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Stitch Sessions: Embroidered Hearts

February 3, 2015 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Never thread a needle before? No problem! This workshop will teach you four basic hand embroidery stitches: blanket stitch, running stitch, back stitch and couching. Each stitch will be used to decorate a felt heart ornament. Appropriate for teens and adults. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; registration required.

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The Studio

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Adult, Teen, Tween

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Embroidery

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Model Magic

February 4, 2015 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Anythink Brighton

Sculpt your own creation with a cool modeling material that you can paint and decorate. Students in grades 6-12 welcome. No registration required.

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Teen, Tween

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After School Programs

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After-School Get Together

February 25, 2015 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Anythink Brighton

Join your friends and family at the library for afterschool activities. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.

Feb. 4: Resistance Painting – Learn the art of resistance painting with white crayons and watercolors.
Feb. 11: Bowtie Wednesday – Create your own bowties with squares of fabric and ribbon.
Feb. 18: Puzzle Piece Creatures – Turn an ordinary blank puzzle piece into a googley-eyed creature.
Feb. 25: Gum Wrapper Chains – Fold gum-wrapper sized pieces of paper into colorful chains.

Age:

Children, Tween

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after school

February 4, 2015 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

February 11, 2015 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

February 18, 2015 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

February 25, 2015 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Tween Scene: Valentine's Day Crafts

Feb 14 2015

Anythink York Street (Closed May 17)

Make Valentine’s Day crafts to share with your friends and loved ones. Appropriate for tweens ages 9-12. No registration required.

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Children, Tween

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Jewelry Studio: Wire Sculpture Necklace

January 24, 2015 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Anythink York Street (Closed May 17)

Make a wire sculpture necklace using 12 gauge copper wire. Form the wire with tolls, work-harden it, add patina and hang it on a chain. Appropriate for adults and teens grades 6 and up. Space is limited; registration is required.

Age:

Adult, Teen

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