique doll quilts. Learn about the fabrics & designs that were popular during different historical periods. Fat Quarter Quilting Saturday, May 10th & May17th Learn how you can turn these small swatches of materials into wonderful and unique quilts. This quilt is a perfect way to use those pieces of materials left over from other projects. Log Cabin Baby Quilt Saturday, May 24th & May 31st The Log Cabin quilt pattern has been a long standing favorite over the years due to the simplicity of the design as well as its versatility. Learn how the placement of light & dark fabrics come together to make an heirloom of your own. Carole Sullivan Sign up at Nute Library, Milton 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Quilting! Quilt Night - $2/evening Thursdays, on-going Farmington HS/Rm 212: 6:00-8:00 pm Learn everything you need to know to complete a quilt – strip cutting, piecing, sewing and tying. Bring a project or we can help you choose one. Knowledge of basic sewing skills helpful. Materials on your own. Checks payable to instructor. Shirley Cameron Sign up at Explore/Guild Office 755-2456 info@ExploreAdultEd.org
Quilting! Quilting Club – Free! Mondays, ongoing beginning February 4th New Durham Library, 10 am Priscilla Lee Sign up at New Durham Library, 859-2201 ndpl@metrocast.net
Spring Floral Design! Spring Floral Design - $20 Tuesday, March 18 Farmington HS/Rm 212: 6:30-8:00 pm Create a bright and colorful spring centerpiece to bring a touch of spring cheer to your home - just in time for your Easter table. Checks payable to instructor. Susan Spinale Sign up at Explore/Guild office 755-2456 info@ExploreAdultEd.org
Scrapbook Party! Borders & Crazy Shapes (Scrapbooking) - $10 Thursday, April 3 Farmington HS/Rm 216: 6:30-8:30 Make creative borders for your scrapbook pages using simple shapes and a variety of tools. Designed for beginner to advanced scrapbookers, we will complete at least four designs. Materials included; students welcome to bring their own paper supplies. Carolyn Ricker Sign up at Nute/Milton Library 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Cards! Special Occasion Handmade Cards - $10 Thursday, May 8 Nute Library, Milton: 6:30-8:30 pm Share your Creativity! Designing your own cards is quick, easy and oh so fun. Class includes a hands-on segment with my tools and guidance to help you complete at least four cards just in time for Mothers Day and Fathers Day. Cost includes all materials. Students may bring 4 photos (optional). Checks payable to instructor. Carolyn Ricker Sign up at Nute Library, Milton 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Rattle! Native American Rattle Making Workshop - $25 Saturday, May 10 Nute/Milton Library: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Learn the energy of what these simple tools of clearing and music can do. Immerse yourself in the art of creation. Checks payable to the instructor. Lynn North Star Sign up at Nute/Milton Library 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Knitting! Knitting Club - FREE! Thursdays, ongoing New Durham Library: 7:00-9:00 pm Learn knitting basics by starting with a simple scarf project. As you master various knitting stitches and techniques, progress to creating sweaters, hats, mittens and more! Plan to bring knitting needles sizes 8 to 11 and 1 skein of light colored Worsted yarn. For further information contact Irene Couture at 859-5790. Irene Couture Sign up at New Durham Library 859-2201 ndpl@metrocast.net
Crafts! Milton Women's Craft Group – Free! Monday afternoons - ongoing Nute Library, Milton: 1:00-3:00 pm Bring your latest needlework or craft project and enjoy the company and encouragement of like-minded crafters. Group meets in the Community Room. Sign up at Nute/Milton Library 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Scrapbooking! “Scrap Night” - Free! Last Thursday of the month New Durham Library: 7:00 pm Come & enjoy an evening of Scrapbooking fun! See how easy it is to preserve your photos & memories in beautiful albums. Bring your own materials. Brigit Walker Call 859-6717 to verify time - no sign up needed
Knit! Knitters & Crafters Group – Free! Thursdays, ongoing Milton Free Public Library 6:00-7:30 pm Bring your own craft. Share ideas and questions with your fellow crafters. Sign up at MFPL 473-8535 (Milton Mills)
Buttons! The Art of Button Collecting - $10 Mondays, March 24 & 31 New Durham Library: 7:00-8:30 pm Interested in turning that special button box into a fun and worthwhile hobby? Get the help you need to expand your interest or love of buttons into a button collection. People collect buttons for their beauty, historical interest, monetary value or for sewing and jewelry projects. Learn where to find buttons, how to sort, store, display them and more. Participants will receive a packet of mounting materials, useful handouts as well as a start a category card. Checks payable to instructor. Barbara Hunter Sign up at New Durham Library 859-2201 ndpl@metrocast.net
Digital Scrapbook! Digital Scrapbook – Free! Thursday, February 21 Farmington HS/Rm. 216: 6:30-8:30 You will learn how to use your own PC and StoryBook Creator Software to capture the magic of your photos and create a hardbound album digitally. Hands-on training. You will also learn how to safely store your photos Free in a photo lab. Bring a note pad - that's all! Carolyn Ricker Sign up at Explore/Guild Office 755-2456 info@ExploreAdultEd.org
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